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

25 min each way
Daily
Feb - Nov

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.

FREE PARKING AT HARKERS ISLAND VISITOR CENTER

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$24

25 min each way
Daily
Year-round

Harkers Island → Cape Lookout

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

FREE PARKING AT HARKERS ISLAND VISITOR CENTER

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$24

25 min each way
Daily
Year-round

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.

FREE PARKING AT HARKERS ISLAND VISITOR CENTER

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$24

25 min each way
Daily
Year-round

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

Daily
March - Dec

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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$160

Daily

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 UTVs?

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$22

1 hour

Special July 5th Beaufort Fireworks Cruise

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.

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$31

2 hours
Thurs - Sat
May - Aug

Harkers Island Sunset Wild Horse & Dolphin Watch Cruise

Ferry to Cape Lookout as you hear stories about the Harkers Island natives, then enjoy an hour of free time to explore the island before your return trip.

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Very Popular!

$31

2 hours
Daily
March - Dec

Shackleford Banks Sunset Dolphin & Wild Horse Cruise

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!

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