Ferry Transportation

Beaufort & Harkers Island

Looking for a ferry ride to shuttle you to Shackleford Banks or Cape Lookout? You’ve come to the right place! Our round-trip ferries leave from Harkers Island and Beaufort, and provide safe, comfortable, and scenic rides to your island of choice.

$20

Year-round
Daily
25 min each way

Harkers Island → Cape Lookout

Enjoy a relaxing and fun 20-25 minute ferry ride to Cape Lookout Lighthouse. Be on the lookout for dolphins and horses along the way.

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$20

Year-round
Daily
25 min each way

Harkers Island → Shackleford Banks

Enjoy a fun ferry ride to the east end of Shackleford Banks, home of fabulous shelling and the famous Shackleford Banks horses.

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$40

Apr - Sept
Daily
4 hours

Beaufort → Cape Lookout

This special four-hour trip includes a 45-minute narrated scenic cruise each way with two to two and a half hours on Cape Lookout to enjoy as you wish.

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$20

Year-round
Daily
25 min each way

Beaufort → Shackleford Banks

Take a scenic ferry ride to Shackleford Banks and enjoy great shelling, explore and look for the famous Shackleford Banks horses, bird watch, swim and/or sunbathe.

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Best Value!

$29

Feb - Nov
Daily
25 min each way

Harkers Island Combo Trip to Shackleford Banks & Cape Lookout

Spend time on both islands in one day! Depart from Harkers Island to your first stop, Shackleford Banks. Choose your pick-up time and then continue on to Cape Lookout Lighthouse.

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