Harkers Island → Cape Lookout

The Perfect Way to Get to Cape Lookout

On this gorgeous 25-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.

**During our Fall/Winter months we may use either our 27 Foot Carolina Skiff or our 45 Foot Corinthian Catamaran depending on the Passenger Loads**

Trip minimum of 4 adult tickets applies, not per single group but for total number of people on vessel. 

Schedule

• January–10, 11:30 & 1pm
• February–10, 11:30 & 1pm (Feb 15^th, 16^th, 17^th at 8:15am, 9:15, 10:15, 11:15, 12:15 & 1:15pm)
• March 1st through 20th–10, 11:30 & 1pm
• March 21^st, 22^nd, 23^rd–Hourly starting at 8:15am,4:15 last departure, 5:15pm last departure for campers only
• March 24th and 25th–10, 11:30 & 1pm
• March 26^th through April 13^th–Hourly starting at 8:15am,4:15 last departure, 5:15pm last departure for campers only
• April 14^th through April 26^th–Every 30 minutes starting at 8:15am,4:15 last departure, 5:15pm last departure for campers only
• April 27^th through May 1^st–Every hour starting at 8:15am,4:15 last departure, 5:15pm last departure for campers only
• May 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th–Every 30 minutes starting at 8:15am,4:15 last departure, 5:15pm last departure for campers only
• May 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th–Every hour starting at 8:15am,4:15 last departure, 5:15pm last departure for campers only
• May 9^th through September 1^st–Every 30 minutes starting at 8:15am,4:15 last departure, 5:15pm last departure for campers only

DEPARTING FROM 1800 ISLAND ROAD, HARKERS ISLAND

Ferry Route