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Headboat Tours & Fishing Charters

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Headboat Tours & Fishing Charters

From hands-on fishing adventures to peaceful sunset cruises, Crystal Dawn invites you to discover the Outer Banks the way it was meant to be seen—by boat. With Kitty Hawk Kites, booking your next coastal experience is seamless, secure, and backed by local expertise.

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Popular Headboat Tours & Fishing Charters

Starting At

$29-$44 +6% Online Convenience Fee

Duration

2-4 Hours

Best For

Kid-friendly, On the Water, Fishing Adventures, For Kids & Teens, Wildlife & Eco Tours, Sunset Experiences

Location

Manteo, NC

Experiences

Headboat Fishing Trips, Sunset Trips with Crystal Dawn

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Adventure Overview

Outer Banks Water Adventures from Pirate’s Cove Marina

Outer Banks Water Adventures from Pirate’s Cove Marina. Experience the Outer Banks from the water with Crystal Dawn. This trusted local provider offers headboat fishing charters and sunset cruise happy hour tours departing from Pirate’s Cove Marina.

Crystal Dawn delivers authentic, family-friendly boating experiences. Comfort, professionalism, and coastal charm define every trip.

Located in Pirate’s Cove in Manteo, Crystal Dawn provides easy access to both the Atlantic Ocean and Roanoke Sound. It is a prime starting point for Outer Banks water adventures.

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$5 OFF!

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Adventure Promotion Recreation

$5 OFF!

Mention the offer when booking by phone or apply the discount online during checkout. It’s the perfect way to fly high and save.

Call 1-877-FLY-THIS (359-8447) for booking assistance.
Discount subject to availability. Valid at participating locations only.

Experiences

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Headboat Fishing Trips

Headboat Tours & Fishing Charters

Headboat Fishing Trips

Starting At

$44 +6% Online Convenience Fee

Location

Pirates Cove Marina

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Sunset Trips with Crystal Dawn

Headboat Tours & Fishing Charters

Sunset Trips with Crystal Dawn

Starting At

$29 +6% Online Convenience Fee

Location

Pirates Cove Marina

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About the Boat

The Crystal Dawn is a spacious and well-maintained vessel built for comfort, safety, and memorable experiences on the Outer Banks waters. Designed to accommodate both fishing charters and scenic cruises, the boat offers a smooth, stable ride for guests of all ages.

With wide open decks and ample seating, Crystal Dawn provides plenty of room to relax, move freely, and enjoy the view. For fishing trips, the layout supports easy access to the rails and gear areas, allowing anglers to focus on the experience. For cruises, the open design creates an ideal setting for taking in sunsets, coastal breezes, and shoreline scenery.

Operated by an experienced local crew, Crystal Dawn reflects the quality and professionalism expected from a premier Outer Banks boating experience. Every detail is managed with guest comfort and safety in mind, making Crystal Dawn a trusted choice for families, groups, and coastal explorers alike

Private Charters

The Crystal Dawn  is also available for private charters and parties! Whether you’re hosting a corporate retreat, bachelor or bachelorette celebrations, or a family reunion, we’ve got your gathering space covered! Our enclosed cabin is perfect for entertaining. Give us a call to discuss your private party plans.

Reservations Policy

Adventure Reservations Policies

We try to be as flexible as we possibly can to make your experience great, but please be mindful that we do have some policies that should be reviewed.

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Reservations Policy

Adventure Reservations Policies

Our activities tend to fill up, so we encourage you to make your reservation early, especially if you plan to come in June, July, August, September, or during a holiday. While walk-ins are welcome, there is no guarantee that space will be available without a reservation.

Payment

Full payment is required to book your reservation. Kitty Hawk Kites does not hold spots without payment. Your card will be charged when you click “Accept” on the confirmation page. We accept Visa, Master Card, American Express, and Discover. If you want to pay by cash or gift card, you must make your reservation at one of our retail stores or activity sites. If you are unsure of where the nearest reservations facility is, please call or text 252-251-4314.
Prices are subject to change, so confirm the rates at time of reservation.

Weather Related Cancellations and Refunds

Weather changes frequently and unexpectedly in coastal areas, and many weather forecasts are inaccurate. Due to these factors, weather related cancellations will likely not occur until very close to time of the scheduled reservation. Should Kitty Hawk Kites cancel your scheduled activity due to unsafe weather conditions, you will be offered the chance to reschedule your activity or Kitty Hawk Kites can either issue you a **wind check** (for Hang Gliding, Paragliding, Kayaking, Kiteboarding, Paddleboarding and Surfing) or provide you with a refund for the portion of the activity you were unable to complete.

For instance, in the case of Demo and Beginner Dune Hang Gliding Lessons the first portion (“Ground School”) of your lesson will not be cancelled and is non-refundable within 48 hours. The ground school is pro-rated at $39 per student.
Note: if you were booked on one of our packages, and part of your activities are cancelled due to weather, and you opt for a refund, you will be charged regular price for the activities you completed.

Customer Related Cancellations & Rescheduling

Should the purchasing customer request a refund, Kitty Hawk Kites will provide a full refund for any request that is made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled activity. No refunds will be given for customer cancellations made within the 48 hours before the scheduled activity. If the reservation is made within the 48 hours before the activity time, the reservation is non-refundable at the time of the booking.

Fishing Trips scheduled on the Carolina Blue and the Southern Run require a weeks notice to cancel for a full refund.  Any cancellations made within a week of your fishing trip will be charged full cost of the trip.

Reschedules

Customers may request to reschedule or wind check their scheduled activity to a future time or date at any time up until the day preceding their scheduled activity. Same day rescheduling shall not be permitted.

Late Arrivals & No Show Policy

NO REFUNDS or reschedules will be given if you fail to show up for your activity. Please contact Kitty Hawk Kites 24 hours prior to your scheduled activity if you need to reschedule.

Waivers

For activities that require a liability waiver to be completed, each participant of that activity must complete a waiver to participate in that activity. Minor participants (anyone under 18 years old) must have their waiver completed by their parent or legal guardian in order for the minor participant to take part in the scheduled activity. If you have any questions concerning whether the scheduled activity requires a waiver or how to obtain a waiver for a minor not traveling with their parent or legal guardian, please call 1-877-FLY-THIS to speak to a Kitty Hawk Kites reservations associate.

**Wind Checks**

A wind check is a non expiring voucher which allows you to schedule your activity (Hang Gliding, Paragliding, Kayaking, Kiteboarding, Paddleboarding and Surfing) for a future date if you are unable to complete your scheduled activity and cannot reschedule during your stay on the Outer Banks. Wind checks do not have to be used by the person to whom they were issued – so don’t lose them. Kitty Hawk Kites is not responsible for lost or stolen wind checks. If you have a wind check and would like to schedule your activity, simply call reservations at 1-877-FLY-THIS and them know you are redeeming a wind check to begin the scheduling process.

Accessibility

We are committed to making our activities as accessible as possible. While some activities may have limitations, we’re happy to work with you to explore accommodations. For assistance or questions, please contact us at (252) 441-4124.