2025 Tours Guide

Commune with nature and take photos of the pristine Outer Banks!

Barrier Island Aviation offers scenic biplane rides, cessna air tours and charters. For those who wish to take the controls, they offer flight instruction and an FAA-approved flight simulator. Tour options include Roanoke Island, Historic Manteo, Jockey's Ridge, Wright Brothers National Memorial, Oregon Inlet and Bodie Island Lighthouse.

Choose from a variety of fishing trips on Big Bull Charters.

Given the small size and relative isolation of Hatteras Island, it's hard to image that the small collection of towns can accommodate just about anyone, including and especially high flyers who visit the Outer Banks by airplane. But surprisingly, Hatteras Island is home to its own airport, the Billy Mitchell Airport, and though small in size and limited in facilities, visitors to this Frisco oceanside airstrip will find more or less everything they need, surrounded by some of the most gorgeous scenery on the Outer Banks, and with a few extra amenities that are an unexpected benefit to Hatteras Island newcomers.

A full service fishing marina and ship's store. 

Fish or go a pirating on board the Cap'N Clam

You’ll find Causeway Waters Sports on the beautiful Roanoke Sound on the Causeway between Nags Head and Manteo, just past Whalebone Junction. This family outdoor activity center offers parasailing, kayaking, paddleboarding, wave runners and dolphin tours.Causeway promises customers top of the line equipment with all rentals and a “safe and hassle-free time.“ It also boasts the “most knowledgeable, friendly and entertaining crew on the Outer Banks.”Located on the calm side of the sound, Causeway offers peaceful and relaxing kayaking on your own or with one of their guided tours through the Bodie Island Wildlife preserve. If you’re not into paddling, you may prefer to set sail on a two-hour dolphin cruise, passing nesting pelicans and osprey on the way. Or you can get a birds-eye view yourself, parasailing to heights up to 1,000 feet.For more excitement, Causeway’s 4-stroke Yamaha Wave Runners will speed up the pace as well as cool you off on a hot summer day. Whatever your skill level, Causeway’s staff is available to make sure your ride is safe and fun.Last, but not least, Causeway offers equipment and lessons in the world’s fastest growing water sport - paddleboarding. The lessons are free, and this sport, along with all others Causeway offers, provides a great day of fun and memories.

Enjoy nature and adventure by kayak, horse or boat!

With Coastal Helicopters, OBX Biplanes and OBX Warbirds, you’ll have your choice of aerial adventures over the Outer Banks! Our high time pilots are very experienced so rest assured that you are in very capable hands! Soar the skies in our ultra smooth, air conditioned Robinson helicopter. Ride in our open cockpit WACO biplane…you and a friend can get great bird’s eye views of sea life, shipwrecks and lighthouses from the front seat of this beautiful airplane.

If you are looking for adventure, stop by or call Coastal Kayak Touring Company and book your reservation. The company has been offering kayak and paddle boarding tours on the Outer Banks since 1999 and is located at the Waterfront Shops in Duck. New for 2018! On-site rentals at Duck Waterfront Shops (also Kitty Hawk).

Corolla Adventures is a family owned and operated business. The Meredith family has been providing vacationers with entertainment for nearly two decades. My late father opened The Waterworks, a watersports rental store in Nags Head during the 1980’s.

Have fun golfing and enjoying a host of watersports!

Horse-inspired gifts for a good cause!

Fun, family-oriented and professional fishing and maritime trips. 

An airport and museum featuring models related to the area. 

Dock of the Bay Marina carries everything and anything you may have forgot for your boat trip. Conveniently located in Kitty Hawk Bay, the marina is a must-stop before your sailing excursion.

Charter boat fishing on the glorious Outer Banks.

Sail local waters in a handsome schooner with plenty of elbow room.

As everyone can see just walking past this store, many of the mild-weather recreational activities that can be done outdoors are covered here. Racks in front of the store are filled with fat tire beach cruisers, kayaks and surfboards. Inside, surf gear and beach wear ---bathing suits, shorts, shirts and dresses, pants and hoodies ---fill racks and shelves.

Elizabeth City Historic Tours provides a unique opportunity for guests to tour downtown Elizabeth City in style with Carolina Carriages. As guests stroll through the streets on this 30-minute horse and carriage ride, they will learn about the unique architecture and history of the downtown area and the surrounding region from a costumed guide. If guests are looking for some hauntingly scary history, they can reserve a seat on the haunted carriage ride and learn about the city’s little-known mysterious past by carriage lantern light. They will even be invited inside a historic home.

