Get hands-on local navigation help with Captain Mark from Atlantic Beach
Up to 6 people
Bottled water, Cooler & ice
Build confidence boating local “skinny” water on a private on-the-water training outing with Captain Mark. Tell him your immediate needs and focus on the areas that matter most to you.
Bring a photo ID (including Military ID if applicable). If Small Craft Advisories are in effect, Captain Mark will advise whether to go on time, change destination, delay, reschedule, or cancel.
No refunds if canceled within 8 days. If canceled more than 8 days in advance, 75% refund. No-shows will not be refunded. Operator may cancel or stop any tour due to weather, safety, mechanical, or behavioral issues; may refund for weather if unable to reschedule.
Bring a photo ID (including your Military ID if applicable). You can also bring your own beverages and lunch to place in the onboard cooler.
Yes. Captain Mark provides a cooler and ice with cold bottled water. Bring your own beverages and lunch if you’d like.
If a Small Craft Advisory is in effect, Captain Mark will advise whether your outing will go on time, change destination, delay, be rescheduled, or be canceled.
Leaving from Atlantic Beach only. Free parking at the marina.
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.
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!
Michael Gorman
July 2, 2026
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!
Michael Gorman
July 2, 2026
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