Best 206 things to do in Roanoke Island, NC

Sail a private 3-hour sunset cruise on a 40-foot catamaran

Private 3-hour catamaran sail on Roanoke Sound for up to 6

Sail Key Largo on a private 40-foot catamaran for up to 6 guests

Sail Key Largo at sunset on a private 40-foot catamaran for up to 6 guests

Reserve a private bus with driver for up to 20 people

Rent a custom-renovated Beachin' Bus for private events (4–9 hours, up to 28)

Ride a 1-hour airboat eco-tour with two stops, weather permitting

Private 2.5–3 hour catamaran sail from Manteo for up to 6

Ride an airboat to Outer Banks sandbars, private islands, and Bodie Island Lighthouse stops

Ride the Magic Bus for a guided wildlife tour in Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge

Explore Roanoke Sound marshes and islands on a 1-hour kayak rental

Ride brand-new Sea Doo GTX jet skis on a marked course for fast fun or a relaxed cruise

Guided Outer Banks jet ski ride across sounds, islands, and sandbars

Ride a new 2025 Sea-Doo GTX on a two-mile course

Rent a stand up paddleboard and glide the Roanoke Sound

Parasail above the Roanoke Sound with flights up to 10–12 minutes

Relax on a private floating tiki hut with space to swim and sunbathe

Cruise the sound at sunset from USA Today’s fifth-ranked U.S. sunset location

Sail from Roanoke Island aboard the Downeast Rover

Reserve the Rover for a relaxed sailing cruise on the sound

Settle in for a private sound cruise as the Outer Banks sky shifts at sunset

Walk downtown Manteo by lantern and hear spooky Outer Banks stories

Spot playful bottlenose dolphins on a relaxed two-hour cruise with engaging commentary from your captain

Cruise protected waters to spot bottlenose dolphins with onboard narration