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on the Cape Fear River

The Wilmington is a 46′ motorized catamaran to serve Historic Downtown Wilmington, North Carolina. She is fully enclosed ( if needed ) for your comfort, has a spacious restroom & a full bar. Enjoy entertaining & educational narration, scenic views, and great drinks!  The cruises listed below are available now. Book online below. ↓

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Sunset Cruise with Live Music – Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun From $40

Sunset Cruise with Live Music every Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday through Labor Day

Looking for a fun way to end your fun day in Wilmington? Look no further! Come aboard The “Wilmington”, our comfortable 49 passenger motor catamaran, for a Sunset Cruise on the Cape Fear River. Our full bar offers refreshments and snacks for all ages.

Whether you are looking for a special setting for a date night or looking to enjoy some quality time with family and friends, our Sunset Cruise is the perfect choice for an evening activity on the Cape Fear River.

This is a one-of-a-kind music venue in Wilmington and this is one of our most popular excursions, so be sure to book early! This is a 90 minute cruise. Boarding 15 minutes prior. Check our Tour Calendar for the featured musicians for each cruise.

Black Water Adventure – 1st Saturday of the Month – June through October – August 2 & September 6
From $30

This morning, two-hour cruise goes up the Northeast Cape Fear River to the upper reaches of the black water system of this storied river. Captain Doug Springer will share his extensive knowledge of the history of the area while you take in the flora and fauna along the river banks. We will cruise through the Castle Hayne Aquifer and by the bluffs of the Rose Hill Plantation. Visit our full bar for a freshly brewed cup of coffee or the best Bloody Mary on the river.

This is a great cruise for photographers, birders and nature buffs. Bring your camera to capture the untouched beauty of this early morning adventure.

Outlander in the Cape Fear – August 9 at 10 am and 12 noon From $40

Do You Love Outlander?

Come aboard Wilmington Water Tours for a presentation of Outlander in the Cape Fear with Hunter Ingram, Asst. Dir. at Burgwin-Wright Museum. In conjunction with “Burgwin-Wright Presents…Outlander in the Cape Fear” and based on the books and TV series, Hunter will share how Wilmington played a role in the series–all while cruising the Cape Fear River. Our full bar offers snacks and refreshments for all ages. This is a popular cruise and will sell out, $40. There is a second cruise at Noon on this day as well.

Breakfast with the Birds led by Jill Peleuses of Wild Bird & Garden – September 19 10 am From $40

Whether you’re a novice or a long-time nature lover, you are sure to appreciate the birdlife our area has to offer.  Get out on the Cape Fear River with Wilmington Water Tours for this Specialty Cruise with local bird expert Jill Peleuses from Wild Bird and Garden.  Enjoy a continental breakfast on board.

This is a 90 min. cruise from 10am to 11:30am.

Local Film History River Cruise – July 27 and August 10
  • OUR NEWEST CRUISE
From $40

Local Film History Cruise aboard The Wilmington Water Tours

There’s nothing quite like the Wilmington film industry, and its story is one made for the big screen. Join Wilmington Water Tours and film/TV writer Hunter Ingram for a cinematic river cruise through the history of local film, with behind-the-scenes insight into local projects like “Firestarter,” “Dawson’s Creek,” “One Tree Hill,” “Sleepy Hollow,” “Iron Man 3,” “The Conjuring,” “Scream,” “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” and the newest addition to ILM’s Hollywood legacy, Netflix’s “The Waterfront.”