Cruises

Join us on a scenic 50-minute narrated eco-history cruise featuring views of unspoiled nature and a variety of wildlife daily.

Cruise the Cape Fear River while enjoying the sights, sounds and tastes of the Holidays
Friday & Saturday nights.

Have you ever seen the magic of a Wilmington sunset? Purchase a tasty drink from our bar, sit along side your family or friends and relish in the beauty of the colorful sky during your cruise.

The perfect way to end a day or start an evening on the town!

Join Dr. Chris Fonvielle Jr., Professor Emeritus in the Dept. of History at UNC Wilmington, for a fun- and fact-filled cruise.

This is the ideal way to spend an unforgettable morning. This has become our signature cruise and Captain Doug’s favorite. Join us as we head up the Northeast Cape Fear River to the upper reaches of the black water system of this mysterious river.

Join us for a river cruise themed to the “Burgwin-Wright presents…Outlander in the Cape Fear.

The movement of the tides and moon energizes and stirs the imagination on this evening tour.

Festive 4th of July celebrations on the river!

Come enjoy arts and crafts, live music, and a firework display. Cruise on the Cape Fear River, then return to the dock to view the fireworks.

Whether you’re a novice or a long-time nature lover, you’re sure to appreciate the birdlife our area has to offer.

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

The Wilmington is available for private charters, wedding receptions, dinner cruises, corporate functions, planning committees, birthdays, family reunions, church groups, and tour groups.

Wind down after the Azalea festivities and join us for an exciting night on the river.

Join us for an opportunity to see and hear about the natural & cultural resources of Eagles Island Nature park that we need to preserve. Learn about the Gullah Geechee history, ship building, naval stores and sunken ships. Featured speakers will be Capt. Doug Springer, Lloyd Singleton and Jim McKee.

This is Wilmington’s only Christmas ghost story that takes place on the Cape Fear river. The story follows a Christmas Eve cruise that encounters a ghostly presence with ties to the Revolutionary war.