Carolina Princess

Crystal Coast vacationers can venture off the coast where the big catches are waiting with a fishing trip that’s commandeered by the Carolina Princess. Launching out of Downtown Morehead City, and easy to reach...

Bill Collector Sportfishing

Anglers can embark on a full-steam ahead adventure with a ride onboard the Bill Collector - an inshore and offshore charter boat service that launches from Morehead City. Commandeered by Capt. Stephen Draughon, a local...

Conchs Point

Visitors can enjoy a quiet view of the Calico Bay and Newport River from this refreshingly secluded spot that’s tucked away on the outskirts of the downtown Morehead City area. Conchs Point is a public water...

Crystal Coast Ecotours

Start your Crystal Coast adventure with a scenic trip exploring some of the Southern Outer Banks’ best beaches, courtesy of an expedition provided by Crystal Coast Ecotours. This experienced, educational and...

Dancin’ Outlaw Charters

When you want to find the big catches off the Crystal Coast, turn to a captain who has been a winner in the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, Duck's Unlimited Tournament, and the Cape Fear Blue Marlin Tournament, and...

Down East Guide Service

From the Roanoke River to the Cape Lookout National Seashore, there’s plenty of fishing to uncover with the help of Down East Guide Service. Based in Morehead City, this accommodating fishing charter provider...

Energizer Sportfishing

Embark on an exceptional inshore fishing or offshore charter fishing expedition with a trip that’s orchestrated by Energizer Sportfishing. Based out of Morehead City, this experienced charter fishing business...

Lady Faye Deep Sea Fishing Charters

Embark on an incredible fishing trip that skirts the waters off the Crystal Coast shoreline with an adventure that’s commandeered by Lady Faye Deep Sea Fishing Charters. Based out of Morehead City, and easy to...

Lookout Adventures

Set sail on an incredible exploration of the Crystal Coast’s ample waters and abundant unspoiled shorelines with an expedition that’s launched via Lookout Adventures. This Morehead-City based tour company...

Morehead City Recreation Center

Visitors and locals of all ages can find miles of fun at the Morehead City Recreation Center. This complex of activities and attractions in the heart of town features ample ways to have a ball while experiencing...

Portside Marina

Discover one of the “Best Kept Secrets” for Crystal Coast mariners and water lovers with a visit to the Portside Marina. Located just off of Arendell Street, and therefore close to veritably all regions of...

Sensation Sportfishing Charters

Embark on an incredible exploration of the offshore waters of the Crystal Coast with a fishing trip that’s orchestrated by the well-named Sensation Sportfishing Charters. Based out of Morehead City, which is just...

Yellowfin Sport Fishing

Embark on an incredible offshore fishing trip that targets the warm waters of the Gulf Stream with a fishing charter that’s commandeered by Yellowfin Sport Fishing. Based in Morehead City, and easy to reach for...

Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford Banks. After the tour, you are directed to one of the best shelling beaches in all of North Carolina, where you can spend some time shelling your way down the beach with Cape Lookout Lighthouse off in the distance. Shackleford is well known as one of the best shelling destinations on the East Coast. 

Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the link between the communities of the Crystal Coast and the spectacularly beautiful and isolated barrier islands of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. Accommodating passengers who want to explore the miles of pristine beaches, exceptional fishing and shelling, wild horses, and the Cape Lookout Lighthouse, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the gateway for one of the most unforgettable adventures along the North Carolina coast.