You haven’t fully seen Ocracoke until you’ve seen it from the water. Sure, you can rent your own boat, but an easier way to enjoy this thing to do on Ocracoke is to go out on one of the boat cruises. Or, hey, just take a ferry ride – that’s a boat cruise freebie (or very inexpensive if you choose the passenger ferry). The captains of these Ocracoke boat cruises will take the helm so you can relax and have fun.
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Ocracoke's community radio station WOVV 90.1 FM invites island visitors to tune in to hear live local programming featuring music and entertainment, local news, weather, sports and coverage of local civic and business affairs. The programming is produced and presented by and for locals and visitors alike, broadcasting from the station’s studio in the heart of Ocracoke Village. If you get Ocracoke fever when you're away and need a little taste of the island, you can listen online at WOVV.org. Your donations mean a lot to a small, nonprofit station like WOVV, so if you're inclined to support the station where you can tune in any time of year to hear what's happening on the island, make your tax deductible contribution at the website, or mail it to Ocracoke Community Radio WOVV, P.O. Box 1447, Ocracoke NC, 27960.
Ocracoke's community radio station WOVV 90.1 FM invites island visitors to tune in to hear live local programming featuring music and entertainment, local news, weather, sports and coverage of local civic and business affairs. The programming is produced and presented by and for locals and visitors alike, broadcasting from the station’s studio in the heart of Ocracoke Village. If you get Ocracoke fever when you're...read more
Ocracoke's community radio station WOVV 90.1 FM invites island visitors to tune in to hear...read more
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The National Park Service has multiple slips in Silver Lake Harbor that can accommodate boats of up to 80 feet. These are very simple boat accommodations. Power is available, but gas or diesel fuel, water, cable, WiFi and pumpout are not. Restrooms are available, but there are no showers or laundry facilities. Repairs are not allowed on-site. Groceries, accommodations and restaurants are very close by. This...read more
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Deepwater Theater and Music Hall on School Road is the headquarters for Ocracoke Alive, a nonprofit organization that sponsors cultural and artistic activities and festivals. Ocracoke Alive offers summertime shows in this indoor, air-conditioned performance hall, including Wednesday night Ocrafolk Opry performances as well as a few guest concerts. When you're strolling or biking around town, check out Ocracoke Alive's bulletin board outside the Deepwater Theater to find out more about possible community events.
Deepwater Theater and Music Hall on School Road is the headquarters for Ocracoke Alive, a nonprofit organization that sponsors cultural and artistic activities and festivals. Ocracoke Alive offers summertime shows in this indoor, air-conditioned performance hall, including Wednesday night Ocrafolk Opry performances as well as a few guest concerts. When you're strolling or biking around town, check out Ocracoke Alive's bulletin board outside the Deepwater Theater to...read more
Deepwater Theater and Music Hall on School Road is the headquarters for Ocracoke Alive, a nonprofit...read more
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If you want to enjoy a beach bonfire without all the work of setting it up and breaking it down, call Ocracoke Beach Fires. They handle everything, so all you have to do is sit down and relax. They provide the National Park Service permit, chairs, firewood and trash bin (add on s'mores, beer or wine and cheese if you'd like), and take it all...read more
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The National Park Service has a boat ramp in the heart of Ocracoke village, near the Cedar Island and Swan Quarter ferry docks. The launch area has two paved ramps that deposit boats into Pamlico Sound, courtesy docks and abundant parking for vehicles with trailers. Next to the launch area is a Cape Hatteras National Seashore visitor center and restrooms. read more
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Fourth-generation island guide Wade Austin offers up to six hunters the opportunity to take aim at red heads, widgeons, pintails, blue bills, brants, geese, black ducks and more. Hunters are accommodated by either curtain boxes or stake blinds. Ocracoke Duck Hunting assures transportation to and from the blinds, furnishes decoys and can arrange for lodging. read more
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Ocracoke celebrates its sweetest tradition in early August with the annual Ocracoke Fig Festival sponsored by Ocracoke Preservation Society. Local vendors provide fresh figs, fig preserves, local cookbooks and other fig-tastic items. Learn about Ocracoke’s fig history and culture and bring the kids for old-fashioned crafts and games. The showpiece of the Fig Festival is the Fig Cake Bake-Off on Saturday, but look for events all weekend...read more
