MOREHEAD CITY BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Bogue Sound at Dusk: A Private Sunset & Dolphin Cruise from Morehead City
A custom, up-to-3-hour private cruise departing Coral Bay Marina that pairs wild dolphins and Shackleford Banks’ wild horses with a westward sunset over Bogue Sound.
Bogue Sound at Dusk: A Private Sunset & Dolphin Cruise from Morehead City.
As daylight thins over the Crystal Coast, the H2O Captain’s Sunset & Dolphin Cruise threads the Intracoastal Waterway and coastal inlets, turning a short evening into a concentrated wildlife encounter and a private sunset show. Over the course of the outing you’ll search for playful dolphins, scan the sands of Shackleford Banks for wild horses, and close on an unobstructed sunset west of the Atlantic Beach/Morehead City Causeway—an intimate, custom cruise tailored by the captain to your party.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Dolphins in the Wake
Wild dolphins are a central draw of the cruise—watch for pod behavior and playful surface feeds as the captain positions the boat for optimal viewing and interpretation.
Shackleford Banks’ Wild Horses
The route offers opportunities to see the unmanned herds of Shackleford Banks from the water; these wild horses are a vivid reminder of this stretch of the Crystal Coast’s untamed shoreline.
A Westward Sunset over Bogue Sound
The cruise culminates with a west-facing sunset over Bogue Sound, an unobstructed view offered by the operator that turns evening light into the trip’s lasting image.
What the day feels like
What the Cruise Feels Like
This is a relaxed, privately guided evening on the water: the captain customizes a route across the Intracoastal and out toward Beaufort Inlet and the barrier islands, pausing where wildlife and light converge. Conversation and interpretation come from the captain as pods of dolphins slip the bow and distant sand flats reveal grazing horses, all building to a westward sunset that paints the sound in warm color.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this cruise suits—and who should consider alternate options.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The excursion is a private, custom cruise lasting up to 3 hours.
Boarding and departure take place at Coral Bay Marina in Morehead City; free parking is provided. Reserve by phone and confirm your departure time at least 24 hours in advance.
Base price is $679 for up to 4 passengers; add $30 for each additional passenger for numbers five and six. Contact the operator to confirm availability and pricing when booking.
Specific gear recommendations are not listed; confirm items to bring when you book. Note that free parking is available at the marina.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Sunset & Dolphin Cruise?
The cruise is a custom private outing lasting up to 3 hours.
Where do we meet for departure?
Boarding is at Coral Bay Marina in Morehead City; free parking is provided at the marina.
How do I book and when should I confirm?
To reserve the cruise, call 202-369-1063 and confirm availability and your departure time at least 24 hours in advance.
Is this a private or shared cruise?
This is a custom private cruise tailored to your party.
What wildlife might we see?
Expect opportunities to see wild dolphins and to view the wild horses of Shackleford Banks, along with coastal scenery and a westward sunset over Bogue Sound.
What is the price and how many people can go?
The cost is $679 for up to 4 passengers; there is a $30 surcharge per additional passenger for numbers five and six. Confirm capacity when booking.