Welcome to Island Water Shuttle
Home of the Big Bamboo Tiki
Explore hidden areas of the Outer Banks by boat
“My entire family had a great time, including my two dogs!!! 5 Stars! Definitely recommend!! Dave was a fantastic captain!”
We offer a private water shuttle service to the main waterfront attractions on the Roanoke Sound such as Pirate’s Cove, Wanchese Harbor, Manteo Waterfront. Our tours also include hidden gems, like Banana Island which is a secluded sand island north east of Manteo. Each tour is unique each day due to weather conditions, location of the dolphins, time of sunset, but most importantly your interest - where you want to go!
New in 2023 - Big Bamboo Tiki!
This is a unique experience where I will shuttle you out to your own private Tiki Hut on the water! Bring your supplies, food, and your favorite beverages and enjoy hours of relaxation, sunbathing, swimming, or whatever your heart desires!
Sunset Cruise
Take in the beautiful Outer Banks sunset on your own private boat. We usually depart from Kitty Hawk Water sports in Nags Head around 6:00 pm. From Nags Head we head across the sound to Pirates Cove and then to the Manteo waterfront. We can come ashore on Banana Island then cruise back to Nags Head as the sun drops down low and glows.
Time: 6:00pm
Duration: 2.5 Hours
Price: $300 for up to Six Guests
Dolphin Tour
Guests love seeing dolphin pods, pelicans and nesting ospreys. We usually depart from Kitty Hawk Watersports in Nags Head. Or occasionally from Miller's Waterfront restaurant which is next to the watersports. From the dock we head across the sound to Pirates Cove and then south to Wanchese Harbor and hopefully see many dolphin. Then we cruise to Manteo waterfront and can stop by Banana Island, time permitting.
Time: 10:00am
Duration: 2 Hours
Price: $300 for up to Six Guests
Big Bamboo Tiki
Spend the afternoon on your own private Tiki Hut on the water. We shuttle you to the Big Bamboo Tiki which includes a shaded eating area with 4 chairs. There’s a bar in the back with 2 stools and 4 bean bags. We provide 2 small coolers for beverages and food. And of course a spacious deck for sunbathing. We provide a swim ladder for easy access on and off the boat.
Time: 12:00pm
Duration: 3 Hours
Price: $200 for up to Eight Guests
Enjoy a gorgeous sunset on your private Tiki Hut on the water. We shuttle you to the Big Bamboo Tiki which includes a shaded eating area with 4 chairs. There’s a bar in the back with 2 stools and 4 bean bags. We provide 2 small coolers for beverages and food. And of course a spacious deck for sunbathing. We provide a swim ladder for easy access on and off the boat.
Time: 5:00pm
Duration: 4 Hours
Price: $250 for up to Eight Guests
Sunset Tiki
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Meet Captain Dave
Hi! I’m Captain Earl “Dave” Roberts. I am a licensed yacht captain. I have spent the last 20 years on yachts in the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Florida and the East Coast of the U.S. I grew up here on the Outer Banks and love to show our guests the wonderful waterways of our historic island community. I offer a unique way of exploring hidden areas of the Outer Banks by boat.
Cast off at:
6920 S Croatan Hwy
Nags Head, NC 27959