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.

Best Value!

$30

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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$24

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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$24

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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$24

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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Fun for the Whole Family!

$15

May - Sept
Daily

Beach Shuttle & Lighthouse

Learn about the Cape’s history and ecology as you ride in comfort. Jump off at the Point and explore, then return when you’re ready, or just take the narrated, scenic round-trip tour.

This is First Come, First Serve- You will need to buy tickets in the Visitor Center on Cape Lookout.

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$150

Daily
4-8 hours

4WD Kubota Side-by-Side | Up to 4 Passengers

What better way to enjoy the scenic landscape of Cape Lookout than by renting one of our new Kubota UTV’s?

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