Tour two islands for sand dollars and a chance to spot wild horses
5 hours
Up to 6 people
Shelling bag, Cooler & ice
Explore Sand Dollar Island and Shackleford Banks on a 5-hour private charter focused on sand dollars, shelling, and a chance to spot wild horses. Your group also gets a reusable H2O Captain shelling bag to take home.
Sand Dollar Island is only accessible at low tide and may be replaced with Carrot Island depending on tides. You must bring a photo ID. Small Craft Advisories may cause a delay, destination change, reschedule, or cancellation.
No refunds if canceled within 8 days. If canceled more than 8 days in advance, 75% refund. No-shows are not refunded. If a deposit is made, the rest of the amount will be charged 8 days before your excursion.
Product ID: 8WHVSK
If a Small Craft Advisory is in effect, the captain may adjust the plan by delaying the start, changing the destination, rescheduling, or canceling.
Bring a photo ID (including your Military ID if applicable). You can also bring your own beverages and lunch to store in the onboard cooler. If you’re prone to motion sickness, bring a small amount of sports drink or coconut water and pretzels.
The captain provides a cooler with ice and cold bottled water.
H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions, Morehead City, NC
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.
Had the opportunity to spend the day with H2O Captain. My daughter and I had so much fun. This was a "Lucky" reunion. Everything was perfect weather ✔️ nature ✔️ shells ✔️ learning ✔️ birds ✔️sea creatures ✔️ HORSES ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ 12 to be exact. Mark made this trip the most memorable first trip to shakleford for both of us. Words can't fully express how much we enjoyed this trip. Will definitely go back out with the H20 Captian.
Michelle Richards
August 31, 2026
Had the opportunity to spend the day with H2O Captain. My daughter and I had so much fun. This was a "Lucky" reunion. Everything was perfect weather ✔️ nature ✔️ shells ✔️ learning ✔️ birds ✔️sea creatures ✔️ HORSES ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ 12 to be exact. Mark made this trip the most memorable first trip to shakleford for both of us. Words can't fully express how much we enjoyed this trip. Will definitely go back out with the H20 Captian.
Michelle Richards
August 31, 2026
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