Ferry Service & Cruises Departing From Beaufort & Harkers Island, NC
The only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks!
Starting May 4th, the dock at Cape Lookout is open for our ferries to load and unload.
Our summer schedule starts on 05/03. We run every 1/2 hour, starting at 8:15am from Harkers Island and 8:30am from Beaufort.
If you are taking the Ferry from Harker's Island, please factor in extra time and depart earlier due to road construction.
CAPE LOOKOUT LIGHTHOUSE IS CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR CLIMBING
We provide park visitors with great service while facilitating visitor understanding and appreciation for the park.
- Ride in new, fast, and comfortable ferries alongside all local experienced captains and crew.
- Experience the beauty of the Crystal Coast with sparkling clear waters and pristine beaches.
- Treasure hunt for shells–Whelks, Scotch Bonnets, Conchs and many more!
- See the wild horses of Shackleford Banks or go hiking, fishing, and swimming.
- Fun for the WHOLE family! Leave the stress of the mainland behind.
Camping at Cape Lookout? Island Express Ferry is your official connection to camping areas on Cape Lookout National Seashore!
Birders - Island Express is your connection to the best bird watching and photography areas on the Crystal Coast.
NPS Enthusiasts - Island Express' Harkers Island location is adjacent to the Cape Lookout Visitors Center. Take a short ride to the Cape Lookout Lighthouse and get your NPS Passport stamp.
Based in the town of Beaufort, and 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.
The Cape Lookout National Seashore is only accessible by a boat or privately run ferry, and Island Express Ferry Service has been named one of the best service providers for day trips to this desolate shoreline. Each crossing takes less than an hour, and once on the shore, visitors can take in gorgeous beaches and vistas in every direction. Reservations can be made online before a trip, and passengers will cross in comfortable and spacious covered vessels that are designed to make a smooth trek across the sound. Breathtaking from start to finish, a ride onboard the Island Express Ferry Service opens up a whole new perspective of the gorgeous and isolated Crystal Coast shoreline.
From extensive complexes that will keep visitors engaged for hours, to charming and historic destinations that are stocked with period antiques, New Bern’s museums are a major reason why visitors return to this region year after year. Discover all the ways to soak up the local history, culture, and centuries of stories, and pay a visit to these museums that will fascinate visitors of all ages, and all interests.
Visitors to New Bern's historic downtown are advised to take a break from the shopping, antiquing and dining, and enjoy a comfortable seat and a great view at the scenic and newly revitalized, Union Point Park.
HOME HIGHLIGHTS:Bed Linens and Bath TowelsCommunity Pool AccessElevatorFull-Size Washer/DryerGas GrilleGolf CartHigh ChairHot TubHot/Cold Outdoor ShowerOpen and Covered DecksPool TablePorta-CribPrivate PoolWiFi throughout Home DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Sunny Bunz! The unique layout of this exceptional interior home affords you tons of privacy. With half floors that are equipped with bedrooms, you are sure to have plenty of space for the whole family! Just a short walk or golf cart ride will get you to the beach in no time!As you enter on the ground floor you are welcomed into the rec-room with a full-size pool table, wet bar with drink cooler, and a TV. The bunk room with 2 twin bunk beds and a generous size bath make this area great for kids to appreciate! Up the stairs, one-half flight off the landing is the TUCAN room. This tropical king master with a sizable private bath will keep your disposition Sunny!On the 2nd level, accessible by elevator or stairway, you will find the laundry room, a huge hall bath, a queen room (the JEEP room), and the twin room (the FLIP FLOP room). There is another king master with a enormous master bath know as the MERMAID room. All rooms are decorated in nice bold colors to go with each theme! Up another half flight of stairs is a queen room(the AIRPLANE room) with a cavernous private bath. As part of the Spinnaker’s Fresh Bed Promise all of the bed linens are laundered between guests, even the comforters. The 3rd level is the bright and airy great room. The 2 dining tables and bar seating as well as the sectional couch are sure to accommodate the entire group! The granite clad kitchen is well equipped so cooking for the group will be a great experience. While there are plenty of bathrooms throughout the home there is an additional half bath on the top floor for convenience. The wrap around decks offer an painless way down to the entirely fenced pool and hot tub area.. However, if hanging out along the treetops is what you have in mind then pull up a chair and relax because you have made it. The beach access and community pool are located at the corner of Shipwreck Lane and Louise Howard Court. This would be roughly a 5 min. walk from Sunnybunz or an even faster golf cart ride! There is parking for the cart at the beach access.SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:FIRST FLOORING:Guest room with 2 Bunk bedsGuest room with King bed, private bathSECOND FLOORING: Primary suite with King bed, private bathGuest room with Queen bedGuest room with 2 Twin bedsGuest room with Queen bed, private bath
- Emerald Isle
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 14