I highly recommend the dolphin watch cruise. We spoke with Holly to book the event. She was very…read moresweet and accommodating captain Jay and crew pointed out many interesting sites and shared stories and picture albums during the cruise. We saw dozens of dolphins. Well worth the trip.

This was our first dolphin/sunset cruise and we had a good time. Our captains were fun and had lots…read moreof stories and knowledge about the area. We had to drive quite a ways in order to find the dolphins, and we didn't see many up close, but dolphin sightings are not 100% guaranteed. The weather was not cooperating so we weren't able to see a sunset, but overall, it was a fun experience.

Amazing time drinking on the tiki boat and seeing dolphins. Highly recommend for any occasion!read more

If you think your kids have even the slightest interest in this Pirate Adventure - DO IT! My…read morehusband and I took our 6 year old niece and nephew, and they had a BLAST! If you have a lot of people going along, it can get pricey, but for us, it was worth every penny and the hour long drive down from the northern end of the island. The kids start off with a pirate tattoo - our little mateys decided on "PIRATES!" knuckle tattoos and a seashell - and getting dressed up in pirate garb. There are accessories too for purchase, but we told our niece and nephew that we could do ice cream after if they forego the swords. Thank God, they chose wisely. At that point, adult chaperones, just sit back, relax, and take some picture, because the crew takes care of everything. They sneak the kids through town onto the boat and take them through an adventure complete with finding a treasure map, firing water cannons at Stinky Pete the pirate, and sharing the booty. In reality, you're driving around in circles, and the ship's captain will have a few fun asides for the adults, but the kids really buy into it, and the crew is top notch. They really get into it, which I believe is saying something for these guys putting on multiple shows a day, many times a week.

What a fantastic voyage and show! We took our (just) 2 year old and 6 year old on the boat. Our…read moreolder one was definitely more into the action than the little one. The mate, Jinx, and "Captain Blarney" did a great job! The music was spot on and they kept the kids entertained the entire time. I loved it too! The pirate costume to borrow and tattoo was a nice way to start the adventure! The cost is pricey, but we all had a nice time! They have a tip jar out (well deserved) and it was nice they didn't even ask for a tip or stand there at the end of the voyage with the jar. If you have a little one 3-9 they'd probably love it too.

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.

Also known as Miss Bodie Island dolphin tour. This was kind of a last minute thing we wanted to do…read morewith the kids. High points were the boat and crew. Low point? The dolphins... We did see a few groups on what felt like a 2hr tour. It's just in the sound, the water is dark and shallow so the dolphins aren't leaping out of the water or anything exciting (for us anyway). But if you just want a nice boat ride which is safe for small kids and to see some dolphins in the wild, then this is a good option. The captain also took us through the Manteo bay wharf where you can see some big ships and fisheries. I would definitely recommend this place for families with small kids as the boat has 3ft rail all around, a bathroom and being a pontoon boat, is pretty steady. Thrill seekers search elsewhere. $25 adult, $15 kids 4 and up.

went on this dolphin tour in early september. the scenery is great over in manteo where they take…read moreyou out to see lots of dolphins. would definitely recommend them again!!

definitely worth your money. Ann was fantastic and you can tell she really enjoys what she does.read more

If you want to have a fun evening learning about some local history then go on a Manteo Historic…read moreWalking Tour. Our enthusiastic and entertaining guide was the former police chief of this small town. Starting in front of a coffee shop that was once a bank we strolled around learning about past events and buildings in Manteo. A lot of firsts happened there which I was not aware of. The tour lasted around 2 hours and since he tours with smaller groups we had no issue hearing what was said. Our younger sons enjoyed the tour as well. Fun fact- The guide's daughter has a very popular true crime podcast!

So much fun! I had the pleasant surprise of learning that our tour guide was Delia D'Ambra's dad!!read more

I probably would only rent this for a few days compared to a week since I don't feel we really got…read morethe price out of it, but the people that own this business are stellar! We had the car almost go dead on us after only a few miles (it was ok after that) and they actually brought another car to make sure that it wasn't the car. We opted to keep the two seater. It was a lot of fun, but a little on the pricey side. We would rent again just due to the care and customer experience!

We have used Island Cruisers for years and think Eric and Valerie are The Best ! Always willing to…read morework with you on your plans and try to accommodate any situation. These are truly great people offering a great service. We will never visit Camp Hatteras without giving Island Cruisers our business. Sue & Gary​