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:
Every trip is private and designed to give guests a memorable experience on the North Carolina coast.
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.
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.
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)
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
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.
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.
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Our tours explore some of the most beautiful waterways in southeastern North Carolina. Along the way you may see:

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