



by Wilmington Water Tours
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$48This narrated boat cruise on a 46-foot catamaran provides a view of Wilmington from the Cape Fear River. The captain and crew share historical details and ecological facts about the area during the approximately one-hour trip. The cruise route varies depending on the departure time. On even hours, the boat travels north past Historic Downtown Wilmington and Eagles Island, including views of the Battleship North Carolina, local rice plantations, shipwrecks, plants, and wildlife. On odd hours, the boat heads south beneath the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge toward the State Ports, covering the history of a World War II shipyard and offering sights of tug boats, container ships, and other vessels. On-board restrooms are available, and gratuities are not included.
Battleship North Carolina
Departing on even hours, the boat cruises north past Historic Downtown Wilmington and Eagles Island. Passengers see the Battleship North Carolina from unique angles and learn about nearby rice plantations. The route includes views of shipwrecks as well as local flora and fauna during the 50-minute trip.
Cape Fear River
Departing on odd hours, the boat travels south beneath the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge toward the State Ports. The guide shares history about the World War II Wilmington shipyard and current port operations. Passengers can watch tug boats, container ships, and pleasure boats while enjoying photo opportunities throughout the cruise.
Located on the Downtown Riverwalk between Orange St and Ann St. You can come by our shop to hang out before our boat sets sail on the hour, every hour. For additional cruises you can visit our website. Please note that if you are looking to book a private charter with us, you will have to call us.
End point
Located on the Downtown Riverwalk between Orange St and Ann St. You can come by our shop to hang out before our boat sets sail on the hour, every hour. For additional cruises you can visit our website. Please note that if you are looking to book a private charter with us, you will have to call us.




by Wilmington Water Tours
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$48This narrated boat cruise on a 46-foot catamaran provides a view of Wilmington from the Cape Fear River. The captain and crew share historical details and ecological facts about the area during the approximately one-hour trip. The cruise route varies depending on the departure time. On even hours, the boat travels north past Historic Downtown Wilmington and Eagles Island, including views of the Battleship North Carolina, local rice plantations, shipwrecks, plants, and wildlife. On odd hours, the boat heads south beneath the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge toward the State Ports, covering the history of a World War II shipyard and offering sights of tug boats, container ships, and other vessels. On-board restrooms are available, and gratuities are not included.
Battleship North Carolina
Departing on even hours, the boat cruises north past Historic Downtown Wilmington and Eagles Island. Passengers see the Battleship North Carolina from unique angles and learn about nearby rice plantations. The route includes views of shipwrecks as well as local flora and fauna during the 50-minute trip.
Cape Fear River
Departing on odd hours, the boat travels south beneath the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge toward the State Ports. The guide shares history about the World War II Wilmington shipyard and current port operations. Passengers can watch tug boats, container ships, and pleasure boats while enjoying photo opportunities throughout the cruise.
Located on the Downtown Riverwalk between Orange St and Ann St. You can come by our shop to hang out before our boat sets sail on the hour, every hour. For additional cruises you can visit our website. Please note that if you are looking to book a private charter with us, you will have to call us.
End point
Located on the Downtown Riverwalk between Orange St and Ann St. You can come by our shop to hang out before our boat sets sail on the hour, every hour. For additional cruises you can visit our website. Please note that if you are looking to book a private charter with us, you will have to call us.