Private trips, captain-reviewed

Cruises & Charters

Choose a quiet sightseeing cruise, a golden-hour passage, a wildlife-aware outing, or a private dock-and-dine plan. All trips are for up to 6 guests and depend on weather, water level, dock access, and captain approval.

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Egrets forage along a quiet marsh edge in the Currituck Sound.

Nature views and quiet water

Guided Sound Tours

Marsh edges, open water, birds, and soundside context.

Often planned around 90 minutes Waterlily / KOA, Duck, Grandy by confirmation

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Wild horses graze near distant dunes on the northern Currituck Banks, viewed respectfully from the water.

Respectful wildlife viewing

Carova Horse Viewing

Distant, responsible viewing from the water when conditions allow.

Custom timing after captain review Waterlily / KOA or Duck by confirmation

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Three guests on Ulysses' covered aft deck watch the sun set over the Currituck Sound.

Golden-hour private charters

Sunrise & Sunset Cruises

Early and late light over calm protected water.

Often planned around 90 minutes Waterlily / KOA, Duck, Grandy by confirmation

Plan a Sunset Cruise

Ulysses tied at a quiet soundside dock with the bow, cabin, blue hull, and rail visible.

Dinner by water

Dock-and-Dine Charters

Dinner plans by water when dockage and timing line up.

Custom schedule Waterlily / KOA, Duck, Grandy by confirmation

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Custom private expeditions

Custom Private Charters

A captain-reviewed plan for a specific group or route.

Built around the request By captain approval

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Find the right charter style.

Published prices and fixed schedules are intentionally held until the owner confirms rates, route timing, deposit rules, and operating season.

Cruise	Best for	Typical timing	Important note
Guided Currituck Sound Tour	Families, First-time Outer Banks visitors, Nature-focused guests	Often planned around 90 minutes	Up to 6 guests. Routes depend on weather, water level, dock access, and captain approval.
Carova Horse Viewing from the Water	Wildlife lovers, Photographers with long lenses, Quiet nature outings	Custom timing after captain review	Up to 6 guests. Routes depend on weather, water level, dock access, and captain approval.
Scenic Sunrise & Sunset Cruise	Couples, Anniversaries, Family photos, Relaxed evenings	Often planned around 90 minutes	Up to 6 guests. Routes depend on weather, water level, dock access, and captain approval.
Dock-and-Dine Restaurant Charter	Dinner groups, Celebrations, Visitors staying near the sound	Custom schedule	Up to 6 guests. Routes depend on weather, water level, dock access, and captain approval.
Custom Private Charter	Seasonal visitors, Local residents, Special requests	Built around the request	Up to 6 guests. Routes depend on weather, water level, dock access, and captain approval.

Custom plans

Need something beyond a standard charter?

For dock-and-dine outings, special pickup arrangements, accessibility needs, wildlife-focused trips, or another route that needs captain review, send a custom inquiry.

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