We showed up on a day where the island didn't have internet, and were able to pay cash and sign our…read morewaivers so we could still rent kayaks. $30/hour for each which wasn't bad. We got to take them out ourselves and were given some suggestions of routes to take. The owners were kind and helpful and happy to answer questions. It seemed like the jet skis were the hot commodity though, with people having to wait for jet skis to be returned before they could go out. This might've just been due to the internet outage not allowing for online reservations.

Great service from the family running this place. There are several options to rent jet skis in the…read morearea, but I am glad we went to Hatteras water sports.

I had a great experience staying here over Memorial weekend, it was perfect weather to relax and…read moreenjoy being outside. I felt very fortunate to get a last minute accommodation here so thank you Christo! This is a great place to stay with easy water access on the Sound side This place is clean and well managed, Graham does a great job and is a wealth of knowledge for area restaurants and shops.

James was an amazing instructor. I brought a friend to OBX who had flown a trainer kite and done…read moresome short body drags. Kite Club Hatteras was worth every penny. James stayed in touch each morning, planning lessons based on the wind. He even picked my friend up on the jet ski at our rented house for each lesson. By the 3rd day James had my friend riding and starting to stay up wind. I highly recommend KCH and especially James.

While in Rodanthe, NC my family rented two double kayaks and had a blast paddling around the sound…read more This is an excellent adventure to take with kids. The sound is 1' to 3' deep so tip overs (if they were to happen) are not going to happen in deep waters. The kayaks are light - my wife nor I had any issues being the main paddler - we each had a kid in helping. We saw some fish, pelicans, and many sea gulls during our two hour rental. We dropped anchor (me holding onto the kayak) and got out and walked / played in the water midway as well. See my pics, this was a great time in the calm sound side waters. They close at 5pm most days so plan accordingly.

Nice owner and chilled worker, peaceful campsite by the sound. Good and roomy outdoor showers…read more(indoor showers are eh). Rental rate for wave runner is slightly discounted if staying on camp site ($55 for half hour jet ski but can't go too far north/south of the sound) Stayed at camp site #7 which has a view of the sound. Strong wind coming in from ocean side so make sure you have something solid to prevent the tent from blowing in (I used coolers).

Very informative and flexible company. They accommodated our very large group without any problem…read more They know their stuff when it comes to jetskis and gave a very thorough safety review. The staff has thought of everything that could happen and even provided waterproof phone covers. Pro-tip: fill out waivers and liability forms ahead of time as it's all electronic and you'll be able to get along much quicker.

Excellent service! Ed and the rest of the staff is super knowledgeable and very friendly.read more

2nd part of review and most important...they had best equipment bikes locks wagon ...we've ever…read morerented in 42 years we've been visiting obx kitty hawk nags head , cape and last 32 Duck area has been our sec9nd home...hit the jackpot when I rented from Duck Cycles..in my contacts be back in September

Mike the manager was the epitome of great customer service. Couldn't have been nicer and more…read moreaccommodating. He left us a surfboard to use because he was closing and trusted us to pick it up sight unseen. The surfboard was awesome. Been going to the Outer Banks for 13 years, this is just an example of how awesome these people are. Mike, you rock!

Last year, I rented a skiff for 5 days. My family and I maximized use of the boat, hanging out in…read moreTeach's Hole, fishing in the sound, and a day trip to Portsmouth Island. The boats are well-maintained. They are used Outer Banks rental boats, so don't anticipate pristine conditions; expect functional and dependable. The reservation process is fast and easy, and the owners (Farris and Chrissy) are friendly and live on the Island which is a plus if you have problems. For experienced boaters, you'll find Farris super easy to work with. If you're inexperienced or have never navigated the Pamlico Sound, I strongly recommend a check ride with Farris. He'll determine how much attention you need. This is a solid outfit, and they are flexible and will go out of their way to meet your needs. Super pleased with my experience!

