Best 43 things to do in Duck, NC

Rent a custom-renovated Beachin' Bus for private events (4–9 hours, up to 28)

Ride a 1-hour airboat eco-tour with two stops, weather permitting

Private 2.5–3 hour catamaran sail from Manteo for up to 6

Ride an airboat to Outer Banks sandbars, private islands, and Bodie Island Lighthouse stops

Ride the Magic Bus for a guided wildlife tour in Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge

Explore Roanoke Sound marshes and islands on a 1-hour kayak rental

Ride brand-new Sea Doo GTX jet skis on a marked course for fast fun or a relaxed cruise

Guided Outer Banks jet ski ride across sounds, islands, and sandbars

Ride a new 2025 Sea-Doo GTX on a two-mile course

Rent a stand up paddleboard and glide the Roanoke Sound

Cruise Roanoke Sound at sunset on a private water shuttle

Cruise Roanoke Sound and look for bottlenose dolphins and coastal birds

Paddle a clear kayak with lighthouse views on Roanoke Sound

Paddle a calm Kitty Hawk marsh and maritime forest in just 1 hour

Paddle after sunset and look for bioluminescence under the night sky

Shrimp and crab in Roanoke Sound with a captain and mate

Skip the line with a VIP concert shuttle from Nags Head Outlets

Ride the Beachin' Bus for a soft shell crab sea-to-table tasting tour

Paddle crystal-clear kayaks through Roanoke Sound for a personalized view of Bodie Island Lighthouse and local wildlife.