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CPR & First Aid Trained Personnel.
All the necessary safety equipment.
Knowledgeable
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National
Park Service Permitted. Coast Guard Certified Captains. U.S. Coast Guard Inspected for 20 - 18 - 16 Passengers.
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We provide:
Bags for shells.
Fresh water rinse hose.
Tropical island music. |
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Shackleford Banks - Carrot Island
Sand Dollar Island - Bird Shoal |
Dolphin & Nature Cruise Horse & Waterfront Cruise |
Across
from The Inlet Inn
CLICK HERE FOR STREET PARKING MAP!
(click the map to zoom in)
(ON THE STREET MAP ABOVE WE'RE LOCATED WHERE IT SAYS "FRONT" BELOW THE RED STREET LINE)
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(252) 728-7555 |
HISTORIC BEAUFORT, NORTH CAROLINA
SHELLING - BANKER HORSES
SWIMMING - HIKING - SURF FISHING
BIRD WATCHING - PICNICKING
PHOTOGRAPHY - SURFING
While in Carteret County, come discover some of the hidden treasures of our Crystal Coast located on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Relax and enjoy our warm sandy beaches, pristine waters, gentle Atlantic breezes, maritime forests, descendants of shipwrecked mustangs and unparalleled shelling. Come visit one of the few remaining undeveloped coastal barrier island systems in the world. Observe the natural beauty, wind shaped sands and maritime influences on these uninhabited islands. There are no lines and no traffic jams, so enjoy your ride with us and leave the crowded beaches to others.
We begin at 9:00 a.m., weather permitting, seven days a week (in season). Departures are on the top of the hour. You are transported to and unloaded at your choice of one of our unique, uninhabited island locations. Stay a minimum of 1 hour or as many complete hours as you wish. Overnight camping is allowed at Shackleford Banks. Bring necessities including water, snacks and sun block. Chairs, umbrellas and coolers are allowed. Don't forget your swimsuit and towel for swimming. Most small lap dogs are welcome on our boats. Sorry, no large dogs allowed.
Departures are on the top of the hour beginning at 9:00 a.m.
7 days a week, weather permitting.
RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED JUNE, JULY & AUGUST!
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Our
ferry service operates appx. mid-March to early-October. Be safe and call for early and late season availability. |
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Cape Lookout National
Seashore - 15 minute ride
RATED
#1 DESTINATION BY BARRIER ISLAND VISITORS!
THE
#1 SHELLING LOCATION ON THE CRYSTAL COAST! |
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wide variety of shells
• 120+ descendants of historic, shipwrecked Spanish mustangs
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Ocean and sound beaches • Cape
Lookout lighthouse visible from a distance
• Camping
• Swimming • Hiking
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ADULT $15. CHILD $8.
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SAND DOLLAR ISLAND |
Sandbar - 15 minute ride
A small sandbar approximately the size of a football field
There are no trees, dunes or trails
Known for its many sand dollars close to low tide.
Please help us preserve this natural resource by taking ONLY the DEAD white sand dollars.
Swimming - Some small shells
ADULT $15. CHILD $8.
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CARROT ISLAND |
Rachel Carson Reserve - 5 minute ride
Directly across from the Beaufort waterfront
1/2 mile nature trail
Wildlife and bird habitat
40+ horses
Few shells
For the nature lover and NOT the shell or beach enthusiast!
ADULT $10. CHILD $5.
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BIRD SHOAL |
Back side of Carrot Island - 10 minute ride
1 mile of un-crowded beach
40+ horses.
Some small shells
Some sand dollars
Swimming
ADULT $13. CHILD $7.
| Prices are Round Trip | Adult | Child |
| Shackleford Banks (West End) | $15 | $8 |
| Sand Dollar Island | $15 | $8 |
| Bird Shoal | $13 | $7 |
| Carrot Island | $10 | $5 |
| Group Rates - Passenger Minimums Required - MC/VISA | ||
With shaded seats available during this 1-1/4 hour trip, cruise past the scenic downtown Beaufort Waterfront, Rachel Carson Reserve, Duke Marine Lab and a large variety of boats before reaching the calm near shore waters of the Intracoastal Waterway. Our 18-passenger boat is less crowded, making it more personal, and able to travel in the shallow waters that some others can't reach. We'll travel in protected waters that harbor a bounty of life. Possible sightings include birds such as Seagulls, Pelicans, Ibis, Blue Heron, Egrets and Osprey. While traveling through tidal marshes, estuaries, salt flats and backwaters, one highlight of the trip is the possible encounter of Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin. Hopefully, you will be able to get some up-close photos of these friendly, playful dolphin as they feed, tail slap, and jump among the waves. As all of these creatures are wild, sightings cannot be guaranteed.
DEPARTURES: 10AM - 1PM - 4PM
ADULTS $15. CHILD $8.
CALL FOR POSSIBLE EARLY/LATE SEASON LARGE GROUP AVAILABILITY.
This 1 1/4 hour trip provides a more scenic and slower paced ride than our
Dolphin & Nature Cruise. Shaded seats are available as you REMAIN on the
boat during this memorable cruise. This scenic trip rides you along the entire 3-mile
shoreline
of the Beaufort Waterfront including Blackbeard's house,
DEPARTURES: 11:30AM - 2:30PM
ADULTS $15. CHILD $8.
