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    Boat Handling Lesson on Bogue Sound & ICW

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

    5.0 stars• 157 reviews
    From$263incl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    2 hours or 4 hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 6 people

    Includes

    Vessel safety check, Coaching

    Highlights

    Build confidence on “skinny” water with a personal training session on your own outboard boat, with you as the skipper. Start with a Vessel Safety Check, then practice key boating skills based on your goals.

    • Train on your boat with hands-on instruction from Captain Mark
    • Complete a Vessel Safety Check with a USCG Auxiliary Vessel Examiner
    • Practice docking, anchoring, and reading Aids to Navigation
    • Focus on routes and skills that match your immediate needs
    • Meet at your marina at 11am with your boat ready to go
    • Call out an optional $200 deposit before booking

    Things to know

    If you want Captain Mark to operate your boat, add him (Mark Sonder) as an additional insured on your boat insurance. Bring required safety items and boat registration for the safety check.

    Cancellation Policy

    No refunds if canceled within 8 days. If canceled more than 8 days in advance: 75% refund. No-shows are not refunded. Operator may cancel due to weather, safety, mechanical, or behavioral issues; for weather, may refund if unable to reschedule.

    FAQs

    Bring your boat registration and required safety equipment, including visual distress signal devices, fire extinguisher(s), a sound-producing device, and navigation lights.

    Yes. Have your boat in the water and ready to go.

    Yes. Plan to speak briefly with Captain Mark about your goals before your departure date so the coaching can focus on what you want to work on.

    Meeting details

    Captain Mark will meet you at your marina at 11am.

    Experience provided by H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions
    Experience provided by H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions

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    Two Hour Session

    $263.94

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    Four Hour Session

    $528.94

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    Review summary

    5.0
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    Captain Mark has built an exceptionally loyal following with his private boat excursions around the Beaufort area. Guests consistently praise his extensive knowledge of local history, wildlife, and the coastal ecosystem, along with his genuine warmth and accommodating nature. He's described as safety-conscious, punctual, and excellent at customizing trips to match what families want to experience. The typical excursion includes visits to Shackleford Banks and Sand Dollar Island, where you'll likely spot wild horses roaming freely, collect beautiful shells, and possibly encounter dolphins along the way. Several reviewers mention returning multiple times, which speaks volumes. His boat comfortably fits groups of 2-6 people, and he's particularly attentive to guests with special needs or mobility concerns. The tours work well for diverse groups, from young children to seniors, and he even handles more sensitive occasions like memorial services with compassion and professionalism.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    When I heard we had booked this tour, I honestly thought it was probably going to be a boring 3 hours…I couldn’t have been and more WRONG..! We hit the SUPERFECTA as the tour goes. We saw dolphins, horses, an INCREDIBLE Osprey showing itself off— capped off with an incredible sunset…! Captain Mark was an EXCEPTIONAL host and an incredible wealth of knowledge of the areas we went through. He made us feel comfortable the entire trip. He is not just a great host, but an incredible human being as well… thank you Captain Mark for a great and so memorable of an evening!

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    Michael Gorman

    July 2, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    When I heard we had booked this tour, I honestly thought it was probably going to be a boring 3 hours…I couldn’t have been and more WRONG..! We hit the SUPERFECTA as the tour goes. We saw dolphins, horses, an INCREDIBLE Osprey showing itself off— capped off with an incredible sunset…! Captain Mark was an EXCEPTIONAL host and an incredible wealth of knowledge of the areas we went through. He made us feel comfortable the entire trip. He is not just a great host, but an incredible human being as well… thank you Captain Mark for a great and so memorable of an evening!

    Photo of Michael Gorman

    Michael Gorman

    July 2, 2026

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