Welcome to
Emerald Isle, NC
| North Carolina
Things to Do - Activities -
Attractions - Family Fun
- Boat Tours
Easily drive
to Beaufort, NC -
Morehead City, NC - Atlantic Beach, NC - Emerald Isle, NC - New Bern, NC |
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Emerald Isle, NC is truly
a wonderful beach for vacationing. Very few places have
beaches that are as un-crowded, beautiful, and clean as this
stretch of North Carolina's beautiful coast.
In addition, there are a
great many things to do, activities, attractions, family
fun, boat tours, pirate tours, ghost tours and more! |
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THE ONLY REGULARLY SCHEDULED GUIDED TOUR
ON THE ISLAND |
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Take
a 15 minute ferry ride over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks,
which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There you will be introduced
to the Wild Horses of Shackleford Banks.
This free roaming herd is believed to have
descended from Horses that were brought here roughly 400 years ago, and
still survive as one of the last isolated groups of wild horses in the US. You
will help your guide track the horses and see first hand the fascinating
behavior of horses in the wild, a
rare experience with nature that you'll never forget. Bring your
camera for pictures that will forever remind you of this amazing place and
its fascinating inhabitants.
After the tour, you will be directed to
one of the best shelling beaches in all of North Carolina where you can
spend some time on your own shelling your way down the beach, with the
Cape Lookout Lighthouse off in the distance. Shackleford is well known as one of the best shelling
destinations on the East Coast. Among
other things, you can find Conchs, Whelks, Queen’s Helmets, Scotch
Bonnets, Olive Shells, Sand Dollars, and more.
You can spend the
rest of the day at the Seashore and return on your pre-scheduled ferry back to Beaufort,
and you can even bring your chairs and coolers! |
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Experience the
Wild Horses of Shackleford Banks!!
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Adults
- $25
Kids 11 and Younger - $15
Price
includes Round Trip Ferry to/from
Shackleford Banks
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Call for Reservations
(252)
772-9925
Reservations
are Required |
Find
whole Conch Shells, Scotch Bonnets, Queen's Helmets, and More!
WE PROVIDE SHELL BAGS
Available Year Round | Call for
Reservations
Bring your Cameras & Video Cameras
Sunglasses, hats, sunscreen and a bottle of water will
make your trip more enjoyable | Be sure you are aware of our
cancellation policy | Click Here |
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The Wild Horse & Shelling Safari
is a guided tour that takes place on a wild, yet beautiful, Island.
There are no sidewalks or boardwalks on the Island, and the tour is of a
strenuous nature. You will walk up to 2 miles over soft, deep
sand, up and over sand dunes and through potentially muddy salt marshes.
Additionally, be aware that the tour will take the group hiking into the
interior of an uninhabited, undeveloped Island where access to medical
attention is difficult and timely to arrange.
If you have any trouble walking,
or have any pre-existing conditions that affect your health in a way
that would make it difficult for you to handle the terrain and physical
demands described above, or if it would be dangerous for you to be far
away from the possibility of emergency medical attention, then this tour
is not recommended for you.
Please be sure that all the
members of your group are aware of the warning above, and the members of
your group are not placed in danger by overestimating or overstating the
abilities of the members of your group. |
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Belle |
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Spend some time getting to know our
colorful locals, including dolphins, sea turtles, ospreys, & herons |
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"Meet the Locals" Dolphin Hunt
Boat Tours & Cruises - Dolphin Watch - Dolphin Hunt -
Dolphin Tour
1 hour and 15 minute cruise | You stay on the
boat, relax & enjoy
Fully guided by our incredible local Captains |
You'll LOVE IT!
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Easily accessible
from Beaufort NC, Atlantic Beach NC, Morehead City NC, Emerald Isle NC , &
New Bern NC |
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Adults $20 | Child $15
We run all year round!
Call for times & reservations
To Schedule your Adventure
(252) 772-9925 |
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Other Details |
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Operates on a daily schedule approximately during the months of
June, July & August
During other months, please call to make
arrangements
Reservations are Necessary
Parking is easy and free!
Boats are fully US Coast Guard inspected &
carry all the latest required safety gear.
Our Captains are VERY experienced and
friendly, and are always working to ensure your enjoyment & safety |
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Sightings may include
Dolphins, Sea Turtles, Ospreys, Herons, and more!
