The holiday themed A Colonial Apparition tour along the Cape Fear River went well beyond my…read moreexpectations despite the weather. Honestly, the dreary day may have made the cruise even more suited for the story Hunter Ingram, Burgin Wright House & Gardens Assistant Museum Director, shared with us on our voyage along the riverfront. The cruise was cozy with holiday theme beverages available for purchase, and the history lesson and the story written by James Sprunt in the 1800s told by Ingram was well worth the ticket price. I absolutely have to do more of the historic tours offered by Wilmington Water Tours. A couple of hours on this river cruise is definitely time well spent.

Enjoyed the scenery. WOW! Perfect weather/time of year. Good length of time…read more All four of us enjoyed the cruise and were glad we had included it in our weekend plans. Late April must be the "sweet spot" for this cruise. The weather was perfect! The water was calm and we appreciated that we saw both daylight and dark during the cruise. The number of folks on the boat was good - we never felt too crowded; do not allow any more, though. The biggest thing that dinged the stars to four - and, I really was unhappy about this - was the volume of the singer. She was very good; she is talented and her selections were appropriate but TOO, TOO LOUD. The four of us could not hear each other talk (or, yell). It is a small boat; any amp at all is too much. I did (discreetly) mention something to one of our tour guides about asking her to decrease her volume. It was completely IGNORED. We booked this cruise because there was to be "entertainment" perhaps that was a poor choice. Value/fee was good - should not be any more.

Not being from the area my colleagues booked our group a river boat tour…read more Over all had a great time and would recommend it fully. The captain wasn't overly talky...pointed out some significant landmarks but let the river do all the talking. The boat does have a bar of wine, beer and pop. My colleagues and I enjoyed the tour completely, was a good opportunity for us to relax, hangout and enjoy each others company.

I took another sunset cruise with Cape Fear Riverboats as they were the only company operating on a…read moreMonday. I'm not sure if the possible storms or the cloudy conditions kept folks away but there were just a handful of us on board so we could move around. I was surprised that the tour has a commentary now so that was nice to learn more about the area and industries there. Although some of the folks talked over the commentary making it difficult to hear and I thought it was rude and disrespectful to the Captains. The clouds prevented seeing the sunset but I really enjoyed catching some of the machines operating at the docks. The lumber chips were being made to send to Turkey for them to build the board to send back here. Another was grabbing something white and moving it. I took videos but they haven't posted so I will try again. I just found it interesting to learn about all that goes on. I don't remember seeing the machinery in action before.

Epic Excursions was the perfect experience for our large group. They were flexible in accommodating…read moreus and fitting the tour to meet our interests. Not only that, they were extremely knowledgeable about the area and waterways. We even stopped to catch dolphins playing in the water! Captain Ian and Captain Brian were top notch! We plan to schedule with Epic Excursions again when family visits for the holidays. Can't wait!

On June 2nd we did the Chef Dinner Experience - Catering with True Blue Butcher & Table. This was…read moreour first experience with Epic Excursions, but it won't be our last! Every aspect exceeded my expectations! The food prepared by Chef Kevin was out of this world! We had enough food to feed twice as many people, so plenty of leftovers to take home. Captain Mason was fantastic! After dinner he took us on a dolphin watching/sunset cruise that was unexpected and really ended the evening on a high note. My group had a blast! Five stars!

That first experience a renting a boat in Wilmington. The only glitch was that we didn't know that…read morethe afternoon Rentals started various times not just 1:30. So, we had to wait after getting there at 1:15.

Our trip to Wrightsville beach was made even better with a boat renal from Nauti times. Check in…read morewas easy as could be and the instructor gave easy to understand lessons on the ins and outs of using the boat. Went from the dock area and cruised all the way from figure eight island all the way to Carolina beach. Absolutely beautiful !! Docked at the dockside restaurant and had a great lunch. Cooler provided on the boat and Ice available at the dock Overall great experience

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!

This was an afternoon filled with tons of fun!…read more We were in the area for vacation and OIB has the usually beachy entertainment options. This one was a refreshing break from mini golf and arcades and fun for both kids and adults. We had a pretty large group and some did the zip line course and some braved the adventure park (aka ropes course). We had lots and lots of fun, overcame some anxiety, and had a few sore muscles to show off our achievements. I also owe a big shout out to George, who was amazingly patient with my crew and helped coordinate the outing so that we all started/finished around the same times. I also heard from the kids that their guides were fantastic. They were especially impressed that they remembered every single person's name for an event that lasts only a few hours.

