Booking

Outdoor Programs

Thank you for choosing the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island!  Please scroll through the list below to check out a variety of activities and outdoor excursions offered seasonally for you and your family.  Program availability is subject to change.

Please note that portions of our outdoor program experiences may not be fully accessible to wheelchairs or other mobility assistance devices.

We require participants to secure their tickets online in advance, as sellouts do happen. Admission tickets must be purchased online. Buy tickets here.

DAY PLANNER

Click on the calendar to use the Day Planner to see programs and activities available on any given day. *Dates and times WILL VARY, please click on reserve buttons to check availability

For more program information, contact 252-475-2332. For registration questions, contact the Group Liaison at jennifer.thomas@ncaquariums.com or 252-475-2314.


Day Planner

Special Activities

Paddling Around Roanoke Island

Explore the outdoors with NC Aquarium instructors while kayaking the waters surrounding Roanoke Island. This leisurely outing is a perfect trip for the beginner. Paddlers should expect to get a little wet as we explore the hidden parts of Roanoke Island in search of local animals, native plants, and ever-shifting shorelines. All equipment is provided, and no experience is necessary. Bring your water bottle, sunscreen, and sense of adventure to join our staff on the water!

Ages: 6 and up - Children ages 6-12 must share a kayak with a paying adult. Closed toe water shoes are required. 

Click "RESERVE" button to see available dates and times. *Check back in May 2026

Admission tickets must be purchased online prior to date of program. Buy tickets here.

Registration closes 1 hour prior to program, if there are no reservations.

Please note that this program may be cancelled on the day of the program due to inclement weather or air quality alerts for our area.  Participants would be notified of these cancellations and receive a full refund for their program.

$45 per Person
$40.50 for NC Aquarium Society Members

Duration 2-3 Hours