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Welcome to Morehead City, NC

On the coast of North Carolina, facing the Beaufort Inlet and protected from the sea by the arms of the Southern Outer Banks, is the Historic port town of Morehead City, NC.  A town unharmed by progress, retaining the charm of its early days with 18th century homes of pirates, sea captains, shippers and merchants still standing, gleaming white, on the Waterfront and along the live oak shaded streets.  A town rich in history and folklore that invites all to come for a peaceful day in the past.  

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Beaufort Ghost Walk Wild Horse Safari

Legend of Blackbeard Tour 

Sail to the Lighthouse Relaxing Sunset Sail

Blackbeard's Adventure!

Seashell Safari Dolphin Cruise Airplane Tours Deep Sea Fishing
Scenic Nature Cruise Harbor Tours Dinner Cruise Go Shopping Shelling on Shackleford Banks
Ferry to Shackleford Banks

 Luxury Dinner Cruise

Family Fishing Trip

Luxury Yacht Charter Parasailing
Open Ocean Sailing Kayak Beaufort Sailboat Rental Sailing Lessons Kayak Rental
Guided Kayak Tours Sunset Kayak Tours Wee Pirate Treasure Hunt Kayak to Cape Lookout Go Sailing!
        

 

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Hidden Treasure and Clue Hunt

in Historic Beaufort, NC

 

A bit of The Amazing Race.  A smidgen of Survivor.  A whole heap of FUN!!!

 

Blackbeard's Amazing Beaufort Adventure will lead your group through the Historic Town of Beaufort, NC, looking for clues, participating in challenges, solving puzzles, answering trivia, and working as a team to win Blackbeard's coveted treasure.

 

It's The Amazing Race, except it's happening live on the streets of Historic Beaufort, NC.  Join us for one of the most fun and exciting activities available anywhere.  You and your group will be paired with other small groups to make a team, and then your team will compete with the other teams for Blackbeard's Treasure.  You'll feel like a band of pirates lusting for gold as you scour the streets of this beautiful town for your next clue.  In addition to the fun and excitement, you'll also have a great time enjoying the sights, sounds, and stories of Historic Beaufort, NC.  And, if you're the winner, you'll be rewarded handsomely!

 

When your vacation ends, and you go back home to your day to day lives, this is one part of your vacation that you definitely will NOT forget.  Bring your friends and family to Beaufort and get ready to prove that you have the right stuff to win Blackbeard's Amazing Beaufort Adventure !

Tour meets daily at 5:45pm, by Reservation, on the Beaufort Waterfront. 

Adults - $15 / Kids under 12 - $10 - Reservations are Required

Call us anytime to schedule your trip - (252) 342-8687  Details  Lodging  Dining

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Beaufort Ghost Walk

Voted the Crystal Coast's "Number One Attraction" and "Best Tour Guide"

 

 

Take an after dark stroll through a 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.  Among other Beaufort landmarks, you'll see Blackbeard's House and the Old Burying Ground, 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.

Tour leaves daily at dusk, by Reservation, from the Beaufort Waterfront. 

$10 per person - Under 5 Free - Reservations are Required

Call us anytime to schedule your trip - (252) 342-0715  Details  Lodging  Dining

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Beaufort, NC

Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

 

"Awesome!  We'll be back next year to visit the Horses again."

- Cliff Sifford

 

 

Take a 15 minute ferry ride over to Shackleford Banks and the southern portion of the Cape Lookout National Seashore.  There you will be introduced to the Wild Horses of Shackleford.  This herd is believed to have descended from Horses that were brought here roughly 500 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.  You can spend the rest of the day at the Seashore and catch the ferry back to Beaufort whenever you're ready, and you can even bring your chairs and coolers!

 

Adults - $25 / Kids - $15 (Price includes round-trip Ferry to/from Shackleford Banks)

 

Meets daily at 8:45 am - Reservations are required

 

Call us anytime to schedule your trip - (252) 342-0715  Details  Lodging  Dining

 

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Edward Teach, aka Blackbeard

The Legend of Blackbeard

 

 

 

The "Fiercest Pirate to Ever Live" is the focus of this fully guided, fun and interesting walking tour through downtown Beaufort, NC.  See Blackbeard's House, walk the same streets as the famed buccaneer.  Kids and Adults enjoy this look back into the Golden Age of Piracy.  Excellent for families and school groups.

 

Come to downtown Beaufort and join us for a relaxing and enjoyable walk.  

