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!

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!!

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.

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!

Last year was our first trip with Tiki Tours. We picked the sunset cruise since we have enjoyed…read morethem at other beaches in the past. Our friends had never been on one so had no idea what to expect. This was by far, the best sunset cruise I have ever been on. The decor, the vibe, the crew...it was all fantastic. There was definitely a PARTY ride...lots of drinking and music. Loud and fun. Nobody got out of hand but every one was having a wonderful time. And since I was wondering beforehand, I will mention that yes, there ARE bathrooms on board. The captain and crew totally made the trip...tip is not included in your price and even if you go thinking that you won't tip at the end, bring money just in case. I believe you'll find that they make it that much more enjoyable. Ps. We scheduled another cruise this year but it was canceled due to weather. They let us know around noon the day of sailing (so 6 hours prior-plenty of time)...and our money was refunded within 10 days. We will try again next year

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!

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.

Chad was fantastic all the way around. The weather was questionable leading up to our trip; but he…read moredid a great job of keeping me in the loop and making sure all was good. The weather cooperated and we had an awesome morning trip. Two adults and two kids and plenty of action on the water; we caught a good mix of fish and the kiddos could not have had more fun. We will definitely be back and connect with Chad when we are back in town.

No surprise that Captain Chad has 5 stars! We had a 5-star day today. Everyone caught something,…read morecame across some dolphins and watched them for 10 minutes or so, got a great look at some beautiful houses and all while on just a 4-hour fishing trip. We'll be back to fish with Captain Chad again soon!

Anthony is a top notch guide! As a lifelong fisherman I have fished on many boats, I would put this…read moreone at the top of the list. Anthony knows the ropes and has a plethora of knowledge to learn from. Will be booking another trip in the future!

From the owner: Grassy Sound Charters is based in Hampstead, NC and serves Wrightsville Beach, Topsail, Surf City,…read moreSneads Ferry, and Jacksonville. We are convenient to the Greater Wilmington area and only 25 minutes from the ILM airport. The USCG Veteran crew is amongst the safest and most professional that you will find in the industry. We specialize in Nearshore, Offshore, and Gulfstream fishing trips, and also offer Eco Tours and Boat Cruises. Our experience and knowledge is far reaching. You will be riding on a 31’ Cape Horn center console boat that can comfortably take up to 6 persons. It is fast, dry, comfortable, and a head-turner! Whether you are looking for a laid-back trip on the coast or a hardcore fishing adventure offshore, this is the charter you have been looking for! All rods, reels, terminal tackle, bait, and fishing licenses are included in the price so you can focus on enjoying yourself. Fish cleaning service may be available after your trip, but be sure to bring an adequately sized cooler if you will be keeping your catch. A Mate will accompany all fishing charters and works for tips. 20% of the total trip price is customary. No glass bottles aboard the vessel. Please contact the Captain directly before booking if you have questions about the rate, availability, or have special considerations. Licensed, insured, state and federally permitted. Book your trip now and hit the water with Grassy Sound Charters.

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!