North Carolina's Crystal Coast - Boat Tours

Crystal Coast Ecotours
(252) 241-6909
(252) 808-3354
jhawkins9@ec.rr.com
 
Discover hidden natural treasures on personalized tours of the Crystal Coast with Captain Jess Hawkins, 30 years experience as a
professional marine biologist in North Carolina 9B.S and M.S. degrees). We provide full or half-day adventures exploring barrier islands, shelling, dolphing watching, clamming, wild horse watching, birding, snorkling, seining, crabbing, and fishing.


Pirate Queen Paddling
1010 West Fort Macon Road
Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
(252) 726-1434
 

Reef Gander Tours
Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
(252) 725-4444
info@reefgandertours.com
 

Coastal Ecology Sails Aboard Good Fortune
Beaufort Town Docks
500 Front Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 241-6866
(252) 247-3860
 
Small groups (6 max.) are offered customized trips for dolphin and turtle watching, shelling, birding and sailing aboard a 41' yacht. Departures are from the Beaufort docks. 2-1/2 hours, half- or full day, sunset.

Island Ferry Adventures
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 728-7555
 
Passenger only ferry service to Shackleford Banks & other barrier islands departs Beaufort City Docks. Dolphin watches & scenic tours also available. Additional location in Harkers Island.

5 Boat Tours per day in season

email: ncbeachbum@ec.rr.com

Seavisions Charters
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 732-5794
charters@seavisions.net
 
Seavisions Charters provides get wet up close and personal eco tours of Cape Lookout, Shackleford Banks and the Rachel Carson Reserve. We tailor our tours to your interests and desires. We offer private tours that accommodate up to six passengers. Seavisions Charters is a Cape Lookout National Seashore authorized commercial use operator.

Up The Creek Tours, Llc
106 Taylor's Creek Lane
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 241-5250
(252) 504-2500
grandbanks@upthecreektours.com
 
"Up The Creek" is a private charter for four to six persons onboard a 32' "Grand Banks" motor yacht. We offer half, three quarter and full day tours to Shackleford Banks and the Cape Lookout National Seashore as well as Beaufort and Morehead City waterfront cruises and Dolphin Watches.

Each tour includes snacks and complimentary beverages. Lunch is provided on three quarter and full day tours. Visit our website for detailed information.

Water Bug Harbor Tours
324 Front Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 728-4129
 
Harbor tours of Beaufort depart hourly during the day from 10:00 AM.

Banks Rambler
Harkers Island, NC 28531
(252) 728-4627
(252) 342-5999
 
Fishing, guided shelling and clamming!

Cape Lookout Conch Tours
(252) 732-4578
capelookoutconchtours@live.com
 
Provides island transportation and historic/eco tours on Cape Lookout National Seashore from the Lighthouse South to Cape Point.

Cape Pointe Boat Tours
1390 Harkers Island Road
Harkers Island, NC 28531
(252) 728-6181
banderson@thepencos.com
 

Emerald Isle Surf Shop
3102 Emerald Drive
Emerald Isle, NC 28594
(252) 354-8422
eisurfshop@gmail.com
 

Fish'N4Life Charters
(252) 764-2174
jcronk@ec.rr.com
 
Inshore/Backwater fishing and ecology tours. NC licensed educator Capt. Jeff Cronk 24 years professional experience fishing the Crystal Coast.

Hot Wax Surf Shop Angler Kayak Tours
200 Mallard Street
Emerald Isle, NC 28594
(252) 354-6466
e-surfguru@hotwaxsurf.com
 
Offering an Angler Kayak tour with a local fishing guide. He knows where the fish are, and will take you there via an angler kayak complete with fishing poles and bait, everything is included!

Sandbar Safari Eco-Tours
Cape Carteret, NC 28584
(252) 725-4614
 
Sandbar Safari offers you the opportunity to experience the rich ecosystems of the Crystal Coast first hand. Explore the marshes, islands, and sandbars, & catch your own seafood feast of clams, blue crabs and shrimp. Create a custom fit to your needs!

Email: captainrob@sandbarsafari.com

Overtime Tours
Evans Street
Morehead City Waterfront
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 259-5283
(252) 726-6627
 
Custom tours depart from the downtown Morehead City waterfront Tuesday-Saturday, 9:00 AM-5.00 PM. Up to 9 passengers accommodated.

Pelican Charters
Slip # 9, Dockside Yacht Club
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 504-2447
 

Pirate Queen Paddling
707 Arendell Street
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-1452
info@piratequeenpaddling.com
 

Shepard's Point Tours
Portside Marina
209 Arendell Street
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-7678
 
Boat tours for groups of up to 18 people. Also ferry service to Shackleford Banks. All departures from Morehead City waterfront.

Slightly Salty Charters & Tours
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 342-5513
 
Captain Matthew Rimmemr