Great All Around Highly Recommend for the family.The dolphins were awesome! The crew were very nice…read moreand knowledgeable.

We came back again this year and had a blast! It was a totally different experience than last year,…read morewhich made it totally worth it. No dolphins this year, but we did get to go out further thanks to calmer waters and the captain was very knowledgeable on all of the history of the area. I would definitely still recommend this to anyone!

Educational, relaxing, good value. Learned some of the history of Wilmington and the Cape Fear…read moreriver.

While I was with my family on the Wilmington River Walk, we decided to take a tour on Wilmington…read moreWater Tours. We were going down Cape Fear, which I thought was pretty cool. Our captain was really great; he stopped at different areas and gave us information about that area. My favorite was the blue and yellow Panamax container ship to shore gantry cranes. Very unique and complex system. The tour itself isn't very expensive and is worth it!

Took a 1 hour cruise of the Cape Fear River on the Henrietta. Left on time and was as expected…read morealmost exactly 1 hour. We asked for and received the senior discount (pays to be old!). Was $24 each. We sat up top under the canopy and it was not too hot. Captain was good and pointed out enough without being too "cute". It would have been nice to have some activity at the port when we went by but it was Sunday and all was quiet. Our trip on the Henrietta was unplanned but we had no problems walking up and getting tickets. Good for everyone if you are looking for an alternative view of Wilmington riverfront. Seating on the top deck is plastic chairs so not super comfortable.

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.

Had a great time on the sunset cruise! Super friendly crew, drinks, music, and views. Definitely…read morecoming back for the moonlight cruise.

First time for the evening sunset cruise. It's been on the TO DO list for the last two visits. Boat…read morewas clean... Captain and staff were extremely nice. Extremely relaxing. Music on the way out was more of the " yacht rock" style.... Way back was a bit more upbeat. Would totally recommend!

Maybe we just needed a diff captain? I don't know that JOE respects women, altogether. I had made…read moreit clear, online, what I was seeking on this private trip for my fam but there was no communication back, so I reiterated it when I got on the boat. After I had mentioned that I didn't want a crowded beach, he took us to a crowded area & then dumped us off in the hot sun to walk to a nearby beach. We had all been exhausted by the sun the day before, and knowing that, he still insisted we walk the 10 min walk in the hot sand to the beach. After a quick dip, I texted him that we would like to explore someplace else as we walked back to the boat & he replied "okay, no worries". But when we got back, he insisted we stay at the crowded area & that he would not be taking us anywhere else. When I expressed my confusion, he verbally attacked me & went onto be passive aggressive & aggressive the rest of the trip. Above all else, what hurt the most was when he was talking with my nephew about being in the military. When I told him his wife, who was seated right beside him, was also in the military, he completely dismissed me & her. I also found out later from my 11 yo daughter that he said some unkind things when I wasn't on the boat & she was still on. I still gave him a $100 tip in cash bc I didn't want him charging my card more than expected. But in no way do I think he earned it. I have not experienced this kind of bad behavior/service from any kind of business in 19 years.

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.

