Causeway Watersports
Tour Operator

Causeway Watersports

A Nags Head tour operator built around getting you out on the water

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Nags Head, NC

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Causeway Watersports is a tour operator based on South Virginia Dare Trail in Nags Head, right along the Beach Road corridor that runs the length of this part of the northern Outer Banks. True to the name, it's a watersports-focused operation — the kind of outfit built around guided tours and rental gear rather than souvenirs or lodging, aimed at visitors who want to get on the water without hauling their own equipment down.

This stretch of Nags Head sits on a narrow barrier island, with the Atlantic on one side and Roanoke Sound on the other, so water conditions and options can vary depending on which side of the island you're headed toward. It's worth calling ahead to confirm current offerings and availability for the day you're visiting, particularly outside the busiest summer stretch.

  • Open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Located on S Virginia Dare Trail in Nags Head
  • Busiest between Memorial Day and Labor Day; spring and fall shoulder months are quieter with good weather

If you're planning a trip during hurricane season (June through November, with the highest risk from August through October), call ahead before heading out — conditions on this coast can change fast, and watersports operators adjust or cancel accordingly.

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Kimberly Burwell
Kimberly Burwell

2 weeks ago

My family and I had a wonderful experience sightseeing and looking for dolphins! We learned about the islands and local history as well as seeing so many dolphin pods and babies. Our guide, or captain I should say, John, was amazing! He answered all questions we had and made our experience feel more personal which was great considering we had kids. It was my four year olds first time on a boat and he had so much fun! We had a safe and exciting time and will definitely be back! Highly recommend.

Mr. Too EZ
Mr. Too EZ

3 months ago

I had a fantastic time with Causeway Watersports! From friendly, helpful staff to safe, well-maintained gear, everything made our day on the water memorable. Highly recommend the [activity you did] for anyone visiting Nags Head. We are a family from Chambersburg PA and our son was on leave from Alaska. We enjoy the great staff we rented a 10 platoon and had our service animal. They showed us a beach to swim where we captured some awesome photos. He gave us awesome fishing tips. This experience was great I plan to bring friends next year amdnrent again. Their service is great and tours are superior. Family friendly, pet friendly and veteran friendly hands down book with this company for all trips.

Melissa Lopez
Melissa Lopez

a month ago

I wish I could give 5 stars instead of 3 b/c almost everything was a near perfect experience except for checking in and being pretty much screamed at from behind the counter. 7 out of the 8 was paying with cash, 1 with card. When asked how we were splitting the payments, I said 2 ways, meaning I was giving her mostly cash and putting the balance on the card. Long story short, I guess that was not the right way, and when I was trying to figure out how she wanted it done she acted very rudely and raised her voice a few times repeating about how we wanted to split it.. it was jarring. We figured it out and went on to have a really great experience with Caswell who went over our pontoon boat ins and outs.Both Caswell and Gabe was very friendly and informative and helped to make our night better. The sound was perfect and the water warm. We saw dolphins and went on to have a really great evening. I get that maybe there was a bit of miscommunication or we were both understanding differently, but never should anyone handling the desk lose their patience or act as rudely as she did to paying customers. It was embarrassing and off putting. Thank you Caswell and Gabe for being really friendly and welcoming.

Lindsey Tillman
Lindsey Tillman

2 months ago

We rented a 10-person pontoon boat from Causeway Watersports on Sunday for a 6-hour family adventure, and we had an amazing experience! From the very beginning, the staff was welcoming, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. Gabe did a great job walking us through all the details of the boat and making sure we understood how everything worked. Even though we had previous boating experience, we appreciated how thorough the instructions were. If you don’t have much boating experience, don’t worry they take the time to teach you, answer your questions, and make sure you feel comfortable and confident before heading out on the water. The boat was extremely clean and well-maintained. We highly recommend anchoring out near Jockey’s Ridge it was the perfect spot to swim, relax, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Our family had such a memorable day fishing, watching dolphins, and spotting fish and turtles along the way. Thank you, Causeway Watersports and Gabe! , for helping make our family day on the water one we won’t forget! We highly recommend them and will definitely be back.

Lisette Morris
Lisette Morris

a month ago

Captain John took our family of 4 tubing yesterday. Our 15 and 20 year old kids loved the thrill of the ride. Our kids had a blast flying up and over the wake. And John was great when the parents got out there. Great music too!

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