Calling all adrenaline junkies! How about an exhilarating trip around the coastline as the sun warms your shoulders, the wind tousles your hair and your vehicle kicks up water in a mixture of waves and misty sea spray? If this has you itching to go searching for such a thrilling activity, look no further. Outer Banks Jet skis and Waverunners are available for rent at many of the watersports stores and water adventure companies on the beach. Businesses from Corolla through Ocracoke offer Jet ski and Waverunner rentals, so you and your family or friends can enjoy zipping around the Atlantic Ocean or sound for a few hours. Forget exploring the beach from a car -- this gives you a new and exciting way to sightsee on the Outer Banks from an offshore perspective. Check out our listings below to learn where you can get your heart racing with the help of Outer Banks Jet skis and Waverunners.
Outer Banks Things To Do by Area
Corolla | Duck & Southern Shores | Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills & Nags Head
Roanoke Island & Manteo | Hatteras Island | Ocracoke Island
Outer Banks Things To Do by Category
Outer Banks Jet Skis & Waverunners
798 Sunset Boulevard, TimBuck II Shopping Village, Corolla
If it’s on the water, the folks here can help you do it. On the sound at the backside of TimBuck II next to the minigolf course, Corolla Watersports rents four-stroke Waverunners, pontoon boats, standup paddleboards, sit-on-top and sit-in kayaks and two and four-seat pedal boats. You can rent the pontoons with or without a captain – sunset cruises are perfect in one of these vessels. Guided kayak eco-tours are offered in the morning and afternoon and at sunset. They also offer banana boat rides and tubing. Parasailing adventures – fly double and triple parasail rides up to 1,200 feet – are available. They offer a "Corolla Downwinder" experience, which is a kayak and standup paddleboard adventure where you cruise with the wind at your back the entire time. You can also do guided fishing trips and rent fishing boats. Live blue crabs and select fresh seafood are available for purchase. Go to the sound and look for the watersports building and pier.
If it’s on the water, the folks here can help you do it. On the sound at the backside of TimBuck II next to the minigolf course, Corolla Watersports rents...read more
If it’s on the water, the folks here can help you do it. On the...read more
Outer Banks Jet Skis & Waverunners
With tons of rentals and activities, a surf boutique and great restaurant onsite, Nor’Banks offers one-stop shopping for all the best of the Outer Banks. Nor’Banks' friendly staff, professional service, modern equipment and gorgeous location make it the ideal destination for watersports. Offering Jet Ski rentals and tours, parasailing, tubing, wakeboarding, waterskiing, kayaking, paddleboarding, pontoon boats, sailboat rentals and private sailing instruction, Nor’Banks truly has something for everyone. Their gorgeous soundside facility has plenty of parking, changing rooms, restrooms and showers for your comfort and convenience. The surf shop and boutique is curated with great gear and apparel, including hard-to-find brands handpicked by the crew of outdoor living. Check out the selection of surfboards from local shapers, polarized sunglasses from Raen and Nectar and sustainably minded apparel and gear from brands like Carve, Vissla, Topo and Nomadix. Be sure to check out Surfer Girl, their new luxury 38’ Maine Cat catamaran available for private cruises for up to 15 passengers. Enjoy your favorite beverages with their highly experienced crew at the helm. Book in advance with their online reservation system to enjoy expedited checkout upon arrival, and be sure to stick around for live music and a drink at the waterfront bar.
With tons of rentals and activities, a surf boutique and great restaurant onsite, Nor’Banks offers one-stop shopping for all the best of the Outer Banks....read more
With tons of rentals and activities, a surf boutique and great restaurant onsite, Nor’Banks offers...read more
Outer Banks Jet Skis & Waverunners
39450 N.C. Highway 12, Avon
In a prime location right on Pamlico Sound, Ocean Air Sports has been making Hatteras Island watersports adventures happen since 1987. Locals and visitors of all ages and experience levels have trusted this iconic north Avon business for family-oriented outdoor fun for more than 30 years. Ocean Air rents kayaks and standup paddleboards (SUP) and offers lessons and rentals in windsurfing, kiteboarding and wing foiling. Windsurfing enthusiasts have been flocking to Hatteras Island for decades, and Ocean Air Sports is their first stop for gear, rentals and the latest island and industry scoop. Whether you’re playing on the water or watching the action from the soundfront deck, Ocean Air is the perfect place to spend the day. The shop sells all the goods and gear for the outdoor experience, from boards, kites, sails and paddles to wetsuits, sunglasses, t-shirts, sunscreen and a whole lot more.
In a prime location right on Pamlico Sound, Ocean Air Sports has been making Hatteras Island watersports adventures happen since 1987. Locals and visitors...read more
In a prime location right on Pamlico Sound, Ocean Air Sports has been making Hatteras...read more
Outer Banks Jet Skis & Waverunners
24170 N.C. Highway 12, Rodanthe
Watersports enthusiasts love staying at this soundfront campground, where they can view awesome sunsets, windsurf, kiteboard or kayak right out from their RV or tent site and get discounts on renting the watersports equipment. Right on the sound, it has easy, uncrowded access to the warm, shallow water, which is perfect for the entire family. Rodanthe Watersports offers lessons (no experience necessary!) and affordable rentals of sailboats, kayaks, surfboards and standup paddleboards (SUP), and they also rent beach chairs, umbrellas and bikes. Rentals are available by the hour, day or week, and you can use them on site or have them delivered to your place. Electric and water hookups are available at the campground, and there’s a full bathhouse with hot showers. It’s within walking distance of the ocean, pier, convenience stores and restaurants. Look for them next to the Chicamacomico Water Tower.
Watersports enthusiasts love staying at this soundfront campground, where they can view awesome sunsets, windsurf, kiteboard or kayak right out from their...read more
Watersports enthusiasts love staying at this soundfront campground, where they can view awesome sunsets, windsurf,...read more
Outer Banks Jet Skis & Waverunners
Whether you enjoy the thrill of parasailing or the excitement of a Waverunner, it's waiting for you at Causeway Watersports. This adventure mecca is on the...read more
Outer Banks Jet Skis & Waverunners
Looking to get out on the water? Charlie’s Boat Rentals rents 19-foot Caribbean Skiffs, a 24-foot Carolina Skiff and a variety of pontoon boats in different...read more
Outer Banks Jet Skis & Waverunners
If you’re looking for an exhilarating water adventure, check out Charlie’s Waverunners. They specialize in renting Waverunners and have lots of brand-new...read more
Outer Banks Jet Skis & Waverunners
Located in the heart of Timbuck II, Corolla Parasail partners with Corolla Water Sports – the original and one of the most comprehensive watersports’...read more
Outer Banks Jet Skis & Waverunners
North Duck Watersports, home to Corolla Parasail’s sister company, Duck Parasail, sits at the north end of the Town of Duck. This peaceful location is a ...read more
Outer Banks Jet Skis & Waverunners
There’s nothing like a bird’s-eye view of the Pamlico Sound to lift your spirits. Hatteras Parasail can take you hundreds of feet above the islands for a...read more
Outer Banks Jet Skis & Waverunners
Located on the sound in Salvo, Hatteras Watersports is a family-owned business that’s celebrating 32 years of providing watersports fun on Hatteras Island....read more
Outer Banks Jet Skis & Waverunners
Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. With 10 retail locations from Corolla to Ocracoke, Kitty Hawk Kites boasts an impressive...read more