Kitty Hawk Kites

Reviews

• DS

  Dawn Ska

  4 days ago
  5.0
  Fantastic! Highly recommend! The captain and first mate were hilarious and made the experience all the more memorable.
• LA

  Lyne Askins

  Sep 14, 2026
  3.0
  Very basic Dolphin Tour.
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  Sage Martin

  Aug 29, 2026
  5.0
  We had an AMAZING time kayaking yesterday morning. Myself and three others rented some kayaks for two hours. Weather was perfect and the sound was very peaceful and enjoyable. The price was very reasonable, and the ladies who helped us over the phone and at the location were very friendly and helpful. They also assured us that, since there was a risk of thunderstorms, if they had to cancel our reservation we'd get a full refund. Or if they had to bring us in early, we'd get a partial refund. Which is very appreciated! The lady who helped with the launch explained everything great and was very accommodating. It's clear she knows what she's doing. I wish I got her name, she deserves the credit! The kayaks were also very nice and well maintained. The one and only thing that was an issue was that of the two sizes of adult life vests they offer, neither are suitable for someone who is plus-sized. They also do launch from a dock rather than from shore so it was difficult for one of our group. But we all had a great time regardless, and the lady helping us and another from the dolphin tours helped resolve the launching issue quickly and safely. So I still very highly recommend this location for rentals!
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  K L

  Jul 15, 2026
  4.0
  I am giving 4 stars due to the overall recovery of the awful encounter we had with Captain Rusty. He gets a below ZERO star. Our expereince was appalling. We specifically booked this trip because of Captain Rusty's bio, but his behavior was the complete opposite of what was advertised. He was abrasive, dismissive, and shockingly unprofessional from the moment the issue arose. Captain Rusty flately told us our trip was cancelled, after a resvervation error on their part. There was no attempt to communicate , resolve the situation, or trreat us with even basic courtesy . It was one of the most direspectful customer expereinces we have expereienced. Even members of the staff acklowledged how difficult he is to work with and expressed frustration over his behavior. The bright spot was the reservation manager, who handled the situation exceptionally well. They immediatly apologized, promptly refunded our trip and arranged complimentary e-surf reservations at Kitty Hawk in Rodanthe. The team there was professional, welcoming, and completely turned our day around. The kitty hawk staff completly contrasted with Captain Rusty's conduct.
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  Dianne Mullen

  Jun 30, 2026
  5.0
  I would use Kitty Hawk Kites again for my kayak rental and/or tour. I saved the online booking fee by calling them - which also helped answer a few of my questions. I chose the Roanoke Island tour because of its uniqueness. Our tour guide, Trey, is very knowledgeable about our surroundings and pointed out things I would have missed had I only rented a kayak and gone alone. He's also highly skilled helping people get in and out of the kayak at the dock which is sometimes the most challenging part of my kayak adventures! Kayaking with an experienced guide for 2 hours was worth it and I highly recommend it with Kitty Hawk Kites.

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