Island Hopper Cruise: Custom-Built Party Boat Experience

The Carolina Runner, a bespoke 40-foot vessel, boasts a bar, a Bluetooth audio system, LED party lights, and a loading ramp for uncomplicated shore entry to Masonboro Island. Along with contemporary toilet amenities, it offers numerous conveniences for groups as large as 40.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Soundside at Blockade Runner - Numerous uninhabited islands dot the waters around Wrightsville Beach, and during this 2-hour adventure cruise, you can explore at least one of them. Start at Money Island, where notorious pirate Captain Kidd is said to have buried his treasure and home to the area’s largest sand dune—perfect for sliding down—then…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
Location
275 Waynick Blvd
Waynick Boulevard
We meet at our Gazebo on the soundside directly across from the crosswalk that is next to the main entrance and sign for the resort. Trailborn Surf and Sound is formerly known as the Blockade Runner Beach Runner Beach Resort. We apologize for any confusion please call Matty if you need assistance.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Patricia_w
May 12, 2025
Wonderful island exploration cruise - We had a great cruise with Rick and Amy. They made sure we were comfortable as to where we were sitting, sun or shade and supplied us with water or soda. They are very knowledgable about the area . We had a fun 2 hours!
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Sandra_w
May 1, 2025
Great day Island hopping - Great adventure glad we decided to do it. Very relaxing and enjoyable I must say. I was very impressed. It wasn't your run of the mill boat tour. We were actually able to get out on to two different islands to do some sightseeing and shelling. The captain and crew member were awesome. They took time to point things out to us, which made the trip very informidable. My favorite part was the dolphins!!! We actually saw a pod of dolphins with little tiny baby dolphin, It's definitely a memory I will never forget. At the end of the trip, the crew member went around and asking people if they needed any recommendations. So we also got the hometown scoop on the best activities and restaurants.
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M9532uiashleyb
May 1, 2025
Family Friendly Boat Trip - This was a fun and affordable boat trip around the islands. The guides were great and my family enjoyed exploring the beaches, finding shells, and being outside. We were able to bring our own snacks and drinks (wine!) which was a nice option. Our ages range from 10-77, so it was also a trip that everyone could enjoy.
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Dre
Apr 27, 2025
Perfect - Definitely recommend this for couples me and my girlfriend had an amazing time the ladies where really nice and the two islands we went to where actually fun and the beach was so beautiful
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Scottie_k
Apr 22, 2025
Island Hopping Cruise - So much fun! Summer and Luke were amazing! Great music, a truly fun experience. Stopped at two islands - the best was Masonboro - in fact would have loved to spend the entire two hours there and skip Money Island…saw dolphins -even a baby one! Collected shells! Wonderful experience! Highly recommend!
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Kristine_w
Apr 20, 2025
Worth every penny!!! - The island hopper cruise and crew were nothing short of amazing!!!! This is the best 2 hours that you’ll spend on your trip to Wrightsville beach!!!
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Lindsay_m
Apr 14, 2025
Awesome boat trip - We had a great time with a great captain and crew. It was perfect for my teenage kids. They loved it. So did the adults. Relaxing, informative and an overall great experience. Will def do it again.
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Bambina_m
Apr 8, 2025
Book this excursion NOW!! - Our Captain, Summer, and our Crew Member, Awesome Amy, were amazing. They were knowledgeable and very friendly. It was such a beautiful experience, and a highlight of our vacation.
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Carolyn_h
Apr 6, 2025
Great for any age - It was a great experience for little kids. Nice boat ride to go climb sand dunes and look for shells!
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Tracy_d
Apr 26, 2025
First time with colleague from China - Excellent experience but not nearly long enough. My colleague from China was visiting and really enjoyed the adventure. We don’t get any big shells, but we did get to see dolphins
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From $50
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).