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Fort Fisher Ferry, Southport & Oak Island
The crossing is transportation and sightseeing at the same time. Passengers can watch working vessels, marshes, islands and lighthouses while following the same broad waterway that shaped the region's forts and ports.
The Story of Fort Fisher Ferry, Southport & Oak Island
The Fort Fisher–Southport ferry carries vehicles and passengers across the mouth of the Cape Fear River in southeastern North Carolina. It links Fort Fisher and Pleasure Island with Southport, Oak Island and the Brunswick County beaches without the long inland drive around the river.
Fort Fisher Ferry, Southport & Oak Island in Context
The Fort Fisher–Southport ferry carries vehicles and passengers across the mouth of the Cape Fear River in southeastern North Carolina. It links Fort Fisher and Pleasure Island with Southport, Oak Island and the Brunswick County beaches without the long inland drive around the river.
What Makes It Special
The crossing is transportation and sightseeing at the same time. Passengers can watch working vessels, marshes, islands and lighthouses while following the same broad waterway that shaped the region's forts and ports.
Interesting Facts
The route is operated by the North Carolina Ferry System. Weather, tides and vessel maintenance can affect the schedule, so same-day status should be checked.
Explore the R&M Photographs
Explore our R&M Adventures photographs to ride across the Cape Fear River and continue through Southport and Oak Island.
The Story of Fort Fisher Ferry, Southport & Oak Island
The Fort Fisher–Southport ferry carries vehicles and passengers across the mouth of the Cape Fear River in southeastern North Carolina. It links Fort Fisher and Pleasure Island with Southport, Oak Island and the Brunswick County beaches without the long inland drive around the river.
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