Muddy Creek Adventures

5.0/5 (35 reviews)

Washington Baum Bridge, Manteo, NC 27959, United States–

Manteo, NC, United States

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24 feet

5.0/5 (35 reviews)

Trips & prices Boat info What's included Contact captain Activities

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Muddy Creek Adventures offers an unforgettable experience aboard a 2011 Carolina 24 DLX Skiff, departing from the scenic town of Manteo. This spacious and stable vessel comfortably accommodates up to six guests, making it perfect for intimate outings on the water. Powered by a reliable 150 HP Yamaha outboard engine, it cruises smoothly at speeds up to 28 knots, ensuring a fun and efficient journey.

Step aboard and enjoy a range of top-tier amenities, including a premium audio system with outside speakers, a bait well, a fishfinder, and a built-in icebox to keep your drinks chilled. Whether you're soaking up the sun on the aft and bow sundecks or spotting dolphins in the distance, every moment is designed for relaxation and adventure.

Your expert captain, James Craddock, is dedicated to crafting the perfect day on the water. Whether you’re looking for a leisurely canal tour, an exciting island-hopping adventure, a lively booze cruise, or a dolphin-watching experience, he’s got you covered.

Good vibes only! Alcohol, children, and even pets are welcome, plus you can take a refreshing swim along the way. With GPS, a chart plotter, depth finder, anchor, and life jackets onboard, your safety is always a top priority.

Book your adventure today and make memories that last a lifetime!

Popular features

Pets

Catch cleaning & filleting

Child Friendly

Ice Box

Popular features

Pets

Catch cleaning & filleting

Child Friendly

Ice Box

Customer reviews

Rating

5.0

(35 reviews)

5.0

Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

5.0

Experience

Customers' gallery (50)

What customers say

97%

Recommended

All reviews (35)

Showing 1 – 5 of 35 reviews

Nicole Gereg

New York, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

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AMAZING TRIP!! Captain James is the GOAT

2hr soundside adventure midday on July 11, 2026 • 6 adults

Captain James was awesome! we went for my sister bachelorrette trip and we had a blast. Captain James took us to the perfect spots and we spotted multiple dolphins and he even offered to extend our time but unfortunately we had other prior reservations that day so we couldnt, but would deffinetely book again with him for a whole day on the boat! He was very responsible but also FUN and very kind! James had great communication and answered in a very timely manner. He was also very flexible with accomodations. HIGHLY recommend using Captain James for boat excursions in the OBX.

Response from Captain

July 12, 2026

I am very thankful that you all booked with me and I am thankful to have met you all, Allie, Jackie, Alex, Nicole,  Amanda, and Amber. I cannot wait to see you all again.

Karen Todd

Missouri, US

•

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

New

Highly Recommend Captain James

3 Hr – Sand Island Picnic & Sunset on July 9, 2026 • 4 adults

Captain James was wonderful. He knew that we wanted to see dolphins, because we communicated several times before the cruise,  so he drove around until he found some. He also showed us the commercial fishing boats and had a lot of knowledge of the area. It was a sunset cruise. So we leisurely cruised along the bank as we watch the sunset. It was a very relaxing and enjoyable boat ride which was exactly what we wanted. I highly recommend Captain James and will book him again the next time we are in the Outer Banks area.

Randall Boone

West Virginia, US

•

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

New

best experience ever!

2 Hr – Soundside sunset adventure on July 5, 2026 • 5 adults

Captain John was great! it was as if he was a part of my family for the evening! He took time to talk with us as he showed us around, and was able to get really close to the dolphins. we began the trip as strangers, we ended it becoming good friends! We will definitely book with Captain John again!

Response from Captain

July 10, 2026

I really enjoyed having you all out and i would love to see yall again.

Connor Bell

New Hampshire, US

•

Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Beautiful and Relaxing Sunset Charter

2 Hr – Soundside sunset adventure on September 5, 2025 • 6 adults

Captain James was a great tour guide! We were in OBX for a family vacation and were looking for a charter that could show us some local sights and the sunset. Captain James knew exactly where to find several pods of porpoises that were very active the day we went. He was very knowledgeable about the birds and other wildlife we saw and made us feel comfortable to enjoy the trip! We will definitely keep him in mind when we return next year! I think our favorite aspect of Muddy Creek was Captain James made us feel like we had ownership of the charter, he just wanted us to have a good time. Thank you Captain James!

Response from Captain

September 6, 2025

It was an incredible evening with y’all and I can’t wait to see y’all again next year.

Jessica Melton

North Carolina, US

•

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

New

Highly recommend Muddy Creek Adventures!

2hr soundside adventure midday on July 5, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 child

Our family loved our time on the water with Captain James!  He was kind, patient, safe, and so knowledgeable of the area!  I found him from his past great reviews and I am so glad!  We will be back next time we make it to the Outer Banks!

Response from Captain

July 10, 2026

I loved having yall out and I would love to have you all againd anytime.

