Clear Kayak Tour at Bodie Island Lighthouse
Paddle a clear kayak with lighthouse views on Roanoke Sound
Duration
1.5 - 2 hours
Ideal For
Up to 10 people
Includes
Clear kayak, guide, safety gear
Highlights
Explore Roanoke Sound by clear tandem kayak and take in views of Bodie Island Lighthouse. Paddle with a certified guide and watch for local birds and marine life along the way.
- Paddle a scenic route on Roanoke Sound near Roanoke Island
- View Bodie Island Lighthouse throughout the tour
- Learn about the lighthouse and maritime navigation history
- Spot birds and other wildlife like stingrays and turtles
- Join a small-group tour with up to 10 participants
What's Included
- Crystal clear tandem kayak
- Certified tour guide
- Safety equipment
- Dry bag
Things to know
Weight limit: 425 pounds per boat and 250 pounds per person. Alcohol is prohibited. Water shoes are highly recommended; tennis shoes, boots, and casual shoes are not permitted.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund if Get Up And Go Kayaking cancels due to inclement weather. All sales are final. No-shows are not refunded, including arriving with fewer paddlers than booked. Tours may be canceled or rescheduled for safety; if canceled, the reservation is refunded in full (if already paid).
FAQs
Arrive at least 30 minutes before your tour start time. Plan for a 5–10 minute walk from the Bodie Island Lighthouse parking lot to the launch location; if you do not arrive at the launch by start time, you will be marked as a no-show and the guide will depart.
Yes. Sign your waiver online before you arrive.
Wear water shoes (recommended). Tennis shoes, boots, and casual shoes are not permitted.
Meeting details
Bodie Island Lighthouse
More about Bodie Island Lighthouse
The Bodie Island Lighthouse rises from the marshes of the Outer Banks like a striped sentinel, its black and white bands instantly recognizable against the wide Carolina sky. Standing 156 feet tall and first lit in 1872, the Bodie Island Lighthouse has guided mariners along this stretch of the Atlantic for more than 150 years, and it remains one of the most photographed landmarks on the North Carolina coast. Paddling toward it from the water gives you a perspective most visitors never get, trading the boardwalk view for a quiet glide through the surrounding salt marsh and tidal creeks that frame the lighthouse grounds.
On this clear kayak tour, the transparent hull beneath you reveals the shallow ecosystem that thrives at the base of Bodie Island Lighthouse, from darting baitfish to drifting blue crabs and the occasional ray gliding across the sandy bottom. Your guide leads the group through calm protected waters, sharing stories about the keepers who once tended the light, the shipwrecks that gave this coast its haunting nickname, and the wildlife that calls the marsh home. Egrets stalk the reeds, ospreys circle overhead, and the lighthouse itself keeps watch in the distance, growing larger as you paddle closer. The scent of salt and pine, the soft splash of paddles, and the open horizon make the experience feel worlds away from the busy beaches just over the dunes.
This tour is ideal for families, couples, and first-time kayakers who want a gentle, scenic outing with a strong sense of place. Photographers will love the unobstructed sightlines of Bodie Island Lighthouse from the water, while history buffs will appreciate the maritime context their guide weaves into every stop. If you are looking for a way to experience the Outer Banks that goes beyond the standard photo from the parking lot, paddling a clear kayak in the shadow of Bodie Island Lighthouse is a memory that lingers long after you are back on shore.