A pristine convergence of rivers, estuaries, feeding grounds & open ocean,
our local waterways are home to dozens of fascinating species, including
bottlenose dolphin, playful sea otters, hunting ospreys, graceful
egrets, herons, black skimmers, and more... This cruise will focus on
getting you up close & personal with the local dolphin, but there are
sure to be quite a few enjoyable encounters with numerous other colorful
"locals"
While we don't 'guarantee' that you'll
see dolphins, our success rate is second to none, and our Captains have
local knowledge of the dolphin's seasonal patterns and habits. In
addition, our resident staff Ecologist is always updating our Captains
on the breeding status and feeding patterns of our local dolphin pods.
Our boats are 100% safe and
comfortable, but small enough to get into the shallows and get you as
close as possible to the wildlife! You'll be very happy with the interactive and serene experience that you'll get with Port City Tour Company.
(Route may vary during inclement weather/water conditions.) |
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Bring your cameras, video cameras and
binoculars Sunglasses, hats, sunscreen
and a bottle of water will make your trip more enjoyable
Be sure you are aware of our cancellation
policy | Click Here |
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Please mention that
you found this Activity on TourBeaufort.com
Tell 'em Belle sent
you!
Thanks,
Belle |
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Enjoy a relaxing cruise in some of the
prettiest waters on the coast of North Carolina |
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Wild Horses & History Cruise
Boat Tours & Cruises - Wild Horses of
Shackleford Banks - Cape Lookout Lighthouse
1 hour and 15 minute cruise | You stay on the
boat, relax & enjoy
Fully guided by our incredible local Captains |
You'll LOVE IT!
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Easily accessible
from Beaufort NC, Atlantic Beach NC, Morehead City NC, Emerald Isle NC , &
New Bern NC |
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Adults $20 | Child $15
We run all year round!
Call for times & reservations
To Schedule your Adventure
(252) 772-9925 |
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Other Details |
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Operates on a daily schedule approximately during the months of
June, July & August
During other months, please call to make
arrangements
Reservations are Necessary
Parking is easy and free!
Boats are fully US Coast Guard inspected &
carry all the latest required safety gear.
Our Captains are VERY experienced and
friendly, and are always working to ensure your enjoyment & safety |
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Sights include Wild
Horses, Shackleford Banks, Fort Macon, US Coast Guard Station, Sand
Dollar Island, Harkers Island & the Cape Lookout Lighthouse
The Wild Horses of Shackleford Banks &
Carrot Island are the focal point of this adventure cruise. The
historical past of these islands & inlets dates back more than 400
years, and the surviving island inhabitants serve as a timeless reminder
of a captivating time gone by.
You'll encounter the Wild Ponies of
Shackleford, delight in the spectacular scenery and be enthralled by
your captain's deep knowledge of the local history, significant points
of interest & entertaining nuggets of information.
The cruise takes you only in protected
waters, not in the open ocean, and each destination is full of
interesting and captivating history and legend. From the
cemeteries of Shackleford Banks to the heroic tales of the families of
Harkers Island, your Captain will provide the colorful local knowledge
to accompany the stunning visual landscapes.
And if that wasn't enough, you'll
enjoy a captivating trip down Taylors Creek and along the Historic
Beaufort NC Waterfront, which was just voted the "Coolest Small Town in
America" by a national website.
(Route may vary during inclement weather/water conditions.) |
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Bring your cameras, video cameras and
binoculars Sunglasses, hats, sunscreen
and a bottle of water will make your trip more enjoyable
Be sure you are aware of our cancellation
policy | Click Here |
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Please mention that
you found this Activity on TourBeaufort.com
Tell 'em Belle sent
you!
Thanks,
Belle |
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Voted
#1 Attraction
Voted
#1 Tour Guide
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The
Beaufort Ghost Walk won the Crystal Coast's "Number One Attraction" and "Best
Tour Guide" - Bring the whole Family and join us for a great
time!
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The Original
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Featured on the Discovery
Channel's hit show Ghost Lab !! |
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See The Hammock House & a 300 Year
Old Cemetery |
$15 per person
Age 2 and under FREE
Available Year Round | Tour
Times Vary | Call for Reservations
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Take an after dark stroll through a Historic Town full of Haunted Tales.
Chilling stories of murderous pirates, unexplained happenings, ghost
ships and haunted houses will have you looking over your shoulder on the
way home.
Walk the same streets as Blackbeard & see a 300-year old cemetery.
