Muddy Creek Adventures
Muddy Creek Adventures
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!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
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+26Customer rating
Customers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Sep 5, 2025
2 Hr – Soundside sunset adventure
Beautiful and Relaxing Sunset Charter
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!
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...
Captain replied
Jul 3, 2025
3 Hr – Soundside Adventure PM
Fun and Relaxing Family Trip
We decided to book the 3hr Sound Boating experience and the initial day was very, very windy. Captain James was very honest and told us that it would be best to go on another day. He wanted to make sure we would have a great experience overall. So the perfect day arrived and we packed in and was ready to explore! We saw dolphins, even a baby dolphin, ospreys, and other wild life during our trip. We anchored on a Sand Isle where we explored, shell collected, played in the sand and the warm water. Captain James was very knowledgeable and very kind to us. Would highly recommend another booking with him! Mahalo Captain James!!!
We decided to book the 3hr Sound Boating experience and the initial day was very, very windy. Captain James was very honest and...
Captain replied
Jun 25, 2025
3 Hr – Sand Island Picnic & Sunset
Epic Adventure
Caption James is an expert navigator of the coastal waters of the Outer Banks. His boat was extremely comfortable too. Captain James was knowledgeable of the the local wildlife and fishing and served as a tour guide and provided a lot of fun facts. We chose the 3 hr sunset cruise. It was a perfect evening and got to see dolphins, egrests and osprey. We did some sightseeing of the nearby islands and homes. Exploring the marshland was great! We would gladly join James on another adventure and would highly recommend him to anyone considering exploring the waters of the Outer Banks.
Caption James is an expert navigator of the coastal waters of the Outer Banks. His boat was extremely comfortable too. Captain...
Captain replied
Jun 5, 2025
2hr soundside adventure midday
Great Day!!
James offered us a great trip on the water! We didn’t want to go out with one of the large companies and be with 40 other people. James took the 4 people in our party out for a couple of hours. We saw dauphins, osprey nests, we visited a sand bar, saw the marsh up close. It was a great experience! James is knowledgeable of the area and very pleasant to spend a couple of hours with him as our captain! I’d 100% recommend this experience!
James offered us a great trip on the water! We didn’t want to go out with one of the large companies and be with 40 other people....
Captain replied
Sep 23, 2025
2hr soundside adventure morning
Ideal for a girl’s day out
Captain James was very knowledgeable about the area, and graciously answered questions that we had. It was nice having our group as the only passengers; we were given a personalized experience. We loved watching the dolphins! We would highly recommend!
Captain James was very knowledgeable about the area, and graciously answered questions that we had. It was nice having our group...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (29)
+26Customer rating
Customers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Experience:
Equipment
Crew
Overall
Beautiful and Relaxing Sunset Charter
2 Hr – Soundside sunset adventure on September 5, 2025
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!
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...
Experience:
Equipment
Crew
Overall
Fun and Relaxing Family Trip
3 Hr – Soundside Adventure PM on July 3, 2025
We decided to book the 3hr Sound Boating experience and the initial day was very, very windy. Captain James was very honest and told us that it would be best to go on another day. He wanted to make sure we would have a great experience overall. So the perfect day arrived and we packed in and was ready to explore! We saw dolphins, even a baby dolphin, ospreys, and other wild life during our trip. We anchored on a Sand Isle where we explored, shell collected, played in the sand and the warm water. Captain James was very knowledgeable and very kind to us. Would highly recommend another booking with him! Mahalo Captain James!!!
We decided to book the 3hr Sound Boating experience and the initial day was very, very windy. Captain James was very honest and told us that it would be best to go on another day. He wanted to make sure we would have a great experience overall. So the perfect day arrived and we packed in and was ready to explore! We saw dolphins, even a baby dolphin, ospreys, and other wild life during our trip. We anchored on a Sand Isle where we explored, shell collected, played in the sand and the warm water....
Experience:
Equipment
Crew
Overall
Epic Adventure
3 Hr – Sand Island Picnic & Sunset on June 25, 2025
Caption James is an expert navigator of the coastal waters of the Outer Banks. His boat was extremely comfortable too. Captain James was knowledgeable of the the local wildlife and fishing and served as a tour guide and provided a lot of fun facts. We chose the 3 hr sunset cruise. It was a perfect evening and got to see dolphins, egrests and osprey. We did some sightseeing of the nearby islands and homes. Exploring the marshland was great! We would gladly join James on another adventure and would highly recommend him to anyone considering exploring the waters of the Outer Banks.
Caption James is an expert navigator of the coastal waters of the Outer Banks. His boat was extremely comfortable too. Captain James was knowledgeable of the the local wildlife and fishing and served as a tour guide and provided a lot of fun facts. We chose the 3 hr sunset cruise. It was a perfect evening and got to see dolphins, egrests and osprey. We did some sightseeing of the nearby islands and homes. Exploring the marshland was great! We would gladly join James on another adventure and...
Experience:
Equipment
Crew
Overall
Great Day!!
2hr soundside adventure midday on June 5, 2025
James offered us a great trip on the water! We didn’t want to go out with one of the large companies and be with 40 other people. James took the 4 people in our party out for a couple of hours. We saw dauphins, osprey nests, we visited a sand bar, saw the marsh up close. It was a great experience! James is knowledgeable of the area and very pleasant to spend a couple of hours with him as our captain! I’d 100% recommend this experience!
James offered us a great trip on the water! We didn’t want to go out with one of the large companies and be with 40 other people. James took the 4 people in our party out for a couple of hours. We saw dauphins, osprey nests, we visited a sand bar, saw the marsh up close. It was a great experience! James is knowledgeable of the area and very pleasant to spend a couple of hours with him as our captain! I’d 100% recommend this experience!
Experience:
Equipment
Crew
Overall
Ideal for a girl’s day out
2hr soundside adventure morning on September 23, 2025
Captain James was very knowledgeable about the area, and graciously answered questions that we had. It was nice having our group as the only passengers; we were given a personalized experience. We loved watching the dolphins! We would highly recommend!
Captain James was very knowledgeable about the area, and graciously answered questions that we had. It was nice having our group as the only passengers; we were given a personalized experience. We loved watching the dolphins! We would highly recommend!