Wilmington Water Tour 7 options
Eagles Island Narrated Boat Cruise: Wilmington River HistoryCruise the Cape Fear River on a 46-foot catamaran past the Battleship North Carolina and historic shipwrecks.Tue–Sun · First departure 12:00, last 16:00 · All ages★ 4.65 (354)1hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 24per person
Island Hopper Cruise in Wrightsville Beach: Masonboro IslandCruise the Carolina Runner, a 40-foot custom boat with bar and party lights, to Money Island and Masonboro Island for a 2-hour exploration of uninhabited.Fri and Sat · 10:00 and 13:00 · All ages★ 4.94 (151)2hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
Wrightsville Beach Sunset Harbor Cruise: Dolphins & InletNinety-minute sunset cruise from Wrightsville Beach aboard the Carolina Runner with live guide, bottled water included.Fri and Sat · 17:30★ 4.88 (185)1h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
Wrightsville Beach Sunset Cocktail Sail: 44' CatamaranSail the Wrightsville Beach marshes and barrier islands at sunset aboard a 44-foot catamaran with a Caribbean cocktail, soda and water included.Fri · 17:00★ 4.95 (22)2hEN✓ Instant confirmationfromUS$ 150per person
Masonboro Island Cruise: Shorebirds & Dolphins in WilmingtonCruise Masonboro Island, North Carolina's largest marine sanctuary, for an hour with a naturalist guide spotting bottlenose dolphins and shorebirds around Wrightsville Beach.Every day · 14:30★ 4.50 (8)1hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 45per person
Sunset Boat Tour Wilmington: 90-Minute Cape Fear River CruiseNinety-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)1h 30mEN✓ Instant confirmationfromUS$ 92per person
Wrightsville Beach Private Pontoon Charter: Up to 7 passengersPrivate pontoon charter for up to 7 passengers to Masonboro Island with captain, first mate and music included. 2 to 4 hours on the water.Every day · First departure 10:00, last 15:30★ 5.00 (1)2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 435per group
All 7 options, side by side
✓ 2026-10-29| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagles Island Narrated Boat Cruise: Wilmington River HistoryOur pick | US$ 24 per person | 1h | 4.65★ · 354 | Tue–Sun · First departure 12:00, last 16:00 | English |
| Island Hopper Cruise in Wrightsville Beach: Masonboro IslandTop rated | US$ 50 per person | 2h | 4.94★ · 151 | Fri and Sat · 10:00 and 13:00 | English |
| Wrightsville Beach Private Pontoon Charter: Up to 7 passengersPrivate option | US$ 62 per personUS$ 435 per group (split 7 ways) | 2h | 5.00★ only 1 review | Every day · First departure 10:00, last 15:30 | — |
| Wrightsville Beach Sunset Harbor Cruise: Dolphins & Inlet | US$ 50 per person | 1h 30m | 4.88★ · 185 | Fri and Sat · 17:30 | English |
| Wrightsville Beach Sunset Cocktail Sail: 44' Catamaran | US$ 150 per person | 2h | 4.95★ · 22 | Fri · 17:00 | English |
| Masonboro Island Cruise: Shorebirds & Dolphins in Wilmington | US$ 45 per person | 1h | 4.50★ only 8 reviews | Every day · 14:30 | English |
| Sunset Boat Tour Wilmington: 90-Minute Cape Fear River Cruise | US$ 92 per person | 1h 30m | 5.00★ only 3 reviews | Every day · 18:00 | English |
Wilmington Water Tour at a glance
- Our pick: Eagles Island Narrated Boat Cruise: Wilmington River History, US$ 24 (1h, 4.65★ · 354).
- Top rated: Island Hopper Cruise in Wrightsville Beach: Masonboro Island, US$ 50 (2h, 4.94★ · 151).
- Private option: Wrightsville Beach Private Pontoon Charter: Up to 7 passengers, US$ 62 (2h, 5.00★ · only 1 review).
Real price per person across the 7 options: US$ 24–US$ 150 (median US$ 50). With 100+ reviews: 3 of 7.
Of the 7 options: 5 with free cancellation, 7 with instant confirmation, 4 kid-friendly, 1 private and 5 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Real price per person: the group price divided by the seats it includes.