Private Boat Tour: Explore Local Waters and Wildlife

Explore Shackleford Banks like a local with Captain Chris. Enjoy private eco tours, wildlife, fishing, and more on a private boat.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Shackleford Banks - We usually create a tentative itinerary for each trip before we leave, but weather always plays a crucial role. Activities can include sightseeing, wildlife watching, fishing, swimming, clamming, setting crab pots, hiking, visiting the lighthouse, and much more.
What's Included
  • Fishing, crabbing, and clamming gear provided
  • Bait included
  • No license required; blanket license covers everyone
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Unlike the larger ferry boats on our private tours using smaller boats we have the ability to do so much more and stay away from the more crowded areas. Captain Chris is local to the area, having grown up here only leaving the area during his time in the US Navy. Since returning home he has been a full time fishing guide in the area for nearly 20 years…

Location
Portside Marina
Arendell Street
Try to arrive 5-10 minutes earlier then your scheduled departure time, park in the long parking lot next the giant Portside Marina building (huge lettering on building) walk towards the docks to find our boat. If you have any problems call/text us or ask a Marina attendant.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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958annam
Oct 19, 2024
Fun way to see wildlife up close! - My kids (ages 7 & 9) had so much fun on this boat ride! The captain was very courteous and customized the day to meet their interests. We saw a dolphin who swam up close next to our boat, we walked on a beach with wild horses grazing nearby, we dug live sand dollars out of the ocean floor, and we combed for seashells near the lighthouse. Would definitely recommend for animal lovers of any age.
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Annette_t
Sep 1, 2024
Excellent day - This was amazing. Captain was very knowledgeable and would answer our questions. He even helped us with our quest to find a toad fish. It was a great day and would recommend it to anyone
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L2608zuwendys
Jul 15, 2024
Awesome Day and Great Captain! - We had a great day out with Capt. Chris. We told him what we wanted to do and he made it happen! We saw wild horses, found lots of sand dollars, saw the lighthouse and fished a bit. He is very knowledgeable and gave us a great tour of the area. Would highly recommend and will book with him again!!
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