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    Shackleford Banks Horses & Cape Lookout Charter

    Spot wild horses and visit Cape Lookout Lighthouse on a private 5.5-hour charter

    From$846incl. taxes and fees

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    Duration

    5.5 hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 6 people

    Includes

    Drinking water, Cooler with ice

    Highlights

    Explore Cape Lookout National Seashore on a private 5.5-hour charter. Search for wild horses on Shackleford Banks and visit Cape Lookout Lighthouse and the lightkeepers quarters.

    • Spot wild horses among the dunes at Shackleford Banks
    • Walk the boardwalk to touch Cape Lookout Lighthouse
    • Visit the lightkeepers quarters museum and gift shop
    • Travel via ocean or protected Back Sound, conditions permitting
    • Pass Beaufort, Morehead City, and the Rachel Carson Reserve
    • Stay refreshed with bottled water from a cooler with ice

    What's Included

    • Bottled water
    • Cooler with ice
    • Instructional review from the captain

    Things to know

    The lighthouse is closed for climbing in 2025. Small Craft Advisories may affect timing, route, or cause rescheduling or cancellation. Bring a photo ID.

    Cancellation Policy

    75% refund if canceled more than 8 days in advance; no refunds within 8 days. Balance charged 8 days before. No-shows are not refunded. Tours may be canceled or stopped for weather, safety, mechanical, or passenger behavioral issues. For weather delays, they may wait, reschedule, or refund if unable to reschedule.

    Meeting details

    1516 W Fort Macon Rd, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512, USA

    Experience provided by H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions
    Experience provided by H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions

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    Private Charter

    $846.94

    4 passengers included in base price • Up to 6 passengers total

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    5.0 stars• 141 reviews

    Review summary

    5.0
    Excellent
    141 reviews•Google Maps

    Captain Mark has built an exceptionally loyal following with his private boat excursions around the Beaufort area. Guests consistently praise his extensive knowledge of local history, wildlife, and the coastal ecosystem, along with his genuine warmth and accommodating nature. He's described as safety-conscious, punctual, and excellent at customizing trips to match what families want to experience. The typical excursion includes visits to Shackleford Banks and Sand Dollar Island, where you'll likely spot wild horses roaming freely, collect beautiful shells, and possibly encounter dolphins along the way. Several reviewers mention returning multiple times, which speaks volumes. His boat comfortably fits groups of 2-6 people, and he's particularly attentive to guests with special needs or mobility concerns. The tours work well for diverse groups, from young children to seniors, and he even handles more sensitive occasions like memorial services with compassion and professionalism.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Captain Mark was great!!! So knowledgeable, educated on the wildlife, horses, dolphins, the island, all of it! We saw 5-6 horses and 10-12 dolphins, highly recommend his tour!

    Photo of Brock Peterson

    Brock Peterson

    March 31, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Captain Mark was great!!! So knowledgeable, educated on the wildlife, horses, dolphins, the island, all of it! We saw 5-6 horses and 10-12 dolphins, highly recommend his tour!

    Photo of Brock Peterson

    Brock Peterson

    March 31, 2026

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