The 10 Best Boat Tours & Water Sports in Duck, North Carolina (NC)

January 11, 2022 Marianna Hollaway

Duck is a town in Dare County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2010 census the year round population was 369. During the peak vacation season, starting after Memorial Day, the population increases to over 20,000. Duck is the northernmost incorporated town in Dare County and the Outer Banks' newest town, incorporated on May 1, 2002. Duck offers visitors outdoor recreational activities, summer events and concerts, watersports, fine dining, shopping, art galleries, and a nationally known jazz festival, as well as the 11-acre (4.5 ha) Town Park and soundside boardwalk.
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1. Coastal Kayak Touring Company

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5.0 based on 250 reviews

Coastal Kayak Touring Company

Coastal Kayak Touring Company named a National Geographic Top 100 America's Best Adventures. We offer Kayak Tours & Stand Up Paddle Board Tours from Corolla to Duck to Kitty Hawk, Hatteras Island, and the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge...Our tours are perfect for all ages and experience.

2. Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports

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5.0 based on 832 reviews

Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports

Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports is the premier sailing and water sports location on the Outer Banks. Established in 1979, Nor'Banks has always been a leader in the industry and provides quality equipment, excellent customer service, and a safe environment for everyone. Nor'Banks offers the most complete water sports center on the OBX, with Waverunners, Parasailing, Wake Boarding, Waterskiing, Tubing, Kayaks, SUP, Tours, Pontoon Boat Rentals and Sailing (Rentals, Lessons, Youth Camps and Sales). The waterfront location is amazing with bathrooms, showers, 200-foot pier, and a grassy lawn. Nor'Banks is now the OBX Hobie Cat dealer and features all of their amazing boats for rental and for sale. We have a full restaurant and bar right above us! Come enjoy a day on the water and a night on the town.

3. Outer Banks Paddleboard

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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Outer Banks Paddleboard

We are a stand up paddleboard ("SUP") outfitter offering privately guided stand up paddle board tours, lessons, and rentals serving the Outer Banks from Duck, North Carolina. We provide lessons and tours from Corolla to Hatteras, ans also on Roanoke Island. We also book surf lessons and rentals through our exclusive partners!

4. Sharky's Charter Booking

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5.0 based on 11 reviews

Sharky's Charter Booking

Sharky's is your one stop fishing charter reservation booking professionals on the Outer Banks. We specialize in all types of charters including family friendly charters and makeup group share charters.

5. Vineyard Voyage

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92%
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5.0 based on 63 reviews

Vineyard Voyage

What do you get when you combine Boats, Wine and Good Times? The hottest new tour on the Outer Banks! Vineyard Voyage departs the quaint Outer Banks community of Duck and crosses scenic Currituck Sound by boat to Sanctuary Vineyards. Upon arrival at a historic hunting lodge boathouse you begin the overland part of the voyage in an open-air 4x4 safari truck. Sanctuary Vineyards is located on the historic Wright Brothers Farm, an area rich in waterfowl heritage and farming which dates back to the 1800s. You'll travel through the marsh and cross agriculture fields to reach the 33 acres of viniferous grapes. Once you arrive at the vineyard, you'll get a behind the scenes tour of the winery and receive a private wine tasting. Learn the vine-to-glass process, smell the French oak barrels and meet the master winemakers behind this intriguing process. Make reservations early, this tour sells out frequently!

6. Kitty Hawk Kites

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4.5 based on 46 reviews

Kitty Hawk Kites

With locations from Corolla to Ocracoke, Kitty Hawk Kites is the largest retailer of kites on the Outer Banks, offering everything from single-line kites for kids to advanced stunt kites for experienced fliers. In addition, Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of toys, flags, and wind art that you won’t find anywhere else on the beach, as well as a leading selection of quality resort apparel, footwear, t-shirts, sweatshirts, sunglasses, gifts, adventure and beach gear and more. If you're looking for adventure on the Outer Banks, look no further! Kitty Hawk Kites is the Outer Banks' leader in adventure and recreation. Choose from over 25 adventures at locations from Corolla to Ocracoke, including hang gliding, kiteboarding, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, surf lessons, jet ski rentals and tours, parasailing, JetPak, aero tours and flight instruction, sailing cruises, dolphin tours, horseback riding and wild horse tours, Segway tours, wakeboarding and tubing, light tackle and chartered fishing excursions, 4x4 beach tours, clamming, drone school, and more!

7. Kitty Hawk Surf Company

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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Kitty Hawk Surf Company

With locations from Corolla to Rodanthe, Kitty Hawk Surf Company is one of the leading destinations for new and used surf, kayak, paddle boarding and skim gear from industry-leading brands such as Hobie, Wilderness Systems, BIC, Bote, Zap, and others. Kitty Hawk Surf Co. also carries the latest sportswear, footwear, and surf lifestyle apparel and accessories for men and women from leading brands such as Billabong, Quiksilver, Roxy, O’Neill, Patagonia, OluKai, The North Face, Reef, Sanuk, TOMS, Hurley, and Volcom … as well as a variety of Kitty Hawk Surf Co. branded apparel.

8. Outer Banks Surf Shop

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4.0 based on 1 reviews

Outer Banks Surf Shop

Outer Banks Surf Shop provides professional and intricate surf lessons & paddle board lessons. We also have plenty of boards available for weekly rentals along with an entire surf shop full of Billabong, RVCA, Ray Bans, Oakley, etc. Check us out for all of your family vacation needs!

9. Sail OBX Catamaran Charters

Sail OBX Catamaran Charters

Setting sail on surfer girl, a Maine Cat 38, gives you access to an experience unlike any other. You’ll enjoy the luxury of cruising in this exceptional craft as it glides through the rhythmic waves. We offer daytime and sunset cruises daily and customized private charters for special occasions and small groups. Book today for a unique experience on our luxury catamaran.

10. Duck Village Outfitters

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4.5 based on 30 reviews

Duck Village Outfitters

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