Captain
James Craddock

Member since March 2025 Manteo, United States
Background
What’s up, y’all? I’m Captain James Craddock, but you’re more than welcome to call me Jamesey Boy or just James. I would love for you to join me for a day on the water Sightseeing, Dolphin watching, Bird watching, and much more. I am a true native of the area, with 7+ generations of commercial fishing experience and being the fourth-generation captain/guide. I grew up on the water fishing pound nets and crab pots with my dad and even spent a summer on the trawl boat shrimping with my grandfather. All that to say, I love spending the day in the sun, especially on the water around my home. Safety and smiles are the most important things with me on the water.

Hey, I'm Captain James Craddock

Manteo, United States
Background
What’s up, y’all? I’m Captain James Craddock, but you’re more than welcome to call me Jamesey Boy or just James. I would love for you to join me for a day on the water Sightseeing, Dolphin watching, Bird watching, and much more. I am a true native of the area, with 7+ generations of commercial fishing experience and being the fourth-generation captain/guide. I grew up on the water fishing pound nets and crab pots with my dad and even spent a summer on the trawl boat shrimping with my grandfather. All that to say, I love spending the day in the sun, especially on the water around my home. Safety and smiles are the most important things with me on the water.
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My Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(27 reviews)
Manteo
 3 bookings in the past week.
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trips from US $225

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 27 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best trip ever!!!
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Doug R.
Excellent
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Totally great trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  Sunrise photography trip on June 11, 2026
Captain Craddock, went the extra mile for me. This was a photography trip to shoot the Bodie Island Lighthouse. He carefully...
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Jill R.
Excellent
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Best trip ever!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hr โ€“ Soundside sunset adventure on June 3, 2026
We had the most amazing time relaxing and watching the dolphins play. The sunset was gorgeous and the sights were perfect....
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Connor B.
Excellent
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Beautiful and Relaxing Sunset Charter

VERIFIED   2 Hr โ€“ 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...
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Jenn V.
Excellent
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Fun and Relaxing Family Trip

VERIFIED   3 Hr โ€“ 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...
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Sandor G.
Excellent
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Epic Adventure

VERIFIED   3 Hr โ€“ 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...
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