🐬 Dolphin Tours on the Outer Banks
The Original. The Best Price. The Real Experts.
Set sail with the original Dolphin Tour of the Outer Banks — trusted for over 25 years by locals and visitors alike. Our tours are more than just a boat ride — they’re a one-of-a-kind experience led by passionate dolphin researchers who know the OBX dolphin population better than anyone else.
Whether you’re searching for playful Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, taking in stunning views of the sound, or learning fascinating facts about our local marine life, this is the tour that delivers unforgettable moments — for families, couples, and nature lovers of all ages.
Why Choose Us?
- The original Dolphin Tour on the Outer Banks
- Best price guaranteed – no hidden booking fees, ever
- Onboard dolphin researchers and expert guides
- Spacious, family-friendly vessels with shaded seating
- Convenient departure points in Nags Head & Manteo
Come for the dolphins. Stay for the memories. 💙
📅 Book your tour today and discover why Kitty Hawk Kites remains the Outer Banks’ most trusted name in adventure.
About the Dolphins 🐬
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.” Onion was first identified in Beaufort, North Carolina almost 20 years ago, and he has been sighted there almost every winter since. Apparently, Nags Head is his summer home, along with an extensive family of more than 100 members. When he was young, Onion had an unfortunate encounter with a boat propeller and his damaged fin has made him one of the most easily recognized dolphins around.
About the Vessels: 🛥️
The Nags Head Dolphin Watch conducts its tours in the Roanoke Sound in between Nags Head and Manteo. The Nags Head Dolphin Watch operates two separate vessels conducting the same tour to see the same dolphin. You can have virtually the same experience aboard each boat, they simply depart from slightly different locations. The different locations are about a 5-7 minute drive apart from each other.
The Phoenix
Docks at Whalebone Watersports
7517 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC 27959
The Safari
Docks at Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
8770 Oregon Inlet Rd, Nags Head, NC 27959
The Miss Bodie Island
Docks at Shallowbag Bay Club
700 Marina Dr, Manteo, NC 27954
🐬 Go Behind the Scenes of Our Dolphin Tours!
Curious what it’s like out on the water? Discover the magic in “The Dolphin Experience” — a firsthand account by writer Brian Tress.
👉 [Read the full article]
💸 Dolphin Tour Discounts All Summer
Searching for Dolphin Tour discounts in OBX?
📞 Call 252-441-4124 and mention this offer for:
• $5 OFF Sunday–Tuesday bookings when reserved in advance!