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.

Our last-minute date night with Lookout Cruises was absolutely incredible. The sunset was stunning…read moreand truly unforgettable, and the entire evening felt effortless from start to finish. Captain and crew--Mike and David--were professional, kind, and attentive. A special mention goes to the captain's mom, who has served as his assistant for the past 26 cruises--she is truly a treasure and adds such a warm, personal touch to the experience. All of the staff had genuinely jovial personalities, making the atmosphere even more enjoyable. One of the most thoughtful details was having crew members walk around and take photos of each couple throughout the evening, allowing everyone to simply be present while still capturing lasting memories. It was the perfect evening to take in the stunning coastal views, watch dolphins play, and see Fort Macon from the water. The boat was exceptionally clean, and safety was never a concern--it was clear we were in very capable hands. We were so impressed that we've already booked their 4th of July fireworks cruise and can't wait!

Sunset cruise--book ahead, bring a hat, and maybe a thermos…read more We grabbed the last two seats for a late-September weekend sunset cruise--as of noon the same day--so tip #1: book ahead, especially on weekends. Our boat had two larger groups (a bachelorette and a birthday), which made for a fun, jovial crowd. Seating & comfort: Plenty of places to sit and move around--shade, sun, or rail time by the water. Nice flexibility as the light changes. Drinks: They offer drinks on board; the selection was basic beer and some generic wine. I don't drink, so I can't rate them. Even if I did drink, I would still hesitate. I brought my own THC beverage, and no one blinked, but check their current policy and use common sense. A water bottle or a thermos/juice blend is a definite yes. Crew & service: Excellent across the board. Two bartenders--friendly, efficient--and the whole crew felt professional and upbeat. Bathroom note: There is a restroom onboard, which is clutch, but it's a bit awkward to access. Go before you board if stairs/steep steps are tricky. Overall: Great time: good music, easygoing crowd, smooth operation. I'd definitely recommend. Next time, we'll try a longer day cruise to the Outer Banks (with lunch)--it looked like a solid daytime option; we just didn't have the time this trip. Bottom line: Great crew, great sunset, zero fuss. Would do again.

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 location on the island. Nice staff and easy in and out. Kids loved the Jetski's. Jetski's all…read morein good condition. Prices are a little steep but they have to make a living.

We rented jet skis for our young adult children last week. They were very easy to work with and…read moreschedule. Everyone was friendly and helpful. They have a place where you can watch your family members on the jet skis. The area where they can ride is well marked and I was impressed with the safety demonstration.

Randal and Crysta were amazing! So nice and helpful. I would recommend this outfit anytime!! In…read morefact, I want to work with them!! Lol Doreen B.

Short Version: There's a strong trend in the reviews for this vendor. Many people get their boats…read moreand have a good time. But Crystal coast Boat Charters has a problem with communication, and if anything at all goes wrong, you'll find yourself wondering what just happened and be left without a boat. We booked a boat for rental on Friday, May 28, for our family coming in to town for Memorial Day weekend. We had a couple calls with Krista over the next couple weeks, up until two days before the rental. During that call she told me the person who was bringing the boat (I think she said her husband, but not sure if I remember that right) had a broken phone, but that she promised to get me "some phone number so you could reach him." Not exactly confidence inspiring, but stuff happens, so I rolled with it. I went back to other reviews after the crash and burn and found this broken phone thing was a common issue that they still haven't fixed. The day of the rental came and I finally received a phone call about an hour before our rental time. The gentleman who called me was bewildering at best. Instead of clearly telling me what was broken and whether it could be fixed soon, I got a bizarre set of contradictions ranging from, "I have a guy in Swansboro hooking me up" (With what? A new boat? A part?), to "I'm trying to just delay an hour" and then ending with, "I'm shootin for the stars, man, I just dunno. I'm a nice guy, though, I'm an owner operator." It was difficult to get further details out of him. As we got closer to delivery time, I texted. No response. Then I called at the time he was supposed to deliver the boat. "Sorry man, I'm not 1000% sure it's going to happen today." I said "ok, if it isn't, then do you know anyone else that rents boats?" Instead of responding to the question, he said "Gimme a few minutes man, I'll call you back." When he called me back, he said, "We got it and we'll be at X launch point in 30 minutes." When I told him, "We ordered it for Y launch point," he replied, "Well that's news to me!" But we expected to meet him there in 30 minutes. 30 minutes later, I received a vague text message, "The hub is done sorry I will call you." I tried calling him and he stopped picking up the phone. Not knowing exactly what that text message meant, I texted Krista indicating what a stunning failure this had been and received a text full of excuses. Mechanical issues are out of people's hands. I get that. But communication is fully in the business's hands. Bottom line: this company is a slap dash operation who won't take responsibility for their failures, and will just stop talking to you when everything founders.

