Soft Shell Crab Tapas & Tasting Tour in Nags Head
Ride the Beachin' Bus for a soft shell crab sea-to-table tasting tour
Duration
5 hours
Includes
Bus transportation, tastings
Highlights
Hop aboard the Soft Shell Express for a culinary tour during Outer Banks National Softshell Week. Ride the Beachin' Bus to visit a crab shedding operation and make multiple restaurant stops for soft shell crab tastings.
- Board the Beachin' Bus for a guided soft shell crab tasting tour
- Visit a local commercial fisherman’s crab shedding operation
- Sample dishes at several Outer Banks restaurants and sister spots
- Choose the Southern Route (May 12) or Northern Route (May 13)
- Explore stops in Nags Head, Manteo, Kitty Hawk, Duck, and Kill Devil Hills
Cancellation Policy
Full refund with 48 hours notice. 50% fee if you cancel within 24–48 hours of the scheduled start time. No refunds within 24 hours unless the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.
FAQs
The Southern Route (May 12) departs from the Sound Side Event Site in Nags Head and includes a visit to a crab shedding operation in Manteo plus restaurant stops in Manteo and the Kill Devil Hills area. The Northern Route (May 13) departs from the Visitors Center in Kitty Hawk and includes a visit to Pruitt’s softshell shedding operations plus restaurant stops in Duck and Kitty Hawk.
Yes. You visit a crab shedding operation to learn how soft shell crabs are caught, graded, and processed.
Soft shell crab comes from blue crabs that have recently molted, making the whole crab edible (including shell, claws, and legs). It’s typically prepared battered and fried or sautéed, often served whole on a sandwich or with a simple sauce.
Meeting details
6800 South Croatan Highway Nags Head, NC US 27959
