Wild Horses & GREAT Shelling at Shackleford Banks & Cape Lookout Lighthouse

Enjoy a Private Boat Excursion for 4 hours on Shackleford Banks with Master Captain Mark's 21' Open Center Console Ultra Elite series Carolina Skiff for up to 6 people. Low Rate of $799 for up to 6 passengers. What You Can Expect: This  Boat, Walk, Beach...Repeat trip is for all ages! The passenger's favorite, is the trifecta of excursions (Boat Walk Beach), with a destination right dab in the middle of Shackelford Island. As we depart Morehead City, we cross the Beaufort Inlet, a natural passageway into the Atlantic Ocean. Then, we travel approximately 4.5 miles in the protected waters along Shackelford Island’s Back Sound to historic Whale Creek. Either beached or anchored just a few feet from shore, on a bright sunny day you will think you are in the Caribbean with its clear blue-green waters. Captain Mark will lead you on a guided tour utilizing a circuit trail to the island's ocean side. On this hike/walk through a maritime forest, dunes, and grasslands Captain Mark hopes to point out some of the flora and fauna, including a significant chance of sighting the famous local Shackelford Banker Horses as well as discovering GREAT shelling! All parties will receive an Official reuseable Shelling Bag! Then, as if we were the first people to sight the ocean we will arrive at a secluded paradise beach to discover most likely by ourselves. Identifying marine shells will be our activity and appreciating the sheer beauty of the dunes and waves will be our companion as we walk along this beach. Then, and almost without notice, we will head back into the dunes for a dramatic scene of the sound with its picturesque colors while paralleling historic Whale Creek. These will be must photos on this Instagramable Day! Of course, a dip in the water is always refreshing! Back onboard, Captain Mark will take you through the north end of Middle Marsh of The Rachel Carson Reserve up the entire Taylor Creek along historic Beaufort’s Front Street. From Lennoxville Point back west to downtown you will have the town on your right and the Rachel Carson Preserve on your left. We have often seen wild horses on these islands as well. Pricing does not include GetMyBoat's additional charges. If you have any questions, we can answer them through GetMyBoat’s messaging platform before you pay. Just hit, “Request to Book” and send us an inquiry for a custom offer.