Whether it's a daytime harbor tour looking for pods of dolphin and local species of birds, or a moonlit sail under the stars, there are a number of sight-seeing cruises offered on a variety of vessels, from sailboats to headboats. Special charters can be booked for private parties, family reunions or weddings.

Bodie Island Adventures
(252) 441-6822 or (252) 441-8875.

Crystal Dawn
(252) 473-5577.
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Downeast Rover
(252) 473-4866 or 1-866-SAILOBX.

Miss Hatteras
(252) 986-2365.

Miss Oregon Inlet
(252) 441-6301 or (800) 272-5199.

Nags Head Dolphin Watch
(252) 449-8999.
Let us introduce you to some of the dolphins which spend their summers in Roanoke Sound. Come aboard our 40-foot covered pontoon boat. Reservations a must.
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Outer Banks Cruises
(252) 473-1475, (252) 480-9151, (252) 255-2722 or (866) 473-1475.
Dolphin Watching Cruises, Bird Watching Cruises, Shrimping-Crabbing Cruises, Safari Sightseeing Cruises.
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Outer Banks Jet Boats
(252) 473-2357 or 1-877-FLYTHIS. Manteo Waterfront.
Take an exciting tour on the custom-built twin-engines, 700 HP "Yellow Bird" jet boat. The tour is a 1 1/2 hour jet boat ride through the islands and waterways of Roanoke Sound, which includes dolphin and wildlife watching.
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Outer Banks Kiting
(252) 305-6839. Avon.
Kiteboarding lessons, charters, camps, wakeboarding and sunset cruises.
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Pirate Adventures of the Outer Banks
(252) 489-4881. Manteo.
Come aboard for an incredible journey with your child aboard the pirate ship Sea Gypsy. Search for sunken treasure, fire our famous water cannons, face painting. dress up and more!
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Sandman Sportfishing Charters
(252) 449-2329.
Contact Captain Marlo "Marty" Zigler.
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