Excellent boat trip. Very relaxed trip with insightful information about multiple towns in the…read morearea. Saw dolphins and a wild horse.

A Sunset Adventure to Remember with Captain Trent & Chillin' Charters NC!…read more When my friend and I stumbled across the option to book a sunset cruise on a random Tuesday evening with Chillin' Charters NC, we thought--there's no way this is real. But guess what? It was 100% real and 110% AMAZING! From the moment we arrived at the dock in beautiful Beaufort, Captain Trent greeted us with the warmest welcome and the chillest vibes. Even though it was just the two of us, he treated us like absolute queens! We stepped onto the tiki-themed pontoon party boat, ready for an unforgettable evening--and that's exactly what we got. As we cruised along the serene waters of the Intracoastal Waterway, the sky lit up in a masterpiece of sunset hues, painting the perfect backdrop for our personal dance party. With our favorite playlist flowing through the boat's sound system and nothing but open water and good vibes around us, we danced like no one was watching--and it felt like pure magic. But it didn't stop there! We spotted multiple dolphin pods playfully frolicking in the waves and even caught breathtaking views of the wild Colonial Spanish Mustangs roaming free on the barrier island dunes. It was the kind of natural beauty that makes you pause, breathe deep, and feel completely alive. And just when we thought the night couldn't get any better, Captain Trent--with his signature easygoing, no-rush attitude--offered to dock in Morehead City so we could grab a bite to eat. YES, PLEASE! We landed at Southern Salt Seafood Co. and Waterfront Restaurant, where we devoured some of the freshest, most delicious local seafood we've ever tasted. From bow to stern, this was hands-down one of the best boating experiences I've ever had. Captain Trent, you are the real MVP of the water! If you ever need a crew, sign us up! Highly, highly recommend Chillin' Charters NC for the most relaxed, scenic, and unforgettable coastal cruise. Thank you, Captain Trent, for being truly AWESOME!

I cannot recommend Captain Oliver enough! We had the most fun, joyful experience with him. He…read moreunderstood our needs (I.e. that I do poorly with ocean motion) and adapted without complaint. My ten year old said our day with him was the best day of her life. Please, if you're considering chattering a boat to visit a few islands and skip the rigid cookie-cutter experience offered by others - CALL CAPTAIN OLIVER!

HIGHLY RECOMMEND CAPT. OLIVER!! Went on a 2 hour dolphin charter with captain Oliver and It was…read moreAMAZING!! He is the nicest guy and knew everything about the area and animals. Him being so knowledgeable of the area was huge since we did this to see more of the east coast (we are from the west coast). We saw wild horses, beautiful houses and SO many dolphins. My daughters favorite part was when she got to "drive" the boat. He was the best captain we could have asked for. This tour exceeded our expectations!!

We had a wonderful time tonight. Good food, great music and beautiful scenery. We got to see wild…read morehorses and lots of dolphins. The sunset was spectacular. Our crew was super friendly and gave us lots of pointers about the area. Would definitely do it again!

My son and I went on the sunset dinner cruise last night and it was an absolute joy. The food was…read moregood, the crew was friendly, the boat was clean and well maintained. A lovely woman sang jazz standards and classics and it was all well chosen music. The best part was seeing tons of dolphins. It was a great evening, and well worth the price. Highly recommend.

Super professional and kind people. If your looking for a successful day on the water, this is the…read moreboat.

This is a review for a trip taken on Saturday, July 23rd. First off, had we caught more fish, this…read morewould have been a five star review. Capt Dale of the Sensation and his first mate, "Big Country" are all about business and are a first class crew. To be clear, I do not fault the crew for our lack of a "big haul" of fish, because Capt. Dale did everything in his power to find the fish. Most captains would have given up, but Capt Dale found the fish, and we managed to haul in 3 large Amber-jack, a big Wahoo, some Trigger Fish and Snapper. We wanted enough fish for a fish fry that evening, and the trip resulted in over 30lbs of fresh fish, more than enough. The Sensation is a beautiful boat, with everything you need for a day of offshore fishing. The fishing area is clean and spacious and the cabin is comfortable with COLD A/C, which was a must for this 95 degree day. We left at 0520 hours and returned at 1630. Capt Dale took us out approximately 40 miles in calm seas. The boat handled the trip beautifully. Back at the dock, I was curious to see if any other boats had a spectacular haul, but they didn't. We were one of the boats that probably fared the best that day and it showed in Capt Dale's dedication to ensure we didn't get skunked!! I highly recommend the Sensation for either a half or full day out on the water. You won't be disappointed!

This was what I needed getting out on the water was the highlight of my trip!…read more Thank you CA John for an awesome sunset tour it's a beautiful scene! Thank you so much!!! We brought a small cooler so we didn't get thirsty ... carry on carry off keep it clean! The tours are very reasonable $20-$25 a person on a smaller charming boat. I'd get advance tickets if you want to do this tour maybe holds 10-12 people, we had 7. I can't believe I didn't get a photo of the boat, ooops!

