4 passengers with a wild horse behind them on Shackleford Banks, NC

A stallion guarding his harem on Shackleford Banks

A wild horse eating on Shackleford Banks.

The H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursion boat anchored off of Shackleford Banks

Had you been out today on the H2O Captain Excursion, you would have seen 19 dolphins in both the ocean and sound, plus 8 horses! Don't miss another opportunity, reserve your tour today at h2ocaptain.com #wildhorses #shacklefordbanks #beaufortnc #emeraldisenc #atlanticbeachnc #dolphins #MoreheadCity

2 passengers on the H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursion boat

2 Wild Horses walking on the Shackleford Banks Beach, NC

1 Wild Horse walking on the Shackleford Banks Beach, NC

3 Wild Horses walking on the Shackleford Banks Beach, NC

Opening Day of the 2026 Season led off seeing 10 horses and 2 pods of dolphins!! Reserve your horse and dolphin cruise ("Round We Go!") today at h2ocaptain.com #wildhorses #Shackleford #dolphins #beaufortnc #crystalcoastnc #atlanticbeachnc #emeraldislenc #moreheadcity

Check this out on our Dolphin Cruise "Round We Go! on 05Nov2025. To reserve your H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursion or call 202-369-1063. youtu.be/hUR3coOotQQ #dolphinwatching #dolphincruise #beaufortnc #atlanticbeachnc #moreheadcitync #moreheadcity #emeraldislenc #crystalcoastnc

A turkey riding upon a boat in the water.

Sign up today as we will be operating Wednesday-Sunday of Thanksgiving Weekend! #thanksgivingboat #beaufortnc #atlanticbeachnc #swansboronc #moreheadcitync #emeraldislenc #emeraldisle #crystalcoast #crystalcoastnc

The wild horses and water are still here. We will be running trips for another week or so, so sign up today at h2ocaptain.com #shacklefordbanks #wildhorses #wildhorsephotography #emeraldislenc #atlanticbeachnc #beaufortnc #moreheadcitync #crystalcoastnc #SouthernOuterBanks

A beautiful day, a wonderful family. This was the first boat trip for these two youngsters! To book your family trip through the first week of November, click h2ocaptain.com. #emeraldislenc #moreheadcitync #atlanticbeachnc #beaufortnc

The Bucket List Item: See the famous wild horses of Shackleford Banks, NC. To book your adventure trip through the 1st week of November, click h2ocaptain.com #wildhorses #shacklefordbanks #atlanticbeachnc #emeraldislenc #beaufortnc #moreheadcitync #swansboronc #newbernnc #boattour #crystalcoastnc

A wonderful family of 5 creating a Custom Excursion which combined our BWB...Repeat tour with a Sunset Cruise. A magical day and evening! PLUS, a passenger receiving the best dressed sandals in the world award!🙂#sunsetcruise #shacklefordbanks #beaufortnc #atlanticbeachnc #moreheadcity #emeraldislenc

Passengers on the H2O Captain boat at the dock

man and woman searching for sand dollars

The H2O Captain Boat anchored off of Sand Dollar Island with a passenger waving

A passenger holding a perfect sand dollar she just found

3 generations on this custom boat tour, which included Sand Dollar Island. We were the only ones there! To book your private boat tour, click h2ocaptain.com. #sanddollarisland #sanddollar #capelookout #shacklefordbanks #emeraldislenc #atlanticbeachnc #beaufortnc #moreheadcitync

Another wonderful mother/daughter outing. We spent the afternoon shelling on Shackleford Banks, and climbing one dune! Plan your private excursion at h2ocaptain.com #shacklefordbanks #beaufortnc #emeraldislenc #crystalcoastnc #atlanticbeachnc #capelookoutnationalseashore

2 passengers wearing PFD's on the H2O Captain boat

A mare walking on Shackleford Banks on a H2O Captain excursion

Another mare walking on Shackleford Banks on a H2O Captain excursion

A wonderful couple, a wonderful couple of horses, and 8 dolphins (sorry, no photos of the dolphins), on one beautiful day! To book your wonderful day click h2ocaptain.com #wildhorses #beaufortnc #atlanticbeachnc #emeraldislenc #moreheadcitync
#shacklefordbanks #crystalcoastnc #mycrystalcoast

We are fortunate t0 have such wonderful families who have added observing our wild horses in our national park t0 their bucket list. Book yours today at h2ocaptain.com
#privateboattrip #shacklefordbanks #emeraldislenc #atlanticbeachnc #beaufortnc #swansboronc #wildhorses #shelling #crystalcoastnc

A family of 6 onboard the H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions vessel

Mother and 1 year old daughter on boat

A wild Shackleford Banks horse walking along the shore

Two wild Shackleford Banks horses standing on the beach.

