BYOB Sailing on the Outer Banks
One of the best parts of sailing on the Downeast Rover? You can make it your own.
We invite (and encourage) our guests to BYOB (bring your own beverage) aboard the ship to while cruising the beautiful waters of the Outer Banks to make your event complete.
What to Bring
There’s nothing like setting sail on the careening waters of North Carolina’s Outer Banks with good company and your favorite food and drink. On the Downeast Rover, we encourage our guests to bring along a cooler filled with snacks, drinks and delightful desserts.
Alcoholic beverages are also allowed on the boat, so celebrate a special occasion and sip your preferred beverage as you cruise along the Roanoke Sound.
We recommend bringing:
- A cooler with drinks and snacks
- Sandwiches, charcuterie, or a full picnic
- Wine, beer, champagne, or your beverage of choice
- Cups, napkins, and anything else you may need
Many guests turn their sail into a full picnic on the water, perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or simply relaxing with friends and family.
What We Supply
To make things easy, the Downeast Rover crew has you covered with the essentials onboard.
We provide:
- A large shared cooler with ice
- Cups and glasses
- Corkscrew and bottle openers
- Trash disposal during your cruise
All you need to do is bring what you’d like to enjoy, we’ll take care of the rest. We will also handle the disposal of any trash during your cruise.
Forgot Something? Local Spots Nearby
If you need to grab something before boarding, you’re in the perfect spot. The Rover departs from the Manteo waterfront, surrounded by great local options.
You can easily pick up everything you need just steps from the boat before your sail.
Here are some of our favorite locations in Manteo so you can grab what you need:
The Stock-Aide General Store
107 Budleigh St. (Located on the corner behind the green-roofed Magnolia Marketplace Pavilion)
Ice, drinks, snacks, bottled alcohol and more!
Poor Richard’s Sandwich Shop
303 Queen Elizabeth Ave. (Located on the dock just south of the Rover)
Drinks (including draft beer) and sandwiches to go.
The Hungry Pelican
207 Queen Elizabeth Ave., No. 3 (Located in the elevated shopping plaza south of the Rover)
Yummy sandwiches, homemade cookies and ice cream. If your order is large, please call ahead (252) 473-9303.
Restrooms
The Rover’s cabin includes two heads (bathrooms) — complete with toilet paper and soap! — There are also free public bathrooms located behind the green-roofed Magnolia Pavilion.
A Few Things to Know
To keep your experience smooth and enjoyable:
- Alcohol is allowed, but please drink responsibly
- Glass containers are permitted, but use caution onboard
- Coolers should be easy to carry and store
- Please arrive at least 20 minutes before departure
The goal is simple, relax, enjoy your time on the water, and make it your own!
