Captain Marc is awesome! He is friendly and knowledgeable and great with kids. If you have kids…read morethis is THE boat you want to be on; they will have a blast with Captain Marx!

I can't recommend this enough. We went on a 4 hour family trip with an almost 2 year old and a 3…read moreyear old and they both loved it. It was super windy out but Captain Marc found some sheltered spots and we caught a huge variety of fish. He is excellent at keeping the kids entertained and super patient with them.

The Outer Banks Adventures air boat with Captain Jamie was fantastic! It was a lot of fun for our…read morewhole family and specifically for our kids. Captain Jamie was very knowledgeable about the area wildlife and history. He provided an educational, interesting, and fun experience. He was the perfect captain for the trip. Talking on the headsets during the ride was fun too! We'll definitely do it again!

James was a fantastic tour guide! The airboat was a great time, one of my favorite tours I've ever…read moredone. The boat is fast and fun with great fun facts about the area at stops! I accidentally dropped my sunglasses to the bottom of the airboat and he even rescued them (sorry, James!). Would definitely recommend!

My husband, a friend and I booked a sunset cruise in early May. The whole experience was…read morephenomenal. The captain and mate were professional and friendly, the boat was in pristine condition and the whole process was seamless. If we had paid double the price we still would've felt like we got a bargain. Bring cash to tip the crew!

Saw an ad for the CD boat trips in the OBX guide so decided to give the sunset cruise a try. Had…read moresome trouble with the online booking so called instead and signed up smoothly. It was a cloudy day with threat of rain but the cruise took off on time. There were about 30 passengers which was about one-third capacity so there's plenty of seating and space to move around on both upper and lower decks. Didn't see a lot of wildlife other than swarms of seabirds circling and chasing the shrimp boats with a fresh catch which was a fun sight. Finished a few minutes early so didn't really see the actual sunset as it looked like the rain was about to start - which it did as soon as we got off the boat so it was a good call on the part of the captain. They sell some simple snacks and drinks on the boat but you could also bring your own, although we didn't bother for this 1.5 hour trip. All in all a nice cruise - next time we might go for a fishing trip for a change.

Wasn't a fan. Went with a few families and a bunch of kids and was completely underwhelmed…read more Captain Shack gave us a brief safety lecture and then he and his staff ignored us for the rest of the trip. The Captain's son was so unfriendly I didn't even get his name. I know the other kid was Caden, and there was nothing going on there either. They had no personality whatsoever, at least around families and kids, all of whom were well behaved. No explanation about where we were going or what we were doing. The deckhands vaped and ate on deck, talking to themselves and didn't move much. They didn't catch much fish either, which I understand can be the luck of the draw, but if their technique was at all like their personalities, it's no wonder we were mostly empty handed. Avoid this outfitter at all costs if you want to interact with the crew or if you are looking for friendly people. Would absolutely not recommend with kids and families.

The boat was EXTREMELY dated, dirty and in need of repair. The boat Captain gave us a 3 minute…read moresafety brief moments before we left and NEVER spoke to us again until we returned. Fished all day and caught one Tuna at a price of almost 3K. When we returned to port all the other boats returned with numerous fish. I would pause on using these folks. It was a "Bucket List" adventure that at had a hole in the bottom.

I was looking for a guide that could put me on some big Drum and give me an Ocean Launch Kayak…read moreFishing experience that I wouldn't forget and Rob at OBKF&E delivered like nobody else can. He took the time to make sure we had a safety plan, he shared the fishing plan ahead of time, made sure I had the proper rigs and bait before we launched and we had a blast the whole time. End result was me with like so many others was a Citation Red Drum and an experience I will never forget and puts a smile my face remembering it today. Rob is really focused on making sure his clients are successful and you can tell he is genuinely happy when his clients are having a good experience. Highly recommend him for any ocean or sound, day or night, kayak fishing or excursion you have in mind.

From the owner: Specializing in small group kayak fishing and kayak tours on the Outer Banks of North Carolina…read more Soundside Adventures, Ocean Adventures, Family Adventures Nighttime Fishing, Flounder Gigging, Sunset Tours, Full Moon Tours and Underwater Lighted Night Tours. I have an adventure from beginner to extreme and everything in-between. I offer group discounts and one of the most competitive price points for kayak fishing and tours on the Outer Banks. I use only the latest and best equipment. Visit my website for more info.

Hubby and I chose this place to take a ride celebrating our anniversary. Making an appt ahead of…read moretime went flawless and we kept in contact after initial call thru texting which was perfect. Steph was pleasant and outgoing. She prepared us with some guidance on getting into copter ahead of time which was very helpful. Larry our pilot was friendly and funny. We chose the south route which takes you over islands, marshes and lighthouse. We were very happy with our ride and price. We highly recommend. The copter holds three passengers. Larry is an excellent pilot. We will return to do the north side this fall.

Took a trip with Coastal Helicopters today and it was awesome! I would highly recommend them!read more

Had no place to park motor home overnight that would allow me to run generator or plug-in. I have…read moremedical equipment that needs power 24/7 and no power also means no A/C. NO accommodations for RVs passing through without reservations made months in advance. The park ranger lied that I was asked to vacate a parking lot at the airport that was marked 24 hour parking. Was given $155 ticket for parking overnight. A beautiful area, to bad the rangers aren't more accommodating.

Nice national park site. Beach area is clean and easily accessible. Camping is no frills but gets…read morejob done. Entry visitor center closed because of fire. Nice junior ranger program. Not a destination but worth a stop in area.

BLUF: Supplies for the serious waterman (or water women) and a few gifts too…read more As a commercial crabber my father is a long time customer of Mike Keller's aka Keller Fishing Supply Co. He loves the store and I can see why. It is well organized with carefully curated gear for those serious about their craft and the employees are friendly too. They also sell some gifty items. I finally made it to Mike Keller's myself, with my father in tow, and while we didn't need any boots, gloves, nets, hooks, or the such on this visit, I still enjoyed looking and we left with a few tshirts. My family is always happy to support this local small business. I also had my Mom with me this visit and we had fun looking at the gifts including crewel embroidered pillows with blue crabs and waiters on them and earrings from Lilliput Tiny Things (famously hand made in New Orleans). Commercial waterman can provide their license number for a tax free purchase. There is plenty of parking out front and this store is easily accessible off the main drag of Manteo.

I was looking for a particular item and the young lady who answered the phone said they didn't have…read morethat item in yet, maybe in May. She was very helpful.

Our Instructor, Matt, has YEARS of experience. My daughter and I, both newbies, did the TRY SCUBA…read moreexperience last week and so enjoyed Matt's gentle guidance from identifying equipment, how to use equipment, and how to believe you're really going to breather underwater. Sup.er easy to schedule - call and talk to Pam about what you're interested in and you'll be taken are of superbly. Call back anytime - they happily return calls ALWAYS. A great Outer Banks experience.

Had an incredible dive charter with RIO yesterday! Everyone in the shop is knowledgeable and…read moresuper-friendly, and their communication before & during our booking was great. Our divemaster (Sara) and captain (Mark) both went out of their way to ensure everyone aboard had a great trip, and were especially patient & helpful with a couple very seasick newbies (aka my daughter and I LOL). Everyone we encountered at RIO clearly loves what they do, and it definitely shows. We will certainly book with them again anytime we visit OBX, and would recommend them to anyone looking for a fun and safe wreck dive experience!