Trusty Kayak Tours

Schedule Your Trusty Tour Today!

Create your perfect Trusty Custom Kayak Tour any day of the week with the help of an expert local guide, or sign up for a regular Waterfront Tour to a popular destination of your choice on the Morehead City Waterfront. 

TRUSTY CUSTOM KAYAK TOURS

Discover the region's crown jewels or hidden gems on a kayak tour built just for you!

We offer custom kayak tours throughout Carteret, Craven, and Jones Counties, from the breathtaking shores of Cape Lookout through the winding wilderness of the Croatan National Forest, and beyond!

With the consultation of our knowledgeable staff, choose from our large catalogue of kayaks and paddleboards, pick your date and time, and select your destination! New to the area, or unsure where to visit? We’ll offer suggestions based on your experience, comfort level, and particular interest.

Children, families, and parties of all sizes are welcome! We offer adventure, nature, shelling, historic, and fishing options, plus everything in between! During YOUR custom kayak tour, you choose your own adventure!

Trusty Custom Kayak Tours are available all week long, and begin at only $45 an hour, which includes a personalized guide service and printed paddle map. 

To begin crafting your perfect kayak tour, register online today, or contact our Programs Director, Jimmy Burch, at [email protected] or 252-424-0577!

WATERFRONT KAYAK TOURS 

Learn about the history, ecology, and industry of the Morehead City Waterfront aboard a pedal kayak. Tours will begin at our Waterfront Booking Station, at 815 Shepard Street, in Morehead City, and continue through the historic Morehead City Harbor Channel and adjacent Sugarloaf Island. Each tour is approximately one hour in length.

Waterfront Tours are available throughout the week, by registration only, with walk-in tours available Friday through Sunday, as staffing permits. All necessary equipment, including a pedal kayak rental, a backup paddle, and a personal flotation device are included in the registration fee of $45.

To register today, visit the program page.

GOAT ISLAND ECO TOURS

Buried beneath tall dunes of seafloor sand, elevated by decades of channel dredging, what remains of Goat Island now serves as the foundation for the spoils of the Port of Morehead City. Today, Goat Island is known for its large, cliff-like sandy slopes, extensive, shell-covered shoreline, large interior ponds, and vibrant ecosystem.

On our Goat Island Eco Tours, we’ll lead you to the island aboard a pedal kayak, to uncover the mineral and organic features of this unique hidden gem at the mouth of Beaufort Inlet. This four-mile pedal tour is paced to allow adventurers of all experience levels ample time to explore the destination and make fun memories!

Goat Island Eco Tours are held every weekend! These tours depart Friday evenings at 5:00pm, Saturday mornings at 9:00am, and Sunday afternoons at 1:00pm, launching from the Trusty Waterfront Booking Station, at 815 Shepard Street, by the Transient Docks in Morehead City.

Experienced Trusty Sail & Paddle staff will be at hand for the duration of the event. All necessary equipment, including a pedal kayak rental, a backup paddle, a personal flotation device, and a professional guide service, are included in the registration fee of $65.

To register today, visit the program page.

TOMBSTONE POINT TOURS

Tombstone Point is a small cape jutting out from the edge of Fort Macon State Park, guarding the mouth of a narrow, winding creek that meanders through a marsh known to local fishermen as “the maze.” With a beautiful view of Goat Island, Radio Island, Bogue Banks, and Beaufort Inlet, Tombstone Point is a destination well worth the journey to those who rise to the occasion!

Aboard a pedal kayak, your Trusty Sail & Paddle tour guide will lead the way through the maze and out to Tombstone Point! This six-mile pedal tour is great for adventurers seeking a fun and exhilarating journey to the edge of Bogue Sound!

Tombstone Point Tours are held every Saturday at 4:00pm, launching from the Trusty Waterfront Booking Station, at 815 Shepard Street, by the Transient Docks in Morehead City.

Experienced Trusty Sail & Paddle staff will be at hand for the duration of the event. All necessary equipment, including a pedal kayak rental, a backup paddle, a personal flotation device, and a professional guide service, are included in the registration fee of $85.

To register today, visit the program page.

CAPE LOOKOUT NATIONAL SEASHORE TOURS

The Cape Lookout National Seashore stretches fifty five miles between Beaufort Inlet and the island of Ocracoke, consisting of Cape Lookout, Shackleford Banks, the Core Banks, and more.

This scenic and historic crown jewel of the Crystal Coast region is only accessible by boat. The strong currents, shallow waters, and long distances between the mainland and the islands can present a challenge to those unfamiliar with navigating the Core Sound. But with a Trusty guide, the journey is open to anyone.

Our Lookout Seashore Tours are customized to party size, experience, and schedule. We offer half day and overnight options, with kayak and camping gear available for rent or purchase.

Your experienced and knowledgeable Tour Guide will consult with your party regarding all needs and interests to determine optimal launches, routes, and special considerations to ensure your visit to the Cape Lookout National Seashore is a positive and unforgettable experience!

To begin building your tour today, select "Free Consultation" above, or contact Jimmy at [email protected], or by phone at 252-424-0577.