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OUR NEWEST FILM CRUISE!!

From $30 - $40

1.5 Hours
All Ages

Local “Horror Films” River Cruise – October 25

Wilmington Water Tours Presents!

In addition to our sold out Wilmington Film History Cruises, Wilmington Water Tours is adding a new Horror Film-themed Cruise just in time for the Fall Halloween Season. This cruise will delve into the stories behind the movies and will take a closer look at projects like “Firestarter”, “Silver Bullet”, “Scream”, “Halloween Kills”, “Sleepy Hollow”, “I Know What You Did Last Summer”, and “The Night Flier”.

Hunter Ingram, former film reporter for the Star-News, will bring some scary insights into these films shot locally in and around Wilmington. For more than four decades Wilmington and the Cape Fear Region have been seen around the world in hundreds of locally produced film an TV projects, each one a little time capsule of an every-changing community. There is no better place to tell the fascinating stories of those projects than on the Cape Fear River, which has flowed through this Hollywood history. On this lively cruise we may even surprise you with things you never even knew were shot in town. “

If you are a film buff, don’t miss this interesting and exciting cruise.

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From $25 - $45

2 Hours
All Ages

History Comes Alive with Dr. Chris Fonvielle~Each month a different topic ~ October 19

This Cape Fear river cruise is like no other. Dr.Fonvielle lives & breathes the history of the Cape Fear area, and makes sure he tells you some folk lore. Join us on Wilmington Water Tours for this fascinating History Cruise.

“Wilmington Then and Now” October 19 10:00-12:00 $45

Join Dr. Chris Fonvielle Jr., Professor Emeritus in the Dept. of History at UNCW, for the seventh in a series of local history-themed tours for Wilmington Water Tours. Dr. Fonvielle will discuss the city’s important role as a center for shipbuilding and military training, and as a war zone during World War II. The postwar years saw the creation of the Azalea Festival; the Azalea Open Golf Tournament; and the establishment of Wilmington College (UNC Wilmington today); and the departure of the Atlantic Coastline Railroad, the city’s largest employer at the time. How would Wilmington businessmen fill the void? The end of the century witnessed the opening of Interstate 40 that spurred tremendous growth in Wilmington and surrounding counties that continues to this day. Dr. Fonvielle will wind up the tour with more of Wilmington’s history mysteries. “A splendid time is guaranteed for all.”

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From $15 - $30

1.75 Hours
All Ages

Black Water Adventure – 1st Saturday of the Month – June through October – 10/4 and 10/11

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.

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From $20 - $40

1.5 Hours
All Ages

Breakfast with the Birds led by Jill Peleuses of Wild Bird & Garden – October 17 10 am

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.

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