Muddy Creek Adventures
5.0/5 (42 reviews)
Washington Baum Bridge, Manteo, NC 27959, United States–
Muddy Creek Adventures
Manteo, NC, United States
–24 feet
6
5.0/5 (42 reviews)
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!
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
(42 reviews)
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Experience
Customers' gallery (63)
What customers say
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
All reviews (42)
Showing 1 – 5 of 42 reviews
Julia Freer
New York, US
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Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
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Most Amazing Trip!
2hr soundside adventure morning on July 18, 2026 • 4 adults
At first, I felt I was taking a risk using that site and I was going to get scammed, but I am so happy I was wrong! We are so happy we found Captain James and he went above and beyond for our bachelorette boat ride! We let Captain James know we were booking this trip as a private dolphin tour. We saw dolphins within minutes of being on the boat and he allowed us to stay and watch them for as long as we wanted! He was so knowledgeable about their behaviors and the local dolphin. He then took us exploring for a bit and inquired about other hopes we had for the trip. We ended up on a beach to look for shells and we even were able to go for a swim. Truly this experience was everything we were hoping for and more. It was fully tailored to what we wanted to do. When we come back to OBX I will be booking with Captain James again, and referring him to other visitors!
Response from Captain
July 26, 2026
I loved having yall aboard and cannot wait to have you all again.
Trina Saunders
Ohio, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
10/10 would recommend Captain James!
2hr soundside adventure morning on July 16, 2026 • 6 adults
We had a fantastic experience with Captain James at Muddy Creek Adventures this week. From the moment we set out, he was friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly patient, making everyone feel comfortable and welcome.
Although the dolphins weren’t cooperating that day, it certainly wasn’t for lack of effort. We saw several other boats searching with no luck, and Captain James did everything he could to make the experience enjoyable. Instead of letting it feel disappointing, he turned the trip into a beautiful scenic cruise, sharing the area’s natural beauty and history and making the most of our time on the water.
Even without seeing dolphins, we had an amazing time thanks to Captain James’s positive attitude and dedication. We highly recommend Muddy Creek Adventures!
Response from Captain
July 18, 2026
We worked for our dolphins and never found them but no matter we still had a beautiful cruise and I would love to have you all again anytime.
Jaimy Roland
Pennsylvania, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
We had a great experience!
3 Hr – Soundside Adventure PM on July 24, 2026 • 5 adults
Our captain kept us updated about the weather, postponed our trip to make sure we had the best conditions, and communicated with us every step of the way.
He made me, my boyfriend, and my three sons feel comfortable from the start. He never rushed us, let us help decide how we spent our time, and truly wanted us to enjoy the trip. You can tell he cares about his guests and takes pride in his new business. Highly recommend!
Response from Captain
July 26, 2026
I loved having you all aboard and I would love to have you all again.
Kimberly Perez
San Antonio, TX, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Exceeded our expectations
3 Hr – Soundside Adventure AM on July 14, 2026 • 4 adults
It was a very windy day, and we had to alter our plans a bit, but Captain James made sure we had a fabulous time. He was very knowledgeable about the OBX, and answered all our questions. We didn’t feel rushed at all; in fact, we got extra time at a private sand island beach. I loved that our boat was low and agile, providing a front row seat to dolphins. Our excursion was everything we hoped for. Highly recommend!
Response from Captain
July 16, 2026
I loved having you all out and I sure hope that I get to see you all again, hopefully not as windy😂.
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.
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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
+2
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
+2
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
+2
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
+2
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
3 Hr – Soundside Adventure AM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 10 - Oct 31
+2
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
+2
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
+3
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
+3
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
(42 reviews)
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Experience
Customers' gallery (63)
What customers say
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
All reviews (42)
Showing 1 – 5 of 42 reviews
Julia Freer
New York, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Most Amazing Trip!
2hr soundside adventure morning on July 18, 2026 • 4 adults
At first, I felt I was taking a risk using that site and I was going to get scammed, but I am so happy I was wrong! We are so happy we found Captain James and he went above and beyond for our bachelorette boat ride! We let Captain James know we were booking this trip as a private dolphin tour. We saw dolphins within minutes of being on the boat and he allowed us to stay and watch them for as long as we wanted! He was so knowledgeable about their behaviors and the local dolphin. He then took us exploring for a bit and inquired about other hopes we had for the trip. We ended up on a beach to look for shells and we even were able to go for a swim. Truly this experience was everything we were hoping for and more. It was fully tailored to what we wanted to do. When we come back to OBX I will be booking with Captain James again, and referring him to other visitors!
Response from Captain
July 26, 2026
I loved having yall aboard and cannot wait to have you all again.
Trina Saunders
Ohio, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
10/10 would recommend Captain James!
2hr soundside adventure morning on July 16, 2026 • 6 adults
We had a fantastic experience with Captain James at Muddy Creek Adventures this week. From the moment we set out, he was friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly patient, making everyone feel comfortable and welcome.
Although the dolphins weren’t cooperating that day, it certainly wasn’t for lack of effort. We saw several other boats searching with no luck, and Captain James did everything he could to make the experience enjoyable. Instead of letting it feel disappointing, he turned the trip into a beautiful scenic cruise, sharing the area’s natural beauty and history and making the most of our time on the water.
Even without seeing dolphins, we had an amazing time thanks to Captain James’s positive attitude and dedication. We highly recommend Muddy Creek Adventures!
Response from Captain
July 18, 2026
We worked for our dolphins and never found them but no matter we still had a beautiful cruise and I would love to have you all again anytime.
Jaimy Roland
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
We had a great experience!
3 Hr – Soundside Adventure PM on July 24, 2026 • 5 adults
Our captain kept us updated about the weather, postponed our trip to make sure we had the best conditions, and communicated with us every step of the way.
He made me, my boyfriend, and my three sons feel comfortable from the start. He never rushed us, let us help decide how we spent our time, and truly wanted us to enjoy the trip. You can tell he cares about his guests and takes pride in his new business. Highly recommend!
Response from Captain
July 26, 2026
I loved having you all aboard and I would love to have you all again.
Kimberly Perez
San Antonio, TX, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Exceeded our expectations
3 Hr – Soundside Adventure AM on July 14, 2026 • 4 adults
It was a very windy day, and we had to alter our plans a bit, but Captain James made sure we had a fabulous time. He was very knowledgeable about the OBX, and answered all our questions. We didn’t feel rushed at all; in fact, we got extra time at a private sand island beach. I loved that our boat was low and agile, providing a front row seat to dolphins. Our excursion was everything we hoped for. Highly recommend!
Response from Captain
July 16, 2026
I loved having you all out and I sure hope that I get to see you all again, hopefully not as windy😂.
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.
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
Powered by
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