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!

Anthony is a top notch guide! As a lifelong fisherman I have fished on many boats, I would put this…read moreone at the top of the list. Anthony knows the ropes and has a plethora of knowledge to learn from. Will be booking another trip in the future!

From the owner: Grassy Sound Charters is based in Hampstead, NC and serves Wrightsville Beach, Topsail, Surf City,…read moreSneads Ferry, and Jacksonville. We are convenient to the Greater Wilmington area and only 25 minutes from the ILM airport. The USCG Veteran crew is amongst the safest and most professional that you will find in the industry. We specialize in Nearshore, Offshore, and Gulfstream fishing trips, and also offer Eco Tours and Boat Cruises. Our experience and knowledge is far reaching. You will be riding on a 31’ Cape Horn center console boat that can comfortably take up to 6 persons. It is fast, dry, comfortable, and a head-turner! Whether you are looking for a laid-back trip on the coast or a hardcore fishing adventure offshore, this is the charter you have been looking for! All rods, reels, terminal tackle, bait, and fishing licenses are included in the price so you can focus on enjoying yourself. Fish cleaning service may be available after your trip, but be sure to bring an adequately sized cooler if you will be keeping your catch. A Mate will accompany all fishing charters and works for tips. 20% of the total trip price is customary. No glass bottles aboard the vessel. Please contact the Captain directly before booking if you have questions about the rate, availability, or have special considerations. Licensed, insured, state and federally permitted. Book your trip now and hit the water with Grassy Sound Charters.

Capt Jim was outstanding. Easy to set up and tour and everything was right on time. We booked a…read morecasual tour with a stop at shell island for some shelling. We then took an awesome ride around the intractable. We had 5 passengers. The pontoon was clean and the ride was exceptional. We even saw dolphins which was a primary objective for this tour. Capt Jim pointed out all the interesting sights and was super accommodating. I can't recommend enough this tour. We've been coming to Topsail for 13 years and this is the first time we ever did a boat tour. We will be doing this again!

From the owner: We are more than just a tour. We offer many services from eco tours to fishing with knowledgeable,…read moreexperienced captains.

If you've ever wanted to go on sailboat, this is an amazing experience! The Captain, Jim, was very…read morefriendly and knowledgeable about everywhere we went and sailing in general. On the sunset cruise, it can get a little hot sometimes, but once you make it to the ocean breeze, it is perfect. I was able to sit up at the bow and I definitely recommend it. You are able to see straight where you're going and have the best view. If you are near Wilmington at all and want to go out on a boat on the water, I would definitely recommend this. We went out for 2 hours and made it back right as the sun was setting.

Had a fantastic time with Captain Jim for our sunset sail! It was absolutely beautiful and Captain…read moreJim shared a ton of knowledge about the area and its history! The views were spectacular and it was such a great experience with the other couples in our group! If I am in NC again, I would definitely do another sunset sail! Great views and great company!

We were staying in Surf City for our annual post-holiday family trip, and we knew of Drifter from a…read morefriend who suggested an eco-tour as a way to get out on the water to see some sea life up close rather than watching it from the deck of the home where we were staying. There were 6 of us aged 22 to 80+ and we could not have been more pleased with our time on the boat with Captain Ashley. There wasn't a cloud in the sky, the dolphins were kind enough to jump around in the ocean while we watched, birds swooped here and there, and we stopped on an island for a little beach/sand time before heading back to the marina. Pictured here is my mom who has probably never been on a boat smaller than a cruise liner who had the time of her life. Hopefully we'll get her back out when cozy beanies aren't required and she can frolic on an island and swim in the ocean with her grandkids and great grandkids. Thank you, Drifter. We'll be back!

From the owner: Drifter Sportfishing & Charters is an all in one Sportfishing and boat tour company that offers…read moresomething for everyone. We have offshore sport fishing, nearshore fishing, inshore flats fishing, land based shark fishing and sandbar tours.

Our sunset cruise with Captain Salty Beard was by far one of the best evenings I've had in a long…read moretime. He grew up on the water down at wrightsville so he was more than qualified to show us around all of his personal favorite spots--they were definitely hidden gems I doubt we would have gotten to see with any other company! We saw not only dolphins, but also pelicans, sea hawks, osprey, herons and even got to see the famous giraffe! I will definitely be booking again very soon, might even try out the jet skis! If you are on the fence about which company to choose, seriously don't look any further. Well worth the money for a very personalized experience.

We had an awesome experience on the jet skis here- location was awesome and Chris and his son were…read morevery personable. Rental process was easy, life vests and gas were covered in the rental price and instructions were straightforward. Signed waiver and paid with card online. Definitely recommend :)

Last year was our first trip with Tiki Tours. We picked the sunset cruise since we have enjoyed…read morethem at other beaches in the past. Our friends had never been on one so had no idea what to expect. This was by far, the best sunset cruise I have ever been on. The decor, the vibe, the crew...it was all fantastic. There was definitely a PARTY ride...lots of drinking and music. Loud and fun. Nobody got out of hand but every one was having a wonderful time. And since I was wondering beforehand, I will mention that yes, there ARE bathrooms on board. The captain and crew totally made the trip...tip is not included in your price and even if you go thinking that you won't tip at the end, bring money just in case. I believe you'll find that they make it that much more enjoyable. Ps. We scheduled another cruise this year but it was canceled due to weather. They let us know around noon the day of sailing (so 6 hours prior-plenty of time)...and our money was refunded within 10 days. We will try again next year

It was fun! We did the sunset cruise. Got to see a lot of the island we haven't in the past. The…read moremusic was amazing!! I will say the party vibe of it all depends on the group since underagers are allowed on...so they aren't drinking and they parents aren't so not much dancing. Overall worth it and would recommend!