Quick Details
Round-Trip Prices
Adult (Ages 12+)
$ 24
Child (Ages 3-11)
$ 17
Infant (Ages 2 & under)
Free
Pet (Leashed)
$ 7
Ride to Shackleford Banks West End
This approximately 25-minute Shackleford ferry ride takes you to the west end of Shackleford Banks. You can enjoy captivating sights of wild horses, explore seashells and birds, and go camping. Enjoy views of Historic Beaufort Waterfront while riding on Island Express Ferry.
West End of Shackleford Banks offers endless opportunities to create memorable experiences with the family. Watch local bird species and the famous Banker horses as you explore the island. With a herd of over 100 horses roaming the island, you may glimpse of the wild horses that call this island home. Take a ferry ride with Island Express ferry to see some of the few wild horses of North America.
For the most up‑to‑date schedule, please check our calendar.
Ferry Route
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- Water
- Sunblock, hat & sunglasses
- Drinks, snacks or picnic lunch
- Insect repellant
- Trash bags
- The trash you make is the trash you take; Cape Lookout and Shackleford Banks are trash-free islands
- Two free carry-ons are allowed per person (e.g., tote, backpack, folding chair, small cooler)
- Extra bags or oversized items are allowed for an additional fee
- Lightweight compact folding chairs, coolers and umbrellas are permitted
- Limit of two fishing poles per passenger
- Hooks must be removed before boarding
- Pets are allowed on the boats for a small fee
- All pets must remain on leashes 6′ or shorter
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- Glass bottles are prohibited
- Highly flammable liquids are not allowed on the boats
- Spear guns are prohibited
- Due to restricted space, large items such as wagons, non-folding luggage carriers, large folding chairs, huge strollers, etc. will be accommodated as space permits for an additional charge