things to do in Emerald Isle, NC

Search for wild horses and bottlenose dolphins on a narrated Beaufort waterways cruise

Unwind on a 90-minute evening cruise with coastal views and complimentary beverages

Beaufort ferry to Shackleford Banks with frequent summer departures

Join a Naturalist to track wild horses and find shells on Shackleford Banks

Explore Bird Shoal’s beaches, sandbars, shells, and shallow waters

Explore Beaufort's waters on a narrated wild horse and history cruise

Teach young kids to fish, search for shark teeth, and enjoy island play

Rent a 4-seat 4WD UTV and explore more of Cape Lookout

Private 4-hour chill-out charter with beach swim time

Walk Beaufort after dark with researched ghost stories and pirate legends

Take the helm on a private Neuse River sail aboard a classic ketch

Shape a captain-led coastal adventure around the discoveries that interest you

Trace Swansboro’s haunted past with a local guide and hands-on paranormal tools

Sail to Cape Lookout for beach time, catered lunch, and lighthouse views on a stable catamaran

Take your next celebration out on the water

Narrated coastal sightseeing with views of Beaufort waterways and wildlife habitat

Reach a low-tide sandbar to search for shells and whole sand dollars

Explore coastal waterways and Rachel Carson Reserve as the sky shifts at sunset

Cruise Bogue Sound and anchor near islands and sandbars at your own pace

Visit Shackleford Banks and Cape Lookout Lighthouse by ferry from Harkers Island

Take a private boat to Cape Lookout Lighthouse and explore its museum

Cruise to Cape Lookout for two stops with catered lunch, swimming, and lighthouse views on a 45-foot catamaran

Cruise Bogue Sound with a USCG-licensed captain, with time for island exploring

Cruise private coastal waterways past Beaufort, barrier islands, and wild-horse habitat