Event

First Day at Cape Lookout Lighthouse

  • 01/01/2018 Location: Harkers Island, NC, Time: 10:15 AM to 1:00 PM Fee Information: $25 per person Contact Name: BG Horvat Contact Email: E-Mail Us Contact Phone Number: 252-728-2250 ext. 8906
    A special lighthouse program, including a climb to the top, will be presented on Monday, January 1st. There is a charge for the program, which includes the ferry fee, and reservations are required.

    Program begins at 10:15 am under the ferry dock canopy.  Please arrive a few minutes early to check your party in with park rangers before the program starts.  All participants will travel together on a single chartered ferry that departs shortly after the program begins (about 10:30 am).  The ferry will return to Harkers island at approximately 1:00 pm.

    Space is limited and reservations are required.  This program will be able to accomodate a maximum of 40 total participants.  Make your reservation by calling Island Express Ferry Service at (252) 728-7433, Monday through Friday, between 8 am - 5 pm, or anytime by going on-line at: www.islandexpressferryservices.com.

    Program cost: $25 per person (includes ferry transportation fee) and is non-refundable (weather dependent).  

    Children joining the climb must be at least 44-inches tall and must climb the steps on their own.  Children 12 years of age and younger must be accompanied by an adult (16 or older).  Dress according to weather conditions; closed-toed shoes required.  For more information about climbing the lighthouse go to: http://go.nps.gov/lighthouse