Water Sports for Guests of Emerald Isle Vacation Rentals

Visitors staying in an Emerald Isle beach house will find great fishing for billfish, tuna, redfish, flounder, spot, and more along the beautiful Crystal Coast.

Emerald Isle fishing charters offer both inshore and offshore fishing trips. Anglers staying in Emerald Isle condo rentals can choose from a number of charters in the area, including Flying Bridge Charters (252-393-6832), Capt. D.T. Charter Service (252-354-3228), Nancy-Lee Fishing Charters (252-354-3474), Capt. Stacey Fishing Center at the Atlantic Beach Causeway (800-533-9417), Highlander Charters in Atlantic Beach (252-723-8616), and Reel Screamin' Charters in Cedar Point. Charters cost about $325 for a half-day inshore charter and $575 for a three-quarter day offshore trip.

For an exciting saltwater fly fishing experience, check out Tightline Flyfishing in Atlantic Beach (252-354-8486), WaterDog Guide Service in Beaufort (252-728-7907), and Capt. Pete Zook in Morehead City (252-726-2944).

Pier fishing is also quite popular with vacationers staying in Emerald Isle North Carolina beach rentals. The Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier at 100 Bogue Inlet Drive in Emerald Isle is a great place to drop a line. In nearby Atlantic Beach, great fishing is available at the Oceanana Fishing Pier & Grill (252-726-0863) at 700 E. Fort Macon Road.

The coast of North Carolina is known for its world-class wreck diving, but visitors staying in an Emerald Isle beach house rental will also find an array of colorful fish and large marine animals in the warm, clear water.

A number of dive companies operate in the area, including Olympus Dive Center in Morehead City (252-726-9432), Discovery Diving Co. in Beaufort (252-728-2265), Atlantis Charters in Atlantic Beach (252-728-6244), Diver Down Diving Services in Atlantic Beach (252-240-2043), and Sea Tails Charters in Atlantic Beach (252-792-6542). Full day dives cost about $115 and half-day charters are about $60.

Boat tours along the Crystal Coast are a real treat for visitors staying in a beach rental in Emerald Isle NC. Sightseeing tours offer fabulous views of historic Fort Macon, the Cape Lookout Lighthouse, and Beaufort's picturesque waterfront. Water Bug Harbor Tours (252-728-4129) offers tours of the Beaufort Harbor, while Sandbar Safari Eco-Tours in Cape Carteret (252-725-4614) allows visitors to experience the rich ecosystems of the area. Mystery Boat Tours in Beaufort (252-728-7827) offers sightseeing cruises, dolphin watching, and dinner cruises.

Kayaking is another popular activity for vacationers renting an Emerald Isle NC vacation rental. The calm waters of the Intracoastal Waterway are perfect for beginners and some kayak shops offer instruction as well as rentals. Outfitters include Barrier Island Kayaks in Cedar Point (252-393-6457) and Boon Docks in Stella (252-393-8680).

For surfing equipment and lessons, check out an Emerald Isle surf shop such as 58 Boards Surf Shop (252-354-5800). Jet ski rentals on Emerald Isle are another great way to enjoy the water.