FERRY TOURS & CRUISES IN NORTH CAROLINA

Come aboard our spacious 49-passenger catamaran and experience the beauty of Sand Dollar Island firsthand! Join us for an unforgettable voyage to this must-see destination! Convenient FREE PARKING available at our location! As of May 10th, please factor in extra time to arrive at the ticket booth due to road construction on Highway 70.

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WELCOME ABOARD OUR MOREHEAD CITY FERRY

Easy & Safe Loading and Unloading On Our Custom Ramps

Check out our ferry tour and cruise offerings below!

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From $20

3 hours
All ages

SAND DOLLAR ISLAND FERRY & TOUR

Join us for this exclusive cruise around Sand Dollar Island, and enjoy scavenging for sand dollars and taking in the beautiful sights around the island.

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From $30

1.5 hours
All ages

SUNSET DOLPHIN WATCH CRUISE

Join us for a beautiful sunset cruise on our spacious catamaran during the dolphins’ most active feeding time! Keep an eye out for these creatures while enjoying views of the area.

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From $29

2 hours
All ages

Fireworks Cruise

Enjoy a Sunset Fireworks Cruise with Spectacular Water Views.

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From $30

3.5 hours
All ages

SPECIAL SAND DOLLAR ISLAND & DOLPHIN WATCH TOUR

Two trips combined into one: Sand Dollar Island and Dolphin Watching! These trips will be approximately 30 minutes longer than the regular Sand Dollar Island Trips.

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RATED #1 OF BOAT TOURS & WATER SPORTS IN MOREHEAD CITY ON TRIPADVISOR

Great for a Quick Family Day Trip

We had a fantastic time! Captain and staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Our time on the island was fun! We only found 3 sand dollars, but fun searching for them. Definitely recommend!

– Eric C. • TripAdvisor

Sand Dollar Island

My sister and I have decided to make visiting Sand Dollar Island an annual trip while I'm visiting her every year. We love it & we love the Double D crew @ Morehead City Ferry Service!

– Jenny C. • TripAdvisor

Great Ferry Service

Traveled to sand dollar island with Morehead city ferry service. The captain and crew were very friendly and funny. Gave us lots of local and historical information during the ride! Would absolutely use their service again.

– Janelle K. • TripAdvisor

Sand Dollar Island Tour

Very awesome experience! The people were very friendly. Smooth boat ride. Very reasonably priced. Will most definitely go again and again!!

– Melissa O. • TripAdvisor

Really Cool

So worth the drive and short ferry ride! Sand Dollar Island is really neat! The captain and mate where fun and knowledgeable. Will go again!

– Glenda S. • TripAdvisor

ABOUT OUR FERRY SERVICE

Welcome aboard the largest, cleanest, and most comfortable boat on the Crystal Coast, the Miss Morehead City! Enjoy your fast, safe, fully narrated ferry ride to Sand Dollar Island past the Morehead City State Port, Sugarloaf Island, Fort Macon, and the famous Shackleford Banks.

Alternatively, sail past the historic Beaufort waterfront while watching the Crystal Coast’s exquisite sunset and spotting dolphins swimming alongside the boat. Whichever tour you pick, you’re sure to have a blast!