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Tooth and Tide Adventures

Charters & Water Adventures in Wilmington NC | Tooth & Tide

 Tooth & Tide Adventures offers private boat tours and charter experiences in Wilmington, North Carolina. Our trips explore the scenic waterways around Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island, and the historic Cape Fear River.

Choose from several unique adventures including:

  • Wrightsville Beach fishing charters
     
  • Shark tooth and fossil hunting tours
     
  • Sunset cruises and sightseeing tours
     
  • Cape Fear River historic cruise


  • Design your own boat adventure


Every trip is private and designed to give guests a memorable experience on the North Carolina coast.

Wrightsville Beach Fishing Charters

Family in a boat watches as a boy fights a fish during a fishing charter at Wrightsville Beach, NC.

 Our Wrightsville Beach fishing charters target seasonal species including Atlantic Bonito,  Spanish mackerel, red drum, speckled trout, flounder, black sea bass, and more. Trips depart from the Wrightsville Beach area and explore productive fishing grounds from inshore waters, nearby islands, and coastal creeks to 18 miles offshore.


Pricing $325 - $800

2 - 8  hours

(Up to 6 passengers)


 Learn more about our Wrightsville Beach fishing charters here or click on the image above.



Shark Tooth and Fossil Hunting Tour

Someones hand displaying the shark teeth they found at Shark Tooth Island in Wilmington NC.

 Join us on a unique fossil hunting adventure along the Cape Fear River near Wilmington, North Carolina. Our shark tooth tours visit islands where prehistoric shark teeth and marine fossils can often be found along the shoreline. It’s a hands-on experience perfect for families, history lovers, and anyone excited to search for real fossils millions of years old. 


Pricing $425 - $575

3 - 5 hours

(Up to 6 passengers)


 See details for our shark tooth hunting tours in Wilmington NC or click the image above.

Cape Fear River Cruise

Three friends pose for a picture on the bow of a boat on the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC.

 Cruise the historic Cape Fear River and discover a completely different side of Wilmington’s coastal waterways. These private sightseeing tours pass working ships, the downtown Wilmington riverfront, and the famous USS North Carolina battleship while offering incredible sunset views. It’s a relaxing and scenic boat tour that highlights the rich maritime history of the Cape Fear River. 


Pricing $225 - $325

1 - 2.5 hours

(Up to 6 passengers)


 View our Cape Fear River sightseeing or sunset cruise. 

Wrightsville Beach Sightseeing Cruise

Ladies pose on the bow of a boat while they enjoy a coastal adventure near Wrightsville Beach, NC

 Relax and enjoy a private boat cruise around Wrightsville Beach as the sun sets over the Intracoastal Waterway. These scenic sightseeing tours explore beautiful waterways near Masonboro Island while offering chances to spot dolphins, coastal birds, and breathtaking sunset views. It’s the perfect way to experience the natural beauty of the North Carolina coast. 


Pricing $225 - $600

1 - 6 hours

(Up to 6 passengers)


Check out our Wrightsville Beach Sightseeing Tours

Custom Boat Adventures

Young girl holds clams she dug in the marsh on a clamming adventure near Wrightsville Beach, NC.

 Looking for something a little different? Our custom boat adventures allow you to design your own private experience on the water. Whether you're interested in wildlife viewing, island exploring, sightseeing, or a relaxed cruise around Wilmington’s waterways, we’ll work with you to create a trip tailored to your group. 


Pricing $325 - $800

2 - 8  hours

(Up to 6 passengers)


More info about build your own Wilmington area boat adventure.



Gift Certificates

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Looking for a unique gift for someone who loves the water? Tooth & Tide Adventures offers gift certificates that can be used toward any of our private boat tours, including fishing charters, sunset cruises, and shark tooth hunting adventures. It’s a great way to give someone an unforgettable experience on the waters of Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach.



Purchase Tooth and Tide Gift Certificates

Things You Might See on Our Wilmington Boat Tours

 Our tours explore some of the most beautiful waterways in southeastern North Carolina. Along the way you may see:

  • Bottlenose dolphins
     
  • Coastal birds and wildlife


  • Sea Turtles
     
  • Historic downtown Wilmington waterfront
     
  • Masonboro Island and pristine barrier islands
     
  • The USS North Carolina battleship

Two Blue Herons sitting in the marsh grass near Wrightsville Beach, NC.

Best Time of Year for Each Wilmington Boat Adventure

Spring - Summer - Fall

 

  • Sunset cruises near Masonboro Island


  • Sightseeing tours in Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach


Year-Round

 

  • Wilmington Shark Tooth & Fossil Hunting Tours   (These are great all year long!)
     
  • Wrightsville Beach Fishing Charters  (Fishing action is red hot during the spring and fall.  Summer is also really good and can be red hot at times.  During wintertime the inshore fishing and nearshore pelagics slow down a lot, but the nearshore bottom fishing is great all winter for species such as Black Sea Bass, Tautog, and White Grunts.  We also target Stripe Bass in the Cape Fear River during wintertime.


  •  Sightseeing Tours  (Wrightsville Beach often enjoys mild, warm-ish days throughout the winter that create great opportunities to get out on the water—something many visitors overlook. These quieter days are perfect for sightseeing and dolphin watching because boat traffic is minimal, and dolphins frequently move into the Intracoastal waterways around Wrightsville Beach in greater numbers.) 



 


Why Choose Tooth & Tide Adventures

  • Private boat tours for families and small groups
     
  • Locally owned Wilmington charter business
     
  • U.S. Coast Guard licensed Masters Captain
     
  • Over 30 years navigating Wilmington area waterways
     
  • Trips designed around tides, wildlife, and local knowledge


  • Customizable Charter tours


Explore Our Private Boat Adventures in Wilmington, NC

  • Wrightsville Beach Fishing Charters
  • Shark Tooth & Fossil Hunting Tours
  • Cape Fear River Sunset Cruises
  • Wrightsville Beach Sightseeing Cruises

Planning Your Visit to Wilmington?

  •  If you're looking for more ideas while visiting the area, check out our guide to Things to Do in Wilmington NC, where we highlight some of the best water related activites. 


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