My family's experience with The Swamp Park Zipline tour was great! All of us did the Zipline and…read moretwo of us did the Free Fall add-on. For the Zipline tour, we had Jesse, Margaret, and Lacey as our guides and all of them were great! Jesse is very fun and funny, Margaret is super sweet, and Lacey had amazing knowledge on fun facts throughout the tour! The zip lines were very fun, and all three guides took every measure to ensure our safety, creating a good sense of trust. We all felt like a group of friends by the end of our tour. They also take photos at the beginning, middle, and end of the tour with specific spots for photo ops which I truly appreciate! (You do have to pay for the photos.) I will absolutely recommend The Swamp Park to friends and family! We plan to come back and try the ATV tour next!

The Brewboat was outstanding! We cruised the Cape Fear River…read morein the Wilmington area with one of if not the best captains ever! The boat was clean, we provided our own beverage and play list, and totally enjoyed our cruise. If you want a relaxing evening this is definitely for you! The cruise is about ninety minutes long, eat before you arrive or bring your own snacks! Please leave the boat as clean as you found it. Did I mention we had the best captain ever? He had great interaction with our group and he was very professional, not bad on the eyes either! Definitely worth a return trip

This is a fun thing to do anytime of year! Yes! Even locals would find it time well spent. It's…read morealways nice to be on the water, and seeing downtown from that perspective was cool! You don't have to petal, but it's fun to do so. The Captain is personable and fun to spend time with, and the boat is clean and comfortable! Also, shaded with a canopy. The location is perfect and is right at the dock near Marina Grill.

Had a great time kayaking at Wrightsville SUP- the launch location was perfect for cruising through…read morechannels, checking out the houses along the water and just enjoying time on the water. We had awesome customer service and the booking process was really seamless. We will definitely be back!

Family visiting and wanted to go stand up paddle boarding and we found this place on the way off…read morethe island while we were grabbing dinner and glad that we were able to go on a Friday show up with no reservation and rent the SUPs for two hours along the waterway You get a brief introduction on how to hold a paddle and maneuver your way on the stand up paddle boards and I did get the local shop cell phone number just in case we got stuck but they did advise us to stayy off of the grass since there are oyster beds over there and you can cut your feet from the sharp shells but overall a good time and will definitely be back when I'm in the area. They are also able to hold your keys just in case you do flip off and lose your items from the bungee cords on your board.

What an amazing experience, I wish I could give 6 stars!! My husband booked a sunset sail for my…read morebirthday and we had a wonderful time. Marissa and EJ are just fantastic hosts and skilled sailors. We had so much fun sailing ocean and sound side. The catamaran is just beautiful and so well appointed. One of the highlights of the trip was the second mate, Kevin. Their sweet pug makes the experience even better. If you are in Wrightsville Beach, an adventure on La Cruz is a must!

We booked as a treat for my husband's 50th! Marisa and EJ were great (as were the margaritas)! We…read moreabsolutely loved it! Book now - you won't be disappointed!

I had an awesome experience on a beautiful Sunday afternoon boat cruise through the Intra Coastal…read morewith the Aloha Tiki Charter crew! Work rented out the tiki charter for a co-workers bonding experience on a Sunday afternoon and it couldn't have been more fun. We had free control of the AUX cord with great range of volume. They had drinks on board and we were able to bring on our favorite beers, seltzers, waters, and snacks. The couple working the charter were super personable, funny, and sweet. They had a wide range of boat knowledge and made us feel safe while having a blast. The tiki charter can comfortably fit, I'd say, about 6-8 guests. There's barstools to sit on and a sturdy platform to walk around on while it slowly cruises through the waterways. Depending on the day, tide, weather, and your preferences, they'll take you around the intracoastal waterways, past oyster piles, millionaire world traveler boats, under bridges, and out to Palm Tree Island. At the island they anchored and lets us jump out and swim. It was ridiculously warm, the water was beautifully clear, and the tide was calm enough we could splash around and not drift away. The staff dealt patiently with our multiple photo shoots and even offered to take group shots a couple times. They want you to have the most relaxing, fun, enjoyable experience out on the tiki and it definitely showed. The cruise lasted about 2+ hours and I believe the cost was a flat $400 for the group. They have you sign waivers in advance online and meet you under the bridge by the marina before boarding. It's a very fun experience with a professional crew that knows a ton about the area and can treat you a time you won't forget. I hope to get the chance to take my friends out on the tiki soon!