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    Roanoke Island Dolphin Watching Sunset Cruise

    Spot playful bottlenose dolphins aboard The Captain Johnny while enjoying an Outer Banks sunset.

    4.9 stars• 488 reviews
    From$37/ person

    Duration

    2 hours

    Includes

    Two-hour cruise, Narrated tour

    Highlights

    Unwind on an evening cruise through the calm, protected waters of Roanoke Sound and watch bottlenose dolphins play as the sun slips below the horizon. This two-hour experience is ideal for all ages and runs June through October.

    • Glide through sheltered waters aboard The Captain Johnny
    • Listen to engaging narration about local dolphin behavior
    • Admire panoramic sunset vistas over the Outer Banks
    • Capture memorable photos of wildlife and waterfront landmarks
    • Relax on a spacious vessel with shade, seating and restrooms

    What's Included

    • Two-hour dolphin watching cruise
    • Live narration from the captain

    Tours operate June–October and carry up to 49 passengers. Please arrive 30 minutes before departure. No bananas or outside alcohol permitted.

    Cancellation Policy

    The Sunset Dolphin Watch has a 72 hour cancellation policy. 90% refund with at least 72 hours notice prior to your sailing time for cancelling tickets. If you cancel within 71 hours of your sailing time or do not show up, you will be charged the full ticket price if we are unable to resell your unused tickets. We have a very short season and a limited capacity and are counting on you to be here at your designated booking.

    FAQs

    During the summer time, we depart Monday thru Friday at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and around 6 p.m. for the sunset tour. Spring and Fall depends on several factors, call the week you are here for the current schedule.

    We do not absolutely require advance reservations. We prefer to take reservations no more than a week out, it reduces no-shows.

    There is no minimum age for children, we routinely have infants on tours, however, we are limited as to the number of seats that are available so every person counts against that number.

    Meeting details

    400 Queen Elizabeth Avenue

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

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    Adult

    $37.52

    0

    Child

    $25.33

    Age 12 and under

    0

    Infant

    $9.38

    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.

    Photo of Melissa Pellican

    Melissa Pellican

    October 16, 2025

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