Captain AJ and Britni are the best! We were staying on Topsail Island and booked them for a…read moremid-week inshore half-day fishing trip. The booking process was super easy. The trip surpassed all of our expectations! Capt. AJ and Denny worked hard to make sure everyone was involved and having fun. When a few of our crew were feeling a little seasick from the choppy waters, they had ginger ale and saltines on hand, as well as peanut M&Ms for the kids. We caught over a dozen fish - mostly, mackerel, including a 30 lb King Mackerel that my 8 year old daughter reeled in. What a blast! Capt. Britni cleaned and delivered our fish within hours! We made some amazing fish tacos that night, and we brought several pounds home to Ohio! We'll definitely be fishing with you all again! Thanks so much!

We had such a great day today out with Captain Nelson. The water was a little rough, but his expert…read morenavigation got us to our destination quickly and safely. From there we had excellent fishing with bites every 3 to 5 minutes. It was a fun day for everybody!!

We had an absolutely amazing day fishing with Chadwick! He was very patient with my so and made our…read morefishing trip amazing. We caught fish and sharks all day - made my son's 9th Birthday dreams come true!

From the owner: South End Anglers specializes in a wide array of inshore and nearshore fishing fishing charters. We…read moreoperate out of Topsail Island, Hampstead, Figure Eight Island, and Wrightsville Beach. All ages and ability levels are welcome to join. South End Anglers operates under the highest level of safety. We pride ourselves on protecting the investment of every one of our guests while respecting the environment in a sustainable manner.

Rented 15 ft and had a great time . Matt the owner is very…read morenice and is great making sure all of his customers are safe on the water. I would definitely rent from Topsail again !!

Amazing way to end our girls trip. Thank you captain Mike…read more He was more than nice! Made us laugh, was extremely helpful, we felt so safe! Honestly!

Took the family on a boat tour with Captain Matt. It was the best day of our great vacation! We…read morewere welcomed onboard and we settled in quickly. the food was catered and the trip was fantastic! Captain Matt tailored the trip for our needs and helped us have the best day ever! thank you so much!

From the owner: Coastal Ops takes a day on the water to a higher level. relax with us on an ICW cruise or spend…read morethe day relaxing on our Sport Yacht. Our typical day includes anchoring out with island rafts and spending some time cruising the ICW looking for dolphins. All this while being served by our staff. You get to relax while we do the work. This is not your typical tour boat....We do it differently!

We enjoyed a beautiful evening on the water on board the 31-foot Cap'n Boo. Although primarily a…read morefishing charter service, Captain Taylor also does sunset cruises up and down the sound. We saw tons of marine life, enjoyed our choice of music, and got great insight into the area from Taylor, who has 20 years experience in charters. The marina location is adjacent to the Lewis Seafood Market and Shack, which serves delicious fresh seafood dishes that you can take to-go on your cruise. We highly recommend Captain Taylor and South End Adventures, and can't wait to go again.

This was a great experience for my family while visiting the area. They caught over 40 fish and…read moreenjoyed the morning. Highly recommend!

Had an amazing experience with Shamrock Sailing yesterday! The weather could not be better, and it…read morewas great to learn about the area from such an experienced captain. Jim recommended that we sit on the bow, and so we grabbed some wine and enjoyed the beautiful sunset. If you are looking to do something memorable in Wilmington, you've found it! Thank you Jim for sharing your sailboat with the world :) keep doing what you're doing!

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.

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!

We had a great trip to Lea Island with Captain Eddie. Saw lots of osprey and even a sea turtle. His…read morestories about Topsail kept us laughing the whole time!

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!

THIS GUY SOLD MY TICKETS EVEN THOUGH WE HAD GUARANTEED RESERVATIONS WITH CREDIT CARD!!…read more I made reservations on the Queen Jean and guaranteed the reservation for six with my credit card. The captain said that would hold my reservation but we would need to pay in cash. He told me the boat was behind the Assembly Building. He said we had to pay in cash but the credit card would guarantee we would have six spots on the boat! We also had to be there half hour before sailing. Sailing was at 9:00. We were there at 8:30 with a lot of other folks. There was a group of six people that came in about 8:50 that were from Kentucky! After going over safety instructions the Captain told everyone to show their tickets and board. That was the first we heard of needing a ticket. He never told me over the phone we needed tickets. I went up to him and asked him where we get our tickets and he asked my name. I told him and he said, "I sold your tickets". I was shocked! On my way back to the house he texted me and said he was sorry. Now if he had my phone number why didn't he have the courtesy to call me before he "sold" my tickets? My grandchildren had looked forward to this all week and by selling our tickets he ruined our day! I would never go on this fishing boat!! I would not recommend them at all!!

My family visits topsail often but this was the first time we decided to do a fishing tour and…read morefound the Queen Jean with the Topsail Island Tours. The half day fishing trip was $60 a person and leaves at 9 and comes back at 2. Their website actually says its $70 but we paid $60. Warning: they don't take credit cards! But they took my husband and brother in laws driver license as "collateral" that they would find an ATM on our return and pay when the trip was over, which we did. We went out for about an hour and a half on a beautiful boat ride with about 50 people on board. There is a boat captain, two mates and a guy running the galley kitchen. They were all very nice and accommodating. You didn't have to take anything with you fishing and they would even take your fish off and bait your hook if needed. We stopped at three different holes before heading back. Our party of 4 caught 9 good size fish that fed our family of 7 dinner that night. Actually 3 of us caught 9 keepers, my poor sister was pretty sea sick most of the trip. If you're prone to sea sickness either take a lot of Dramamine or maybe sit this one out. Overall it was a great trip. Very nice crew. Very professional.