Dolphin & Wildlife Tour
Pamlico Sound and Hatteras Inlet are home to a resident population of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins — and we know where to find them.
This tour is part adventure, part environmental education. Your guide shares what we know about local dolphin behavior, Sound ecology, tidal dynamics, and the unique geography of the Hatteras Inlet system — one of the most active and ever-changing inlets on the East Coast. There is no better classroom than the water itself.
Ideal for families, curious visitors, and anyone who wants to understand this place a little more deeply before they leave it.
What's Included - Licensed USCG captain — experienced, local, and knows the Sound - Junior sailor mate — crew support aboard (works for tips, always appreciated) - Cooler with ice — bring your own drinks and snacks - Porta-pot or marine head — vessel equipped for comfort - Bluetooth speaker — your playlist, your sail - Chloe — Capt. Jay's golden retriever; first come, first served
Program fees support Hatteras Community Sailing's broader 501(c)3 mission: free youth sailing and environmental education on the Outer Banks.
What’s Included
- Licensed USCG captain aboard
- Junior sailor mate (works for tips)
- Cooler stocked with ice
- Porta-pot or marine head aboard
- Bluetooth music
- Chloe the golden retriever (with Capt. Jay, first come first served)
- Resident bottlenose dolphin population
- Hatteras Inlet ecology and tidal dynamics
- Environmental education component
- Suitable for all ages
- Small group for close approach
Hatteras Community Sailing is a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Your program fee funds our youth sailing scholarships, community sailing days, and fleet maintenance — keeping sailing accessible to everyone on the Outer Banks. No child is turned away for inability to pay.
Learn about our mission →Select your vessel — your charter is a private, all-inclusive flat rate for the boat.
Questions? Contact us before booking.