You can truly choose your own Outer Banks adventure with this company that has a mission to promote conservation and respect for the natural resources of the OBX while creating fun and family-friendly experiences that highlight the beauty of this barrier island shoreline. EnvirOBX Island EcoAdventures features a far-ranging variety of customizable trips that range from kayak fishing expeditions to full OBX experiences complete with area tours, ensuring that visitors of all interests can find the perfect experience that captures the inherent beauty of the OBX lifestyle.

Explore the beauty and serenity of Hatteras Island on horseback anytime of year at Equine Adventures. Riders can expect quality service from local owner and operator Sylvia Mattingly, who brings more than 25 years of horse experience to Equine Adventures. Locally owned and operated for 17 years.

Experience unmatchable sportfishing on the Outer Banks! The Outer Banks, also referred as ‘the Billfish Capital of the World’, offers some of the world’s finest OBX sportfishing and the most preferred game fish. Treat yourself to an on the water experience by reeling in yellowfin tuna, dolphin (mahi-mahi), wahoo, marlin, sailfish and bluefin tuna.

Sportfishing for inshore and offshore species. 

A Native American Museum featuring artifacts from local indigenous people.

Wet a line on board the Full Moon!

Ghost Crab Quest is an ecotourism company based on the Outer Banks. Amazed by the beauty of these fragile barrier islands, Ghost Crab Quest is committed to sharing and exploring its wonders day and night. While the star of the show is the mighty Atlantic Ghost Crab (Ocypode quadrata), they offer educational activities that will introduce guests to astronomy, bird watching, outrageous ocean creatures and pirate history. Join Ghost Crab Quest in "Finding Fun in Search of Nature."

Embark on an adventure that you and your crew will never forget with a fun Hatteras Island expedition that is commandeered by Godspeed Charters. This Hatteras village-based charter business features a wide range of activities for families of all interests, including romantic tours, crabbing and clamming, and deep-sea fishing trips, ensuring that everyone can add an extra dose of on-the-water fun and excitement to every Outer Banks getaway.

Get ready to catch the “big” one and make your charter boat experience a memorable one at Good Times Sportsfishing. Captain Andy and his crew will take you fishing in the Gulf Stream on the 47-foot custom made Carolina boat built on Roanoke Island. On the Good Times, anglers will have the opportunity to fish for everything from sailfish, marlin, wahoo and tuna to dolphin amberjack and grouper. A prime location off beautiful Hatteras Island, the two ocean currents provide anglers with a top-rate fishing experience. Bait and 20, 50, 80 and 130 lbs. tackle is furnished on board. Enjoy fishing with top-of-the-line PENN International and Shimano reels and custom rods. If you are interested in fishing for shark, ask about the shark charter.  Captain Andy has been fishing the Gulf Stream waters for nearly 20 years and has logged well over 2,500 trips. The Good Times leaves at dawn and returns by 4 or 5 p.m. for at least six hours of prime-time fishing. Powered by a 700 HP Lugger, the Good Times can cruise at more than 20 knots and holds up to six passengers. A large cockpit is equipped with a custom fighting chair and two companion chairs. The air-conditioned salon has ample seating and storage. Families, children, first-time anglers and pros are all welcome on board. One thing is for sure. Anglers who go out with Captain Andy are sure to return year after year for another grand fishing adventure. Remember, every season is fishing season at Good Times Sportsfishing. Call or go online to book your charter today.

Fun tours that explore Outer Banks legends and lore. 

Ready for an exciting adventure on the waters of the Atlantic? Hac-n-Sac Charters will take you and five others out on the seas for a day filled of fishing and sight-seeing. Reasonably priced and worth every penny, the charter trip is a no-brainer when visiting the Outer Banks.

No Outer Banks family vacation is ever complete without a Harbor Star dolphin tour. What could possibly be more exciting than watching the wild Atlantic bottlenose dolphin jump and frolic right in front of you? This trip is guaranteed to be a great time for the entire family. This 2 hour cruise includes an entertaining tour and an opportunity to spot wild dolphins aboard the 50-foot Harbor Star cruise boat and leave the Wanchese Marina multiple times per day. Tickets must be purchased 30 minutes or further in advance of your cruise departure time either online or at the Marina desk. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your cruise and proceed to the staging area near The Landing Grill Steam Bar.

