First Due - Eco Tour/Family Day 

5.0
(33 reviews)
 Emerald Drive 6712, Emerald Isle, NC 28594, United States–

First Due - Eco Tour/Family Day 

Emerald Isle, NC, United States
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22 ft
6
5.0
(33 reviews)

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Visit First Due Fishing Charters and have a fun inshore trip on the beautiful waters of Emerald Isle. Explore inshore waters, flats, and the backcountry with Captain Andrew Lanier. Discover islands, dig clams, and search crab pots, all while enjoying nature. Just take your pick and the captain will make your trip the best possible.

You'll start your journey on a 22' Hancock boat. It's powered by a 140 HP Suzuki engine and it can sit up to 6 passengers. Its onboard navigation includes modern GPS, a fishfinder system, and a radio. The boat's got an ice-box so you can keep your drinks cool.

You'll be clamming, crabbing, exploring the local nature, and relaxing. The boat's children-friendly, so make your trip even better by having a nice family outing.

Captain Andrew will cover all the necessary gear for crabbing, as well as fishing licenses. Just pack some food and drinks before you go and you'll be ready for your adventure.

Join First Due Fishing Charters and Captain Andrew in Emerald Isle and experience the lovely waters of North Carolina.

Visit First Due Fishing Charters and have a fun inshore trip on the beautiful waters of Emerald Isle. Explore inshore waters, flats, and the backcountry with Captain Andrew Lanier. Discover islands, dig clams, and search crab pots, all while enjoying nature. Just take your pick and the captain will make your trip the best possible.

You'll start your journey on a 22' Hancock boat. It's powered by a 140 HP Suzuki engine and it can sit up to 6 passengers. Its onboard navigation includes modern GPS, a fishfinder system, and a radio. The boat's got an ice-box so you can keep your drinks cool.

You'll be clamming, crabbing, exploring the local nature, and relaxing. The boat's children-friendly, so make your trip even better by having a nice family outing.

Captain Andrew will cover all the necessary gear for crabbing, as well as fishing licenses. Just pack some food and drinks before you go and you'll be ready for your adventure.

Join First Due Fishing Charters and Captain Andrew in Emerald Isle and experience the lovely waters of North Carolina.

Andrew Lanier
Captain
Andrew Lanier
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Family Excursion
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Nov 1
Crab
Clam
US $500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

5.0
33 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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What anglers say

94%
Recommended
87%
Caught fish

All reviews (33)

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Justin Benoit
Justin Benoit
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Awesome way to Spend a day!
Family Excursion on July 12, 2026 • 3 adults • 3 children

Great trip for any family. Andrew was awesome with the kids and made sure they knew what to do and helped them any time they needed. Loaded up on crabs and clams! Must do for any family wanting to get out and try something different.

Reported catch:
Crab
Clam
Andrew Lanier
Response from Captain

So glad you guys had a good time!

Tyler Snyder
Tyler Snyder
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
A must for kids!
Family Excursion on June 15, 2026 • 2 adults • 3 children

This trip was perfect our family (3 kids ages 8, 6, and 4). Andrew is super down to earth and great with the kids. We found lots of clams and crabs. The kids will be talking about this trip for months. I cannot recommend it enough!

Reported catch:
Crab
Clam
Andrew Lanier
Response from Captain

Im so glad you guys had a good time!

Andrew Holod
Andrew Holod
us
Washington D.C., US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Wide Ranging exposure to NC Coastal Environment
Family Excursion on August 13, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

Captain Andrew was great. Prompt, courteous, safe and importantly a comfortable captain who knows how to manage a boat to minimize wake and wave influence for guests. We raked for clams (lots and big), picked shells off of Bear Island, combed a shoal for sharks teeth, pulled crab pots where we saw stone, spider and blue crabs, and finished with pulling tumbled stones from the dredging of the intracoastal waterway. Lots to do in five hours. Don't forget to brings snacks and drinks and reapply your sunscreen!

