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Easily accessible from Morehead City NC, Beaufort NC, Atlantic Beach NC,  Emerald Isle NC & New Bern NC

         

 

THE ONLY GUIDED TOUR ON THE ISLAND!

 

Take a 15 minute Boat 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. 

 

Your best chance to experience the Wild Horses of Shackleford Banks!!  

 

Adults - $25

 

Kids 11 and Younger - $15

 

 Price includes Round Trip Boat Ride to and from Shackleford Banks

 

Call for Reservations

 

(252) 772-9925

Reservations are Required

 

 

You can spend the rest of the day at the Seashore and return on your pre-scheduled boat back to Beaufort, and you can even bring your chairs and coolers! 

 

Find whole Conch Shells, Scotch Bonnets, Queen's Helmets, and More!

 

WE PROVIDE SHELL BAGS

 

-- NOTICE --

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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CLICK HERE FOR A MAP AND DIRECTIONS

CLICK HERE PARKING INSTRUCTIONS

 

Port City Tour Company Cancellation Policy.

 

If you need to cancel or change your party size, you'll need to call at least 3 hours before the tour to guarantee that your card will be refunded.  If you don't call within 3 hours of your tour there will be no refunds available.

 

For the Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari, Cape Lookout Lighthouse Adventure, and the Pirate Island Treasure Hunt specifically, you must cancel by 8pm the night before the tour so that we have a chance to fill your spots.  If you don't cancel by 8pm the night before the tour there will be no refunds available.

 

         

Born mid-April, 2007.  Photo by the NPS.

 Born mid-April, 2008.  Photo by the NPS.

Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

 

Details and Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

The Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari is scheduled by reservation only as long as we can reach a minimum number of guests and are able to schedule a guide

The tour meets at 8:45am at the Island Ferry Adventures ticket booth, located in the Historic District of Beaufort, NC - Click Here for a Map

The tour is by reservation only.  You must speak with a member of our staff to confirm your reservations.

 

What do we need to Wear?

You should wear what you would normally wear for a "Day at the Beach"  -  Many people like to wear their bathing suit so that they are able to swim if they choose.  

You will want to wear shoes that you don't mind getting sandy or wet.  We find that the best choices are sandals with a heel strap, Crocs, water shoes, or the equivalent.  You probably don't want to wear sneakers and socks, or any type of shoe with a heel.

A hat is a good idea - there is very little shade on the Island

 

What do we need to Bring?

You are welcome to bring as much or as little as you like.  Since you are able to spend additional time on the island after the tour, you are welcome to bring coolers, beach chairs, umbrellas, beach bags, fishing rods, etc...  Many folks like to bring a picnic lunch and stay on the island for an extra hour or two after the tour to have lunch, spend more time looking for shells, go swimming, go fishing, or whatever else.  Shackleford is a great place to spend the day relaxing and soaking up the sun.

It's important that you know there are no concessions of any kind on the Island, so you will need to bring whatever you need to be comfortable with you.  

You should definitely bring some water.  Other things to consider bringing:  sunscreen, camera, binoculars, snacks, etc...

 

How long will we be on the Island?  How long does the tour take?

You will reserve your pickup time before you leave the dock.  You can choose the 11:20am pickup , the 12:20pm pickup , the 1:20pm pickup, and so on.  If you want to change your pickup while on Shackleford Banks, you can call the captain and see if there is enough room on another pickup - if there is enough room, then the captain can change your pick up time.

The minimum amount of time you will be on the island will be 2 hours.  You are welcome to choose a later pickup time and spend additional time on the island looking for shells or relaxing on the beach.

 

SCHEDULE TIME NOTE
Arrive and check in at IFA Ticket Booth 8:45 AM It is very important that you arrive on time.  Allow yourself plenty of time to park.
Ferry Boat leaves the dock in Beaufort 9:00 AM The Ferry Boat will leave promptly at 9:00 AM or earlier.  You must be checked in by 8:45am.
Ferry arrives at Shackleford Banks 9:20 AM The Tour will assemble at the "Ferry Landing" signs.  You will meet the Ferry at the same location at your pre-scheduled pickup time.
First available Ferry pickup time 11:20 AM Arrive back in Beaufort @ 11:45 AM
You can also choose this pickup time if available - Pickup times are selected on the morning of the tour on a first come, first serve basis. 12:20 PM Arrive back in Beaufort @ 12:45 PM
You can also choose this pickup time if available - Pickup times are selected on the morning of the tour on a first come, first serve basis. 1:20 PM Arrive back in Beaufort @ 1:45 PM
You can also choose this pickup time if available - Pickup times are selected on the morning of the tour on a first come, first serve basis. 2:20 PM Arrive back in Beaufort @ 2:45 PM
You can also choose this pickup time if available - Pickup times are selected on the morning of the tour on a first come, first serve basis. 3:20 PM Arrive back in Beaufort @ 3:45 PM
You can also choose this pickup time if available - Pickup times are selected on the morning of the tour on a first come, first serve basis. 4:20 PM Arrive back in Beaufort @ 4:45 PM

Newborn Foal - Spring, 2007

 

 

         

May, 2008 - Photos of the newest foal - Taken on the Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

         

 

         

June, 2009 - Our tour group is able to help a National Park Service Ranger relocate a turtle nest

         

 

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Port City Tour Company Cancellation Policy.

 

If you need to cancel or change your party size, you'll need to call at least 3 hours before the tour to guarantee that your card will be refunded.  If you don't call within 3 hours of your tour there will be no refunds available.

 

For the Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari, Cape Lookout Lighthouse Adventure, and the Pirate Island Treasure Hunt specifically, you must cancel by 8pm the night before the tour so that we have a chance to fill your spots.  If you don't cancel by 8pm the night before the tour there will be no refunds available.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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