Special Ferry Cruises

Enjoy a narrated round-trip sunset cruise from Beaufort to West Shackleford Banks, plus an hour of free time on Shackleford Banks. Look for wild horses and dolphins!

Enjoy a breathtaking narrated scenic cruise to Cape Lookout with the sunset, sparkling sea, and playful dolphins as your backdrop during each 30-minute Harkers Island ferry ride. The captain gives this historical water view tour with a complete circuit of Harkers Island and a pass by Shackleford Banks.

This special five-hour trip includes a 45-minute narrated scenic cruise each way with approximately three hours on Cape Lookout to enjoy as you wish.

Enjoy a relaxing evening as you cruise by Taylor’s Creek and the Beaufort waterfront. End your evening with a spectacular fireworks show on the Beaufort waterfront.

Enjoy a relaxing evening cruise as you go past Shackleford Banks and spend an hour at Cape Lookout lighthouse. End your evening with a spectacular firework shows from several towns. This trip is non-refundable. Departs at 6:30PM, departing from 1800 Island Road in Harkers Island.

Step aboard the adventure of a lifetime with our upcoming Cape Lookout Lighthouse Starlight Cruise on April 17th and 18th! This unforgettable experience is available exclusively by reservation and spots sell out fast. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to experience Cape Lookout Nationa. Seashore after dark.

Join a park ranger for a starry night beside the Cape Lookout Lighthouse. The park ranger will give a program about different constellations, stories about using the stars for navigation, and more.