I've always had a love affair with water. When we think about New York, we tend to think about tall…read morebuildings and no green space, but 15 minutes from my house in the Bronx, was the Atlantic Ocean and Orchard Beach. This beach was free, and just a bus fare or car ride away. Some of my favorite memories as a child are my mother and grandmother filling a scotch plaid cooler that they got with their plaid stamps, with hard boiled eggs and grapes and bread and drinks and plums and salt and cookies. I can see my mom and grandma now in their one piece bathing suits, sun hats and sunglasses enjoying the freedom that we all got getting out of our apartment in the Bronx and feeling that beautiful ocean air and getting in that water. I remember fondly as a teenager heading over to the Shorehaven Beach club which was an inexpensive way for families like mine to join some kind of club where we could have access to a pool and sports facilities, etc. I have great memories of making lots of friends and enjoying many a summer day playing paddle ball, watching the entertainment and eating my cantaloupe and cottage cheese to stay slim Now, years later, I'm happy to say that I am a homeowner on Oak island. What a charming little beachside town. No high-rise hotels, no major thoroughfares running through it and lots of family-owned businesses. I really like it. Once a year, my best friend from third grade, Amy, and her family come down from Riverdale in the Bronx and Baltimore, and my kids come down and we spread a glorious week at the beach. This year they rented an oceanfront house just a few blocks from mine that had a pool! Boy, was that a game changer! We had the best time sitting under the shaded porch on the back and cooling off in that luscious pool. For Mark and Amy's anniversary, we decided to take an hour boat ride out of Southport that travels through the intracoastal waterway and surrounding areas such as Bald Head Island and Southport. We got tix to Southport Boat Rentals. I thought the entire experience was a big winner. It's 20 bucks for adults and $10 for kids, and you get a full hour. Access to the boat was very easy. It's literally right across the street from Flavas ice cream by Provisions in Southport. We each had plenty of room to sit and we were a large crowd of 18. I wish the seats had backs to them, but that's just me talking like an old man. Overall, the seats were cushioned and comfortable. It was the perfect time of day to go as Erik had mentioned. With it being 1pm in the afternoon, the sun was overhead, and since the boat is covered, we were in the shade the entire time and enjoyed the beautiful breeze from the water. It was so exciting when we saw dolphins playing in front of us and fascinating to see parts of the surrounding area we had never seen before. I want to commend the two young men that ran this boat. I wish I remembered their names. One was very attentive to our getting on and off securely and in enjoying our trip. A special shout out to the young man who drove the boat and was our guide. He was knowledgeable, interesting, a good public speaker with a clear voice friendly and quite impressive for a young man of his age. He has a future! Some of our kids said they were bored, but I just think it's kids not being used to turning off all the electronics and just taking in the beauty of the world around us. Underneath their resistance to embrace nature and quiet, I think they really liked it. We returned back to shore without a hitch and it felt like a nice full hour with a lot of cool information shared with us. Once again, the staff was very helpful in getting us off the boat and onto land. Mark and Amy topped off the afternoon with treating each of us to whatever we wanted at Flavas across the street. Who am I to refuse a waffle cone with coffee ice cream and sprinkles? I would highly recommend anyone in the Southport Oak Island area to take this cruise with Southport Boat Rentals. Seeing everything from the water will give you a brand new perspective of your magnificent surroundings and how blessed we are that we can enjoy such wonderful gifts of nature and the beauty of the water in NC. Enjoy!

We arrived in Southport too late for a beach day, so we decided to explore the market and booked a…read more6 pm cruise. Such a great decision - overcast weather and beautiful scenery. Our guide was knowledgeable and gave us all types of insider tid bits, not just the run of the mill tour info and history. It lasted about an hour, and again, our amazing guide was accommodating and chased a few dolphins so the kids on board could see them. Another plus- you're allowed to bring drinks on board and there's a few bars nearby to grab and board. Overall, pricing is great and hospitality is even better. Definitely treat yourself on a slow day in Southport or post-dinner cruise.

Professional beach chairs and umbrellas rental place. They set the beach chairs and umbrellas for…read moreus. The crew is very attentive and courteous. Friendly, good prices clean. Highly recommended!

I've known Tony many years, so he was my first choice in helping me recently with a stand-up paddle…read moreboard. He talked to me about options, gave advice, and recommended what would be the best fit to make some memories on the water! He is honest, caring, and hardworking to help deliver the best experience for you on Pleasure Island. If you are visiting, or live in the area, he can help tailor your rentals. From relaxing on the beach (chairs & umbrellas), to making your stay more enjoyable off of it (bike rentals to cruise the boardwalk!)-he has it all. Tony has a wealth of knowledge as a local for must-do's on your trip; Not only that, who better to get surf lessons from than a pro long boarder? If you are coming to Carolina Beach, Tony and his crew can help you out with what you need to have a great day at the beach and beyond!

If you want to see the beach from a different perspective, I highly recommend a tour on the inland…read morewaterway side with Tour H2O. Yesterday was our second tour with them and definitely won't be our last! Capt. Jon "Koozie" was a great guide. He made the trip interesting with the history and anecdotes he shared. They have a variety of tours to choose from, and you also choose the length of your trip. Do it! You won't be disappointed.

Captain Jim made our tour very interesting and enjoyable! We did a sunset tour for Mom's 92…read morebirthday and throughly enjoyed Jim's history lesson about the HB area. Jim was a very courteous captain, taking everyone's needs and concerns into consideration!