2019 Boat Tours Guide

Anomaly Charters allows patrons to “Choose their own adventure” via a number of unique and custom tours that explore the Oak Island, Bald Head Island, Southport, and surrounding Cape Fear areas. Based in the...

Bald Head Historic Island Tours works in conjunction with the Old Baldy Foundation to introduce Cape Fear vacationers to the historic Bald Head Island, or “Old Baldy” lighthouse. Located on a 10-acre site on...

Take an easy-going cruise into one of coastal North Carolina’s fastest growing and most popular sports, Stand-Up Paddle Boarding (SUP), with a visit to Barrier Island Excursions. Located close to Downtown...

Narrated sightseeing tours, dinner cruises & private charters on the Cape Fear River. Featuring the Captain J.N. Maffitt, The John Knox, and Jacob's Run Cape Fear Riverboats is Wilmington NC’s longest...

Downtown Wilmington visitors will first be introduced to Cape Fear Riverboats by glimpsing the massive, three story Henrietta III - a classic riverboat cruise ship - along the central waterfront. But Cape Fear...

Southport visitors who want to cruise the Cape Fear River, Intracoastal Waterway, and other beautifully scenic surrounding waters of the lower Cape Fear region can turn to the knowledgeable Captain Betsy Boating Tours...

Captain Charles Robbins' Cape Fear River Adventures is a top-rated touring company that takes explorers to the backwaters of the local Cape Fear rivers and streams where the local wildlife thrives. From basic...

Water lovers can enjoy a full host of adventures, from fishing trips to romantic sunset cruises, with a visit to Carolina Beach Inshore Adventures. This all-encompassing fishing charter and boat tour company offers a...

Sail away on a fine adventure of the Cape Fear River and beyond with a lesson or charter that’s launched from Endless Summer Day Tours. Located on the edge of Downtown Southport next to the South Harbour Village...

Water lovers can plot their own course, or lean back and enjoy the views while an expert captain does all the work, with a boat rental or charter from FantaSea. Featuring a wealth of Cape Fear-worthy vessels, as well as...

Spend a full day exploring the wide open waters that surround the Cape Fear region, or devote a fishing trip to some of the best angling in the area, with an expedition that’s commandeered by Feel Good Fishing...

Sail away on a picturesque and breezy tour of the Cape Fear River and admire all the on the-water attractions of the southern North Carolina coastline with a sailing excursion that’s lead by Kelly Allen Sailing...

Lighthouse WaterSports allows water and nature lovers to explore all the wild nooks and crannies or the Cape Fear coastline via a wide range of boat tours and kayak tours that launch from various scenic points in...

Ocean Isle Fishing Center is an all-encompassing destination for anglers, water lovers, and anyone who wants to fully enjoy the coastline during an Ocean Isle Beach or Sunset Beach vacation. Perched on the edge of the...

Visitors who want to enjoy an easy-going sunset cruise along the scenic harborfront waters of Southport, or who have always wanted to fulfill a dream of learning to sail, can call on the talents of Southport’s own...

Enjoy a view of Downtown Wilmington from the middle of the Cape Fear River with a sailing tour provided by Sail Wilmington NC. This friendly sailing tour company allows visitors to catch an in-depth perspective of...

Shallotte River Swamp Park is an all-encompassing destination for outdoor lovers to whet their appetite for adventure via a number of wild adventures. Featuring a Zipline Tour course, an Aerial Adventure Park, and Swamp...

Southport Boat Rentals offers half day, full day, and multi day rentals of their 21' Carolina Skiff 21 DLVs. These skiffs are rated at 14 passengers, but Southport Boat Rentals recommends up to 10 adults for comfort...

Travelers by sea in search of an accommodating marina with plenty of access to the local coastal North Carolina sites will feel right at home at the Southport Marina. This destination is a worthy spot to drop anchor, as...

The Adventure Kayak Company allows visitors to explore both the wilds of the Cape Fear environment as well as the heart of the Downtown Southport region through bike tours, kayak tours, and rentals that allow patrons to...

From nearshore ocean fishing to sunrise and sunset cruises, there are a lot of adventures that can be enjoyed via Wavelength Charters. This Wrightsville Beach-based charter and tour company offers a wealth of excursions...

Imagine a lazy day or evening drifting through the wide waters and backwater creeks of the Cape Fear River, spotting a number of wild critters and enjoying unbeatable perspectives of the historic Downtown Waterfront...

There’s nothing like a customized boat tour that meets your party’s expectations and then some, and Windy Point Nautical Adventures is here to serve Holden Beach vacationers with a wide range of adventures...

There’s a number of ways to explore the Wrightsville Beach shoreline through Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours – an all-encompassing tour company that charters adventures all along the Cape Fear Coastline...

Wrightsville Beach and Wilmington visitors can enjoy a truly high flying adventure without ever leaving the Cape Fear coastline with Wrightsville Parasailing Company. Established in 1998, this locally renowned...