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The majority of land on Ocracoke is part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore and is publicly owned and administered by the National Park Service. The NPS Ocracoke Island Discovery Center is located at the southernmost end of N.C. Highway 12 near the Cedar Island and Swan Quarter ferry docks. Here you’ll find trip-planning information, informational brochures, free maps, public restrooms, educational exhibits and a...read more
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Located in the heart of Ocracoke Village along Silver Lake Harbor, Ocracoke Island Golf Carts provides the perfect way to get the most out of your stay on the island. They are celebrating their 12th season and offering a new fleet of four-passenger and six-passenger golf carts. Rentals are available hourly, overnight or weekly. Walk-in rentals are welcome, but advance reservations for overnight and weekly rentals are always the better choice in the summer season. Their carts are equipped with headlights and safety belts, and they also provide child safety seats if needed. Cart delivery and pick-up are provided with weekly rentals at most locations on the island. Park your car, slow your roll and enjoy exploring historic Ocracoke Village in one of their convenient and reliable electric golf carts. (Remember: Golf carts are for use in the Village only, not on the highway or the beach.) Check out their updated website, call or stop by and visit their rental office across from the Anchorage Inn and near the NPS parking lot at the south end of the island. This locally owned and operated business makes renting easy and provides excellent customer service. They are open daily at 8 a.m. from March through November.
Located in the heart of Ocracoke Village along Silver Lake Harbor, Ocracoke Island Golf Carts provides the perfect way to get the most out of your stay on the island. They are celebrating their 12th season and offering a new fleet of four-passenger and six-passenger golf carts. Rentals are available hourly, overnight or weekly. Walk-in rentals are welcome, but advance reservations for overnight and weekly...read more
Located in the heart of Ocracoke Village along Silver Lake Harbor, Ocracoke Island Golf Carts...read more
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Join Ocracoke Island Yoga for yoga experiences that range from meditative to playful, relaxing to energizing. The instructors offer a number of different styles including vinyasa flow, ashtanga and gentle. If you want an uplifting workout, try a private aerial yoga session. To challenge your balance and have some fun, try their SUP Yoga in Silver Lake. Join them for classes in the studio, on the community dock or occasionally in the local brewery. Private sessions and online classes are available, as are occasional special events and workshops. Classes are designed for all ability levels. You can check the weekly schedules on their website.
Join Ocracoke Island Yoga for yoga experiences that range from meditative to playful, relaxing to energizing. The instructors offer a number of different styles including vinyasa flow, ashtanga and gentle. If you want an uplifting workout, try a private aerial yoga session. To challenge your balance and have some fun, try their SUP Yoga in Silver Lake. Join them for classes in the studio, on...read more
Join Ocracoke Island Yoga for yoga experiences that range from meditative to playful, relaxing to...read more
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The second-oldest lighthouse in North Carolina, Ocracoke Lighthouse is celebrating its 200th birthday in 2023! The 75-foot, whitewashed tower and its surrounding buildings were completed in 1823. The light is still in operation, and its beam can be seen 14 miles out to sea. While it's not open to climbing, Ocracoke Lighthouse sits on a lawn of flawless green surrounded by a white picket fence, outbuildings...read more
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Ocracoke Native Duck Hunting offers world-class curtain box duck hunting. Fifth-generation island guide Farris O'Neal is a U.S. Coast Guard–licensed captain with close to 25 years of duck-hunting experience on the Pamlico Sound. He transports hunters by boat to curtain blinds where they are placed at eye level with the water. All blinds are expertly set up with decoys to attract brant, pintail, red head,...read more
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Parasailing combines stunning views with the thrill of flying high above Pamlico Sound. Fly solo or with a friend. The boat can take up to six people. This locally owned, USCG–licensed operation runs trips throughout the day. No experience is required, and you can make reservations by phone or at their kiosk at the Anchorage Marina.read more
