We had the great fortune of sailing with Captain Eric and First mate Mason on the Downeast Rover sunset cruise last evening and it was fabulous! The sunset was beautiful and the sailboat ride was invigorating, yet relaxing. It was a great get away from all of the ordinary tourist-type activities. I would highly recommend taking time to enjoy this... More

My family went out on the Downeast Rover in August, 2012. Kim was very helpful and accommodating, even when the rain forced us to cancel our original sail. We were a large group so we arranged a private charter and it worked out well, giving us plenty of room to explore and enjoy the sail. I would have loved to... More

We had such a fun time sailing with the Winslows! Kim & Kimberly are kind and welcoming, and the crew is great too! The boat is beautiful, the views spectacular, and the staff makes you feel like family. We will definitely be back!!!! -Laura & Ashland

I have lived here on the OBX for 40 yrs and finally had the opportunity to try out some of the local entertainment. If your looking for an Amazing, Romantic, Fun Sailing Adventure then The Downeast Rover is the Ship you are looking for to add memories to your vacation. The Captain & Crew were simply wonderful! Bring your small... More

My husband and I along with our daughter and her two month old boarded the Downeast Rover and enjoyed every second on board. There were other children on board with us and the crew is fantastic with them! Bits of local lore along with breath taking views made this trip very worthwhile. We cannot wait to go back to sail... More

I had a great time aboard the Downeast Rover on the Manteo Waterfront. You can bring along a cooler and some snacks and the captain and crew make you feel right at home. I would definatley recommend this excurssion to any one local or visiting.

My wife and I celebrated our 43rd anniversary by taking a two hour sailing tour on Roanoke Sound aboard the Downeast Rover out of Manteo, NC. What a wonderful trip. Captain Eric was at the helm and was knowlegeable of not only his boat but also the sound. He pointed out the many Osprey nest now populating the sound. He... More

Had a large group go out on the Sunset Cruise and it was totally awesome. Captain Eric and Mate Mason were so accomadating and informative. The Boat was very cool, have never been on a sailboat so it was very cool to walk around, go below deck and check it out. This is a great family, group, or romantic couples... More

I had a WONDERFUL time aboard The Downeast Rover! The crew was friendly and helpful! The sunset was beautiful! I highly recommend this sunset tour to anyone!