I'm one of the guides here at Coastal Explorations and I just like to share some of my beautiful…read morephotography in hopes that others will join in this experience.

We were visiting the OBX for the first time and wanted to see the wild horses so we signed up with…read moreCoastal Explorations. When we arrived we were delighted to find out we were the only ones signed up for this time. So we got an entirely private tour! Ashton was a wealth of knowledge and even was so kind as to take a photo of us in front of the horses. Their pricing was reasonable and it was a great experience. Highly recommend!

Can't say enough great things about our experience here. Captain Pierre and shipmate Hailey were…read moreour crew. They were knowledgeable, efficient, entertaining and more importantly safe. We had a party of 9, 7 of us parasailing and 2 observers. Our youngest parasailer was 8 but our 4 year old observer will fly next year! I was a little hesitant about how scary parasailing would be for the littles but it was a calm take off and return, the time up there was peaceful. Captain Pierre gives you the option of dipping your feet in (or more!) and their precision is on point! Shipmate Hailey takes all the photos and equips you with the go pro (worth the splurge!) and they capture the greatest moments. These memories will last a lifetime time! Thanks again Pierre and Hailey! Can't say enough great things about our experience here. Captain Pierre and shipmate Hailey were our crew. They were knowledgeable, efficient, entertaining and more importantly safe. We had a party of 9, 7 of us parasailing and 2 observers. Our youngest parasailer was 8 but our 4 year old observer will fly next year! I was a little hesitant about how scary parasailing would be for the littles but it was a calm take off and return, the time up there was peaceful. Captain Pierre gives you the option of dipping your feet in (or more!) and their precision is on point! Shipmate Hailey takes all the photos and equips you with the go pro (worth the splurge!) and they capture the greatest moments. These memories will last a lifetime time! Thanks again Pierre and Hailey!

Great service, kids had a great time on the jet skis. Very safe and enjoyable way to have a water…read moreadventure on the OBX.

Our guide, Courtney, was knowledgeable and very personable! She was patient with 'newbies' (like…read moreme) to kayaking. She gave great explanations of the Maritime forest and waterways and engaged everyone in the group with questions and conversation. Beautiful area to kayak. (Bonus points to Courtney for recommending to the ladies from Indianapolis, The Orange Blossom Bakery and their Apple Uglies!)

We signed up for the kayaking at Alligator River at Buffalo City. Tour girl Rebecca was…read moreknowledgeable about the places, and trying her best to identify the gators. We saw 4 of them during the trip, guess it was too hot for them to come out of water (Aug, 80-90F sunny days). The later half of the trip would require some kayak skills to turn, zigzag, etc...wish we, the beginners, would have more time to practice...Rebecca is great to work with, she tried best to accommodate everyone's needs, just a large group to handle with different kayak skill level (8-9 kayaks, 13-15 ppl). Make sure to bring waters sun screen and bug sprays. Telescope can be helpful on the river to identify the gator( they are camouflage masters on water), lots of time you can see the head, nose and eyes.

This was a great experience. I'm an older, heavier guy and I was worried it wouldn't be for me,…read morebut our teachers Finn and Aiden (guessing at the spelling) were knowledgeable, pleasant, patient, and helped every one of us get up on a wave. We had great weather and conditions which was lucky. It was a ton of fun and I'm looking forward to going again with friends next year on OBX My only feedback is that it would have been good to know the meeting spot near the beach up front, as I was staying near by and could have met them nearby more easily. Still, this is a very minor nitpick in what was otherwise an excellent experience and got my excited to surf again sometime.

2 Reviews: Alligator & Biollumenesense Experiences Outerbanks. I visited Outerbanks for the first…read moretime and took a few of the Kayak Adventures.  My daughter and I had the most wonderful time. Our hosts were amazing, enthusiastic, friendly, welcoming and extremely knowledgeable. For the Alligator Adventure: Becks was our guide. She was just wonderful in every way and we saw so many Alligators! For the Biollumenesense adventure Sonia was our guide. She was amazing, kind, patient and also knowledgeable.  Loved the tours and as a teacher myself, I appreciated the guides temperament, kindness and knowledge. Thank you !!!!!!!

