Harkers Island → Cape Lookout

The Perfect Way to Get to Cape Lookout

On this gorgeous 15-20 minute ferry ride to Cape Lookout, you may catch a glimpse of the Shackleford Banks horses, bottlenose dolphins, sea turtles, and more! Enjoy the majestic Cape Lookout lighthouse, surf fishing, wide beaches, and the beach shuttle to get you to the best shelling on the eastern seaboard!

Cape Lookout offers something amazing for every traveler, whether you’re interested in collecting the most beautiful seashells in the area, going for a swim, or exploring the lighthouse. Discovering the North Carolina shoreline starts with an Island Express ferry ride!

Although infants (ages 2 & under) are free, they must still be included in your reservation.

Trip minimum of 5 adults tickets applies, not per single group but for total number of people on vessel. 

Schedule

• Mar 1st –  April 30th:
  • Monday-Thursday: Every hour from 9:15 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
  • Friday-Sunday: Every 30 minutes from 8:15 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
• May 1st – Sept 6th: Every 30 minutes from 8:15 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.
• Sept 7th – Nov 28th: Every hour from 9:15 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
• Nov 29th – Mar 5, 2022: 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. & 1 p.m.

DEPARTING FROM 1800 ISLAND ROAD, HARKERS ISLAND

Ferry Route