Excursions
"So be my guest, you got nothin' to lose
Won't you let me take you on a sea cruise?" --from "Sea Cruise" by Huey "Piano" Smith
Fulfilling our mission to spread the power of bringing water and people together we take pleasure in creating unforgettable experiences for visitors amid the charm of our scenic waterways and barrier islands.
As an authorized tour operator of the National Park Service, we prioritize your safety with our USCG Licensed Master Captain. Our excursions highlight comfort and are pioneers in engineering safe, fun, and educational tours. Depart with ease and enjoy complimentary parking at the quiet waters of Coral Bay Marina in Morehead City.
Please click one of the 8 categories of private excursions below for more detailed information.
MOST POPULAR PRIVATE EXCURSIONS (3-5 hours)
- BWB...Repeat (Boat Walk Beach Repeat) a.k.a. Wild Horses & Great Shelling! From $549
- 'Round We Go! A Private Excursion of our Waterways, including the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), Shackleford, Beaufort, Rachel Carson Reserve, and Morehead City. From $539
- Cape Lookout Lighthouse From $649
SUNSET & DOLPHIN CRUISE ...LIVIN' THE DREAM
- A 3-hour cruise. From $599. Available Wednesday-Sunday.
ADVENTURE TRAVEL PRIVATE ADVENTURE PACKAGES (5-6 hours)
- Money On The Horses: A 2-Island Tour, Sand Dollar Island, and Shackleford Banks. From $669
- Double Trouble: Shack Attack and a Lighthouse!! From $799
- A 3-Island Tour: Sand Dollars, Wild Horses, and a Lighthouse!!! From $899
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE VISITED SHACKLEFORD BANKS ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS (4-5+ hours)
- Journey to the Past: Ye Olde Cemetery & Beyond… From $699. Departs at 10:30am Wednesday through Monday.
- Whale Creek Exploration From $549. Please call Captain Mark, 202-369-1063, before you book this excursion.
- Serenity Now - A truly chillin’ afternoon. From $549
- A Most Secluded Place From $549
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DONE IT ALL...LIVIN' THE DREAM! (3-5+ hours)
- The Canals of Pine Knoll Shores plus Livin’ the Dream on Spooners and Pelletier Creeks. 3 hours. From $549
- The Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) heading south with lunch in Swansboro including viewing Gull Harbor and Spooners Creek. $699 for 4 passengers
- Tell Captain Mark your dreams and wishes and he'll do his very best to make them a reality!
PRIVATE EXCURSIONS FOR BOATERS (2-4 hours)
- Local Knowledge for Mariners From $539
- Teaching Tuesdays $249 up to 2 hours or $499 up to 4 hours.
- For your loved ones' last life cycle event, with dignity.
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Photo top: Moma and her foal photo by passenger Brad R on the BWB...Repeat Excursion
Photo bottom: H2O Captain's Dolphin Cruise, photo by Captain Mark