Explore the Crystal Coast
Enjoy the beautiful waterways with the whole family! We offer daily family and recreational boat tours!
Whether you want to see Bogue Sound lit up at sunset, troll the islands for amazing shells and shark’s teeth, have a picnic with the waters all to yourselves or head to Beaufort…we are the outfit for you!
Choose from any one of our packages below or create your own custom cruise. Our captains know the waters and the way to everything, just tell them where to go!
USCG licensed and insured and piloted by Capt. Joe Eckard, Flying Dolphin Charters is located at Island Harbor Marina in Emerald Isle.
Local Photographer Chris Campbell is also available to ride along and capture your adventures!

Dolphin Watch Tour
- 2.5-3 Hours
- Emerald Isle & Swansboro Area
- $160 (up to 6 people)
- Island Hopping for more than 6, add $25 per addt’l person
Sunrise/Sunset Tours
- 2.5-3 Hours
- Sunrise or Sunset timeframe
- $160 (up to 6 people)
- Island Hopping for more than 6, add $25 per addt’l person

Lighthouse Tour
- 4 Hours
- Beaufort Waterfront, Shackleford Banks
- Lighthouse Tour
- $250 (up to 6 people)

