Explore Bird Shoal’s beaches, sandbars, shells, and shallow waters
10-15 Minute Ferry Ride
Ferry ride, Dog transport
Free cancellation with 24 hours' notice. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.
Wagons are permitted for Bird Shoal, but onboard space is limited and depends on availability.
Island Ferry Adventures ticket booth, 610 Front Street, Beaufort, NC 28516
Reach a low-tide sandbar to search for shells and whole sand dollars
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
Join a Naturalist to track wild horses and find shells on Shackleford Banks
Beaufort ferry to Shackleford Banks with frequent summer departures