Crystal Dawn Dolphin and Sunset Cruises
Crystal Dawn Dolphin and Sunset Cruises
The Most Spacious Tour Boat on the Outer Banks!
Experience the beauty of the Outer Banks from the deck of Crystal Dawn, a classic 1963 Varnum Headboat beautifully restored in 2022. With room for up to 97 guests, this spacious vessel is perfect for sightseeing cruises, dolphin watching, and lively booze cruises led by the experienced Capt. Charles Foreman.
Powered by twin 400 HP diesel inboard Cummins engines, this smooth-sailing boat reaches a comfortable 12-knot cruising speed. Onboard, you’ll find state-of-the-art amenities, including an audio system with inside and outside speakers, a fish finder, baitwell, rod holders, and an ice box to keep your drinks chilled.
Relax in the flybridge, cabin, or full bathroom, and enjoy optional add-ons like drinks and snacks to enhance your experience. Family-friendly and fully equipped with top-tier safety features—GPS, radar, depth finder, life jackets, and VHF radio—so you can set sail with confidence.
Whether you're soaking up the sights, spotting dolphins, or toasting with friends, Crystal Dawn promises an unforgettable experience on the water. Book your trip today and make memories that last a lifetime!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (24)
+21Customer rating
Customers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Aug 29, 2025
2 Hour – Sunset Cruise
Beautiful Evening On The Water
We left the dock on clear beautiful evening. The way the captain maneuvered out of the dock was amazing. When we were out in the water we saw dolphins. They were everywhere. They weren't in their normal two or three pods. They were everywhere. The captain stopped and let us watch the dolphins for a long time. He followed them. It was fantastic. Then when the sun went down we stopped to watch the sun go down. It was gorgeous. Highly recommend this trip. Everything about it was breathtaking watching the captain pull back into the slip was a treat. He knows what he's doing.
We left the dock on clear beautiful evening. The way the captain maneuvered out of the dock was amazing. When we were out in the...
Aug 8, 2025
2 Hour – Sunset Cruise
Awesome trip
I took my 81 yo mother, my sister and my family, which included two teenagers. Unfortunately, the weather was not good so we didn’t get to see the sunset, but we had a great time! Charles is an awesome captain and has great stories about the landmarks you pass. Nick was awesome, as well and made sure everyone was comfortable and had what they need. They made sure we saw dolphins and a great time was had by all!
I took my 81 yo mother, my sister and my family, which included two teenagers. Unfortunately, the weather was not good so we...
Jul 23, 2025
2 Hour – Sunset Cruise
Beautiful and relaxing evening
The sunset cruise was beautiful, fun, and relaxing. The captain was wonderful and laid back, letting all the kids take turns at the wheel and encouraging everyone to move about the boat freely. He also gave us interesting information about the sights as we passed by. We saw lots of dolphins much to everyone’s delight and also got to see a great sunset. It was a very successful trip that my whole family enjoyed.
The sunset cruise was beautiful, fun, and relaxing. The captain was wonderful and laid back, letting all the kids take turns at...
Aug 16, 2025
2 Hour – Dolphin Watch Cruise
Best boat experience we had!
It was a great experience. Boat was well maintained, clean, and very spacious. The environment was the best, kid friendly. The captain and its crew were very nice. They took us to watch the dolphins which we enjoyed. The captain interacted with us and answered any questions we had. He made sure we had a good time! 10/10
It was a great experience. Boat was well maintained, clean, and very spacious. The environment was the best, kid friendly. The...
Oct 7, 2025
2 Hour – Sunset Cruise
Awesome
Best boat trip we’ve had.We saw numerous dolphins and a relaxing sunset. We will be repeat customers and look forward to seeing you next year!
Best boat trip we’ve had.We saw numerous dolphins and a relaxing sunset. We will be repeat customers and look forward to seeing...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (24)
+21Customer rating
Customers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Experience:
Equipment
Crew
Overall
Beautiful Evening On The Water
2 Hour – Sunset Cruise on August 29, 2025
We left the dock on clear beautiful evening. The way the captain maneuvered out of the dock was amazing. When we were out in the water we saw dolphins. They were everywhere. They weren't in their normal two or three pods. They were everywhere. The captain stopped and let us watch the dolphins for a long time. He followed them. It was fantastic. Then when the sun went down we stopped to watch the sun go down. It was gorgeous. Highly recommend this trip. Everything about it was breathtaking watching the captain pull back into the slip was a treat. He knows what he's doing.
We left the dock on clear beautiful evening. The way the captain maneuvered out of the dock was amazing. When we were out in the water we saw dolphins. They were everywhere. They weren't in their normal two or three pods. They were everywhere. The captain stopped and let us watch the dolphins for a long time. He followed them. It was fantastic. Then when the sun went down we stopped to watch the sun go down. It was gorgeous. Highly recommend this trip. Everything about it was breathtaking watching...
Experience:
Equipment
Crew
Overall
Awesome trip
2 Hour – Sunset Cruise on August 8, 2025
I took my 81 yo mother, my sister and my family, which included two teenagers. Unfortunately, the weather was not good so we didn’t get to see the sunset, but we had a great time! Charles is an awesome captain and has great stories about the landmarks you pass. Nick was awesome, as well and made sure everyone was comfortable and had what they need. They made sure we saw dolphins and a great time was had by all!
I took my 81 yo mother, my sister and my family, which included two teenagers. Unfortunately, the weather was not good so we didn’t get to see the sunset, but we had a great time! Charles is an awesome captain and has great stories about the landmarks you pass. Nick was awesome, as well and made sure everyone was comfortable and had what they need. They made sure we saw dolphins and a great time was had by all!
Experience:
Equipment
Crew
Overall
Beautiful and relaxing evening
2 Hour – Sunset Cruise on July 23, 2025
The sunset cruise was beautiful, fun, and relaxing. The captain was wonderful and laid back, letting all the kids take turns at the wheel and encouraging everyone to move about the boat freely. He also gave us interesting information about the sights as we passed by. We saw lots of dolphins much to everyone’s delight and also got to see a great sunset. It was a very successful trip that my whole family enjoyed.
The sunset cruise was beautiful, fun, and relaxing. The captain was wonderful and laid back, letting all the kids take turns at the wheel and encouraging everyone to move about the boat freely. He also gave us interesting information about the sights as we passed by. We saw lots of dolphins much to everyone’s delight and also got to see a great sunset. It was a very successful trip that my whole family enjoyed.
Experience:
Equipment
Crew
Overall
Best boat experience we had!
2 Hour – Dolphin Watch Cruise on August 16, 2025
It was a great experience. Boat was well maintained, clean, and very spacious. The environment was the best, kid friendly. The captain and its crew were very nice. They took us to watch the dolphins which we enjoyed. The captain interacted with us and answered any questions we had. He made sure we had a good time! 10/10
It was a great experience. Boat was well maintained, clean, and very spacious. The environment was the best, kid friendly. The captain and its crew were very nice. They took us to watch the dolphins which we enjoyed. The captain interacted with us and answered any questions we had. He made sure we had a good time! 10/10
Experience:
Equipment
Crew
Overall
Awesome
2 Hour – Sunset Cruise on October 7, 2025
Best boat trip we’ve had.We saw numerous dolphins and a relaxing sunset. We will be repeat customers and look forward to seeing you next year!
Best boat trip we’ve had.We saw numerous dolphins and a relaxing sunset. We will be repeat customers and look forward to seeing you next year!