I had such an amazing time! We had a little bit of a problem with our booking appointment, but with…read morea little help and a lot of patience we got it figured out and were able to go tubing! Our captain, Aiden, was an amazing and fun person to take us on our tubing adventure, and even tried to get me knocked off and fall into the water, which was super fun, but he was unsuccessful ! He even taught us a bit about dolphins (by far one of the coolest things I learned from a tour guild that was not a part of the experience). Not only was the tubing experience really fun, but I and my family also had a fun time just being there, and Aiden made 10x better with his fun and positive attitude and enthusiasm that he brought. And I guess the clothes are pretty great too I'm just kidding, they are actually like so comfortable, and I think are a much needed purchase because of the comfort and selection of the colors of the clothing they sell! I will definitely be asking to come back in the future whenever we are in the area! Thank you Nor' Banks for making the out to Duck so fun! -Owen

Fun made easy peasy! Jet ski rental was such a good time! Plenty of room to let em rip! Nice skis,…read morehelpful employees!

I rarely write reviews: I felt compelled to because of the sweetest employee who helped me on 3/14!…read more(Receipt says sales rep 24, so she can hopefully see this message) she was so so kind, was so sweet to my two girls, and just went above and beyond while we were in the store. 10/10 customer service. I was distracted by my complaining five year old while I was cashing out, so I wanted to make sure to let her know how grateful I was for all she did!

Kitty Hawk has tons of the typical tees, accessories, sandals, boat/fishing gear that surf shops…read morecarry. The upstairs area is filled with gifts, household decorations (rugs, frames, ornaments, misc. kids toys). Stopped in around 3 pm midweek during COVID and the checkout/main entrance area was uncomfortably too crowded!!!

Our tour of the the pine island Audubon sanctuary was wonderful. We went at 8:30 in the morning to…read morebeat the heat and took 4 kids (ages 14, 10, 7 and 5) in double kayaks with 4 adults. It was fun, entertaining, and educational for all. Michelle was great! She was personable, great with the kids, and knowledgeable about the sanctuary. Would definitely recommend to other families and fans of nature.

Our trip was easily planned using the website. Our guide, Nick, was kind, informative and…read moreinteresting. On our trip, we saw four different animals: a river otter, a blue heron, an osprey, and a great egret. We were a group of 8 people which included three children, we recommend the one hour tour for this age category. We enjoyed our time.

1st time in Duck NC My grandkids saw people on golf carts &…read moreguess what. Lol Rented a 6 passenger golf cart. Staff was terrific. Friendly. The manager was over the top accommodating! I will be back & highly recommend visitors in Duck to check out Duck Village Outfitters!

We rented bikes from DVO and went for a lovely ride. Very appreciative of the staff there who knew…read moretheir equipment and the area we were exploring. 5 stars for their equipment and the staff's expertise and welcoming vibe.

Took the sunset kayak tour with Kevin on a recent Saturday. Perfect conditions. Kevin is an…read moreexcellent guide who generously shares his knowledge of nature and history along with helpful kayaking tips for the beginner (me). The two hours flew by.

This was our second outing with Adventure Kayak. This time at Great Bridge Lock Bridge in…read moreChesapeake. The kayaks, paddles and life vests are first class. The reservation and online payment were easy. We had a great time on the water. All good.

Every year we visit the Outer Banks Vineyard, and every year the service keeps getting better! The…read morestaff is engaging, helpful, and make you feel like you are hanging out with friends. If you like sweet wines like me, you have to visit when you are in the Outer Banks.

We had an amazing time! Brian was our guide to the winery. He was so informative, friendly, and…read moremade an amazing time better. Our pourer was Emily, she was very knowledgeable answered all questions about the wine and very friendly. I think it is a must do. You are on vacation. Splurge on yourself it is worth the price. We went with a group of 6 and left with 12 bottles. Not home with 12 ;-) The Wine is so great and there is something for everyone.