SpaceX Starship Flight 12 & NASA/SpaceX CRS-12 Launch
Join Star Fleet for the first-ever flight of the new Starship and Super Heavy Version 3, and the first launch from the brand new Pad 2! The current earliest possible launch date for Starship Flight 12 is No Earlier Than Tuesday May 19 at 5:30 PM CDT (22:30 UTC) for the mission, 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.
Meanwhile, SpaceX has a confirmed launch date of Wednesday May 13 at 6:50 PM EDT (23:16 UTC) for the CRS-34 Cargo Dragon mission for NASA to the International Space Station, which will feature a spectacular booster landing back at the launch site. We plan to offer both launch and pre-launch sunset trips for this mission which can get as close as 4 mi / 7 km to launch and landing (and 500-1000 yd/m from the rocket and spacecraft on the pad), depending on demand. Reach out if you are interested!
LATEST LAUNCH UPDATE: As of Tuesday May 12, further updated hazard zones indicate a Starship Flight 12 launch window now opening as early as May 19, from 5:30-7:30 PM CDT (22:30-00:30 UTC) each day. The full stack dress rehearsal is now apparently complete, although additional work and testing is still believed to be needed before flight. With that news, we are in the final stages of confirm boat availability and pricing, and plan to open up tickets this evening at 6 PM CDT, when the link will go live below. As always, keep an eye here, on our social media or our WhatsApp community for the latest updates!
Meanwhile, the NASA/SpaceX CRS-34 launch and landing of the Cargo Dragon capsule to the space station was delayed to tomorrow, Wednesday May 13 at 6:50 PM EDT (22:50 UTC) due to weather, and we have a couple spots left due to the delay. It'll feature a closeup view of the launch and landing on this mission!
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SpaceX Starship Flight 12 Launch Viewing
Price: $99 per passenger
Launch Date: No Earlier Than Tuesday May 19 at 5:30 PM CDT
Key Times: Checkin 3:30 PM CDT | Boarding 4:00 PM CDT | Departure 4:30 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 double 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!
Launch Pad Sunset Cruise (Starship Flight 12 and CRS-34)
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!
NASA-SpaceX Cargo Dragon CRS-34 Launch & Landing Viewing
Price: $115 per passenger
Launch Date: No Earlier Than Wednesday May 13 at 6:50 PM EDT
Key Times: Checkin 5:20 PM EDT | Boarding 5:30 PM EDT | Departure 5:40 PM EDT
Boarding Location: Sunrise Marina, 505 Glen Cheek Dr, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
- Watch the Falcon 9 rocket with the Cargo Dragon capsule launch and land
- See a landing view closer than any land based spot, as close as ≈4 mi / ≈6 km away
- Get an exclusive angle from along the rocket's ocean-bound trajectory
- View from a certified charter vessel from the ideal spot depending on sea conditions
- 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.