Hourly Kayak Rental in Whalebone

Hourly Kayak Rental in Whalebone

By Kitty Hawk Kites
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This location is the ideal location for a first time paddler to try kayaking. The water is very shallow (less than waist deep) and we have an easy access point to the water. You can also have an opportunity to check out local wildlife as the access point is very near the Bodie Island Wildlife Refuge!
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Ages 0-120
Duration: 1h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket


  • PFD + Paddle
What's not included
  • water shoes


Start:
  • 7517 S Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948, USA
    Check in upstairs at the store.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 141918P6

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 141918P6

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    per adult
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      Joined in July 2011
    • InnerBanksGary
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      We saw dolphins!
      Ya never know with these things, but we had a ball. Beautiful night/sunset. And dozens of dolphins, some jumping. Very informative guide and type-casted captain. New Oregon Inlet HQ is beautiful...good store and a small eatery.
      Written September 3, 2024
    • Tedsknotrite
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      Kitty Hawk Experience
      Awesome kites of every kind, accessories for my yard banners. Very interesting shop. Excellent staff that were very knowledgeable about kites that i never knew.
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    • Donna12112
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing Tour!
      I would definitely recommend this tour. My family and I saw many dolphins and the crew was very knowledgeable. The boat ride was wonderful and everyone on it had a great time. We were able to see the dolphins close up and it was amazing. We would definitely do this tour again!
      Written August 7, 2022
    • Scenic757229
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      Great experience
      The dolphin tour was fantastic! I'm sure it varies, but we got very lucky and saw like 20 dolphins! Our guide was a marine biologist and was able to give us information about the dolphins, they test the water, and even a photo book about how they tell them apart. It was amazing to see them in their natural habitat, and how playful they are! There were several groups of them, and we were able to get a really great look at them. They are so social and we had a great time! Everyone was polite so we could all get a good look at them. Just be sure to bring a sweatshirt, it gets a bit cool and very windy. Highly recommend!
      Written July 2, 2022
    • marymV3607FG
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      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mediocre At Best Dolphin and Fishing Tours
      We did the dolphin tour and the inland fishing trip. I would not recommend either. For the dolphin tour, we watched as the other tour companies got closer to see the dolphins while I boat got further away. Then, it was to be a 2 hour dolphin tour, and the captain instead spent 30 minutes giving us a tour of a marina and we were told about them building a boat for a celebrity. Who cares. I signed up to see dolphins; don't care about boats. The fishing trip - well it was too expensive for what we got to catch. When we did start catching things, the captain left the area. Even my kid asked why he left when we finally started catching things. They also allowed alcohol on the boat and the guy next to us downed about 6 beers over the trip and then started mouthing often being disrespectful of our family - asking my husband how he put up with her girls/kids. Annoying. Bottomline - my kid had more fun ghost crabbing for free than she did on either of these trips. Save your money....go ghost crabbing.
      Written June 30, 2022
    • WilliamsT513
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      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      Just awful
      On a trip to NC, we wanted to book a Bioluminescence kayak trip as our feature/primary activity. This was our *main* thing we wanted to do. We booked the tour for a Tuesday before leaving and everything appeared set. We were then told we were getting our tour moved to a new night and location (our last night in the area). We were then called twice day of concerning different start times which caused us to have to compromise our other vacation plans that day. After driving 1 1/2 hours to the location the night of the tour we were informed the kayak tour was cancelled. We had planned a significant portion of our vacation around this tour given the drive time and how excited we were to have the experience. So infuriated at how we were treated that I’m writing this review before attempting the 1 1/2 hour drive back. Just awful all around.
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    • MASTERCHEIF0117
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    • Stefers2208
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      The sunset dolphin tour was fantastic
      The sunset dolphin tour was fantastic! It was a nice clean boat, not overly packed with people either. We saw a TON of dolphins and learned a ton not only about dolphins but also the sound itself! Our guide and boat caption were great. My son who is 15mths even had a great time pointing at dolphins and riding on the boat. Definitely recommend!!
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    • S2995HSsandrac
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A learning experience
      I scheduled a dolphin watch while on a family vacation. We were already on the boat and had made a little progress when the rain began. Our captain opted to go back to the dock and wait 15 minutes and reevaluate. So it was canceled. Before we were even out of the parking lot a customer service rep called to get us rescheduled or refunded. We were leaving OBX the next morning and she was able to get us on a sunset dolphin cruise later that evening. So we saw dolphins and a beautiful sunset. Customer service was above and beyond. The dolphin cruise was wonderful with a sweet first mate and captain. The first mate was full of knowledge but a little unsure of herself feeling each quiet moment with chatter. Our captain Johnny B was a quiet man of strength who had knowledge to offer and stories to tell if given the chance. This was vacation and a homeschool field trip for my teenage son.
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    • nats925
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      Buyer Beware
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    • ionesagem
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      Excellent Customer Service
      I booked a dolphin watch for my husband and I for our last full day. Too bad for us that it rained and not enough people to go. I opted to contact them via online chat and got Victor who was so nice and very helpful. He had suggestions so that our day could be saved and I thought that that was a nice thing to do for us. Will contact again when we return.
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    • robwI3886UU
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    • Loujack6
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great adventure!
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    • Fiftystater
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fun kayak trip
      Cape Hatteras trip from Salvo. We initially wanted Pea Island but they do this trip instead. Wonderful trip guide Olivia helped us spot birds and wildlife. We found periwinkle snails and crabs and birds. We did many small channels in marsh to stay out of the wind and to see more wildlife. Relaxed pace. We did get to wide waves in the choppy sound-fun! It was our choice! Very fun 2 hours! Our group of 5 were the only people on trip so more fun!
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