Sunset Boat Tour Wilmington: 90-Minute Cape Fear River Cruise

Sunset on the water without the planning: a 90-minute float past Wilmington's waterfront landmarks

A 90-minute public sunset boat tour on the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, North Carolina, aboard the Cruisin' Tiki with a tiki bar, Bluetooth soundbar and party lighting. The boat passes the Historic Battleship North Carolina and Downtown Wilmington's waterfront. Lifejackets, cooler with ice, a Hawaiian lei and an English-speaking captain are included. Bring your own drinks.

Step-by-step itinerary

90-minute boat tour on Cape Fear River

• Board the Cruisin’ Tiki boat
• Enjoy tiki bar and party lighting
• View Battleship North Carolina
• Pass by natural site
• See Downtown Wilmington waterfront views
• Disembark after tour

The experience

You board the Cruisin' Tiki at sunset and spend 90 minutes floating the Cape Fear River past the Historic Battleship North Carolina and the Downtown Wilmington waterfront. The boat has a tiki bar, a Bluetooth soundbar for music, and party lighting that turns the evening into something more than a sightseeing run. A captain navigates and talks through what you're seeing. Lifejackets are available if you want one, and a cooler with ice sits onboard so you can keep drinks cold. Bring your own, since nothing is provided.

The tour is built around the sunset itself, so timing matters: you're on the water when the light is best and the air cools down. A Hawaiian lei greets you when you board. The boat holds a public group, so you're traveling with other people, not a private charter. Infants ride on an adult's lap. The tour suits all fitness levels since you're sitting the whole time.

What’s included

• Lifejackets available onboard.
• cooler and ice.
• Hawaiian lei.
• Bluetooth speaker for music.
• English-speaking captain throughout the 90-minute cruise.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 18:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Youth (1 to 15 years) · Infant (under 1)

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

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

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 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?The 90 minutes keeps the tour short enough to fit a free evening or an afternoon you have left, and sitting the whole time means no walking or water entry is required. It's a float, not an activity.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (1 to 15 years); Infant (under 1).

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 Historic Battleship North Carolina that we pass?

The Battleship North Carolina is a decommissioned U.S. Navy battleship moored on the Cape Fear River in Wilmington. You'll see it from the water as one of the main landmarks on the route.

Can we bring our own drinks on the boat?

Yes, you can bring your own drinks. A cooler with ice is onboard to keep them cold. The tiki bar is part of the atmosphere, but food and beverages are not included in the tour.

How long is the sunset tour and when does it depart?

The tour runs 90 minutes and departs at sunset, so the exact time changes with the season. Check your booking confirmation for the specific departure time on your date.

Is this a private boat or will there be other people?

This is a public tour, so you'll be on the boat with other guests. It's not a private charter, which keeps the price lower than a dedicated group booking.