SpaceX Starship Flight 13

Photo of the SpaceX Starship on the pad, with a boat in the foreground

Join Star Fleet for the next flight of the new Starship and Super Heavy Version 3, as it launches from Starbase Pad 2! The launch is No Earlier Than Thursday July 16 at 5:45 PM CDT (22:45 UTC), and we'll be out there to view it!

Our planned Starship launch viewing location at the mouth of the South Bay, approximately 4 miles / 7 km from the launch site with a direct line of sight across the water, provides some of the closest and clearest views of the pad, rocket, liftoff and booster landing available to the public. Unlike the location where most other vessels anchor, this offers a closer and clearer sightline, and has calmer, less busy waters without the need to constantly jockey for position.

LATEST LAUNCH UPDATE: As of Saturday July 11, SpaceX has confirmed that with a successful static fire of Booster 20, Starship Flight 13 is currently targeting launch as early as Thursday July 16, from 5:45-7:45 PM CDT (22:45-00:45 UTC), with backup opportunities each of the following days at the same time. While SpaceX has both publicly and privately confirmed they are actively pushing toward a launch Thursday, there are still several steps remaining before launch, and they have cautioned that as normal with such test flights, there is a significant chance of a delay at this stage, so flexible travel plans are recommended. And as always, keep an eye here, on our social media or our WhatsApp community for the latest updates!

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SpaceX Starship launching on the IFT-1 mission; photo by Max Evans with NSF, used with permission

SpaceX Starship Flight 13 Launch Viewing

Price: ~$99 per passenger
Launch Date: No Earlier Than Thursday July 16 at 5:45 PM CDT
Key Times: Checkin 3:45 PM CDT | Boarding 4:15 PM CDT | Departure 4:45 PM CDT
Boarding Location: Double Sunshine at The Original Dolphin Watch, 33256 State Park Rd 100, South Padre Island, TX 78597

Great location to view all the key events of the launch
Around ≈4 miles / ≈6.5 km from launch pad
Clear view of pad, rocket, liftoff and ascent
Stable vessel, calm seas and open deck for excellent viewing
Free parking, a guaranteed viewing spot and no need to show up many hours early
If scrubbed prior to checkin time, ticket still valid for the next attempt

DELAY/SCRUB POLICY: Tickets are generally non-refundable.
Per agreement with our captains, if there is a delay announced prior to the checkin time on the day of launch, your ticket will be valid for the new launch date and time. Should you not be able to make the backup date, you can either transfer your tickets to someone who can, or reach out to use by email at FleetCommand@Star-Fleet.Tours or phone at 941-879-4240 to request a refund (at least 24 hours in advance of launch). Should a launch day delay/scrub be officially announced after that or if a passenger does not show up by the published boarding time, the boat will go out as scheduled to see the rocket on the pad, and tickets will be considered used and will no longer be refundable, but you will be offered a minimum 10% (often higher) discount on future attempts of the same launch. Conversely, in case there is an issue with the boat or weather keeping us from departing for the launch, and it occurs as scheduled, we'll issue you a full refund.

Check back soon for tickets!

Close-up photo of the SpaceX Starship rocket fully stacked on the pad from a Star Fleet boat nearby in the South Bay passage.

Launch Pad Sunset Cruise

Price: TBD per passenger
Dates: Typically day before launch
Trip Time: Typically around sunset
Key Times: Checkin T-30 min | Boarding T-15 min | Departure T-0
Location: TBD

Get an up-close look at the rocket and spacecraft on the pad from multiple unique angles
Capture a fantastic view of setting sun over the water behind the rocket
See local wildlife, landmarks and the port on your journey
Travel on a safe, comfortable 6-passenger boat
Lead by experienced, charter-certified local captains
Exact itinerary weather-dependent but can still go out during non-launch closures

Call or text 941-879-4240 to book!