From exploring the diverse wildlife that crowds the local beaches, to taking a lazy tour through the winding marshes and creeks of the Pamlico Sound, there’s a lot to discover at the Hatteras Island Ocean Center. This unique interactive destination offers a wealth of activities for adventurous locals and visitors alike, and is a great destination to uncover all the wild wonders of the southern Outer Banks.

A beautiful and recreational stop for watersport fun. 

A living history farm that interpretes mid-1800's island life. 

Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head offers fishing and fun for the entire family! Go fishing, take a family fishing class or simply walk out to the end of this 1,000-foot-long, concrete ocean pier.

Guided hunting and fishing on the Outer Banks.

A branch of Kitty Hawk Kites, here’s a place where you can catch a boat to go watch dolphins, learn how to do various watersports, or just rent the equipment to go  have some fun in the water. The big dog of outdoor recreation on the Outer Banks, Kitty Hawk Kites knows how to help people make the most of the beautiful Outer Banks environment. Located right on the edge of Roanoke Sound off the Nags Head-Manteo causeway, this outlet offers kayak tours from sunrise to sunset in Manteo and Bodie Island, including a bioluminescence tour where you can paddle through green glowing water at night.  Experienced tour guides provide tips on proper paddling techniques for the easy-to-operate boats, and share fascinating details about wildlife, history and natural resources in the area. Make sure you slather on the sunblock, and bring a hat, water and snacks! The location also offers kiteboarding, wake boarding and surfing lessons. Kayaks, jet skis and standup paddleboards are available to rent,  and the shop sells Outer Banks souvenirs, pirate-themed items and stunt and family kites. The two-hour dolphin tours are held on a real research vessel and conducted by a dolphin scientist. 

A variety of family-friendly fishing trips and cruises.

Located at the beautiful Inn at Corolla Light, North Beach Watersports is Family-Owned and Operated by Retired Coast Guard Licensed Master Captains. We provide a mix of excitement and scenery. Your mind will be capitivated by the beauty that surrounds.

Welcome to Outer Banks Beach Buggies – Your Golf Cart Experts! Explore the beautiful Outer Banks of NC in a quality golf cart or LSV (“street legal golf cart”). Leave your car behind and feel the ocean breeze in your hair as you cruise in style with our top-of-the-line, fun, and environmentally friendly vehicles.

Corolla's Largest & Most Experienced Rental Company—At OBX Beach Toy Rentals, our fun rental options gives you the power to explore all the wonderful things Corolla and Duck has to offer. We always provide FREE DELIVERY with our weekly Golf Cart and Bicycle rentals. Golf Carts are available in Corolla only. Bicycles are available in both Corolla and Duck. Reserve now to guarantee availability.

OBX Biplanes offers open cockpit air tours of the Outer Banks and boasts one of the area's "most exciting things to do." The company describes the biplane tour as like a trip back in time - much like an “Out of Africa” flying experience of feeling “the wind in your hair, the sun on your face and joy in your heart."

OBX Crabbing & Shrimping Charters is a full-time commercial fishing family here to give your family a real Outer Banks experience. Their trips are very hands on, lots of fun, and educational for all ages. Guests often see dolphin, osprey, pelicans, and all types of marine life, along with catching some fresh North Carolina seafood.

Walk, Run, Just Have Fun! From Corolla to Avon, family-friendly, weekly 5k racing on the Outer Banks. Everyone gets a t-shirt, medal, light snacks and refreshments at our post race party. A veteran owned business, The OBX Running Company brings you professional road race, multi-sport and swim events in a family friendly environment. We have a long standing commitment to building a better community through racing. We are always available to meet your fitness and recreation needs. At The OBX Running Company, "We'll Race You!"  The OBX Running Company partners with local charities providing services to families and individuals in need.

Discover what makes the Outer Banks the most haunted beach in America! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories and haunted history of the Outer Banks. Whether you believe it or not, you'll enjoy your time at OBX Ghost Tours. Book now for the time of your afterlife!

