Best 44 things to do in Morehead City, NC

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

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

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

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

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

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

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