What a great experience!!…read more Stan responded nearly instantly, remained in contact and responsive with my questions up until the end when we boarded his boat. We had wanted to give a birthday gift of a fishing trip to grandpa and one of our kids and we're going to be in the area and we're so happy we found Blind Date Charters. The boat was great, we caught a bunch of fish and the kids and adults had a wonderful time. We did the 1/2 day which was perfect for our group considering we had kids. I highly recommend doing a charter with Stan. He was knowledgeable and so nice and we felt safe the entire time (former military/coast guard).

Great Fishing! Great Captain! One of THE greatest fishing trips of my life! I chartered Stan in the…read morehopes of experiencing some new kinds of fishing. He delivered beyond expectations. Already planning my next trip with friends!

Capt. Jay and Wendell brought so much warmth to our chilly trip!…read more Hanging out with them (and the sweetest Labrador, Libby) felt like a boat day with a couple of old friends. Easy conversation, good fishing holes, and a solid overall trip. 10/10 recommended booking with this company "You can't drink all day if you don't start in the morning!"

We booked the sunset cruise and every part of the experience exceeded our expectations. Captain Jay…read morewas extremely knowledgeable, courteous, and friendly. We were able to bring our own food and drinks onboard, and had the option to play whatever music we wanted. We told Jay that we wanted to see dolphins, and he knew exactly where to go for that. We did end up seeing lots of dolphins, and Jay also gave us a lot of fun facts about dolphins as well. I would 100% recommend taking a ride with Jay, for any of the available tours, and I already can't wait to come back to VA beach to take a ride with him again!

Nice way to spend an afternoon…read more After beach, sand, sun, beach, sand, sun, it was a nice break to do something different. Our neighbors at the house we rented suggested dolphin watching and recommended Capt. Stuart Wescott and his tour. Wasn't too happy that I had to travel down to Manteo (car travel in the Outer Banks can be murder - worst than the GW bridge in rush hour). Luckily, it wasn't as bad as I had feared. The quaint little town of Manteo was an added bonus. Nice seaport-esque village with nice quaint little stores. As for the cruise itself, you actually sail with Capt Wescott. He was very nice and knowledgeable. Told silly jokes to keep the voyage light hearted. Sold drinks at a very reasonable price. The bathroom was also very convenient and clean. Strangely, this seems to be a selling point compared to their competitors. Saw many dolphins. Very docile and peaceful. Don't expect any flips or spins or twists. This isn't a SeaWorld show. The captain was very patient. Kept us out there a while until everyone had their fill of watching dolphins swim. After the initial excitement of finding and seeing the dolphins, there's only so much more you can watch, at least for me. On the downside, it is a touch expensive for a ferry ride but comparable to everyone else. Overall, a nice alternative If you need a break from the beach to let the sunburn recover.

My family and I have enjoyed this particular company for several years now. We always see dolphins…read more The Captain is very knowledgable and entertaining. The boat is spacious, clean and shaded. I highly recommend Outer Banks Cruises A.K.A. Captain Johnny's Dolphin Tour.

We thought this was a great trip! We have done another dolphin tour before on speed boat in…read moreFlorida, two completely different ways to see the dolphins in our opinion, but both super fun. It was easy to book with this company, check in was simple and in a cute little town. Parking is close by. We went on the sunset tour and it was beautiful. We saw about 20 dolphins and the guide didn't really have to take the boat out far. He was was great at educating everyone on dolphins and was funny. There were lots of little boys on this trip and they asked about 100 questions that really didn't fully pertain to the trip itself but the guide was super patient with the kids and answered most questions. The sunset that night wasn't great since it was cloudy but it was still fairly pretty. The guide also took us back into an area where high end boats were docked and spoke a lot about that area which was really interesting. Overall money well spent! I didn't take pictures of the dolphins- too hard to do, but captured a few that I have posted below. Even if you don't see 20 dolphins like we did, the views are worth the trip! Also, if the guide suggests trying Frosties for some ice cream afterwards- DO IT!! Absolutely delicious!!

The guy was super nice an he stopped for the dolphins enven got at different angels overall just…read morenice

One of the best nights of our vacation was our sunset sail with Jill and Ryan!…read moreThe sailboat is gorgeous and the sail itself was both fun and relaxing- they were such great hosts. And the charcuterie was delicious. Thank you so much!!

Fabulous experience! Captain and mate both did a great job making us feel very special, a…read morepersonalized trip crafted to your preferences in music, food and drink. Lovely clean boat with comfortable seating, space to move around and spread out. Smooth sail on the sound ending with a beautiful sunset. The provided charcuterie and drinks were delicious and generous. Splurge on the rum cakes, they were so good!

What an amazing journey - we didn't realize it was the last sunset tour of the season but Captain…read moreScott and Captain Ken gave us the best night! Peaceful views, education of the area and best of all - new friends both human and aquatic! They found a pod of dolphins that ran with us for nearly ten minutes! What a bonus! We can't wait to return!

What a great time out on the sound. Captain and mate did a great job with the group. Beautiful…read moreweather and views.

Highly recommend! We had an amazing private sunset cruise with Native Island Sailing. Our family…read moregroup of 7 loved every minute--beautiful views, a smooth, quiet solar powered electric boat, and a great price (less than individually pay for a public boat tour!). Captain Brian was the perfect guide: relaxed, friendly, and full of local knowledge when asked. The coastline is stunning and full of stories--just ask. An unforgettable experience!

From the owner: **For booking and questions contact us directly via website nativeislandsailing.com, email…read moreinfo@nativeislandsailing.com, or by calling us at 757-751-0730. Now booking for Summer 2023! For more information about our charters and for frequently asked questions, please visit nativeislandsailing.com Native Island Sailing offers sailing charters on the Chesapeake Bay for special occasions and small groups. Our charters are on Ellen Ripley, a 38-ft sailing catamaran, the first zero-emissions, all-electric, powered by 100% renewable energy charter in Hampton Roads. Powered by nature. Departs daily out of Hampton, Virginia.

Just left my very first dolphin tour and I had a BLAST! Vic was knowledgeable, kind, and made sure…read morewe had a great time. We saw plenty of dolphins, got to stroll a remote beach, spotted a family of Osprey, and learned about the area. I got to drive the boat and hold a blue crab! Awesome time! Thank you, Vic!

My family enjoyed a wonderful evening on a sunset sightseeing tour with Old Man Charters! Can't…read morerecommend this charter enough! Saw so many dolphins and wild life, and Captain Vic was amazing with our kids. We will definitely be back!