Keep your vacation stress free!  Pack your casual beach clothes & essentials, and let Ocean Atlantic Rentals deliver the rest! CURBSIDE PICKUP/CONTACTLESS DELIVERY: 1-800-635-9559 JUST RENT IT! Since 1979, OAR has been serving families with quality gear for their beach vacation fun, their baby needs, or the even the beach cottage, all at reasonable daily & weekly rental rates.  Reservations before your arrival are strongly encouraged, and can be made at www.OceanAtlanticRentals.com or toll-free at (800)-635-9559 every day of the week! Everything can be delivered to your door; from bikes to surf boards, kayaks and paddleboards, OAR stocks the fun stuff to enjoy in the water, or on land.  Back at your beach home, OAR has you covered with gas grill rentals, rollaway beds, beach towels, and even dog crates!  Bike rentals for the entire family are just a call away at Ocean Atlantic Rentals, or get around town on a Golf Cart LSV.  These street legal golf carts are a great way to explore the villages, or get your family and gear to the beach everyday if your vacation home is some distance from the Atlantic ocean.

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt" or the vacationing fisherman.  Give us a call at: 1-800-272-5199!

Outer Banks Horseback is a rental service specializing in guided beach horseback rides. We genuinely have a passion and love to horseback ride. Our ability to do it on the beach is something everyone in this world should experience. We strive to give our customers an adventure and memory that they will never forget. Be sure to look out for our services available Fall through Spring in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Outer Banks Adventures lives up to its name, thanks to a far-reaching range of tours and trips that highlight the beauty of life on the water throughout the Outer Banks. Try family-friendly explorations by paddleboard or boat. There are a world of experiences waiting for visitors who want to explore every corner of the barrier island coastline.

Outer Banks Charter Fishing Adventures is ready to arrange your fishing activities at any time of year, on any type of boat and anywhere you would like to go. Based out of Corolla Bait & Tackle, Outer Banks Charter Fishing Adventures can plan your trip offshore, inshore or in the backcountry. If you are looking for a relaxing trip with the family to fish and crab, reserve an excursion on the 25-foot pontoon boat and explore the Currituck Sound. Or get ready for a fishing adventure on a 30-foot Custom Carolina Express or 25-foot Center Console Boat and head offshore. Looking for Red Drum or Striper fishing? Outer Banks Charter Fishing Adventures will arrange the excursion you are looking for. The charter group also conducts surf fishing classes that teach you the basics of how to catch fish on the Outer Banks. You will learn to read the water, locate fish, properly rig and bait, fillet your catch and cook it. The shop provides rod and reel and crab pot rentals. If you are looking for fresh quality bait and crabbing supplies, you can find it here as well. The mission of Outer Banks Charter Fishing Adventures is to do more than just provide the necessary equipment and supplies for your fishing excursion. The captain and crew want to educate customers about basic skills of fishing and crabbing as well as the various species and feeding habits of local fish. Call Corolla Bait & Tackle today to book your next fishing adventure.

See a different side of the Outer Banks by boat with Outer Banks Excursions! Relax and enjoy the scenery, escape to a sandbar, see the islands from the water or marvel at our breathtaking sunsets. You’re in safe hands with Captain Len. Experience the Outer Banks by boat! Captain Len has been on the water all his life and comes from a long line of captains. His vast experience will show you a different side of the islands. Our tours will take you to the most beautiful parts of the Outer Banks. Take a loop tour, relax on a sand bar or enjoy our famous sunsets and see some sights along the way.

Join us for an unforgettable family adventure and see a more natural side of the Outer Banks.

Ready to face the great outdoors with a new and exciting challenge? Call The Outer Banks Waterfowl and Fishing Guide Service for a fishing or hunting adventure of your choice!

A full-service boating marina with onsite restaurant and ship's store. 

Get ready for the island-hopping adventure of a lifetime with this longtime favorite activity of Ocracoke Island residents and visitors alike. Portsmouth Island ATV Tours provides shuttle service and a guided tour of Portsmouth Island - a deserted but fascinating island that’s situated just south of Ocracoke.

Listen to nature speak through the howling of the red wolves!

Celebrate the origins of America with a fascinating and purely entertaining visit to the Roanoke Island Festival Park. This 25-acre historic site, an easy stroll from the downtown Manteo waterfront, is a popular summer attraction for visitors of all ages. With four distinct attractions that wind through the wooded and grassy regions bordering the Roanoke Sound and Shallowbag Bay, patrons will find acres of history to explore, and plenty of engrossing hands-on exhibits to keep everyone purely entertained.

