Excursions range from captained private sailboat rentals and sunset party boats to scheduled wildlife cruises and eco-tours. Choosing the right operator depends on whether you want a catered, hands-off experience or a BYOB group outing, as well as age restrictions for children. A map location shows where the vessel docks, but it will not tell you if fuel, captain fees, and safety gear are included in the listed rate.
Beaufort 8
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Beaufort Pirates Revenge
600 Front St, Beaufort, NC 28516
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Beaufort Parasail
600 Front St, Beaufort, NC 28516
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Waterbug Tours
610 Front St, Beaufort, NC 28516
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Seavisions Charters
103 Cedar St, Beaufort, NC 28516-1841
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Lookout Cruises Sail Boats
600 Front St, Beaufort, NC 28516
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Cruise Beaufort NC
103 Cedar St, Beaufort, NC 28516
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Happy Days Scenic Tours
610 Front St, Beaufort, NC 28516
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Capt. Ron's Island Tours
103 Cedar St, Beaufort, NC 28516-1841
Manteo 8
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Outer Banks Adventures
1205 N Highway 64, Manteo, NC 27954
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The Downeast Rover
207 Queen Elizabeth Ave, Manteo, NC 27954
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Sail the Outer Banks
Queen Elizabeth Ave, Manteo, NC 27954
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Captain Johnny's Dolphin Watch
400 Queen Elizabeth Ave, Manteo, NC 27954
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OBX Parasail
307 Queen Elizabeth Ave, Manteo, NC 27954
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OBX Pontoon Man
1205 N US Hwy 64, Manteo, NC 27954
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Native Island Sailing
1100 N Bay Club Dr, Manteo, NC 27954
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Backlash Sportfishing
2000 Sailfish Dr, Manteo, NC 27954-9714
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H2o Captain Eco-tour Private Boat Excursions
4531 Arendell St, Morehead City, NC 28557-2707
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Reel Faith Fishing Charters
611 Evans St, Morehead City, NC 28557
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Shackleford Banks Eco Tours
104 Miami Ave, Morehead City, NC 28557
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Shackleford Banks Eco Tours Private Boat Tours
209 Arendell St, Morehead City, NC 28557
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H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions
Coral Bay Marina 4531 Arendell St, Morehead City, NC 28557
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Morehead City Ferry Service
709 Shepard St, Morehead City, NC 28557-4206
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Cape Life Adventures
3602 Meadow Dr, Morehead City, NC 28557-3016
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Lady Faye, Family Sport Fishing Charters
2409 Bridges St, Morehead City, NC 28557
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Wilmington Water Tours
212 S Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401-3983
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Shamrock Sailing Adventures
609 Trails End Rd, Wilmington, NC 28409-3556
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Cape Fear Adventure Company
Wilmington, NC
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Ravens Nest Sailing Company
1 N Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401
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The Wilmington Sailing Company
1 S Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401
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Wilmington.Fish Fishing Charters
240 Beech St, Wilmington, NC 28405
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Carolina Yacht Charters
10 Harnett St, Wilmington, NC 28401
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Airlie Pointe Yacht Charters - Wrightsville Beach
1213 Culbreth Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405-3639
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Wrightsville Performance Sailing
330 Causeway Dr, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
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Carolina Runner
275 Waynick Blvd, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480-2021
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La Dee Dah Sunset Cruises
120 Short St, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480-1764
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Salty Feet Adventures
109 Causeway Dr, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480-1770
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FunDay Boat Day
109 Causeway Dr, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480-1770
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Weekender Yacht Charters
330 Causeway Dr, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
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Aloha Tiki Charters
206 Causeway Dr Unit 262, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480-1766
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Epic Excursions
109 Causeway Dr, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480-1770
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Capt Charlie's Adventures
220 Annie Dr, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
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Island Cruises
1 Carl Winner Ave, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
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Island Time Water Tours
6 Carl Winner Dr, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
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Big Kahuna Tiki Charters
313 Canal Dr, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
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Carolina Ocean Studies
100 Carl Winner Dr, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
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CB Tiki Boat
110 Carl Winner Dr, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
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Better Stories Fishing Charters
620 Saint Joseph St, Carolina Beach, NC 28428-3843
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Sunset Boat Cruises
600 W Brunswick St Unit 3, Southport, NC 28461
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Southport Boat Rentals
110 Yacht Basin Dr, Southport, NC 28461-3712
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Southport By Seaside
606 W West St, Southport, NC 28461
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Southport Water Tours
112 Yacht Basin Dr, Southport, NC 28461
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Oak Island Boat Tours
4909 Fish Factory Rd SE, Southport, NC 28461
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Reelin' Pelican Fishing Charters Southport
4909 Fish Factory Rd Se Slip C28, Southport, NC 28461-8096
Wanchese 6
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Harbor Star Dolphin Tours
4457 Mill Landing Rd Slip 62, Wanchese, NC 27981
Mon–Sun 10am–8pm
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Wild Card Charters
708 Harbor Rd, Wanchese, NC 27981-9606
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Sea Hag Fishing
