Captain Mark and his First Mate were super awesome! Very knowledgeable, friendly and provided a fun…read moreand safe atmosphere for a great day of family fun on the ocean. Highly recommend if you love the ocean, love fishing, and love having a great time!

We had a blast on this charter w Captain Mark Greene! He took us to catch a school of black sea…read morebass and whitings. He's great at helping bait the hooks and taking fish off once you catch them. Very involved. Gives us great tips on how to use the fishibg rods and how to fish. Very respectful if we get sea sick and need to move towards calmer water. Alot of fun to talk to. Very passionate about what he does and knowledgeable. We want to come back and fish woth him again!!! Very pleasant enjoyable experience with him! Totally recommend going on this charter.

Excellent day on the salt ! Fox and AJ are personable 'hosts' focused on making the trip enjoyable…read morefor everyone...oh, and put you on fish! If you're looking to experience NC fishing or get out and do something 'new', your first step is FoxSea Lady Charters!

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.

great experience! we had such a great time.. Chris was great with explaining everything to us…read more. thorough and kind.. jet skis are top of the line!! we will be back for sure and will highly recommend him to family and friends!

This was last minute booking and was grateful Chris was able to get us in to celebrate my birthday!…read moreHe gave great instructions on how to arrive and where to park. Chris's jets skis are in great condition and very easy to maneuver, I felt like I was DJ Khaled riding the jet ski...LMAO We had so much fun that day! If we ever go back will definitely be booking again with him!

This was an amazing tour- Captain Brandon was very knowledgeable about the island! He is friendly,…read morepersonable and thinks of everything! Blankets provided in case you get a little chilly! Music playing- karaoke if you dare, and just a great experience overall! Highly recommend you add this tour to your itinerary while in Carolina Beach!

Beautiful tiki boat ride! My son and I were gifted a ride with Little Pink Houses of Hope, for…read morebreast cancer survivors. So fun! We'd definitely recommend.

Capt. Paul Thompson knows where the fish are and knows how to catch them! His boat has ample room…read morefor 6 (plus Capt. /Mate). Full bathroom, AC and a good day. Went out with my friends and family and thoroughly enjoyed the day.

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.

Great boat buying experience! This organization and Dean Ashton, Marinemax Sales Team Member,…read morereally put the extra emphasis on me getting the correct boat. I was able to talk with the GM, sales team, finance, and most of the service team. The one thing that was consistent was all of their professionalism! Additionally, at delivery, I feel they went the extra mile by having their boat Captain, Tim Hicks really do a great walk through of our boat to ensure we felt confident! This is a great group of professionals that are all passionate about boating and it shows! If your in the market for a new boat, I would definitely recommend Dean and the rest of the team at Marinemax, Wrightsville Beach, NC! Respectfully, Chris & Mendy Melton Boat: Sea Ray SPX