Kayak Tours

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Kayaking is an amazing way to simultaneously explore Outer Banks, exercise, and spend time with family and friends. Here at Kitty Hawk Water Sports, we take kayaking to the next level. We offer nine tours with a variety of tour lengths and skill levels that blend kayaking with local history, culture, and adventure.

A Tour for Every Interest

Whether you want to paddle alongside alligators or under the full moon, we offer several uniquely themed kayak tours that have something for everyone.

Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge Tour—Come out on the water with us and paddle alongside the Outer Banks alligators! At three hours this tour is the longest we offer, so come prepared for many gator sightings!

Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Salt Marsh Tour—This two-hour tour goes through a salt marsh and exhibits native creatures like ospreys, ibis, wrens, pelicans, and herons.

Maritime Forest Coastal Reserve Tour—Located in calmer waters and perfect for first-time kayakers, this tour is one of the most popular. Join us as we paddle around the maritime forest and see a variety of snakes, turtles, and birds.

Corolla Salt Marsh Tour—Currituck Sound is a naturally beautiful area filled with canals, islands, and bays. We’ll explore the marsh and see herons, egrets, and maybe even a river otter.

Historic Roanoke Island Paddle Tour—Learn about the island that hosted the first English settlement and how all the colonists mysteriously disappeared while you paddle around this historic area.

Historic Roanoke Night Island Paddle Tour—Join us in kayaking around Roanoke Island, learning about its unique—and mysterious—history, and enjoying the spectacular view of the city lights.

Full Moon Tour—Come and howl at the moon with us during this two-hour tour lit by the light of the full moon. Experience the wonder of bioluminescence, as well!

Overnight Kayak Camping Trips—Kayak around the North Carolina coast and you might even see a black bear, bald eagle, owl, or white-tailed deer! We provide meals and have several delicious menu options.

Merchants Millpond Overnight—One of the prettiest places in North Carolina, Merchants Millpond is described as a uniquely beautiful place for kayakers and outdoor enthusiasts.

With so many options, it can be nearly impossible to choose which tour to take. However, whether you decide to learn more about Roanoke Island or paddle with the ‘gators, rest assured that you will be guided into one of the best kayak experiences available at Outer Banks.