Andrew Lanier
Response from Captain

I’m glad you guys had a good time! Thanks again for coming!

Eric Axilbund
Eric Axilbund
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Fun and Unique Day
Family Excursion on July 8, 2025 • 2 adults • 4 children

We had a great day on the water with Captain Andrew. We wanted to do something that would appeal to both 2 adults and kids (12f, 10m, 6m, 4f) and this trip was a hit. We started the day with clamming which none of us had done before, and after a quick lesson we all had a great time finding clams which we could keep, and some scallops and oysters we couldn't keep due to regularions. This was followed by a trip to a few islands: one for shell hunting and another for shark tooth hunting. The kids had plenty of time for this and playing in the water. Captain Andrew even took the time to teach us how to use our cast net which one of the kids wanted to bring along. When we were done hunting for teeth and collecting shells we went back to check the crab pots, seeing dolphins on the way. We hauled.in the crab pots and found an unexpected variety of crabs and fish. There were blue crabs, stone crabs, spider crabs, calico crabs, and hermit crabs in the pot, and we had already seen fiddler.and ghost crabs earlier. We ended up taking home 50 clams and about a dozen crabs and claws. Steamed everything up for dinner. Candidate z Andrew was knowledgeable. Informative, patient, and engaging. Everyone had a great day.

Reported catch:
Clam
Crab
Andrew Lanier
Response from Captain

I’m glad you guys had a good time! Come on back any time!

Riker Henshaw
Riker Henshaw
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Awesome experience!
Family Excursion on August 8, 2023 • 2 adults • 1 child

Andrew has a great setup that is comfortable yet built for purpose. Within minutes of launching we were shuffling through the Bogue mud trying to feel out clams with our toes. Ended up doing pretty well I think. A nice boat ride under the E.I. bridge and off to find sharks teeth. Found out stingrays have teeth also! Moved a bit to a nice beach to shell hunt and then off to check crab pots. Listen to the man and don’t have your fingers in the wrong place is all I can say😉 Overall it was a great experience. Our six year old loved it and was absolutely exhausted once we were done. Thank you again to Captain Andrew! You’ve got an amazing thing going that I would recommend to anyone

Reported catch:
Clam
Crab
Andrew Lanier
Response from Captain

Thank you for the awesome review! I’m really glad you guys enjoyed the day. Come back any time!

FAQs about First Due - Eco Tour/Family Day

First Due - Eco Tour/Family Day offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $500 per group - Family Excursion (5 hours)
When you book a trip with First Due - Eco Tour/Family Day, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Ice box
Trips booked with First Due - Eco Tour/Family Day include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Fishing license (All licensing and gear is included. )
First Due - Eco Tour/Family Day offers the following type of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
First Due - Eco Tour/Family Day offers the following fishing technique:
  • Light tackle
Top targeted fish species with First Due - Eco Tour/Family Day include:
  • Clam
  • Crab

Your captain

Andrew Lanier
Andrew Lanier
Emerald Isle, North Carolina, United States
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33 Customer reviews
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Member since October 2020
Captain Andrew Lanier welcomes you to Emerald Isle, an excellent fishing destination in North Carolina. He'll take you to the best spots in the area and make sure you get home with a catch you'll be proud of.
Andrew Lanier
Andrew Lanier
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33
reviews
2020
member since
~1h
response
Captain Andrew Lanier welcomes you to Emerald Isle, an excellent fishing destination in North Carolina. He'll take you to the best spots in the area and make sure you get home with a catch you'll be proud of.

The fish you can target

Clam
Clam
Crab
Crab
Clam
Clam
Crab
Crab

Real catches by this captain

  • Great time creating memories!
    Shari W.
    Shari W.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
1999
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Hancock
Boat type
Skiff
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 140HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Fishing license
All licensing and gear is included.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Kids age 3 and up love these trips. Younger kids are welcome to join but may not be able to or want to participate in the activities.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
 Cash
 Visa
 Mastercard
 American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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