I was taken on a tour for my 70th birthday. The tour itself was not impressive but it was ok until…read morewe got back to the dock. We were asked to exit the boat and found that last step up to the dock was very high and uneven. There was no one from the company to assist us to get off that boat. I fell and injured my knees and not one person tried to attend to me, not even the captain of the boat. There was no post or suggestions this could be difficult for me. When I tried to email the company, I found out they posted a fake email address. Buyer beware.

The guys attitude . He's grumpy and ill mannered. Not a good time at all. Spends most of his time…read moremouthing off about other charter operators

We just visited for the Seafood Festival and were looking for something to do and decided to do a…read morePrivate Sunset Tour and it was amazing. Kathy was incredible with her knowledge of the area and we learned so much. Captain Ron made our ride so comfortable and knew exactly where to go and what to do. We saw the Wild Horses within 10 minutes of leaving and several more times. We saw so many different birds and species, it was truly amazing. Top top it off at the end we didn't think we would see any dolphins but them we did, it was just one or two and really quick but we were able to see them. We also got a plane landing right over us and they blinked their lights as we waved and watched them land. The whole trip was amazing, so comfortable, and we would do this again in a heartbeat and will. Thank you so much for our amazing trip and we look forward to doing this again. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting an amazing tour of the area.

Great experience. My son has been super eager to go fishing and I wasn't sure what to expect from…read morethis type of excursion. We went with a large family group. The half day trip was 2 hours out, 2 hours fishing, 2 hours back. Unfortunately, as soon as the boat stopped I, and a few others, got sick. The crew noticed this and stepped in to help my son catch some fish while he was feeling well enough. Our group caught over 30 lbs of black sea bass and ringtail porgie.

Wow , Ten people fell into the water below when the dock collapsed around 6:30 a.m. on a 12 foot…read moreportion of the dock at Captain Stacy Fishing Center. A group was loading onto a charter fishing boat when the collapse happened, according to WITN. Four people were injured and taken to the hospital. Their injuries were described as serious, but not life-threatening. Several other people were injured, as well, but did not go to the hospital.

Great experience. Captain Mark held a wonderful ceremony for my mother. He was thoughtful and…read morerespectful. We greatly appreciated his efforts and would highly recommend H2O.

Captain Mark was very knowledgeable and the trip was great! Thank you for making our boating…read moreadventure to the sand dollar sand bar fun!

A-mazing! We went out last week for the 7 hour trip with Captain Jess and even though the weather…read morewas not cooperating everyone in our group of six has been raving about it since. The entire day was a flexible adventure based on our interests. Captain Jess was waiting for us at the dock with a hands-on lesson about the very local marine life (he collected everything from under the dock we were sitting on). He helped us get settled into the boat with all of our belongings, lunch and drinks, reviewed the safety rules and we were off! We had two 13 year old girls with us so the wild horses were a must. We also caught a fish, collected beautiful seashells, learned how to find clams (we took home a few dozen for dinner), tried our hands at cast netting, checked out the Cape Lookout lighthouse, and learned the names of some local birds. It may sound overwhelming but we never felt rushed, things seemed to flow naturally. If we were unsure what to try next Captain Jess was quick to provide suggestions without being pushy. The best part was Captain Jess' enthusiasm and knowledge about everything we did and all of the questions we asked. He genuinely loves what he does and it shows! Suggestions: Wear water shoes, flip flops will work but something that stays on your foot is best. Wear your bathing suit and clothes that dry quickly for getting on and off the boat. Get a fishing license - you'll never find a better teacher and you WILL catch something. (FYI: I've been a Yelp member for a few years but this tour is what finally motivated me to write my first review.)

The 4 hour ecotour with Captain Jess was so PERFECT for our twin 4 year olds and 13 year old. It…read moreentertained all of us from catching an albacore tuna, to wading around a sandbar finding sand dollars, to walking within 50 feet of wild horses! Undoubtedly, this will be on our itinerary every time we come to visit this area. Thanks Captain Jess for such a fun experience!

I need help getting my $500 deposit back! I canceled my trip with Daniel Brisson and sent him…read morenumerous emails and called multiple times. He hasn't returned my money or my communications! "

Stanley Walker again. Captain offered to return my deposit finally or take out for the $500 he owed…read moreme. I figured I wasn't out anything if I took the chance on the trip. I was wrong. I had people coming from 6 hours away. He moved the trip from 6am to 8:30am. Showed up at 9:30am and said he needed 2 more hours before he would be able to leave. We opted not to go. He did give my $500 deposit back. But left me feeling bad about trusting him and screwing my family and friends. I found the number to the person who took me the this boat when Captain Bobby had this boat. He told me he stopped using this boat because this Captain showed up at 4am for his 12 hour trip and said he was tired so they didn't go out. They had someone who traveled from Maryland. Here is my number if you have a question 919-492-9493