Rock On Charters promises you the “best fishing experience you’ll have in the South.“  Rock On’s Marc Kerns, a US Coast Guard approved captain, has been fishing the Outer Banks’ waters most of his life, and he’s always trying new and old techniques to help him improve his and his clients’ angling skills. Rock On keeps it simple and affordable and yet will still cater a fishing tour to your or your family’s individual needs. Captain Kerns will take you out on a Coast Guard approved and fully equipped Center Console, loaded down with all the rods, tackle, bait and ice you’ll need.For children and beginners, Kerns provides a professional, courteous and patient approach and for seasoned anglers, he goes the extra mile to locate feeding fish, always living up to Rock On’s reputation of providing locals and vacationers with a satisfying and memorable fishing experience.Rock On is very kid and family friendly and “takes a great deal of pride” in being the only charter on the beach to offer a Kid Adventure trip with hands-on experience, teaching all the basics: bait & hook, catch & release and the thrill of catching and taking home the keepers. The family trips also double as a sightseeing tour that’s often enhanced by visits from dolphins swimming and playing beside the boat and pelicans diving for fish.Just call or use the online form any time to book your charter, and Captain Kerns will be waiting for you in the water at the Washington Baum Public Boat Ramp, where you’ll find plenty of parking and clean restrooms.

Create an on-the-water memory that you and your family won’t soon forget with an adventure that’s helmed by Safari Dolphin Tours. This local Outer Banks boat tour company offers an array of experiences and literally goes the extra mile to ensure that everyone on board has the best experience possible while capturing plenty of photographs and memories along the way.

Offshore fishing the glorious Outer Bans waters!

Pelagic bird watching trips for the birding enthusiast. 

If you are looking for something more exciting than sitting on the beach, why not try fishing in the world renowned waters off the Outer Banks? Sharky’s Fishing Charters offers offshore, inshore, and sound fishing for every angler, regardless of experience. Sharky’s has plenty of comfortable charter boats in our fleet.  You can choose offshore fishing for a more intense experience, inshore fishing for an excursion closer to shore, or a relaxing sound fishing trip. If you do choose to go offshore fishing expect to spot some very cool sea life in the Gulf Stream. The First Mate on every fishing charter is there to assist you in any way you need. He or she will help you be involved in the full fishing experience. You can choose between half, three-quarter, and full day fishing adventures, along with two-hour Sunset or Dolphin Watch Cruises. Sharky’s even offers overnight fishing trips if you are feeling more adventurous. Sharky’s has a full supply of any fishing equipment that you may need. From poles to bait and tackle, they have it all. Don’t forget to pick up one of their popular tee shirts while you are there. With educated and experienced captains on every boat, you are sure to have a memorable experience on one of Sharky’s fishing adventures!  

Sitting at the closest point to the Gulf Stream north of Florida, Teach’s Lair Marina is an ideal destination for a successful and memorable fishing experience. Teach’s is a full-service marina in south Hatteras Village that advertises “World Class Fishing, One-Stop Shopping“ and “Family Fun - Both Day and Night.“ It offers inshore and sound fishing and a variety of boat sizes available at full and half day rates and a staff prepared to assist with all you need before, during and after the catch, including cleaning and preparing it for your trip home or your dinner on the Banks.Also available on site is a full service Ship’s Store which includes a world class tackle shop and convenience store, carrying all the supplies you’ll need for fishing, for your stay on the Outer Banks and your return trip home. The store stocks clothing and gifts, along with fishing rods, basic supplies and groceries and has 24-hour fuel service.Just behind the Ship’s Store, Billfish Bar & Grill serves lunch, dinner and cocktails and provides a front row seat to spectacular sound sunsets and all the action going on at the Marina.Teach’s also provides a launch ramp with plenty of room for trailer parking across the street, wreck diving and boat dockage.

A world-class fishing fleet for sportfishing adventures. 

An experience not to be missed! The 2024 Season of The Lost Colony offers a refreshed production of Paul Green's original symphonic drama. Set on the soundfront on Roanoke Island, enjoy this 87 year-old musical under the stars. Become immersed in the story of the discovery of a new world with newly enhanced musical and theatrical direction and dynamically stunning choreography. Witness the pageantry of Queen Elizabeth I and her court and celebrate the birth of Virginia Dare, the first English child born in America all while preserving the historical importance of America's oldest mystery. An Outer Banks experience not to be missed!

A full-service diving and outdoor sports center.

30 YEARS IN THE MAKING. Since the beginning, the Weeping Radish has brewed beer according to the Bavarian Reinheitsgebot Purity Law of 1516 which states that beer must be brewed using only four ingredients: Hops, Malt, Yeast and Water. No additives, chemicals or preservatives may be used. Uli Bennewitz came to North Carolina in the early-1980s and decided to open a microbrewery similar to the ones he’d left behind in Bavaria.