Private 4-hour chill-out charter with beach swim time
4 Hours
Up to 6 people
Cooler and ice, bottled water
Cruise out for a relaxed private afternoon anchored off the beach, with time to swim and spread out. Bring your lunch and drinks and use the onboard cooler and ice.
Bring your own lunch and beverages if you want them chilled in the cooler. If Small Craft Advisories are in effect, the captain will advise whether the trip will run, change destination, delay, reschedule, or cancel.
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 6 guests.
No refunds if you cancel within 8 days. If you cancel more than 8 days in advance, you get a 75% refund. No-shows are not refunded. If you paid a deposit, the rest is charged 8 days before your excursion.
Product ID: T2C2FY
If Small Craft Advisories are in effect, the captain will advise whether your trip will go on time, change destination, be delayed, be rescheduled, or be canceled.
Bring your own lunch and beverages if you want them chilled in the cooler. You can also bring a sports drink or coconut water if you need help settling your stomach.
The captain provides a cooler and ice, cold bottled water, and an instructional review.
Coral Bay Marina in Morehead City
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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