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Skip the crowded ferries and see Shackleford Banks from a private skiff. This 4-hour eco tour brings you closer to beaches, wild horses, fishing and clamming — all guided by a local captain.
Skip the crowded ferries and see Shackleford Banks from a private skiff. This 4-hour eco tour brings you closer to beaches, wild horses, fishing and clamming — all guided by a local captain.
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Operated by Shackleford Banks Eco Tours · Morehead City, North Carolina
The boat slips out of the marina and the city noise shrinks to a single churn of propeller; salt air pushes across your face and the low, long arc of Shackleford Banks appears like a thin strip of wild shore. Onboard a smaller private skiff, you can cut closer to sand flats and hidden inlets than the larger ferries allow, pausing where birds wheel and wild horses graze on the backbarrier beach.
easy.
4 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; you'll need to be steady boarding and walking on soft sand.
No — the captain carries a blanket license that covers fishing, crabbing and clamming for the group.
Yes — tours are private and the captain tailors the route to conditions and group interests.
Yes — landing is possible when conditions allow; the captain will choose safe, permitted access points.
Yes — the trip is rated easy and suitable for all ages, but mobility to board the boat and navigate soft sand is required.
Shackleford Banks is part of Cape Lookout National Seashore and carries maritime history linked to fishing, navigation and barrier-island dynamics along the Crystal Coast.
Stick to established landing spots, pack out all trash and avoid approaching wildlife; small-group private trips reduce disturbance compared with large ferries.
Shackleford Banks Eco Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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