As enjoyable
as it is entertaining, the Beaufort Ghost Walk is one of our most
popular attractions and one that shouldn't be missed. Families and
Groups have a blast on this tour. Kids love it!
Bring the
Family!
Perfect for
Couples
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What is a Ghost
Walk?
The Beaufort Ghost
Walk is a Pirate Guided Walking Tour through the Historic District of Beaufort,
North Carolina. Founded in 1709, Beaufort is the 3rd oldest town
in NC, and the 12th oldest town in North America. On the Ghost
Walk, you will be entertained by your Pirate Guides, as they regale you
with an enjoyable assortment of haunted tales, ghost stories, and
interesting histories of the Beaufort area. In addition, you will
hear about some of the amazing unexplainable encounters experienced by
both our guests and guides during Ghost Walks of the past. |
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As Featured...
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Our State
Magazine
US Airways Magazine The Washington
Post Daily
Reflector - Greenville, NC The
Windsock |
Coastal
Kids Magazine Wikitravel
Crystal Coast Kids Magazine The Gam
The Carteret News Times |
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Please mention that
you found this Activity on TourBeaufort.com
Tell 'em Belle sent
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Thanks,
Belle |
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After dinner, sunset boat cruise along
the beautiful Waterfronts of both Morehead City and Beaufort |
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Sunset Waterfront Cruise
Boat Tours & Cruises - After Dinner Cruise -
Sunset Sail - Evening Waterfront Tour
1 hour and 15 minute cruise | You stay on the
boat, relax & enjoy
Fully guided by our incredible local Captains |
You'll LOVE IT!
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Easily accessible
from Beaufort NC, Atlantic Beach NC, Morehead City NC, Emerald Isle NC , &
New Bern NC |
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Adults $20 | Child $15
We run all year round!
Call for times & reservations
To Schedule your Adventure
(252) 772-9925 |
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Other Details |
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Operates on a daily schedule approximately during the months of
June, July & August
During other months, please call to make
arrangements
Reservations are Necessary
Parking is easy and free!
Boats are fully US Coast Guard inspected &
carry all the latest required safety gear.
Our Captains are VERY experienced and
friendly, and are always working to ensure your enjoyment & safety |
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A great way to end the
day! Enjoy nature's fireworks as the sun sets
Enjoy the magnificence of nature's panoramas and quaint historic
waterfront villages bathed in the breathtaking light of a stunning
seaside sunset. Relaxation and serenity is the goal as we glide over the
water towards our rendezvous with the setting sun.
Float past the
Historic Beaufort Waterfront, the NOAA Research Lab on Piver's Island
and the Rachel Carson Reserve, which is home to a captivating herd of
wild horses. You'll return to the dock with a
rejuvenated frame of mind
and a renewed respect for the therapeutic benefits of a peaceful boat
trip through an exquisite natural & historic wonderland.
You'll really enjoy being closer to the water, experiencing the glide, and really tuning in to the environment around you. Soft, classy music and
gentle rocking motions make this cruise one that you'll remember fondly
as you recall your time at the NC coast.
(Route may vary during inclement weather/water conditions.) |
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Bring your cameras, video cameras and
a light jacket Sorry, but there is no
alcohol allowed on the boat, and we cannot allow intoxicated passengers
to board the boat. No refunds will be given if you are
intoxicated.
Be sure you are aware of our cancellation
policy | Click Here |
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Please mention that
you found this Activity on TourBeaufort.com
Tell 'em Belle sent
you!
Thanks,
Belle |
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Private Charter with Lookout Adventures!
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Round up the family and
get ready for an experience that you can’t get
any other way!
Don’t buy a boat, incur all the expenses,
storage costs, fuel costs, fishing gear, fishing
licenses, etc…!!
Simply give us a call & schedule your adventure.
Reserve a Private
Charter for an unrivaled Cape Lookout
experience, book one of our Fishing Charters,
and spend a half-day or full-day fishing for the
local species, or take advantage of
our COMBO-Day package, which gives you a
half-day of fishing, combined with a half day
personalized private charter in the waters of
the spectacular Cape Lookout area. |
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http://LookoutAdventures.com |
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For Details and Prices, See
the
WEBSITE to BOOK ONLINE or Call (252) 515-0356
--- to reserve your charter now ---
Call (252) 515-0356
100% Coast Guard Safety Compliance |
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Fish with Family & Friends |
From
only $60 per person!
Bring the whole Family!
See why it makes good sense to charter with us
at our website! |
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