Whale Creek Exploration

Start Times

General departure time is 11:00am. That said, we will accommodate your schedule should you need to depart at a different time.

We offer a military discount to those who qualify (ID required at check-in).

Duration

4 Hours

About

If you've visited Shack before, perhaps with H2O Captain, what's next on the agenda? Passengers frequently inquire of Captain Mark, "Where do the horses find water to drink?" To their surprise, I elucidate the various places where fresh water can be sourced. One might assume that Whale Creek is the answer, but here's the twist – there is no Whale Creek! Nonetheless, the spot, particularly during low tide, is right on the beach where an aquifer surfaces. It operates incessantly, but its purity is evident at low tide, confirmed by a handheld refractometer.

Upon anchoring the H2O Captain boat in the sheltered waters along Shackleford Banks, a 20-minute walk leads us to Whale Creek and its clandestine puddle. Here, we may witness up to two herds competing for a specific freshwater "pool." Captain Mark has observed two stallions engaging in a fierce struggle for their herd's priority in drinking. It can be quite intense. However, when only one herd is present, a more orderly rotation unfolds within the social hierarchy.

Before securing your spot for this adventure, please reach out to Captain Mark at 202-369-1063, as the timing must align with the tides to encounter our wild horses at this unique location. From $569 for up to 4 passengers, with an additional $30 for passengers #5 and #6. Complimentary parking is available at Coral Bay Marina in Morehead City for your convenience.