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Join us on a scenic 50-minute narrated eco-history cruise featuring views of unspoiled nature and a variety of wildlife daily.
Featured Cruises
What's Happening on the Cape Fear River
Full Moon Cruise with LIVE music.
Wed. Aug.10-7:30pm
Catch the Full Sturgeon Supermoon!
And yes we have Sturgeon in the Cape Fear river.
Live music on board by John Wolfe. Full bar on board with a varitey of choices to purchase. We carry local Edward Teach beers and Cape Fear Distillery Rum, Gin & Vodka.
Sunsets @8:05 and moon rises 6:37pm
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Black Water Adventure cruise
Saturday
10 am – 1 hr 45 min – $30
The next best thing to doing the
Black River cruise!
We head up the N.E.Cape Fear River approx. 8-9 miles to explore the upper reaches and black water systems of the river. From the Rose Hill Plantation to the mysterious black water the exploits of the early explorers and history of the basin comes alive.
This is Capt. Doug’s Favorite !
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In Curious Tales From Old Wilmington and the Lower Cape Fear: The Truth Behind the Legends, Chris E. Fonvielle Jr., Professor Emeritus in the Department of History at UNC Wilmington, explores five famous urban legends with the skills of a professional historian. The stories have been told and retold for many years, in one case more than 200 years, but what is the truth behind them? What really happened and what do the legends reveal?
Looking for a book about local history or written by a local author? Look no further! We have a great selection!
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Moved by their love for the Cape Fear River, the owners decided to found Wilmington Water Tours in order to share with others the history and beauty of this region. Their passion gave rise to The Wilmington, a fully enclosed and handicapped accessible (with some restrictions) motorized catamaran, which can accommodate up to 49 passengers. Come explore the Cape Fear River on one of our many cruises!
Customers Love Our Cape Fear River Cruises!
Our family did the Eagles Island tour. We enjoyed smoothies while the tour guide shared some neat facts. Perfect weather and the tour was entertaining. Our kids enjoyed it and my husband and I as well. We would definitely go back. It was a pleasant want to end our stay in Wilmington.
– Angelina | TripAdvisor
The guide was very knowledgeable and the entire staff was friendly and courteous. We're already planning on going back next summer and doing the trip north. I would highly recommend to anyone. Not only will you learn about the area, but it is a very relaxing and enjoyable ride on the river.
– Carrie S. | TripAdvisor
What a nice way to wind down the day. The operators are truly welcoming and very knowledgeable. It was a very hot day and we had some time to kill before dinner and this was perfect. We got to watch the sunset from the river and we learned more about the city we visit often.
– Loveforty | TripAdvisor
We really enjoyed the ride and seeing the working port of Wilmington. We even got to see a couple ships coming in, so that was a bonus. The narrator/captain was friendly and made the cape river cruise fun and interesting. It was a perfect way to pass the time on a beautiful Sunday afternoon.
– Andrea D. | TripAdvisor