Called on a Sunday and they gave us really good details on best weather days. Was a deal to rent…read morefor 8 hours! Showed us everything we needed to know before our adventure! Gave us ideas on where to go! Enjoyed sandbars, exploring Portsmouth, and floating in the water! Will definitely rent again next year! The Hunt's

This is a twofer review. We went on 2 tours with the Austins while on Ocracoke for a weeklong…read morevacation recently. This is our second time to go on the ATV Tour and jthe first time for a new tour they are offering, the Sand Bar Cruise. Both are fantastic! We have such a great time with these down to earth folks. First on the ATV Tour...you show up at their office/umbrella stand that is adjacent to the Jolly Roger Marina on the main drag in Ocracoke on Siler Lake Harbor. Bring these thing with you for certain: SUNSCREEN, GOOD BUG SPRAY. Other items you will need: Water, a few snacks if you are bringing kids and maybe some beach towels. Wear your bathing suit under your clothes. You jump in the boat with Wade (a native Ocracoker...very nice) and a guide and off you go (at a great clip) to Portsmouth Island. It is about a 15 minute boat ride. When you get there Wade will beach the boat and help you off and then he leaves you on the island with your super nice quide. You then hop on some ATV Mules (some with windshields, some without-try to get one with!) and away you go. She will take you to the edge of the Historic Portsmouth Village. Before you get there she stops and lets you DRENCH yourself with bug spray. Because this is a deserted island and a National Park, they don't do commercial mass spraying which is a must on the Outer Banks. THE BUGS ARE TERRIBLE!!! It is almost not worth going to the village because of this, but it is a really neat place. The place is like it was left when the last permanent resident left (back in the late 60's I believe). There is a life saving station with all kinds of informative displays including a replica boat. There is the post office, a really nbeat church that really shows the damage of Hurricane Emily and about 6 other houses. It is a walking tour and it is quite a hike and very buggy, but I swear it is worth it if you have any interest in this sort of thing. When you are done looking over the village, you will dash back out to your ATV (they aren't aloud in the village and you have to park where the bugs are the worst..so run!) and then you go back out the the beach where there are practically NO BUGS. There is great shelling here as hardly anyone takes te private ferry (that costs about $200@ car) so you have the beach all to yourself and for the remander of the tour (which is 4 hours total) you go check out the beach and look for shells (we always find big conch/welks!) You ,may even see some fishermen on the beach. While we were there one pulled in a STINGRAY! They let it go while we were there, thank goodness. Then back down the beach to meet Wade and he takes you back to Ocracoke. This tour is expensive (hence the deduction of 1 star) it is $85 per person. But I really think it is worth the money. NOW for the Sand Bar tour. This is the BANG-FOR-YOUR-BUCK experience on Ocracoke Island. It was WONDERFUL! You get on The Native Son, the Austins' new Pontoon Cruiser. It is very nice. THINGS TO TAKE: sunscreen, towels, chairs, a filled cooler, your beach book-basically whatever you would normally take to the beach with you. They have plenty of room on the boat. When we went , Wade and his wife and kids went with us alond with about 15 other people. The boat holds about 30 or so people and so you are very comfortable on the ride out to the Sand Bar. You go about 2/3 of the way to Portsmouth Island and Wade very smoothly and professionally steers you to the barely visable patch of sand and you disembark. You are on the tour for about 3 hours, and in that time, the Sand Bar keeps getting bigger a the tide is falling the entire time. The area you can explore is almost unlimited. The water on the sandbar varies in depth, from about 6" deep to over your head swimming holes. And all this is about 2 miles off shore! It is SO NEAT. While we were there my nephews (the buddied up with Wade's kids, Hayden and Colby) caught about 20 crabs and we found about 40 sand dollars!! It was so nice. Before we left the sandbar was about as big as half a football field exposed. We just turned our kids loose (ages 13 and 10). They had the most fun we had on the whole trip. This is the best deal on the island. $40 for the adults and $20 for the kids! You can't beat that with a stick! And there was even a coupon in the 'Sunny Deals' guide that is in every store for $5 off the adults! Fantastic. We will DEF be going back for more sand bar tours with the Wade Family. BOIL IT DOWN-If you have the cash go on...BOTH! If you are having to choose between the two, We like the Sand Bar Tour...no bugs and tons of laid back fun. If you need to be a little more entertained, the guided tour of Portsmouth Island is for you. Both are fun...its all about your prefrence.

My wife and I booked a morning trip during a recent stay on Ocracoke. We loved this excursion. Our…read moreguide, Mark, was personable and responsive to the desires of the group; my wife wanted to see one house in particular in the village, and he made sure we did. The ATVs were well-used but ran great and were a blast to drive on the beach. We would most definitely do this again. Well worth the money.

Had a great time with captain Jeff, we had beautiful weather and we managed to catch a ton of…read moredolphin and a white Marlin we released. A lifetime adventure and very comfortable boat. See you next year