 

Meets Every Day at 6:25 pm

 

$10 per person - Under 5 Free - Reservations are Required

 

Call us anytime to schedule your trip - (252) 342-0715  Details  Lodging  Dining

 

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Sail to Cape Lookout

 

 

The beauty of the Cape Lookout lighthouse and its pristine surroundings is unparalleled. You'll really appreciate the stability and comfort of this 45-foot catamaran as we briskly make the six mile ocean voyage to one of the premiere anchorages in America. Out cruise departs at 12 noon for the 1-1/2 hour sail to Cape Lookout where you'll enjoy two hours of unbelievable swimming, snorkeling and some of the best shelling on the east coast. Upon arrival at Cape Lookout, we beach the boat and serve up a delicious catered lunch from the Beaufort Grocery Co. Restaurant. When you taste their signature sandwiches, salads and desserts, you'll see why locals and visitors alike have made Beaufort Grocery Co. a favorite. Your bathing suit and beach towel are all you need when you come with us to Cape Lookout. The rest is pure enjoyment! On board stairs offer easy access on the off the boat. Large clean restrooms and a freshwater shower are also provided for the return trip where we'll take you past the lighthouse for spectacular photos and a brief history of the 160' tower. So come with us and enjoy a memorable day on the Cape Lookout National Seashore.  

Many say that this is the best trip out to Cape Lookout.  You'll never forget it.

Call for pricing or Visit the Website - www.LookoutCruises.com

Call 252-504-SAIL For More Information  Details  Lodging  Dining

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North Carolina

Relaxing Sunset Sail

 

 

Our trip departs each evening for a 7-8:30 pm cruise that promises a view to take your breath away. The red and yellow North Carolina sunsets are some of the most beautiful in the world, and they're yours to enjoy as we sail from the Beaufort North Carolina waterfront into the gentle breezes of early evening.  Relaxing, Romantic and an Unforgettable Experience.  With friends or family, it's a terrific way to wrap up the day!  

Complimentary beverages

--  Bring your Camera ! --

Safe - Comfortable - Stable

Call for pricing or Visit the Website - www.LookoutCruises.com 

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Ferry to Shackleford Banks

 

 

Pack a cooler, grab your beach chairs and towels and head down to the Beaufort Waterfront.  Just a 15 minute ferry ride away is spectacular and unspoiled Shackleford Banks.  A nine mile long, uninhabited Outer Banks island that is part of  the Cape Lookout National Seashore and right across the water from the Rachel Carson Estuarine Reserve - Shackleford's isolation and beauty is unmatched.  Spend the day walking in the soft sand, sunning on the beach, searching for shells, watching the horses graze, fishing, swimming, surfing, or whatever else makes you happy.  You can bring any of the following on the boat:  coolers, chairs, umbrellas, fishing rods, surfboards, tents, more.  

 

Rated #1 destination and the #1 shelling location by barrier island visitors!

 

Ferry leaves daily at the top of the hour from 9am-4pm, weather permitting.

 

Adults - $14 / Kids - $6

 

Call anytime to schedule your trip - (252) 728-7555  Details  Lodging  Dining

 

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Dinner Cruise

 

 

 

Enjoy a relaxing evening sail and dinner cruise departing approximately 6:30pm.  After a beautiful sunset sail, you and yours or your group will be sailed to Key West Seafood Company in Morehead City on the waterfront. Select from a wide ranging menu of entrees such as Catch of the day, Filet, Barbeque Shrimp, Vegetable Plate or Jerk Chicken.  Step away from the hustle and bustle of the beach onto a relaxing sailing cruise with just you and yours or your family.  Enjoy a wonderful waterfront dining experience and then sail home. What a way to enjoy your time at the beach.  Click Here for Details

$85 per person includes sail, dinner and gratuity

 

You don't have to wait in line for dinner like everyone else.  Treat yourself to a memorable evening - a relaxing sunset sail and an excellent dinner.  Great trip!

