things to do in Morehead City, NC

Beaufort ferry to Shackleford Banks with frequent summer departures

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

Walk Beaufort after dark with researched ghost stories and pirate legends

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

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

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

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

Build paddleboarding skills you can use beyond the lesson

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

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

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

Settle into tranquil waters as the sun dips below the horizon

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

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

Explore inshore waters with Captain Jim and all fishing gear included

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

Explore Cape Lookout’s islands, lighthouse grounds, and coastal waterways

Tour two islands for sand dollars and a chance to spot wild horses

Ride the ferry from Harkers Island Visitor Center to Shackleford Banks

Make your own itinerary with island stops and waterfront dining

Shape your own day on the water with local know-how and beach gear included

Fish the creeks and bays with gear and fishing licenses included