Trip availability and prices

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2hr soundside adventure early AM

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

2 hour trip starts at 7:45 AM

Seasonal trip

May 1 - Oct 31

US $225

Private tour: up to 6 people

US $225

Private tour: up to 6 people

2hr soundside adventure morning

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

2 hour trip starts at 10:00 AM

Seasonal trip

May 1 - Oct 31

US $225

Private tour: up to 6 people

US $225

Private tour: up to 6 people

2hr soundside adventure midday

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

2 hour trip starts at 12:30 PM

Seasonal trip

May 1 - Oct 31

US $225

Private tour: up to 6 people

US $225

Private tour: up to 6 people

2hr soundside adventure afternoon

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

2 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM

Seasonal trip

May 1 - Oct 31

US $225

Private tour: up to 6 people

US $225

Private tour: up to 6 people

2 Hr – Soundside sunset adventure

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

2 hour trip starts at 6:00 PM

Seasonal trip

Apr 10 - Oct 31

US $250

Private tour: up to 6 people

US $250

Private tour: up to 6 people

Fishing

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

2 hour trip starts at 7:45 AM

Seasonal trip

Jul 9 - Jul 12 (Sat)

US $275

Private tour: up to 6 people

US $275

Private tour: up to 6 people

3 Hr – Soundside Adventure AM

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

3 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM

Seasonal trip

Apr 10 - Oct 31

US $325

Private tour: up to 6 people

US $325

Private tour: up to 6 people

3 Hr – Soundside Adventure PM

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

3 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM

Seasonal trip

Apr 10 - Oct 31

US $325

Private tour: up to 6 people

US $325

Private tour: up to 6 people

3 Hr – Sand Island Picnic & Sunset

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

3 hour trip starts at 5:00 PM

Seasonal trip

Apr 10 - Oct 31

US $350

Private tour: up to 6 people

US $350

Private tour: up to 6 people

5hr soundside adventure

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

5 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM

Seasonal trip

May 1 - Oct 31

US $550

Private tour: up to 6 people

US $550

Private tour: up to 6 people

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Customer reviews

Rating

5.0

(35 reviews)

5.0

Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

5.0

Experience

Customers' gallery (50)

What customers say

97%

Recommended

All reviews (35)

Showing 1 – 5 of 35 reviews

Nicole Gereg

New York, US

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

New

AMAZING TRIP!! Captain James is the GOAT

2hr soundside adventure midday on July 11, 2026 • 6 adults

Captain James was awesome! we went for my sister bachelorrette trip and we had a blast. Captain James took us to the perfect spots and we spotted multiple dolphins and he even offered to extend our time but unfortunately we had other prior reservations that day so we couldnt, but would deffinetely book again with him for a whole day on the boat! He was very responsible but also FUN and very kind! James had great communication and answered in a very timely manner. He was also very flexible with accomodations. HIGHLY recommend using Captain James for boat excursions in the OBX.

Response from Captain

July 12, 2026

I am very thankful that you all booked with me and I am thankful to have met you all, Allie, Jackie, Alex, Nicole,  Amanda, and Amber. I cannot wait to see you all again.

Karen Todd

Missouri, US

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

New

Highly Recommend Captain James

3 Hr – Sand Island Picnic & Sunset on July 9, 2026 • 4 adults

Captain James was wonderful. He knew that we wanted to see dolphins, because we communicated several times before the cruise,  so he drove around until he found some. He also showed us the commercial fishing boats and had a lot of knowledge of the area. It was a sunset cruise. So we leisurely cruised along the bank as we watch the sunset. It was a very relaxing and enjoyable boat ride which was exactly what we wanted. I highly recommend Captain James and will book him again the next time we are in the Outer Banks area.

Randall Boone

West Virginia, US

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

New

best experience ever!

2 Hr – Soundside sunset adventure on July 5, 2026 • 5 adults

Captain John was great! it was as if he was a part of my family for the evening! He took time to talk with us as he showed us around, and was able to get really close to the dolphins. we began the trip as strangers, we ended it becoming good friends! We will definitely book with Captain John again!

Response from Captain

July 10, 2026

I really enjoyed having you all out and i would love to see yall again.

Connor Bell

New Hampshire, US

Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Beautiful and Relaxing Sunset Charter

2 Hr – Soundside sunset adventure on September 5, 2025 • 6 adults

Captain James was a great tour guide! We were in OBX for a family vacation and were looking for a charter that could show us some local sights and the sunset. Captain James knew exactly where to find several pods of porpoises that were very active the day we went. He was very knowledgeable about the birds and other wildlife we saw and made us feel comfortable to enjoy the trip! We will definitely keep him in mind when we return next year! I think our favorite aspect of Muddy Creek was Captain James made us feel like we had ownership of the charter, he just wanted us to have a good time. Thank you Captain James!

Response from Captain

September 6, 2025

It was an incredible evening with y’all and I can’t wait to see y’all again next year.

Jessica Melton

North Carolina, US

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

New

Highly recommend Muddy Creek Adventures!

2hr soundside adventure midday on July 5, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 child

Our family loved our time on the water with Captain James!  He was kind, patient, safe, and so knowledgeable of the area!  I found him from his past great reviews and I am so glad!  We will be back next time we make it to the Outer Banks!

Response from Captain

July 10, 2026

I loved having yall out and I would love to have you all againd anytime.

FAQs about Muddy Creek Adventures

What the boat is like

Boat category

Skiffs and flats boats

Boat type

Skiff

Boat manufacturer

Carolina

Boat Model

24 DLX

Year built

2011

Boat length

24 ft

Capacity

6 persons

Engine model

Yamaha

Max crusing speed

28 knots

1 x 150HP

Engine Type

Outboard

Fuel Type

Gas

Boat category

Skiffs and flats boats

Boat type

Skiff

Boat manufacturer

Carolina

Boat Model

24 DLX

Year built

2011

Boat length

24 ft

Capacity

6 persons

Muddy Creek Adventures

Customer reviews

Rating

Customers' gallery (50)

What customers say

All reviews (35)

Trip availability and prices

Customer reviews

Rating

Customers' gallery (50)

What customers say

All reviews (35)

FAQs about Muddy Creek Adventures

What the boat is like

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