Beautiful day out on the water today with a wonderful family. We saw 14 horses, 7-8 dolphins, and great shelling on our eco-tour private boat excursion. Book your adventure travel tour today at h2ocaptain.com
#shacklefordbanks #emeraldislenc #atlanticbeachnc #beaufortnc #wildhorses #dolphincruise

Blog See the Shackleford Wild Horses and discover GREAT Shelling in NC

A new Blog just dropped, entitled, "A Handful of Things to Do On, Over, or Under the Water in The Southern Outer Banks Along the Crystal Coast of North Carolina." h2ocaptain.com/blog Beaufort NC's BEST #atlanticbeachnc #emeraldislenc #moreheadcitync #crystalcoastnc

A wonderful family of 5 seated on the H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions Boat on the Crystal Coast, NC.

2 mothers conversing on the Shackleford Banks beach on the oceanside.

Two 13-year olds and a 3 year old amongst all the shells on the Shackleford Banks beach oceanside.

Family of 6 seated on some driftwood on the oceanside at Shackleford Banks, NC.

Another wonderful day out on Shackleford Banks & showing off our beautiful waterways. To reserve your family's private excursion today h2ocaptain.com. #shacklefordbanks #emeraldislenc #atlanticbeachnc #beaufortnc #newbernnc #swansboronc #capelookoutnationalseashore #moreheadcity

We do a fine job on the water & on our barrier islands. Not such a good job posting! We will try 2 post to share the experiences our passengers r having! Book YOUR tour now h2ocaptain.com #EcoTourism #dolphintour #shelling #shacklefordbanks #wildhorses #atlanticbeachnc #emeraldislenc #beaufortnc

🌿 **Explore the Elliott Coues Nature Trail!** 🌊

Located at Fort Macon State Park in Atlantic Beach, NC, this stunning 3.2-mile loop takes you through diverse coastal landscapes.

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#AtlanticBeachNC #Hiking #NC #Wildlife #Trails #Beach #CoastalNC #Hike

Blog - H2O Captain EcoTour Private Boat Excursions Shackleford Wild Horses and great shelling in NC, Crystal Coast Dolphin Tours, see the Cape Lookout Lighthouse

Our latest Blog just dropped h2ocaptain.com/blog. Capt Mark looks forward to welcoming you aboard this season! #shacklefordbanks #wildhorses #crystalcoastnc #northcarolinaonly #thecrystalcoast #ourstatemagazine #capelookout #atlanticbeachnc #beaufortnc #moreheadcitync #emeraldislenc #newbernnc

H2O Captain - H2O Captain EcoTour Private Boat Excursions Best Boat Tours Crystal Coast, Beaufort Tour Boat, Emerald Isle Boat Tour, Boat Tour Atlantic Beach, NC. See the wild horses on Shackleford Banks and discover great shelling. Cape Lookout Lighthouse T...

Our 2025 Calendar is now open. Go to h2ocaptain.com and on the upper right you will see BOOK CHARTERS #shacklefordbanks #wildhorses #crystalcoastnc #northcarolinaonly #thecrystalcoast #ourstatemagazine #capelookout #atlanticbeachnc #beaufortnc #moreheadcitync #emeraldislenc #swansboronc #newbernnc

Photo: Captain Mark toasting all his fine passengers in The Bahamas.

H2O Captain Approved 4 CUA Permit by the NPS 4 Shackleford & Cape Lookout Tours 6 Years in a Row. h2ocaptain.com #shacklefordbanks #wildhorses #crystalcoastnc #northcarolinaonly #thecrystalcoast #ourstatemagazine #capelookout #atlanticbeachnc #beaufortnc #moreheadcitync #emeraldislenc #newbernnc

A pathway through the seagrass at Hoop Pole Creek on Bogue Banks, NC. Union forces walked this same area in 1862 as they prepared to lay siege to nearby Fort Macon. #coastalphotography #landscapephotography #blackandwhitephotography #atlanticbeachnc #ncphotographer

winter at the beach (2012)

#winter #beach #AtlanticBeachNC #NorthCarolina #OldWork

dead...pelican? I think.
Atlantic Beach NC (2012)

#animals #bird #nature #dead #pelican #beach #found
#AtlanticBeachNC #NorthCarolina #OldWork

A long exposure at Atlantic Beach, NC, at sunrise.
#sunrise #nature #beach #ocean #AtlanticBeachNC #waves

This is a true #hero! My birthplace is #AtlanticBeach #AtlanticBeachNC and I'm so thankful for the outpouring of support for everyone there.

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