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    Outer Banks Shrimping & Crabbing Charter

    Shrimp and crab in Roanoke Sound with a captain and mate

    4.9 stars• 488 reviews
    From$583incl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    3 Hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 6 people

    Includes

    Shrimping, crabbing, captain

    Highlights

    Hop aboard Risky Business for a family-friendly shrimping and crabbing charter in the calm waters of Roanoke Sound. Learn to pull crab pots and trawl for shrimp, then take home legal-size catch for dinner.

    • Join an experienced captain and mate for hands-on shrimping and crabbing
    • Pull crab pots to catch blue crabs
    • Trawl for shrimp the way local commercial fishermen do
    • Learn about the species caught and how to sort through the catch
    • Look for dolphins and other wildlife along the way
    • Keep everything of legal size to bring home

    What's Included

    • Captain
    • Mate
    • Onboard bathroom

    Things to know

    Runs in summer only, May through September, and sometimes into October. Bring your own food, drinks, sunscreen, and a cooler for your catch.

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund if the Captain cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Cancel with 72 hour notice to receive a refund.

    FAQs

    Arrive and check in on site 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time.

    Bring any food, drinks, and sunscreen you want, plus a cooler to bring home your catch.

    Yes. You can keep everything of legal size to take home.

    Meeting details

    1100 South Bay Club Drive Manteo, NC 27954 -Behind Stripers restaurant-

    Experience provided by Outer Banks Cruises
    Experience provided by Outer Banks Cruises

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    We are here to assist with special requests, large groups, last minute needs, and any questions you may have.

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    Private Charter

    $583

    Up to 6 People

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    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 3
    5/5

    We had THE best time! We saw a whole pod of dolphins and there was at least one baby! Would definitely recommend.

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    Melissa Pellican

    October 16, 2025

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We had THE best time! We saw a whole pod of dolphins and there was at least one baby! Would definitely recommend.

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    Melissa Pellican

    October 16, 2025

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