Call (252) 247-6300 For More Information  Details  Lodging  Dining

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Rent Kayaks

 

Easily accessible from Beaufort, Atlantic Beach, Morehead City, and Emerald Isle

Explore the Bogue Sound area and visit places like the Historic Beaufort Waterfront, Taylor's Creek, Hoophole Creek and Brandt Creek.  Paddle past Egrets, Herons, Ibis, and get a chance to see Bogue Sound's River Otters.  Beginners are welcome and basic instruction is given before departure from the dock.  Click Here for Details

 

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Scenic Nature Cruise

 

 

This 1 1/4 hour trip provides a more scenic and slower paced ride.  Shaded seats are available as you REMAIN on the boat during this memorable cruise. This scenic trip shows you the entire 3 miles of the Beaufort waterfront including Blackbeard's house, an operating menhaden fish factory, Cape Lookout lighthouse (from a distance), Blackbeard’s shipwreck site (Queen Anne’s Revenge), Fort Macon, Radio Island and Duke Marine Lab. Many birds may be sighted including Gulls, Pelicans, Ibis, Blue Heron, Egrets and Osprey . Wild, shipwrecked mustangs may be seen - the only tour that completely circles Carrot Island, Horse Island, Sand Dollar Island, Bird Shoals and Town Marsh while traveling past part of Shackleford Banks in search of these mustangs and coastal wildlife. On some days Dolphin, Sea Turtles and other land and marine life may be spotted.

 

Adults - $15 / Kids - $8

 

11:30AM and 2:30PM 

 

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 Dolphin Watch

 

 

 

You can also tour Beaufort from the water!  Take a Dolphin Watch and get up-close photos and experience the excitement of dolphin just a few feet from the boat. This enjoyable and relaxing trip takes you on a search for the playful dolphin while giving you a personalized tour of the hidden treasures of our Crystal Coast.  You can choose between a power boat and a catamaran sailboat.  Click Here for Details

 

Sailboat or Powerboat - You choose!  Details  Lodging  Dining

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Water Bug Harbor Tours

 

 

 

Join us for an Old Fashioned Boat Ride as we “Cruise the Creek” along Historic Beaufort NC Waterfront Aboard the WATER BUG, our 18 passenger Captain‘s Launch for a relaxed, shaded tour.  Daily 1 hour tours depart hourly from 9 A.M.*

Adult $15 - Child $8

All tours are led by USCG-licensed captains with extensive local knowledge.  Captains are trained in first aid and CPR.

Call (252) 342-3577 For More Information  Details  Lodging  Dining

Rent a Sailboat

 

Rent a 10' Hunter Xcite, a Hunter 140, or a Catalina 22.   Explore the beautiful Cape Lookout area while powered by the wind.  Get some friends and family together and go out for a sail.  You'll return as a crew.  Click Here for Details

 

From $30/Hour

 

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Go Parasailing!

 

 

 

No Experience Necessary.  Get wet or stay dry.

 

Bathing suits not required.  It's just like sitting in a swing

 

Kids welcome - Bring a friend!

 

Reservations highly recommended - Step up and FLY!

 

From $30/Hour

 

Call anytime to schedule your trip - (252) 728-7607  Details  Lodging  Dining

 

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Take an Airplane Tour

of The Cape Lookout Area

 

 

Fly with a professional aviation company based at Beaufort Airport, and take to the air to see Cape Lookout, Harker's Island, Beaufort, Atlantic Beach, Morehead City, Shackleford Banks, the Beaufort Inlet and Carrot Island.  You'll never truly understand the amazing geography of this area until you see it from the air.

 

Only $80 for a 30 minute ride, maximum 3 people (up to 600 pounds total weight)

 

Only $110 for a 45 minute ride, maximum 3 people (up to 600 pounds total weight)

 

Call anytime to schedule your trip - (252) 728-2323  Details  Lodging  Dining

 

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Gulf Stream 

Deep Sea Fishing

 

 

Head for the Gulf Stream and experience some of the best Deep Sea Fishing on the East Coast.  These boats have many years of experience in these waters, and they'll give you the best possible chance at hooking up with the big Billfish.  Wahoo, King Mackerel, Mahi-Mahi, Tuna, Snapper, Grouper, Marlin, Sailfish, and more....!  What could be more fun that a fishing charter boat at your disposal.

 

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beaufort nc kayaking

Kayak the Historic

Beaufort Waterfront

 

 

Rent a kayak and get underway on an adventure that takes you through a wide variety of landscapes.  Paddle past international sailboats at anchor, see the beautiful waterfront of Beaufort from the water and paddle through the Rachel Carson Estuary, also known as Carrot Island and home to over 30 wild ponies.  Our top notch equipment makes it easy to experience Beaufort from this unique and fun perspective. 

 

Call us anytime to schedule your trip - (252) 728-7607  Details  Lodging  Dining

 

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