Quick Details
Round-Trip Prices
Adult (Ages 12+)
$ 24
Child (Ages 3-11)
$ 17
Infant (Ages 2 & under)
Free
Pet (Leashed)
$ 7
Visit Shackleford Banks East End by Ferry
This approximately 25-minute Shackleford ferry ride takes you to the east end of Shackleford Banks. You can enjoy captivating sights of wild horses, explore seashells and birds, and go camping with the view of the lighthouse in the distance.
Shackleford Banks offers a place of tranquility as you watch for local bird species and the famous Banker horses. With a herd of over 100 horses roaming the island, you may glimpse of the wild horses that call this island home. Take a ferry ride with Island Express Ferry to see some of the few wild horses of North America.
Although infants (ages 2 & under) are free, they must still be included in your reservation.
**During our Fall/Winter months we may use either our 27 Foot Carolina Skiff or our 45 Foot Corinthian Catamaran. A minimum of 4 adult tickets is required for trips to run. **
For the most up‑to‑date schedule, please check our calendar.
DEPARTING FROM 1800 ISLAND ROAD, HARKERS ISLAND
Ferry Route
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- Water
- Sunblock, hat & sunglasses
- Drinks, snacks or picnic lunch
- Insect repellant
- Trash bags
- The trash you make is the trash you take; Cape Lookout and Shackleford Banks are trash-free islands
- Two free carry-ons are allowed per person (e.g., tote, backpack, folding chair, small cooler)
- Extra bags or oversized items are allowed for an additional fee
- Beach wagons or carts must not exceed 36 inches in width
- Lightweight compact folding chairs, coolers and umbrellas are permitted
- Limit of two fishing poles per passenger
- Hooks must be removed before boarding
- Pets are allowed on the boats for a small fee
- All pets must remain on leashes 6′ or shorter
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- Glass bottles are prohibited
- Highly flammable liquids are not allowed on the boats
- Spear guns are prohibited
- Due to restricted space, large items such as wagons, non-folding luggage carriers, large folding chairs, huge strollers, etc. will be accommodated as space permits for an additional charge