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LET'S HAVE SOME FUN!

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!

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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Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations are open all year: Duck  and Manteo, at The Waterfront Shops.

 

We offer a full line of Espresso Drinks from Hot Vanilla Cappuccinos and Hot Chocolate to Iced Caramel Lattes & Frozen Mochas, all made to order. Big Buck’s fresh fruit smoothies are lactose-free and made to order. Also offering lactose-free sorbets made from the best fruits available. Old time favorites are sure to please! Choose from a delicious collection of milkshakes, sundaes and banana splits.

 

Savor the moment with our Homemade Chocolate! Chocolates are made daily in each location. We offer a large selection from Dark to Milk to White. Milk Chocolate Oreos & Almond Toffee, Dark Chocolate Berries and Cherries Clusters & Hand-dipped Peppermint Patties with a Drizzle of White Chocolate, Extra-Dark Sea Salt Caramels & our famous homemade caramel chocolate pretzels oh & don’t forget the ever-popular caramel pecan turtle, just to name a few treats!

 

Belinda Pleva grew up serving ice cream out of her parent’s shop. She loved being part of what she calls “a happy business.” “I love it when people come into the shop and you hand them something, and it makes them smile,” Pleva says. “That moment when you hand an ice cream cone over to a little kid and their eyes just light up. That’s what I love about the ice cream business.”

 

In 1994, Pleva opened up her own ice cream and chocolate shop, Big Buck’s Ice Cream, in the brand-new Timbuk II Shopping Center in Corolla. Business was good, but something was missing.

 

“I was never satisfied with the ingredients in the ice creams and chocolates you could purchase back then. I wanted to serve my customers delicious flavors with ingredients they could actually pronounce,” Pleva says.

 

Pleva took a trip to Italy to study the gelaterias. She fell in love with the incredible flavors, and when she returned home to the Outer Banks, she began working tirelessly to perfect the flavors in her own ice cream.

 

Big Buck’s homemade ice cream combined the flavors of the Italian gelaterias and the richness of American ice cream. It quickly became a tourist favorite. After having the same unsatisfactory experience with the readymade chocolates she was selling, she also took a trip to Brussels to learn more about making handmade chocolates. Pleva brought the chocolate-making experience right back with her, and the result was the finest quality of chocolates on the Outer Banks.

 

After her huge success in the Corolla shop, Pleva was able to open up three more shops—one in Kitty Hawk, one in Manteo and one in Duck.

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