Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Every trip is private for your group.

We will set a tentative launch location with your confirmation. Since coastal conditions are variable and change frequently, a final confirmation will be provided by the captain 24 hours prior to launch. Trips run in the Beaufort, Morehead City, and Swansboro areas.

No. These are wild animals, so we cannot promise a sighting. What we can do is put you in the best position to see them. Our captains use local knowledge, recent activity, and time on the water to work the areas where dolphins are most often found. Most trips do see them, but nature still makes the final call.

50% is due when you book. The balance is due 7 days before the trip. Bookings inside 7 days are paid in full.

If we cancel for weather, we will reschedule or refund according to the booking policy.

Of course. These trips are set up for families. Children younger than 13 must wear life jackets in accordance with North Carolina law.

We can take up to 6 guests as the comfortable max on our 21' boat. The optimal number on some trips may be fewer.

Sunscreen, hats, towels, water shoes, and a small cooler with drinks and snacks. Soft-sided coolers are easiest. Bring a dry bag for phones. We provide life jackets.

Yes, if the captain and the schedule allow it. Extra time is billed by the hour and has to be arranged before the trip, not during or after we are already headed in. Ask when you book so we can hold the extra time.

Yes. These are shorter trips, so keep it simple: bottled water, canned drinks, and light snacks. No glass. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but is not provided. The captain can limit drinks if it affects passenger safety.

Your group gets the boat, a licensed captain, and life jackets. We’ll take you to a sandbar or island where you can swim, walk, and hang out. It’s a relaxed half-day on the water. If you’d like to bring a cooler, snacks, or beach chairs, that’s welcome — just keep it simple so we have room on the boat.

Yes. If you want a mix of sandbar time, dolphin watching, or a different pace than the listed trips, we can usually build that. Custom trips are arranged directly with us rather than booked as a standard online package. Email chris@hookandhorizoncharters.com or call/text (252) 499-0868 with the date, group size, and what you have in mind.