We rented a jet ski for our 26 yr old son & 17 yr old daughter. They had the time of their lives!…read more The staff was on point. Friendly, informative, & professional. We visit Morehead City regularly, and we will be regulars. (Until we buy our own jet ski. Lol ) Thanks for a very memorable experience.

we had a great time on our jet ski tour! friendly, efficient and easy to follow. Reservations were…read moreeasy to make online

We had our windlass installed by Chris and Fonz. They were great to work with from the time I made…read moremy initial inquiry for estimate. They arrived on time, finished on time, gave us options / solutions when things came up unexpected, very professional and affordable. We would certainly hire them again and recommend Nautasea. Stephanie was also great to work with, she handles the appointment and payment. Thank you for the new windlass Nautasea. Can't wait to anchor out again.

From the owner: Marine Veteran owned and operated mobile marine electrician located along the Crystal Coast. Proud…read moreto serve surrounding areas as needed.

FAVORITE PLACE HERE. We spent hours finding the most amazing shells. The water is crystal clear and…read morethe wanes aren't bad at all. I would come back in a heart beat.

We had so much fun on Shackleford Island. We saw so many horses, found a lot of cool shells, and…read morethe beach was beautiful. It's about a 30 minute ferry ride from Beaufort. There is a restroom but NO amenities or food available for purchase. Bring everything you need with you. Once we arrived, there was a tour guide but it wasn't much of a tour. She walked us to the other side of the island to show us two horses on the beach and then walked all the way back to where we started to show us where to find the best shells. Her "tour" lasted about 30 minutes. We did most of the exploring on our own and that's when we found the majority of the horses. As long as you aren't looking for a super guided tour, this is a great day trip!

Captain Spike and Pirate Fettuccine do a wonderful job keeping everyone entertained including the…read moreparents!! I really appreciate all the humor that flies over our kids heads but makes it hilarious for the parents. We were lucky enough to see a pony on the shore so keep your eyes peeled! Kids received special treats, that was definitely a fun bonus the girls did not expect! I certainly appreciate the attention to detail from the mask wearing of the pirates to the cleaning of the cannons. Everything is very well done. Perfect for good clean family fun and even manages to take your mind off of the current state of the world. Thank you Pirates

The Beaufort's Pirates Revenge Ghost Float was not what I expected. I thought I was booking…read moresomething similar to a ghost walk but on the water. There wasn't much history or many ghost stories but mostly cheesy jokes. It seemed geared for children rather than adults. I would have liked more tales of the haunted history. We did see dolphins and a beautiful sunset. Make sure to arrive early for the better seating.

Very friendly and knowledgeable! The captain explained everything. I felt very safe, and it was a…read morebeatiful adventure. Highly recommend!

Best service ever! The entire experience was 100% over and above anything I could have expected…read more Each crew member was friendly and knowledgeable. Smoothest parasail adventure I have ever had! I was like sitting in a hammock in the air! I even got to see horses on the beach! Would 100% do this again! Can't recommend them enough!