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!

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 rented jet skis for our young adult children last week. They were very easy to work with and…read moreschedule. Everyone was friendly and helpful. They have a place where you can watch your family members on the jet skis. The area where they can ride is well marked and I was impressed with the safety demonstration.

Love it!! This is our third year enjoying kayaking with friends and family. The staff is amazing,…read morefriendly, and welcoming. The equipment is always in good condition and the process is very well organized. I love that you can email them and they respond quickly! Looking forward to next year's adventure!! i recommend them 100%!!

Absolute WORST experience I've had in a very, very long time. After being checked in, my family…read more(three children and 3 adults) went down to get our floats, got in the water and started to float (no staff was there to help or assist like any other rafting or float place I've been), the staff said it would take about 5 hours (it took 6) - the wind was against us that day and I had to essentially pull us the entire 2 miles - all the while being blown back in the opposite direction. There was brush all along the bottom of the river slowing everyone down. When we finally got to the end, we had to ask someone that happened to be fishing where the exit ramp was. No signage, no staff to help, but a missed call from the front office asking where we were. When we finally got up the ramp, I called and they seemed annoyed and surprised we were 20 minutes after the last group. The driver was quiet and acted mad that he had to come get us, upon check out the lady up front said we had to pay a fee because we were 20 mins "late" (no mention of this in person or anywhere physically visible) - how in the heck can we help the river being low and the wind working against us? $300 plus $60 late fee turned our trip into a nightmare. They need staff in the water guiding/assisting, which they don't have, in case something does happen. Main takeaway - DO NOT GO HERE. It's terrible and the staff seemed annoyed that they even had to be there. JUDGING FROM THE REVIEWS, THEY DON'T CARE WHAT YOU THINK - actually scan thru and read them, but read the RESPONSES from Cape Fear River Adventures as well - GO TO "LOWEST" up top under "SORT BY" and read them ALL - these are normally buried so far down that people don't see them. Many reviews are super similar and it's definitely obvious that they don't take criticism well AT ALL - keep that in mind too! STAY AWAY. This place gives Lillington a bad name.

You know that sleepy little New Bern is changing when they get a stand up paddleboarding business…read moredowntown. But with both the Trent and the Neuse Rivers, as well as numerous creeks, it makes perfect sense. My family and I rented a paddleboard from Stand Up Outfitters this past weekend. It listed on their website that they had three types for rent, but when we got there they only had one. This is by no means a problem since we were just tooling around on the Neuse but a testament to the store's popularity. The price was ridiculously affordable and they offered to pick it up at my father in law's house. The owner even offered to let us borrow pfd's since you need to have one on your board in NC. We had a great time and look forward to renting from them again.

Can't rave enough about this place and the folks who run it. They stayed open late when traffic…read morekept me from making it before closing, then spent extra time filling me in about surf spots to explore. I'd recommend their expertise and company to anyone who loves the water! Oh, and their gear was both reasonably priced and excellently displayed. Rad shop, good people!

Kayak back support was terrible and not working. It was a very unpleasant experience.read more

We rented two paddle boards and had a not-so-great experience. We had no issues making the…read morereservations, finding the location, and opening the lockers. Unfortunately our lockers were missing key parts, including fins, ankle straps, and paddles. We contacted the support number, and someone responded quickly. He gave us codes to spare equipment lockers, but we had to go into 3 different lockers to piece together all the parts we needed. The main issue was the paddles. They have 2-3 parts that snap together, and most of the parts in the spare lockers were not compatible with each other. We spent 40 minutes trying to cobble together pieces to make two usable paddles. In the end, the guy extended our reservation for an hour, which was nice. On the water, we had no issues with the boards. One major point to note: the website says (in multiple places) that the pumps are electric. They are NOT. They are hand pumps. I don't think we'll rent from here again.

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!

No online booking but you get to talk to the owner who is nice and helpful and will even recommend…read moreother kayak businesses in the area if they're not what you're looking for. I did my research ahead of time and knew they were what I was looking for. I wanted a sunrise kayak by experienced people who will not sell me gimmick and promises, just straight up the service I want and preferably a private tour. This last bit, of course, seemed impossible so I would have been willing to settle for non-private until I found their services! Yes, private. As small as 2 people in a tour. For us, it was only my husband and I. Shawn and Toni Rae are fantastic people. I booked ahead of time but was told since I wanted an open ocean kayak, the day could change based on tide conditions which is totally understandable for everyone's safety. Fortunately for us, the whole week was open since we were intending to catch the sunrise and there's nothing to do at 5am anyway. The day of, we drove over to their address, signed waivers, left our things for safe keeping at their house and headed to the beach. After getting our kayaks situated and safety instructions were given, including how to enter and exit the ocean safely, we were off. While we've done kayaking plenty of times on lakes, we've only ever done open ocean kayaking once before this time. Yes, it is more difficult and you do need to follow the instructions so you don't hurt yourself or flip your kayak. Shawn and Toni Rae were very helpful and clear with their instructions. He was also close by to make sure my husband and I got on and passed the waves and paddled safely away from the beach. We waited about 15 minutes before sunrise and he took a bunch of beautiful photos and sent them to us. No additional fees for the photos! After the photos, we headed back to shore and successfully made it back safely. The biggest take away from the experience though was that, it was truly exhilarating. We've both been kayaking on the Pacific ocean before by ourselves but I don't think we would have been brave enough to do it in the dark, before daylight. This experience was truly one of a kind and we had the best time!

Shawn was an amazing guide for my first paddleboarding adventure. Even my friend who paddleboarded…read morebefore learned a lot from Shawn about getting up, balancing, etc. I couldn't figure out if he was a marine biologist, a historian, or a geologist as he knew so much about so many things. It was just by chance that we picked MB Paddleboard and Kayak Adventures, but I am so glad that we did. Don't hesitate, just book these guys and have a wonderful time. :)

Took the sunset kayak tour with Kevin on a recent Saturday. Perfect conditions. Kevin is an…read moreexcellent guide who generously shares his knowledge of nature and history along with helpful kayaking tips for the beginner (me). The two hours flew by.

This was our second outing with Adventure Kayak. This time at Great Bridge Lock Bridge in…read moreChesapeake. The kayaks, paddles and life vests are first class. The reservation and online payment were easy. We had a great time on the water. All good.

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!