Cape Fear River Cruise: Wilmington History & Ecology

Embark on a narrated Cape Fear River cruise aboard our comfortable catamaran. Discover the history and ecology of Wilmington, NC while enjoying a relaxing ride with our friendly captain and crew. Book a private charter or choose from our other cruise options!

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Battleship North Carolina - If you book on the even hours we cruise north along the Historic Downtown and Eagles Island, where you see the past come alive. Capture unique views of the Battleship, learn about rice plantations, and view shipwrecks, flora, and fauna on this 50-minute adventure.
  • Cape Fear River - If you book on the odd hour, we…
What's Included
  • On-board restrooms for your convenience.
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience serenity as you sail on the river aboard our spacious 46’ catamaran, guided by our amiable captain and crew who educate you about Wilmington, NC. Acquire a unique understanding of our past and environment, as we reveal interesting trivia and historical tales during our journey on the Cape Fear River. We guarantee a unique experience each time…

Location
212 S Water St
South Water Street
Located on the Downtown Riverwalk between Orange St and Ann St. You can come by our shop to hang out before our boat sets sail on the hour, every hour. For additional cruises you can visit our website. Please note that if you are looking to book a private charter with us, you will have to call us.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(165 Ratings)
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Nakala_m
May 4, 2025
Best time of my life - Drinks were some of the best drinks i ever had margaritas!! Captain had the sexiest voice in the nation it was robotic and enjoyed the ride for the price will go again for a 2nd experience! Ppl were friendly and they were very organized! Got their late and they just moved me to the 2nd time 2:00pm instead of 1pm must say parking wasn’t so friendly but ok 10stars
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Dre
Apr 27, 2025
Amazing - It was just a 50 min ride but it was amazing and the guys were also really cool they explained everything about the boats and how things worked definitely recommend
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Curiosity22943845106
Apr 27, 2025
Spotted two alligators - Informative and fun. Had a great time going around Cape. Fear Island spotted two alligators definitely recommend for friends and family and couples until the travelers
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Explore43033014830
Apr 26, 2025
Definitely enjoyed this - Took my sister and niece on this and we really enjoyed it. Friendly staff makes sure everyone is having a good time. Definitely recommend if you’re in the area
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Vickie_m
Apr 23, 2025
Fun Family Trip - Enjoyed learning about the river, port, and city. Owen was very knowledgeable and Captain Doug engaged the children. Will be back for the other tour.
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Moniquedr8850yi
Apr 20, 2025
Wonderful little trip. - We had a great time. Good view and great narration. Very friendly. Boat left on time and arrived back on time. If you're lucky you might see an alligator and turtles 🐢
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Rebecca_a
Apr 19, 2025
Fun times! - It was a great experience! This is our second time traveling on this tour boat and it was wonderful. The narrator and the captain are very friendly and very informative of the area. We’ll definitely do it when I get back to Wilmington again.
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Maps325389
Apr 19, 2025
Fun and informative! - Excellent, enlightening as well as informative. Owen was a fantastic guide and Ned kept us on course. Beautiful day on Cape Fear River.
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Susan_d
Apr 16, 2025
Friendly folks with great... - Friendly folks with great information about the area. Also the audio system worked great which is a rare thing on such adventures. Owen the first mate had a clear voice and was easy to follow on his narration of points of interest. Very wonderful experience for us.
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V4099nirebeccag
May 1, 2025
We enjoyed the cruise - We were on a field trip with Middle Schoolers. Our captain was very knowledgeable. We enjoyed the cruise around the harbor.
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From $24
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).