Nags Head Dolphin Watch Tours
Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit organization, conduct their research and hear about some of the discoveries from more than a decade of studies and monitoring. Some of the hundreds of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in the area show up so frequently they’ve even been given names, like “Rake,” “Scarlet,” and “Onion.”
Phoenix – Nags Head Causeway // Kitty Hawk Kites/Whalebone
Located at 7517 South Virginia Dare Trail on the south side of NC 64 Hwy that connects Nags Head and Roanoke Island. You will board the Phoenix at the Kitty Hawk Kites Whalebone Watersports site - yellow building with a blue roof. Also available at this site you can rent kayaks, standup paddleboards and jet skis so make a day of it. Next door is Fresh Fit Cafe, serving breakfast, lunch and great smoothies. Book Now!
Safari – South Nags Head // Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
This is our newest and largest boat! The SAFARI is in the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center located at 8770 Oregon Inlet Road, Nags Head, NC 27959 (some mapping programs find us at 98 NC Hwy 12, Nags Head, NC 27959). This is a full service marina and ships store with snacks, drinks, souvenirs and tackle. On Site are 46 charter boats and "head boat" to meet all your fishing needs. Also, there is a NC Fish & Wildlife Boat Ramp for launching your own boat. Book Now!
Miss Bodie Island – Manteo //Shallowbag Bay Marina
You will board the Miss Bodie Island at Shallow Bag Bay Marina located at 700 N. Bay Club Drive, Manteo, NC 27954 (between Darryl's Restaurant and McDonald's). Park in any non-reserved parking space. We are at the floating dock in front of the pool and clubhouse area. For added convenience to our guests, Stripers Bar and Grill is located onsite so you can enjoy a great meal or a cool drink on the waterfront deck before or after your dolphin tour. Don't forget to visit Historic Downtown Manteo while you are here. Book Now!
Along the way, researchers will talk about their work and share their discoveries from their ongoing study.
While the boat is moving, dolphins will be playing in their natural habitat alongside the vessel. Passengers will alsolearn about the pelicans, osprey and other birds that congregate inthe sounds, as well as the ecology and history of this dynamic area.
Nags Head Dolphin Watch Tours are given twice daily on Monday and Saturday, and three times daily Tuesday through Friday.
Call ahead at 252-441-4124 or toll free at (877)FLY-THIS for times and reservations.
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October 9, 2025
This year, the Duck Jazz Festival proudly reaches its 16th anniversary, and with it, we unveil our artistic vision:“Duck Grooves: The Sound of Jazz,” is an electrifying celebration of jazz’s dynamic, ever-evolving nature, set against the stunning backdrop of the Currituck Sound. It’s a fusion of past, present, and future, where the timeless traditions of jazz intersect with the vibrancy of new, innovative sounds. Just as the sound of jazz flows and adapts, so too does the landscape of Duck where the rhythm of the music harmonizes with the natural beauty of the water and the surrounding environment.
Explore Hatteras Island at its natural best with a visit to the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. Covering 13 miles of Cape Hatteras National Seashore land, this attraction is hard to miss, although there aren't many giant signs, hotels or businesses to point the way. Instead, visitors will find a completely undeveloped parcel of land, that's well-stocked with gorgeous views and serene nature trails that are ideal for off-the-beaten path excursions.
Wow! ‘Sound’s Great!’ It’s time for a break at the beach and this is the place to do it. Everyone will enjoy their vacation at this outstanding designer property set on an idyllic sound-front lagoon, a very private and secluded area for the optimal relaxing vacation. What else?You will enjoy a private pool, beautiful furnishings, a new trek deck with panoramic sound views and breathtaking sunsets every night at ‘Sound’s Great!’. Enjoy the poolside cabana, complete with a half bath, and full-size fridge for drinks and snacks! There is also a putting green to test those golf skills, and get ready for a day on the course. Easy sound access from your own Private Dock. That’s right your private dock which is only available to Sound’s Great! renters. Go crabbing with the kids, push off in the kayaks, or just watch the ospreys, geese and swans that love the Currituck Sound in Corolla.Inside you will find a gourmet’s dream of a kitchen, a designated dining area, hardwood floors and views, views, VIEWS! Located on a cul-de-sac in quiet Monteray Shores, community amenities include community pool, tennis, boat ramp, gym and kids’ game room. It’s easy to get to the beach with plenty of free parking within a block of the oceanfront accesses in Whalehead Beach (only about 5-6 blocks from ‘Sound’s Great!’). This property is also located very close to all shopping, groceries, kid’s activities and movies in Corolla.Top-Level: Great Room with TV/DVD, Gas Fireplace, Deck Access with Sound View, Screened Porch with Sound View, Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances, 5 Burner Gas Stovetop, and Bar seats 4, Dining Table seats 8, Loft with Study/Work Station, Hall Half Bathroom, King Master Bedroom with TV, Soaker Tub, Custom Tile Shower, 2 Vanities, and Deck Access with Sound View.Upper Mid-Level: Queen Master Bedroom with TV and Water View; Hall has Deck Access with Sound View. Lower Mid-Level: Bedroom with 2 Twin Beds and TV, shares Jack and Jill Bathroom with Queen Bedroom with TV and Deck Access with Water View.Ground-Level: Queen Master Bedroom with Smart TV and Patio Access overlooking Pool Area; Pool Area has Cabana with Wet Bar, Refrigerator, and Half Bathroom.Extras: 2025 Beach Gear Credit, Private Pool (18 x 28), Hot Tub, Wireless Internet Access, DVD Player, 2 Refrigerators, Gas Fireplace, Screened Porch, Gas Grill, Boat Dock, Putting Green, No Smoking, PETS NOT ALLOWED, Parking: 4 Cars.Community Extras: Activity Center, Boat Launch, Soundfront Dock and Gazebo, Gym, Community Pool, Kiddie Pool, and Tennis Court. Additional amenity details: Private Pools are open from May 2, 2025 until October 12, 2025 and May 1, 2026 until October 11, 2026. Pool heat is not an option for this property. Hot tubs are available year-round. Gas fireplaces are shut down from May 15 until September 15. This property provides a $250 credit toward beach gear delivered to your rental property. *Delivery fees may apply.* Offer only good for full weeks booked with check-ins beginning between May 23, 2025 and August 31, 2025.All Outer Banks Blue properties provide bed linens and bath towels for a small fee added to every reservation. We provide 1 bath towel and washcloth per advertised occupant. We provide 1 hand towel and 1 bar of soap per bathroom sink. We also provide kitchen towels. Beds are made prior to your arrival, and we provide a starter supply of toilet paper, bathroom soap, paper towels, and dishwasher detergent.Disclaimer: For the safety and security of our guests and property, this vacation rental may be equipped with a driveway-facing surveillance camera.Outer Banks Blue makes every commercially reasonable effort to maintain reliable information about the vacation rental properties we manage. As such, all information and descriptions are subject to daily updates and changes. We are not responsible for changes in furnishing, inventory, and décor implemented by individual homeowners. Photos, virtual tours, and floor plans are meant to be illustrative in nature. All vacation rental information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. If you have any questions please give us a call.
- Corolla
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
