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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.
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What's Happening on the Cape Fear River
April 11th – 10am
Dr. Chris Fonvielle is BACK!
Dr. Fonvielle is ready to once again share the history of this area with you, from the many wars, race riots and even some of the urban legends. He will also give you a sneak peak of his latst book…
“Curious Tales from Old Wilmington”
This cruise is generally sold out so book ahead.
It is guaranteed to be fun & educational
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Former slaves themselves—an important but long-neglected source of information about the institution of slavery in the United States. Who could better describe what slavery was like than the people who experienced it? And describe it they did, in thousands of remarkable interviews sponsored by the Federal Writers’ Project during the 1930s.
Looking for a book about local history or written by a local author? Look no further! We have a great selection!
Click here to visit the website and browse books online.
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