I had family coming to visit and thought it would be fun to get us out onto a boat. I texted the…read morenumber on the website asking if they could possibly accommodate a two hour ride instead of a three and James was very responsive and helpful. He asked for input about where we wanted to go on the ride but also offered great suggestions. It was a nice balance. The day of the ride was SO much fun. There were six of us and plenty of room on the boat to spread out. One of us has a bit of anxiety about boats and James was very reassuring. The island James took us to was peaceful and beautiful and it was amazing getting to float in the still water nearby. He even collected some shells for my toddler to bring home! James is not a Wilmington native but has been here for a while and has clearly worked hard on knowing the area well. The two hours flew by - we had such a great time. Before we got back I was thinking about when we could rationalize doing it again. Highly, highly recommend booking with Salty Feet. Full disclaimer that I know James through a friend, but that doesn't sway my opinion in any way. I'm not affiliated with the business and don't know James well.

From the owner: Salty Feet Adventures is the #1 choice in planning your outdoor adventure in Topsail Island or…read moreWrightsville Beach aboard our commercial skiff The Sandbar Hunter. We specialize in custom boat tours, island excursions & sunset cruises. We offer a full range of options to make your family vacation a unique and memorable experience including catered seafood boils, stand up paddleboarding, floating mats for the kids & more! Explore the beauty of our uninhabited islands with an ecological tour or enjoy getting your feet salty while shell hunting. (We might even see a pod of dolphins along the way!) So come get your feet salty with Salty Feet Adventures!

I finally got the chance to paddle with Knee Deep Adventures yesterday and it was absolutely…read moreincredible. We took a relaxing paddle down the Tar River and it was obvious how experienced Kelsey was. She spent time explaining what we were seeing, where we were, and different trips that they offer to see additional wildlife and locations. I will definitely be paddling with them again soon!

Great company!!!! Whether you're going out on your own or doing a guided tour, I HIGHLY recommend…read moreKnee Deep Adventures. We have been paddling with them for a couple of years now and love it! They make your experience super smooth by meeting you at the launch point, helping you get on your way, and meeting you at your end point. They will tell you all you need to know before you set off. If you do a guided tour, they are extremely knowledgeable about the area and wildlife that you may see along the way. 10 out of 10!

My high school BFF hit me with a mere one hour's warning that she was taking me on a paddle board…read moretour for my birthday. Mind you, my birthday is in January, this is August, but she lives in the Rockies and comes home seldom. She is athletic and experienced in SUP. I am short and ungraceful and experienced in couch surfing. I finally gave in after sending my family an email of my last will and testament first. We arrived at the designated time and place and met Ricky, a calm college student born and raised on the island. I was super relieved to see we were the only two paddlers. The last thing I wanted to do was fall head first off a board into shrimp infested waters with a bunch of strangers laughing under their breath. Or out loud. Ricky told us about the run we'd take from the EI Boat Ramp to the Cedar Street boat launch, about 2.5 miles. He showed us a few pointers about turning and stopping on the board, and the all important standing. I was still unsure and Ricky profoundly stated, "Don't worry. Even if you don't know where to go, you're still gonna get there." Once on the water I quickly decided kneeling was my comfort zone. The trip along the shoreline was peaceful with just a few passing boaters who were respectful about not creating wakes. We also had the added bonus of leaping shrimp jumping over the water, over the boards, and on the boards. Evidently this is a phenomenon that occurs only a few weeks a year. Ricky is a wonderful guide! Being a native islander he gave interesting details and engaging conversation the whole way. I am really happy my experience was so positive and maybe next time out I'll actually stand up!

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Absolutely loved our time kayaking this past weekend! The…read morerental process was so easy! We were able to go online to their website and rent our kayaks painlessly! Their website was insightful and easy to navigate! We rented through their Wildwood location! So, we picked up, launched, and returned at Wildwood. The staff there was so polite. They already had all of our equipment set up by the time we got there. They answered all of our questions and provide some great insight on kayak use and best spots to go! The launch site was well maintained and easy to maneuver for individuals who are new to kayaking! We will certainly be renting again from Riverside soon!!

What a great time! The guys who run this business couldn't be nicer or more accommodating... They…read morespent time showing us how to operate the rental and the value is very good! They even sent up a drone to take pictures that they airdropped to us at no extra charge. We will definitely come again!

We had an awesome time with Amy. She was so informative with…read moreshowing us the local history. The time for our excursion was just perfect. It was a highlight of ours during our fun weekend in AB

If you're visiting Beaufort or Atlantic Beach area, do yourself a favor and rent from Beaufort…read morePaddle. I guarantee you'll have a 10/10 day. We had the opportunity to take a couple of Debbie's single kayaks out to the Carrot Island area and had a fantastic experience. Her service is unmatched and the value is incredible. We were out exploring for about 5 hours and towards the end of the day, Debbie called to check in (and make sure we were ok) which shows just how much she goes above and beyond for her customers. Not to mention the included paddles, life vests, water shoes, and phone cases. Next time we're in Beaufort, we'll definitely be renting from Beaufort Paddles. Thanks Debbie!!

Amy was a great teacher. First time we kayaked and we had no issues. We were all a bit nervous…read morebut we ended up having a great time. We did the 2 hour trip and kept watching the clock...next time we will do the 4 hour.

If I could give zero stars, I would. This company refuses to refund a customer's money if they…read morecancel within 24 hours of the scheduled activity, even if thunderstorms are forecasted! What is a person who lives three hours away supposed to do, drive all the way out there and then find out that the trip is cancelled and we wasted our whole day?! They offered us a gift card, but I don't want to do business with a company that has such unfair policies. Good job, Paddle NC. Way to be thieves.

We went here on our last day at Emerald Isle on our vacation and it was such a blast! We came with…read morea group of 7 and did jet skis and the banana boat. The staff was super nice, patient, attentive, and helpful. There is a large area for the jet skis and banana boat rides, a two level deck with tables for people waiting, and a shallow area near the dock with inflatables for people to play with while waiting for their turns on the equipment. The area was super nice and all the equipment was in good shape as well. The only thing I would suggest is getting a few more large adult life vests as there appeared to be few of those and a ton of 4xl-7xl size vests. We will definitely return next year!!

Great location on the island. Nice staff and easy in and out. Kids loved the Jetski's. Jetski's all…read morein good condition. Prices are a little steep but they have to make a living.

We needed an umbrella, the customer service was great and the price was reasonable. Highly recommendread more

Had a great experience with Drop In Surf, after shopping around at a bunch of beach rental places…read more My husband & I were only in town for a few days & were spending only minimal time on the beach. We were looking for a local beach chair rental company that was reasonably priced, close to our rental condo, & one where we could pick up the chairs (all the other places I shopped had strict delivery time windows.) Drop In Surf was exactly what we needed. Staff was friendly & helpful!