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4.3 (32 reviews)
Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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$7 per dog round trip. Not a bad deal! We never leave the dogs behind so this was very appreciated!
Melanie C.

We took the tour from Beaufort to Shackleford banks. Shackleford banks has been on my bucket list for years. I chose the earliest time, which was 10am for a Thursday on off season. (The week after thanksgiving) That particular day the return was either 12 or 3. I had a hard time as a fist timer what return time to choose as I wanted to spend a lot of time but 5 hours seemed like a lot so I chose 12. But by the time we got there it turned into 1hr45 mins that we had on the island. I wish there was 1 hour intervals for pick up. Even though it is off season it is such a tourist destination I was surprised there was only two options. I will certainly be back as Shackleford banks was incredible. I know that in season there will be more frequent times to be picked up. An hour and 45 just wasn' enough.

Shondra M.

I'm so unimpressed with the "tour" we took today. The boat driver have a couple small facts ("this area was no wake before they built that building...", "That piece of land is called xxx..."). He barely spoke and told us nothing of interest. We had to ask a bunch of questions to find out anything. If you want to use this service as a ferry to get you from point A to point B, it's probably fine. But I would NOT recommend taking this as a tour. I learned nothing from the tour. I actually learned more from another passenger on the tour with us! Only giving 2 stars because we were fortunate enough to see 3 wild horses (which our driver didn't even spot... Another passenger did.)

After a little hike on the island, I found the beautiful horses!

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We enjoyed our off-season ferry tour very much. Fun and informative, the owner is a long-time resident who's anecdotes are priceless.

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Lookout Cruises

4.6(45 reviews)
0.0 mi

Our last-minute date night with Lookout Cruises was absolutely incredible. The sunset was stunning…read moreand truly unforgettable, and the entire evening felt effortless from start to finish. Captain and crew--Mike and David--were professional, kind, and attentive. A special mention goes to the captain's mom, who has served as his assistant for the past 26 cruises--she is truly a treasure and adds such a warm, personal touch to the experience. All of the staff had genuinely jovial personalities, making the atmosphere even more enjoyable. One of the most thoughtful details was having crew members walk around and take photos of each couple throughout the evening, allowing everyone to simply be present while still capturing lasting memories. It was the perfect evening to take in the stunning coastal views, watch dolphins play, and see Fort Macon from the water. The boat was exceptionally clean, and safety was never a concern--it was clear we were in very capable hands. We were so impressed that we've already booked their 4th of July fireworks cruise and can't wait!

Sunset cruise--book ahead, bring a hat, and maybe a thermos…read more We grabbed the last two seats for a late-September weekend sunset cruise--as of noon the same day--so tip #1: book ahead, especially on weekends. Our boat had two larger groups (a bachelorette and a birthday), which made for a fun, jovial crowd. Seating & comfort: Plenty of places to sit and move around--shade, sun, or rail time by the water. Nice flexibility as the light changes. Drinks: They offer drinks on board; the selection was basic beer and some generic wine. I don't drink, so I can't rate them. Even if I did drink, I would still hesitate. I brought my own THC beverage, and no one blinked, but check their current policy and use common sense. A water bottle or a thermos/juice blend is a definite yes. Crew & service: Excellent across the board. Two bartenders--friendly, efficient--and the whole crew felt professional and upbeat. Bathroom note: There is a restroom onboard, which is clutch, but it's a bit awkward to access. Go before you board if stairs/steep steps are tricky. Overall: Great time: good music, easygoing crowd, smooth operation. I'd definitely recommend. Next time, we'll try a longer day cruise to the Outer Banks (with lunch)--it looked like a solid daytime option; we just didn't have the time this trip. Bottom line: Great crew, great sunset, zero fuss. Would do again.

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Hubby helping to hoist the main sail

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My husband and his German cousin-in-law loving life!

Lookout Cruises - Cool little net hammock in the back--you can sit on it

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Cool little net hammock in the back--you can sit on it

Morehead City Ferry Service - Ticket booth sunset

Morehead City Ferry Service

3.3(3 reviews)
2.8 mi

We took the ferry boat out to Sand Dollar Island. It was a neat experience. The ride out there was…read moreabout a half hour, we spent 2 hours on the island, then we spent an hour on the boat coming back. You could go out into the water as far as you liked to search for sand dollars. I only went about ankle deep. I found a couple broken pieces of sand dollars. I couldn't believe the size of the shells I found! I had quite a collection when we left. We also found some creatures there. The person driving the boat was fun and knowledgeable. We also saw some wild horses and dolphins on the way back. It was fun.

Save your money and do not book this tour if you do not want to waste your money…read more They literally leave loads of people who have already exploited the very small pile of dirt (sandbar) they leave you on to bring more and more people onto a tiny crowded space. All the private tours have already gotten all the sand dollars before their ferries hit the sand. We booked the Sand Dollar Island tour and went as far out in multiple directions and found nothing. There is also a very fierce current going out which could be extremely dangerous. We booked online less than 24 hrs in advance & during the night my military son's pregnant wife came down with Covid and had to be rushed to the ER. I explained how we could provide medical letter and proof and they refused to have extenuating circumstances policies. So basically keeping the money for themselves is more important than customer service. They were rude and care only about their profit, not people nor our service men and women.

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Morehead City Ferry Service - Morehead City Ferry Services ticket booth

Morehead City Ferry Services ticket booth

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Ferry cruising channel

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