our 1030 cruise got canceled so they were able to reschedule us and comp us alcoholic beverages and…read moretreated us like VIPs on our afternoon cruise. We saw dozens of dolphins and the crew was very friendly and gave us a lot of history of the area.

This was our first dolphin/sunset cruise and we had a good time. Our captains were fun and had lots…read moreof stories and knowledge about the area. We had to drive quite a ways in order to find the dolphins, and we didn't see many up close, but dolphin sightings are not 100% guaranteed. The weather was not cooperating so we weren't able to see a sunset, but overall, it was a fun experience.

This seems to be a very local place and we tried after checking on a fishing trip…read more The food was very good. I'm not a fried seafood person but this was very good. Also try the cake or pies. Very tasty. The service was friendly and helpful. Everyone seemed very happy.

We continue to visit Wanchese Marina. We have brought guests here twice since our first visit…read more The shrimp basket and the fish basket are our usual choice and are always good. They are served hot and fresh. It is a perfect portion for a not so huge lunch. We have eaten decent seafood at O'Neal's Sea Harvest in the past and decided we should try the other place. Besides, the Marina is a nicer atmosphere and recently O'Neals has been getting some less than stellar reviews due their customer treatment. On one visit I went against better judgement and ordered a barbecue sandwich at a place that is not a barbecue joint. It was very good. They have a surprising menu beyond the expected seafood baskets. . They do have great, fresh seafood, but if you have someone in your group who prefers something else, there are very good-looking burgers and other sandwiches and even pizza. This is a nice outing for lunch. We will continue to bring guests and make a tour of Wanchese to see the working fishing industry. It's not something we see in St Louis.

this was a fantastic charter. marc and mate aiden were friendly, easy to work with and patient with…read morethe kids. HIGHLY recommend. marc's goal is to provide a safe and friendly trip and get you as much crab and shrimp he can! the kids (5,7&11) hooked in the crabs and said it was the highlight of our week long trip. you will not be disappointed if you book.

Looking for a once in a lifetime experience??? Look no further!!!! Reach out and schedule your…read moretime on the boat now!!!! We decided to do both crab and shrimp. And we got a hall!!!!!! Definitely would recommend if u are in the area, this is a must do!!!! Advice, earlier in the day is better because it gets hot out there when u are dealing with the shrimp.

Bottom: A fun and relaxing two-hour cruise on a 55-foot sailboat for which you can bring your own…read morefestive drinks and snacks. Having vacationed in Nags Head for the past 40+ plus I feel like I've done it all so when my husband mentioned taking a sunset cruise on Downeast Rover I was curious. I also vaguely recalled that I had seen this excursion featured in Our State magazine earlier in the summer. With the forecast looking favorable we signed up for a Friday evening sail in mid-August. We booked about 10 days in advance and at that time there were only a handful of spots left on the sailboat so next time I'll be mindful to book earlier. Downeast Rover does daytime trips as well but I suspect the sunset cruise is the most popular. I was worried that sailing on a sailboat with 20+ people would feel cramped and chaotic but it didn't at all. The group in the stern was very chill and the group in the bow was tastefully having a good time with their cooler of Trulis. My husband and I sat mid-ship and just quietly relaxed and took in all of the sights. We probably seemed disenchanted but we were just soaking it all in. About those Trulis . . . Downeast Rover welcomes passengers to bring food and drinks. Most groups brought something festive to drink and perhaps a snack. The nature of the sunset cruise is that it squarely goes through the dinner hour. I think we had to be on the Manteo waterfront at 5:30pm and we didn't return until after 8pm. We didn't take much in the way of drinks or snacks onboard with us because we hoped to get a nice dinner afterwards but by the time we got back to the slip most restaurants we wanted to try were closed. Sooo, in hindsight, maybe we should have taken some sandwiches from Poor Richard's to enjoy on the sail. And as a side note, we encountered an epic sunset so we lingered out on the sound a bit longer than planned which is why we didn't return until after 8pm. Also, the departure time for the cruise changes a bit to accommodate the sunset time. Chris was our Captain and he diligently steered us into the sunset. Mate Ethan kept us all entertained. Ethan shared a lot of interesting history and stories about the Outer Banks. Having spent a good bit of time studying the history of the barrier islands I thought I knew a lot but Ethan's knowledge really impressed me and was shared in an entertaining way. He also sang us a sea chanty or two which was fun. Which reminds me, be sure to bring cash to thank the crew for a safe and fun adventure. Regarding the Downeast Rover, I was expecting it to be a romantic historic wooden sailboat but it is straight out of the 80s! The steel 55 foot topsail schooner has been retrofitted and certified to accommodate 25 passengers. There is a head on board but its probably not very glamourous so I was sure to skip it. We were fortunately to have decent winds so we were able to get under sail after leaving the Manteo waterfront.

What an amazing journey - we didn't realize it was the last sunset tour of the season but Captain…read moreScott and Captain Ken gave us the best night! Peaceful views, education of the area and best of all - new friends both human and aquatic! They found a pod of dolphins that ran with us for nearly ten minutes! What a bonus! We can't wait to return!

Found 2 large pods of dolphins to watch, along with much new information along the way.read more

Excellent family-friendly boat tour. Captain Beau and Firstmate Kevin were courteous,…read moreknowledgeable, and made the tour relaxing, while taking us to see several dolphin pods. We had the opportunity to see many, including baby dolphins, up close. Highly recommend for a great wildlife experience.

The Outer Banks Adventures air boat with Captain Jamie was fantastic! It was a lot of fun for our…read morewhole family and specifically for our kids. Captain Jamie was very knowledgeable about the area wildlife and history. He provided an educational, interesting, and fun experience. He was the perfect captain for the trip. Talking on the headsets during the ride was fun too! We'll definitely do it again!

James was a fantastic tour guide! The airboat was a great time, one of my favorite tours I've ever…read moredone. The boat is fast and fun with great fun facts about the area at stops! I accidentally dropped my sunglasses to the bottom of the airboat and he even rescued them (sorry, James!). Would definitely recommend!

This was an experience of a lifetime. Capt Lee and Mate Charlie were the best. When I first…read morestepped in the cabin it was absolutely breath taking how gorgeous it was. This boat had everything you can imagine. One Master Bedroom with bathroom and shower, two other rooms with bunks, bathroom in the hallway, kitchen area, and a sitting area with wrap around super comfortable sofas. Pictures does not do this boat justice, you have to see it for your self!! I will defiantly be booking another trip.

Wandered in here while strolling around Wanchese. The man working on a boat popped his head out of…read morea porthole and said hello. He told me all about boats and making boats. The prices of new boats seemed fair when you consider how much time, work, and material goes into one. He guarantees that the boat will float, but doesn't guarantee you'll catch any fish! I watched him for about an hour as he sanded something. He said I could stay longer, but I had to leave because all the dust particles and fumes were getting to me. Plenty of parking. Children not allowed. Smoking prohibited. The bathroom was very clean and smelled like apple pie.

Very responsive when it came to planning the tour, helpful staff and entertaining info during the…read moretour itself. We had a large pod of dolphins hang around us for an hour including a baby and it was wonderful! Would highly recommend this tour and this business.

We LOVED our dolphin tours! We got very lucky and were able to see 40ish dolphins within the first…read more15 minutes of the tour. Our tour lasted a little over two hours and we had a great time. It was perfect weather, great tour guides, and amazing views. I would highly recommend this dolphin tour to everyone looking for an excursion while visiting OBX!