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Our boat, Captain and its 1st Mate!A wild horse on the Rachel Carson PreserveOnce we land the boat on the Sound side of Shackleford, we will all walk together across the island onto the oceanside and the North Atlantic OceanThe oceanside at dusk.

Boat, Walk, Beach...Repeat Private Trip with Captain Mark from Atlantic Beach, NC

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 $700 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 Atlantic Beach, 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 photo 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 those through GetMyBoat’s messaging platform before you pay. Just hit, “Request to Book” and send us an inquiry for a custom offer.

Starting from

$175/hour
  • Hourly
    12 hrs max
  • $175/hr
    4 hrs min
Captain Mark

Captain Mark

Owner
Captain Provided in Price
Professional Captain provided and included in the price.
Capacity
6 guests
Powerboats, Pontoons, & RIBs
Center Console

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Captain Mark

Captain Mark

Owner

We are an Authorized Permittee of the National Park Service able to bring passengers to Shackleford Banks and our Licensed Master Captain gets out with them on the island and walks to look for the wild horses and to discover great shelling. Every excursion is also a dolphin cruise! Free Parking at the marina! Pricing does not include GetMyBoat's additional charges. If you have any questions, we can answer those through GetMyBoat’s messaging platform before you pay. Just hit, “Send Booking Inquiry” and send us an inquiry for a custom offer.

Features & Details

Make
Center Console
Model
Length
21ft
Year
2015
  • Life jackets/required safety gear
  • Fuel type: Gas
  • Single Engine
  • Chart Plotter
  • Center Cockpit
  • Bimini
  • Wheel steering
  • Outboard Engine

Approximate Location

You’ll get directions to the departure location when you make a booking.

The boat's approximate location on a map

Cancellation Policy

Full refund up to 21 days prior.

Additional Terms & Information

Leaves from Ft. Macon Marina in Atlantic Beach at 11am and returns at 3pm.  Free parking for one vehicle.  Includes, petro, Captain, and its 1st Mate (Lucky the dog) will take you to a private area on Shackleford Banks to see the wild horses and discover GREAT Shelling.  Back in the boat, we will be off to the Rachel Carson Preserve and the waterfronts of the quaint towns of Beaufort and Morehead City.  Maximum 6 passengers.  

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