4457 Mill Landing Rd Slip 3, Wanchese, NC 27981-9419
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Paradise Cruises
712 Harbor Rd, Wanchese, NC 27981
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Salty Waters Obx Fishing Charters
4457 Mill Landing Rd, Wanchese, NC 27981-9419
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Wasabi Sportfishing Charters
708 Harbor Rd, Wanchese, NC 27981-9606
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FantaSea Private Charters
7032 7th St, Surf City, NC 28445
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Coastal Island Charter Company
517 Roland Ave, Surf City, NC 28445-6688
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Coastalops-nc
412 Roland Ave, Surf City, NC 28445-6685
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WaterDog Adventures
Surf City, NC
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Salty Feet Adventures
517 Roland Ave, Surf City, NC 28445-6688
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Sinbad Sportfishing
98 N Carolina Hwy 12, Nags Head, NC 27959
Mon–Sun 6am–6pm
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Nags Head Dolphin Watch
7517 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC 27959
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Tenacity Sportfishing
Oregon Inlet Fishing Center, 8770 Oregon Inlet Rd, Nags Head, NC 27959
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Fishy Bizness OBX
1205 N Highway Outer Banks NC, Nags Head, NC 27954
New Bern 3
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Cruise The Neuse Boat Tours
101 Craven St, New Bern, NC 28560
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New Bern Boat Tours
134 Craven St, New Bern, NC 28560
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Beaufort Boating llc, New Bern, NC
134 Craven St, New Bern, NC 28560
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Coastal Passages
114 W Corbett Ave, Swansboro, NC 28584-9545
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Lady Swan Boat Tours
Casper's Marina, 301 S Water St, Swansboro, NC 28584
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Scarlett Belle Yacht Rental
128 W Corbett Ave, Swansboro, NC 28584-9545
Duck 2
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Vineyard Voyage
1226 Duck Rd, Duck, NC 27949-4542
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Sharky's Bait, Tackle & Charters
1245 Duck Rd, Duck, NC 27949-4591
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Soundside Tours
6800 Emerald Dr, Emerald Isle, NC 28594
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Jenny Red Charters
6712 Emerald Dr, Emerald Isle, NC 28594-3209
Hatteras 2
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Longer Days Sportfishing
58646 Hwy 12 Teach's Lair Marina, Hatteras, NC 27943
05:00-19:00
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Kite Hatteras LLC Private Boat Excursions
North Carolina Hwy 12, Hatteras, NC 27943
Murphy 2
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Big Ol' Fish Guiding Service
100 Lakeshore Dr, Murphy, NC 28906
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Apalachia Lake Tours
359 Adventure Ranch Rd, Murphy, NC 28906-8418
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Black Sails Adventure Company
5016 E Oak Island Dr APT 1, Oak Island, NC 28465
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5 More Minutes Charters
North Carolina, Oak Island, Oak Island, NC 28465
Supply 2
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TourH2O
3325 Old Ferry Rd SW, Supply, NC 28462
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Cruisin' Tikis Holden Beach
1343 Cedar Landing Rd SW, Supply, NC 28462
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French Broad Boatworks
211 Amboy Rd D, Asheville, NC 28806
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Reel Faith Fishing Charters Inc.
709 Atlantic Beach Cswy, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512-7345
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Smith Rentals
3053 S Church St, Burlington, NC 27215-5154
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CRUISEDEALS.COM
11111 Carmel Commons Blvd Ste 210, Charlotte, NC 28226
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Lake Glenville Scenic Waterfall Cruises
2799 Pine Creek Rd, Cullowhee, NC 28723
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Relax & Release River Cruises
940 Port Terminal Rd, Greenville, NC 27858-7717
Hickory 1
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Lake Hickory Adventures
6707 Limbaugh Ln, Hickory, NC 28601
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Lake Lure Tours
2930 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure, NC 28746
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Budsin Electric Boats
142 Moore Ln, Marshallberg, NC 28553
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Carolinas Coastal Adventure Tours
2000 Sommersett Rd SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469-5718
Ocracoke 1
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Schooner Windfall
288 Irvin Garrish Hwy, Ocracoke, NC 27960
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On the Water with Captain Bill
8090 Caratoke Hwy, Powells Point, NC 27966-9744
Rodanthe 1
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Max’s Boating Adventures
24170 North Carolina Hwy 12, Rodanthe, NC 27968
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New River Boat Tours
392 Fulcher Landing Loop Rd, Sneads Ferry, NC 28460
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XploreIBX Charters
area, Washington Park, Washington, NC 27889
Also in North Carolina
- Fishing Charters & Clubs422
- Marinas and Harbors294
- Boat Rentals173
- Tackle and Bait Shops147
- Surf Shops & Schools131
- Kayak & Canoe Rentals113
- Boat Storage79
- Boat Ramps47
- Scuba Diving Centers40
- Ferries & Water Taxis39
- Marinas with Transient Slips26
- Marinas and Facilities with Boat Launches19
- Marinas with Public and Private Boat Launches18
- Sailing and Yacht Clubs13
Good to know
What is the difference between a boat tour and a boat charter?
A boat tour sells individual tickets on a scheduled route with a set itinerary and shared passengers. A charter reserves the entire vessel for your private group, often allowing custom routes, flexible departure times, and personalized food or drink options.
Are food and drinks usually provided on board?
Larger sightseeing tours often feature a cash bar or light snacks, while private charters frequently operate on a BYOB basis with ice and coolers provided. Always check local regulations and company rules regarding glass containers and alcohol before boarding.
How much do boat tours and charters typically cost?
Shared passenger tours typically cost between $30 and $90 per person depending on the duration and destination. Private charters generally start around $300 to $600 for a few hours on a smaller craft, while larger yachts or specialized sail charters can run $1,000 or more.
How to shrink wrap a boat?
To shrink wrap a boat, cover support structures with protective padding, lay the shrink film across the hull, heat-shrink it with a heat gun, and add ventilation ports. For large vessels or professional weatherproofing in North Carolina, check the 101 marine service providers cataloged on MarinaAtlas.
What is a marine survey?
A marine survey is a detailed inspection of a boat's hull, mechanical systems, and overall condition conducted by a certified surveyor. Across North Carolina, MarinaAtlas indexes 101 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.