Best results for Emerald Isle North Carolina

Enjoy a narrated sunset cruise with dolphin spotting and an hour on Shackleford Banks.

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

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

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

Ride the ferry from Harkers Island Visitor Center to Shackleford Banks

Cruise at sunset with a 1-hour Cape Lookout stop

Search for shells on a guided low-tide walk at Shackleford Banks

Savor barbecue and live music on a Saturday evening cruise

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

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

Explore Carrot Island’s trails, marshes, and wildlife habitat at your own pace

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

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

Private sunset sailing on the Neuse River with time to relax or help sail

Cruise the Trent River as evening light settles over New Bern

Covered pontoon cruise with river stories, local history, and scenic views

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

Ride a ferry to Cape Lookout Lighthouse for ranger-led stargazing

Cruise past Shackleford Banks and watch fireworks after a Cape Lookout stop

Start your day on a BYOB tiki boat with a licensed captain and calm Crystal Coast views.

Cruise the Crystal Coast on a tiki boat with BYOB and views of wild horses

Relax on a BYOB tiki boat as captains guide you to the best Crystal Coast sunset views