Cape Lookout Lighthouse with dark sky in the background. Few stars are visible in the sky.

Crystal Coast Star Party 2023: Starlight Cruise to Cape Lookout Lighthouse

Cape Lookout National Seashore

Special Event
  • Apr 21, 2023 at 7:00 PM
  • Fees apply

Island Express Ferry Service wil be taking visitors from Harkers Island Visitor Center to Cape Lookout Lighthouse by passenger ferry. Ferry passengers will disembark from the starlight cruise for a laser-pointed tour of the night sky by a Nasa Solar System Ambassador. The only lights on South Core Banks will be the Cape Lookout Lighthouse. Visitors will be able to enjoy the dark sky of the Outer Banks. 

Fees

Starlight cruises are reservation only. The ferry service is run by Island Express Ferry Service. Adult tickets are $27.00, and children (Ages 3-11) are $17.00. For reservations call 252-728-7433.

Location

Visitors will catch the Island Express Ferry from Harkers Island Visitor Center

Schedule

Date:

Apr 21, 2023

Time:

7:00 PM

Duration:

2 hours

Ferry cruises are weather dependent. In the event of the inclement weather, there will be astronomy programs/presentations inside.

Contact Information

Nate Toering
(252) 838-8909
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Event Type

  • Boat Cruise
  • Campfire/Evening Program
  • Partner Program
Tags: astronmy, night sky, stargazing, nasa