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!

Cameron gave us the best tour! Two very happy moms and 9 year olds! We saw dolphins, birds and the…read moreboys got to drive the boat.

We had an amazing time aboard the Shamrock, a catamaran owned by Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours…read morethat held about 12 people and a dog for a trip out to Masonboro Island Reserve. This island off the coast of Wrightsville is an 8.4 mile-long, undisturbed barrier island ecosystem in southern North Carolina that can only be reached by boat. We were one of only a few people on the island exploring the beaches and climbing up and down the sand dunes. It was like having our own private island. We were allowed to stay on Masonboro for a while -- we just had to tell the captain what time to come back to get us. This made me a little nervous (what if the captain had a heart attack and died and no one knew we were out on this island?!). But the time went by quickly, and by the time we had to meet the captain at the beach shore for pickup, I wish we had told him to pick us up at a later time. For this experience alone -- exploring a desolate, peaceful, beautiful island -- I would highly recommend booking a boat trip with Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours. But they also offer other boating voyages, including birding boat tours and dolphin tours at sunset. They also offer themed voyages out to Masonboro, including a pirate treasure hunt for kids and a cruise that focuses on collecting shells. They communicate with you via text to make sure you know where to park on the mainland, and ask if you have any questions. Everything went very smoothly with our boat ride, and it was such a fun experience and a great way to explore the Wrightsville Beach and Wilmington area.

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.

I can't say enough positive things about Tyler at Arlie Point Yacht Charters!…read more We had a group of 13 including some children and some seniors that where we needed to accommodate their scooters for their disabilities. I reached out a week before the 4th of July, and they were completely booked but Tyler found a way to accommodate us by moving some Captains and making it work! There was a huge storm that came ashore and I thought for sure we wouldn't be able to get out but communication with Tyler was exceptional, and the storm cleared and we ended up having a beautiful day! We self catered which was very easy even though Tyler had provided us with other local options. Everyone had an amazing time, the yacht was gorgeous, and Tyler went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a great time. We will be back!! Thank you Tyler!

Tyler was awesome and made my birthday cruise with family so memorable! In conversation he heard I…read morewas a "novice birder" & he was sure to show us the osprey along our trip. The board he helped coordinate through Collective Law was also delicious! I recommend, several times over, to anyone considering. We definitely plan to book again!

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!

This was the first time we did a sunset cruise and it was amazing and peaceful. We celebrated our…read moresecond year together. I would highly recommend you check this sunset cruise out. Captain Axel and Patti are so friendly, helpful, and awesome.

We booked an evening aboard La Dee Dah to spend time with some old friends and to show them the…read morebeautiful waterway. The cruise was awesome!!!! Capt Axel and first mate Patti were welcoming, informative and showed off their beautiful boat, beautiful sights and extraordinary sunset over the ICW. Would highly recommend spending an evening aboard the La Dee Dah.

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!

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!

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!

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 :)