Best 57 things to do in Emerald Isle, NC

Teach young kids to fish, search for shark teeth, and enjoy island play

Cruise Bogue Sound and anchor near islands and sandbars at your own pace

Cruise Bogue Sound with a USCG-licensed captain, with time for island exploring

Private sunset cruising with dolphin-watching opportunities on Emerald Isle waters

Private 4-hour chill-out charter with beach swim time

Take a private boat to Cape Lookout Lighthouse and explore its museum

Cruise private coastal waterways past Beaufort, barrier islands, and wild-horse habitat

Explore Cape Lookout’s islands, lighthouse grounds, and coastal waterways

Tour two islands for sand dollars and a chance to spot wild horses

Search for sand dollars, explore Shackleford Banks, and visit Cape Lookout Lighthouse

Cruise the Crystal Coast at sunset on a private boat

Cruise the Intracoastal Waterway to Swansboro with stops at Spooners Creek and Gull Harbor

Private boat cruise and guided walk on Rachel Carson Reserve

Get hands-on local navigation help with Captain Mark from Atlantic Beach

Learn to handle your own boat with hands-on coaching from Captain Mark

Shell and snorkel among shallow tidal pools at low tide

Explore low-tide pools and watch for dolphins from the water

Walk Beaufort after dark with researched ghost stories and pirate legends

Sail to Cape Lookout for beach time, catered lunch, and lighthouse views on a stable catamaran

Unwind on a 90-minute evening cruise with coastal views and complimentary beverages

Cruise to Cape Lookout for two stops with catered lunch, swimming, and lighthouse views on a 45-foot catamaran

Enjoy Beaufort's coastal sunset on a 90-minute sail with complimentary beverages

Sail from the Beaufort waterfront to see wilf horses and watch dolphins play close to the boat

2-hour private morning cruise to watch dolphins on the Newport River