Portsmouth Island Boat Tours offers boat tours to historic Portsmouth Island, where Cape Lookout National Seashore meets the Outer Banks. Their tours depart from the Community Square Dock on Silver Lake Harbor in Ocracoke, NC. The boat ride is lead by Captain Rudy Austin, a lifetime resident of Ocracoke. Captain Austin details the intriguing history of the area throughout the 20-minute trip, from Blackbeard the Pirate to World War II. Upon arrival to Portsmouth Island guests will be dropped off at the historic Portsmouth "Ghost Village" and left to explore the area. Boat tours of the surrounding islands, dolphin and sunset cruises are also available.
