things to do in Emerald Isle, NC

Beaufort ferry to Shackleford Banks with frequent summer departures

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

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

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

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

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

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

Put your own creative spin on pottery

Discover the haunted side of North Carolina's military city

Turn a coastal boat trip into a treasure hunt

Walk Beaufort after dark with researched ghost stories and pirate legends

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

Build paddleboarding skills you can use beyond the lesson

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

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

Target inshore fish with gear, bait, and fishing licenses included

Explore Carrot Island’s trails, marshes, and wildlife habitat 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

Narrated coastal sightseeing with views of Beaufort waterways and wildlife habitat

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

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

Quick round-trip ferry to Cape Lookout Dock, with summer departures every 30 minutes

Settle into tranquil waters as the sun dips below the horizon