Private Downtown Wilmington Sunset Cruise on Cape Fear River

Watch the Battleship North Carolina slip past as the sun sets over Downtown Wilmington

A private 90-minute sunset cruise on the Cape Fear River in Wilmington aboard the Cruisin' Tiki, a tiki bar boat with Bluetooth speaker and party lighting. The boat passes the historic Battleship North Carolina and Downtown Wilmington's waterfront as the sun goes down. Lifejackets, cooler with ice, and a Hawaiian lei are provided. Bring your own drinks.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private sunset cruise on Cape Fear River

• Board the Cruisin’ Tiki boat
• Enjoy tiki bar and party lighting
• View Historic Battleship
• Pass by natural site
• See Downtown Wilmington waterfront views
• Experience 90-minute sunset cruise

The experience

The Cruisin' Tiki leaves the dock for a 90-minute run down the Cape Fear River, passing the Battleship North Carolina and the Downtown Wilmington waterfront as daylight fades. The boat itself is the draw: a tiki bar, a rocking Bluetooth soundbar, and lively party lighting turn the river into the venue. A captain runs the boat and handles the route. You bring the drinks and set the mood through the speaker.

Lifejackets are available onboard, a cooler with ice sits ready for whatever you bring, and everyone gets a Hawaiian lei as you cast off. Infants travel on an adult's lap. The boat suits any fitness level and works for groups who want to control the vibe: no set itinerary, no tour script, just the river, the light, and whatever playlist you queue up.

What’s included

• Lifejackets available onboard.
• cooler and ice onboard.
• free Hawaiian lei.
• Bluetooth speaker for your own music.
• captain onboard to run the boat.

Information

Lasts 1h 30m, runs every day at 18:00, from US$ 359 per group, with a live guide in English and as a private tour.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 18:00Another time? ›

GroupPrivate1 group tour ›

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to2d before

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Trolley Pub Charlotte

Is this one for you?Book this if you're traveling as a small group or with friends who want to control the music and the mood. The private charter means no strangers, no set playlist, and no tour narration, just the river and whatever vibe you create.

Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What is the Battleship North Carolina and why does it matter to Wilmington?

The Battleship North Carolina is a historic warship that sits permanently on the Cape Fear River in Wilmington and is one of the most recognizable landmarks on the waterfront. You'll pass it during the cruise as part of the river views.

Can I bring my own drinks on the Cruisin' Tiki?

Yes, drinks are not included, so you bring your own (BYOB). A cooler with ice is onboard to keep them cold.

What happens if the weather turns bad on the evening of my cruise?

The reference material does not address weather cancellations or rescheduling, so confirm the operator's policy before booking.

Is there food served on the cruise?

No food is included. The tiki bar and cooler are for drinks you bring yourself.