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Ferry Services
Several of our attractions are accessible only by boat. Some of these attractions include Cape Lookout Lighthouse, Rachel Carson Reserve, New Drum Inlet, and Shackleford Banks. The following list of ferry services provide transportation to llandmarks and attractions around the Crystal Coast. Check specific routes for each ferry and contact directly for more information.
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Beaufort | Down East/Harkers Island | Morehead City/Newport 
Beaufort
 
Island Ferry Adventures
Beaufort, NC  28516
(252) 728-7555
 
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Passenger only ferry service to Shackleford Banks & other barrier islands departs Beaufort City Docks. Dolphin watches & scenic tours also available. Additional location in Harkers Island.

email: ncbeachbum@ec.rr.com





Lookout
Beaufort, NC  28516
(252) 504-7245
 
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Lookout Express
Beaufort, NC  28516
(866) 230-2628
(252) 728-7827
 
Passenger only ferry service to the Cape Lookout Lighthouse on South Core Banks and to Shackleford Banks departs from the Beaufort City Docks. Pets on leash are accommodated.

Outer Banks Ferry
Beaufort, NC  28516
(252) 728-4129
 
Passenger only ferry service to the Cape Lookout Lighthouse on South Core Banks and to Shackleford Banks departs from the Beaufort City Docks. Pets on leash are accommodated.

Beaufort | Down East/Harkers Island | Morehead City/Newport 
Down East/Harkers Island
 
Calico Jacks Ferry
Harkers Island, NC  28531
(252) 728-3575
 
Passenger only ferry service to the Cape Lookout Lighthouse on South Core Banks and to Shackleford Banks departs from Calico Jack's Marina & Motel, Harkers Island. Pets on leash are accommodated.

Harkers Island Fishing Center
Harkers Island, NC  28531
(252) 728-3907
 
Passenger only ferry service to the Cape Lookout Lighthouse on South Core Banks and to Shackleford Banks departs from the Harkers Island Fishing Center, Harkers Island. Pets on leash are accommodated.

Island Ferry Adventures
Harkers Island, NC  28531
(252) 728-6181
 
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Passenger only ferry service to the Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks from Barbour's Marina. Ships's store & full service marina available.

email: barboursmarina@thepencos.com

Local Yokel Ferry and Tours
Harkers Island, NC  28531
(252) 728-2759
 
Passenger only ferry service to the Cape Lookout Lighthouse on South Core Banks and to Shackleford Banks departs from the Local Yokel dock on the west end of Harkers Island. Pets may be accommodated, but call first.

Morris Marina Kabin Kamps and Ferry Service
Atlantic, NC  28511
(252) 225-4261
 
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Passenger and 4-wheel drive vehicle ferry
service to North Core Banks and Portsmouth
operates mid-March through early December. Pets on leash or in vehicles are accommodated.

Beaufort | Down East/Harkers Island | Morehead City/Newport 
Morehead City/Newport
 
Waterfront Ferry Service
Morehead City, NC  28557
(252) 726-7678
 
Passenger only ferry service to Shackleford Banks departs from Portside Marina, Morehead City. Pets may be accommodated, but call first.

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