Carolina Ocean Studies
Boat Tours
Why pick this one
Carolina Ocean Studies offers hands-on coastal education cruises to Masonboro Island, Shackleford Banks, and Cape Lookout from North Carolina departure points.
Best for
- school groups seeking curriculum-based coastal science programs
- homeschool groups and families seeking hands-on marine activities
- groups interested in crabbing, fishing, salt-marsh exploration, and beach ecology
- visitors seeking Shackleford Banks wildlife and Banker pony encounters
- groups combining Cape Lookout lighthouse history with coastal science
Look elsewhere if
- travelers seeking a private charter rather than an educational or group-oriented coastal excursion
- visitors wanting an inland or non-coastal boat tour
Specialties
- Masonboro Island island and sound exploration
- Kure Beach Pier into the Ocean programs
- Emerald Isle Lessons by the Sea programs
- Shackleford Banks wildlife and beach excursions
- Cape Lookout lighthouse and Core Banks discovery
Certifications
- United States Coast Guard inspection and certification for vessels
What makes them different
- Founded in 1992 and has taken more than 25,000 students on educational programs each year
- Curriculum-based programs are conducted by experienced instructors, many with classroom experience
- Programs visit Masonboro Island, Shackleford Banks, Core Banks, and Cape Lookout
- Most vessels range from 60 to 85 feet and include United States Coast Guard-inspected and certified boats
- Masonboro Island ecotour boat has two decks, restrooms, and a snack bar
- Serves
- Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Emerald Isle, Harkers Island
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- 100 Carl Winner Dr, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
- Phone
- +19104587302
- Website
- http://www.carolinaoceanstudies.com/
Services
- educational boating cruises
- coastal ecotours
- homeschool field trips
- marine life and environmental education programs
- family and group coastal excursions