Sunset Cruises in Wilmington at a glance
- Our pick: Wrightsville Beach Sunset Cruise: Dolphins & Island History, US$ 50 per person (1h 30m, 4.52★ · 84).
- Also recommended: Sunset Boat Tour Wilmington: 90-Minute Cape Fear River Cruise, US$ 92 per person (1h 30m, 5.00★ · only 3 reviews).
- Also recommended: Custom Boating Charters in Wilmington, NC: Sunset Cruises, US$ 450 per group (2h, 5.00★ · only 1 review).
Of the 4 options: 4 with live guides in English, 2 with free cancellation, 3 with instant confirmation, 1 with hotel pickup, 2 kid-friendly and 2 private.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full.
Sunset Cruises in Wilmington
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
4 options
Wrightsville Beach Sunset Cruise: Dolphins & Island History Catch the sunset from a spacious cruising vessel on Wrightsville Beach and the Intracoastal Waterway. Every day · 16:00 ★ 4.52 (84 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 50 per person
Sunset Boat Tour Wilmington: 90-Minute Cape Fear River Cruise Ninety-minute sunset cruise on the Cape Fear River aboard the Cruisin' Tiki with tiki bar, Bluetooth speaker and views of the Historic Battleship North. Every day · 18:00 · All ages ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 92 per person
Custom Boating Charters in Wilmington, NC: Sunset Cruises Two-hour private sunset cruise on the Intracoastal Waterway with a live guide, cooler of ice water, and your choice of stops, island hopping. Every day · No fixed time · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 450 per group
Private Downtown Wilmington Sunset Cruise on Cape Fear River Cruise the Cape Fear River on the Cruisin' Tiki for 90 minutes at sunset with a tiki bar, Bluetooth speaker and party lighting to create the perfect evening celebration. Every day · 18:00 Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 359 per group
All 4 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrightsville Beach Sunset Cruise: Dolphins & Island HistoryOur pickGroup of up to 15 | US$ 50 per person | 1h 30m | 4.52★ · 84 | Every day · 16:00 | English |
| Sunset Boat Tour Wilmington: 90-Minute Cape Fear River CruiseAlso recommendedGroup of up to 6 | US$ 92 per person | 1h 30m | 5.00★ only 3 reviews | Every day · 18:00 | English |
| Custom Boating Charters in Wilmington, NC: Sunset CruisesAlso recommendedPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 450 per group up to 6 people · ≈ US$ 75 per person if 6 go | 2h | 5.00★ only 1 review | Every day · No fixed time | English, Spanish |
| Private Downtown Wilmington Sunset Cruise on Cape Fear RiverPrivate | US$ 359 per group up to 6 people · ≈ US$ 60 per person if 6 go | 1h 30m | — | Every day · 18:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (2): Custom Boating Charters in Wilmington, NC: Sunset Cruises (US$ 450 per group) · Private Downtown Wilmington Sunset Cruise on Cape Fear River (US$ 359 per group)
- Small groups (up to 15) (2): Wrightsville Beach Sunset Cruise: Dolphins & Island History (US$ 50 per person) · Sunset Boat Tour Wilmington: 90-Minute Cape Fear River Cruise (US$ 92 per person)
- With pickup (1): Custom Boating Charters in Wilmington, NC: Sunset Cruises (US$ 450 per group)