Dolphin Watching Tour in Nags Head
Search the Roanoke Sound for wild dolphins with onboard naturalist commentary
Duration
2–2.25 hrs
Includes
Pontoon boat, naturalist guide
Highlights
Explore the calm waters of the Roanoke Sound aboard the Phoenix, a covered 40-foot pontoon boat. Search for wild Atlantic bottlenose dolphins while learning about local wildlife, Outer Banks history, and marine research.
- Search for wild Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in the Roanoke Sound
- Learn about dolphin behavior from trained onboard naturalists
- Watch for local wildlife such as pelicans and osprey
- Relax aboard a covered 40-foot pontoon boat
- Use the onboard lavatory during the tour
Important details
- Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in
- Dress for possible splashes and wear comfortable footwear
- Bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a bottle of water, and a light jacket or pullover
- Infants count as passengers under Coast Guard regulations
- Expect weather-related cancellations to be decided close to departure when conditions are unsafe
Cancellation Policy
Full refund for cancellations at least 48 hours before the activity. No refund for cancellations within 48 hours, late arrivals, or no-shows. Reschedule until the day before; no same-day rescheduling.
Product ID: FTNBMU
FAQs
Dress for possible splashes and wear comfortable footwear. Bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a bottle of water, and a light jacket or pullover.
Yes. Include infants in your party size, as they count as passengers under Coast Guard regulations.
Weather-related cancellations may be decided close to departure. If unsafe weather cancels the dolphin watch, you can reschedule or receive a refund for the portion of the activity you could not complete.
Meeting details
7517 South Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC 27959
