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    Explore Sand Dollar Island & Shackleford Banks Tour

    Tour two islands for sand dollars and a chance to spot wild horses

    5.0 stars• 147 reviews
    From$772incl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    5 hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 6 people

    Includes

    Shelling bag, Cooler & ice

    Highlights

    Explore Sand Dollar Island and Shackleford Banks on a 5-hour private charter focused on sand dollars, shelling, and a chance to spot wild horses. Your group also gets a reusable H2O Captain shelling bag to take home.

    • Explore two islands on one 5-hour tour
    • Search for sand dollars and collect shells
    • Visit Shackleford Banks for beach time and shelling
    • Look for wild horses in their natural habitat
    • Switch to Carrot Island when tides make Sand Dollar Island inaccessible

    What's Included

    • Cooler and ice
    • Cold bottled water
    • Instructional review from Captain Mark
    • Reusable H2O Captain shelling bag

    Things to know

    Sand Dollar Island is only accessible at low tide and may be replaced with Carrot Island depending on tides. You must bring a photo ID. Small Craft Advisories may cause a delay, destination change, reschedule, or cancellation.

    Cancellation Policy

    No refunds if canceled within 8 days. If canceled more than 8 days in advance, 75% refund. No-shows are not refunded. If a deposit is made, the rest of the amount will be charged 8 days before your excursion.

    FAQs

    If a Small Craft Advisory is in effect, the captain may adjust the plan by delaying the start, changing the destination, rescheduling, or canceling.

    Bring a photo ID (including your Military ID if applicable). You can also bring your own beverages and lunch to store in the onboard cooler. If you’re prone to motion sickness, bring a small amount of sports drink or coconut water and pretzels.

    The captain provides a cooler with ice and cold bottled water.

    Meeting details

    1516 W Fort Macon Rd, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512, USA

    Experience provided by H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions
    Experience provided by H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions

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    Private Charter

    $772.74

    4 passengers included in base price • Up to 6 passengers total

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    Review summary

    5.0
    Excellent
    147 reviews•Google Maps

    Captain Mark has built an exceptionally loyal following with his private boat excursions around the Beaufort area. Guests consistently praise his extensive knowledge of local history, wildlife, and the coastal ecosystem, along with his genuine warmth and accommodating nature. He's described as safety-conscious, punctual, and excellent at customizing trips to match what families want to experience. The typical excursion includes visits to Shackleford Banks and Sand Dollar Island, where you'll likely spot wild horses roaming freely, collect beautiful shells, and possibly encounter dolphins along the way. Several reviewers mention returning multiple times, which speaks volumes. His boat comfortably fits groups of 2-6 people, and he's particularly attentive to guests with special needs or mobility concerns. The tours work well for diverse groups, from young children to seniors, and he even handles more sensitive occasions like memorial services with compassion and professionalism.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Captain Mark was great!!! So knowledgeable, educated on the wildlife, horses, dolphins, the island, all of it! We saw 5-6 horses and 10-12 dolphins, highly recommend his tour!

    Photo of Brock Peterson

    Brock Peterson

    March 31, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Captain Mark was great!!! So knowledgeable, educated on the wildlife, horses, dolphins, the island, all of it! We saw 5-6 horses and 10-12 dolphins, highly recommend his tour!

    Photo of Brock Peterson

    Brock Peterson

    March 31, 2026

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