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    Morning Dolphin Watch Cruise on Roanoke Island

    Spot bottlenose dolphins during a relaxed two-hour protected-water cruise.

    From$32/ person

    Duration

    2 hrs

    Includes

    Dolphin cruise, Commentary

    Highlights

    Join Captain Jamie Wescott aboard The Captain Johnny for a two-hour dolphin-watching cruise in the calm, protected waters off the Outer Banks. Observe playful bottlenose dolphins while learning fascinating facts about their behavior.

    • Cruise aboard The Captain Johnny in calm estuarine waters
    • Listen to engaging narration about bottlenose dolphins
    • Marvel at scenic Outer Banks shorelines and wildlife
    • Snap photos as dolphins surface, play, mate and birth
    • Relax under a shaded top with a restroom on board

    What's Included

    • Two-hour dolphin-watch cruise
    • Onboard naturalist commentary

    Trips operate June through October and capacity is limited to 49 passengers.

    Cancellation policy

    Receive a 90% refund when you cancel at least 72 hours before departure. Cancellations within 71 hours or no-shows are charged full price unless the seats are resold.

    Meeting location

    400 Queen Elizabeth Avenue

    Experience provided by Outer Banks Cruises
    Experience provided by Outer Banks Cruises

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    Adult

    $32

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    Child

    $22

    Age 12 and under

    0

    Infant

    $10

    18 months and under

    0

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    Review 1 of 3
    5/5

    We had THE best time! We saw a whole pod of dolphins and there was at least one baby! Would definitely recommend.

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    Melissa Pellican

    October 16, 2025

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We had THE best time! We saw a whole pod of dolphins and there was at least one baby! Would definitely recommend.

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    Melissa Pellican

    October 16, 2025

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