Best results for Water Activities in Manteo, NC

Build surfing skills in a fast-learning session for ages 10–17

The full surf experience for adults

Paddle Jean Guite Creek into the Kitty Hawk Maritime Forest on a relaxed 1.5-hour tour

Paddle with expert guides through refuge canals as you look for alligators and native birds

Paddle after sunset and look for bioluminescence under the night sky

Paddle Oregon Inlet’s marshes and sandy shoals on a 1.5-hour guided kayak tour

Paddle Roanoke Island canals and learn the Lost Colony story

Paddle Pamlico Sound and look for birds and marine life with an expert guide

Paddle the Kitty Hawk marshes at sunset and hear local pirate stories

A shorter guided paddle through the Kitty Hawk Maritime Forest for kids and adults

Paddle a clear kayak with lighthouse views on Roanoke Sound

Parasail above Duck for views of the boardwalk and northern Outer Banks

Set your own course on a private pontoon boat in the Currituck Sound

Build surf skills with certified instructors on the Outer Banks

Paddle a calm creek through Kitty Hawk Woods with beginner-friendly guidance

Paddle Pamlico Sound marshes and look for coastal wildlife at sunset

Paddle Roanoke Sound’s marsh canals with guided instruction and birdwatching

Paddle coastal waters after dark with a chance to spot bioluminescence

Paddle at your own pace with kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals

Paddle Corolla's sheltered sound waters with guided instruction

Paddle the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge and search for native wildlife

Paddle salt marsh canals and Roanoke Sound with a guide

Learn paddleboarding in Kitty Hawk’s calm bays and salt marsh waterways

Ride a Yamaha WaveRunner on Currituck Sound from Duck