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All aboard for wonderful cool breezes and a tour of the Crystal Coast's beautiful waterways and seaside attractions. Area boat tours take you for a relaxing ride along the coast, showcasing such sites as the Cape Lookout Lighthouse, Beaufort's historic waterfront, a view of Fort Macon State Park, the Morehead City state port and more. Natural attractions such as local wildlife and beautiful seascapes are always treasured sites.

Local boat tour operators provide you with an enjoyable trip, combined with a wealth of interesting area information.

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Banks Rambler

Harkers Island, NC 28531
(252) 728-4627
(252) 342-5999

Fishing, guided shelling and clamming!

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.

Atlantic Beach/ Pine Knoll Shores

Pirate Queen Paddling

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

Atlantic Beach/Pine Knoll Shores

Reef Gander Tours

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

Beaufort

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

Mystery Boat Tours

410 Front St. Suite 2
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 728-7827

Narrated sightseeing cruises depart from Beaufort. Sights include historic homes along the waterfront, Fort Macon, Carrot Island wild horses, NC state port and chance sightings of birds and dolphins.

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.

Down East/Harkers Island

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.

Island Ferry Adventures

Harkers Island, NC 28531
(252) 728-6181
banderson@thepencos.com

Passenger only ferry service to the Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks from Barbour's Marina. Ships's store & full service marina available.

Location: Cape Pointe Marina

Emerald Isle/Cape Carteret/Cedar Point

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

Morehead City/Newport

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

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.

Newport

Slightly Salty Charters & Tours

Newport, NC 28570
(252) 342-5513

Captain Matthew Rimmemr

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