CALL FOR POSSIBLE EARLY/LATE SEASON LARGE GROUP AVAILABILITY.
OUR DOLPHIN & NATURE CRUISE AND HORSE & WATERFRONT CRUISE MAY BE SWITCHED WITH TOTAL
AGREEMENT OF ALL PASSENGERS!
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| DOLPHIN | 10:00 A.M. | 1:00 P.M. | 4:00 P.M. | ----- | ADULTS | CHILD |
| HORSE | 11:30 A.M. | 2:30 P.M. | ----- | ----- | $15 | $8 |
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Dolphin & Nature Cruise and Horse & Waterfront Cruise operate appx. June, July & August. Call for possible early/late season large-group availability. |
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PRIVATE CHARTERS |
We are available for any type of customized trip to fit your specific needs. We welcome any type occasion including family, business, birthday, wedding, school, church or memorial. Personal coolers, beverages and food are allowed. Rates vary depending on destination, length and the number of passengers.
Ferry departures are on the top of the hour.
Scheduled pickups from Shackleford Banks are :20 after the hour you select. Our other island pickup times vary.
If you want to be picked up at an earlier hour, check with our boat captain at the pickup location (based on availability).
If you miss your scheduled pickup, you ride back on the next AVAILABLE ferry, which could be several hours.
Please ride back on our ferry boats. If you ride back with a different ferry company or private boat, please let us know. This will avoid an after-hours search by the Coast Guard, National Park Service and Island Ferry Adventures.
Shackleford Banks has an outhouse facility which is a 15-20 minute walk on the sound side from the ferry landing.
Sorry, no large dogs allowed on our boats. Some small lap dogs are allowed on the ferry but not on our scenic cruises.
The National Park Service at Shackleford Banks and Cape Lookout lighthouse prohibit metal detectors and unleashed dogs. Trash containers are not provided so all your trash should be brought back with you.
Overnight camping is allowed at Shackleford Banks and Core Banks South. There is an additional charge for overnight campers.
During mild rain storms, we pick you up at your scheduled pickup time. In long-lasting rains or quick developing thunderstorms, our policy is to try to pick you up earlier than your scheduled departure and before lightning reaches the area. If lightning does occur, get out of the water and stay low. You are actually safer on the island during a lightning storm than on the water in our boats. Pickups will begin immediately after the storm.
Wind and waves may sometimes cause slightly rough rides
that could produce some sea spray. Seats closer to the back of the
boat will be the most comfortable.
Reservations are highly recommended in June, July and August.
Reservations for our ferry service are taken ONLY for departure times, while pickup times are based on AVAILABILITY and are scheduled ONLY when you physically check in with us.
A charge card or cash payment is required for reservations of 5 or more people. Please have Visa or Mastercard information ready.
No-shows or cancellations not made at least 2 hours prior to your scheduled departure will be charged full price for your reserved seats remaining unsold to other passengers.
It is necessary for reserved seat holders to arrive at least 5 minutes prior to your scheduled departure to prevent your seats from being sold to waiting, walk-up customers.
Phone reservations left on our answering machine are not guaranteed until personally speaking with a staff member.
Located across from The Inlet Inn.
Corner of Front & Queen Streets
We are located between the tour boats Diamond City / Mystery Tours
and the large catamaran, Lookout Cruises.
FROM MOREHEAD CITY: Take Hwy. 70E across two bridges into Beaufort, after crossing the drawbridge take a right at the 5th street, Queen St., (2nd street after the first stoplight), go straight 3 blocks to the Waterfront (Front St.) and we're 100 feet on your left.
FROM ATLANTIC BEACH: Cross the high-rise bridge into Morehead City and take the first right turn onto Hwy. 70E, then follow our map and the above Morehead City directions.
FROM EMERALD ISLE: Take either Hwy. 24E or Hwy. 58E (beach road) to Hwy. 70E in Morehead City, then follow our map and the above Morehead City directions.
FROM JACKSONVILLE: Take Hwy. 24E thru Swansboro to Hwy. 70E in Morehead City, then follow our map and the above Morehead City directions.
FROM WILMINGTON: Take Hwy. 17N to Jacksonville then follow the above directions from Jacksonville.
FROM NEW BERN: Take Hwy. 70E to Morehead City, then follow our map and the above Morehead City directions.
FROM "DOWNEAST": Go straight thru the stoplight at Live Oak and Cedar Streets (don't turn right on Hwy. 70W towards Morehead City), go straight three blocks to the Waterfront, turn right on Front St., go 2 1/2 blocks and we're on your left.
(ON THE STREET MAP ABOVE WE'RE LOCATED WHERE IT SAYS "FRONT" BELOW THE STREET RED LINE)
LOOK FOR OUR TICKET BOOTH AND AMERICAN FLAG ON THE DOCK!
(252) 728-7555 Ticket Booth - Information - Reservations
Physical location: 610 Front Street, Beaufort
www.islandferryadventures.com
Email: ncbeachbum@ec.rr.com
CALL US AT 252-728-7555!
Thank you! Have a great day!
Captain Bill!
