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Outer Banks Head Boat Fishing
Outer Banks Sunset Cruises
Outer Banks Party Boat Cruises

Good times and good vibes on the water! Whether you’re looking for a family fishing activity, a sunset cruise or a place to party on the waves, Crystal Dawn is the boat for you.

We offer Outer Banks head boat fishing trips for all ages plus nightly Outer Banks sunset cruises and Outer Banks party boat cruises for bachelorette/bachelor parties and celebrations of all types.

Crystal Dawn Head Boat is located at Pirate’s Cove Marina on the Nags Head - Manteo Causeway, less than three miles from the Nags Head beaches! GPS:2000 Sailfish Drive, Manteo, 27954

Mon, Fri & Sat, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tues, Wed & Thurs, 7 a.m. – Noon

Group Rates Available!

Call up to 10pm Daily or Book Online! We Provide Everything You'll Need to Fish! Coolers Welcome!

Bring the Whole Family! Fish for a variety of species, including spot, croaker, flounder, grey trout, speckled trout, puppy drum, sea mullet, blues, sea bass and a more. All bait, rod, reel, tackle, fish bags and fishing license are provided. This is a great trip for both anglers and non-anglers to fish and take in some sunshine, see the calm seas, and experience some spectacular views!

Voted Best Inshore Fishing Charter in the 2024 BEST OF OBX contest!

An Outer Banks Headboat Excursion You'll Never Forget!

The Crystal Dawn is a 65-foot head boat powered by twin 6-T1 diesels. Although we have room for 150, we have limited our fishing trips to 50 anglers. The Crystal Dawn is equipped with all new tackle, ship-to-shore and CB radios, fathomers and fish finder.

From the moment she leaves the dock, whether you're on the upper or lower deck, the Crystal Dawn Head Boat/party boat will take you on an excursion you'll never forget! As she exits the mouth of Pirates Cove, crosses under the William B. Umpstead Bridge, you can relax, enjoy, and take it all in as the Crystal Dawn follows the channel buoys to the fishing grounds. Keep your eyes peeled for osprey nesting, dolphin playing in the wake, and the pelican as they swoop beneath the surface for their food. Pack slices of bread or crackers to toss to the seagull and/or laughing gull. When she gets closer to Oregon Inlet, have your camera ready for a great shot of the Bodie Island Lighthouse. Another popular site you won't want to miss is the majestic Duck Island Hunt Club built in the early 1930s. This excursion is truly a must do for young and old alike!

The Crystal Dawn is a 65-foot head boat powered by twin 6-T1 diesels. Although we have room for 150, we have limited our fishing trips to 50 anglers and our non-fishing cruises to 97.

The Crystal Dawn is equipped with all new tackle, ship-to-shore and CB radios, fathomers, and fish finder.

Outer Banks Sunset Cruises
See the sunset of a lifetime! We’ll take you straight toward the sunset, showing you all the sights along the way. Come with your family, come with your friends, come ready for a good time. Bring snacks and a cooler and your phone for the most enviable Instagram posts.

Outer Banks Party Boat Cruises
Bring the whole crew! Crystal Dawn is the place to party on the water. Bachelor and bachelorette parties, engagement parties, wedding receptions and celebrations of every sort are welcome here. No need to trim the guest list: Our boat comfortably holds up to 97 passengers for party boat cruises

Outer Banks Head Boat Fishing, Sunset Cruises and Party Boat Cruises

• Half Day Fishing:
$48 Adults, $38 Child (10 & Under), Under 3 are Free

• Roanoke Island Sunset Cruises:
$25 Adults, $20 Child (10 & Under), Under 3 are Free

• Private Inlet & Sound Fishing:
Up to 50 Anglers - Please call for pricing & availability

• Private Party Boat Cruises:
Up to 97 Guests - Please call for pricing & availability


In Season: June, July & August
• Mon, Fri & Sat, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Tues, Wed & Thurs, 7 a.m. – Noon
Morning Half Day Inlet & Sound Fishing

• 12:30-5pm Afternoon Half Day Inlet & Sound Fishing

• 6:30-8pm Roanoke Island Sunset Cruises

• Private Inlet & Sound Fishing

• Private Party Boat Cruises

Off-Season: May, Sept & October
• 9am-2pm Morning Half Day Inlet & Sound Fishing
• 6pm-7:30pm Roanoke Island Sunset Cruises
• Private Inlet & Sound Fishing
• Private Party Boat Cruises

BOOK NOW! Tickets are sold in advance, so book your trip today!

Departs from Pirate’s Cove Marina
2000 Sailfish Dr. on the Nags Head-Manteo Causeway
252-473-5577 | CrystalDawnHeadboat.com

 

Nags Head
252-473-5577
Hours
*Off-season hours may vary*
Call 252-473-5577 for current hours.
  • Monday7:00am-10:00pm
  • Tuesday7:00am-10:00pm
  • Wednesday7:00am-10:00pm
  • Thursday7:00am-10:00pm
  • Friday7:00am-10:00pm
  • Saturday7:00am-10:00pm
  • Sunday7:00am-10:00pm
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Ben Franklin

Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the best selection of Souvenirs anywhere on the Outer Banks. Enjoy your vacation! Independently owned by a member of one of the Outer Banks’ oldest families, the Ben Franklin store is stocked with just about everything a visitor would need to go to the beach.

 

Ben Franklin stores were once part of a five-and-dime retail empire, with about 2,500 locations across the country in its heyday. As decades passed and the times and customers began to change, many closed their doors, leading to fewer than 150 of these nostalgic shops. Nags Head Ben Franklin, however, has withstood the test of time and adapted to the needs of its customers to provide a memorable shopping experience on the Outer Banks.

 

Debbie Terry Tolson, manager of the Ben Franklin location in Nags Head, recalls working with former owner Tommie Daniels. Daniels’ father, Moncie Daniels, started the business in downtown Manteo in the early 1900s. The Daniels family has been a longstanding fixture in the Outer Banks business community—Moncie even sold gas to the Wright brothers in 1903.

 

Tommie, with an excellent business mind, saw the opportunity the new Bypass presented and, in 1977, he opened the Nags Head location of Ben Franklin. He was one of the first businesses on the Bypass,” Tolson says.In addition to a new location, the Ben Franklin store saw a new group of customers.

 

“People would come from all around because Tommie had a little bit of everything—it was more like a five and 10 then,” Tolson explains. “As he went to the beach, he began to get more tourists, so he started catering more and more to visitors.”

 

Today, the 21,000-square-foot souvenir shop quickly catches the attention of anyone driving by thanks to the ocean-themed mural that decorates the façade of the building, painted by local artist Rob Snyder. This Ben Franklin location has become the must-stop shop for both first-time visitors to the area and generations of families who escape to the Outer Banks annually.

 

Tolson credits the great prices and friendly customer service to the success of the location, which keeps families returning.“People come in all the time and tell me, ‘my grandmother or my grandfather used to bring me here and now I’m bringing my children,’” she shares. “One of my favorite parts about working here is seeing the people come back year after year.”