Pelicans & Pirates Sunset Paddle

Pelicans and pirates have more in common than you might think. Come join our swarthy crew of kayakers for this limited time, guided sunset paddle tour. Together we will explore the bayou and discuss how the historic backwaters of Galveston Bay provided the perfect refuge for notorious ne'er-do-wells and plundering pelicans alike.

  • When: October 27th 3pm to 6pm

  • Price: $60 per person non-member, $55 member

Teachers can earn 3 SBEC hours for participating in this activity. Please indicate when booking that you would like to receive SBEC hours.


Know before you go

  • The tour will be approximately 2-3 miles round trip

  • Each kayak will hold 1 person

  • Participants should be able to lift 30 lbs and paddle for 2 hours

  • Participants are required to wear life jackets, which will be provided

  • The weight limit for our kayaks is 375 pounds

  • The max capacity for our kayak tours is 12 people

  • Participants must be 16 or older and an adult must accompany children under 18

  • Reservations must be made in advance and payment is required at the time of reservation

  • Tours begin with a five minute guided walk down our boardwalk leading to our new Shell Trailhead Circle. From there you board our electric vehicle for a half mile ride down to our kayak launch.

  • All participants are required to sign a waiver before the tour

  • Bring more than enough water for yourself!

  • Please bring a hat, sunscreen, hand sanitizer, insect repellent, your signed waiver, and wear clothes and shoes that can get wet

Cancellation Policy

Payment of fees is needed to complete your registration and is non-refundable unless the program/class/activity is cancelled by Armand Bayou Nature Center (ABNC) staff. If ABNC cancels for any reason, you will be given the option of applying the fees to another program or a refund. A minimum number of five people is required for the trip to launch. You will be notified the day prior if the minimum number has not been reached.

If you must cancel, please notify ABNC at least seven (7) days prior to the program/class/activity. If you inform us at least one week before, we will issue you a credit voucher for the full amount of your payment that may be applied to another ABNC program or membership. Any non-attendance or cancellation less than seven (7) days will result in the full charge of the fee. ABNC does not give cash refunds.