Shark Tooth and Fossil Hunting tour on the Cape Fear River
If you like finding prehistoric shark teeth, marine fossils, and other shore treasures on beautiful quaint islands in the historic Cape Fear River then this adventure is for you! This tour leaves from the waterfront docks in downtown Wilmington and visits islands on the river where fossilized sharks teeth and other marine fossils can be found, including megalodon teeth. But fossils aren’t the only treasures here, if your into beach glass and driftwood, well your again in an amazing place to hunt for it.
A favorite destination for this tour is the famous Shark Tooth Island. Located about 8 miles south of downtown Wilmington in the historic Cape Fear River, this island is a true wonder. It has what seems like a never-ending supply of fossils to be found along its banks. Enjoy a leisurely walk circumnavigating the island searching for fossils, civil war, native American artifacts, beach glass, driftwood, you name it. There’s fun here for everyone in the group, if you tire of treasure hunting you can explore the island’s wooded interior or simply soak up some rays while taking in the views from the sandy beach. Shark Tooth Island always produces a good time, but on this boat we are not only limited to Shark Tooth island. (Whisper voice) There are other fossil islands in the river too and we can go.
What to bring:
· Water shoes or some type of foot protection – some of the areas where we are fossil hunting have limestone rocks and other things that can be tough on bare feet.
· Sunscreen
· Snacks
· Towel – not necessary but nice if you end up deciding to getting wet
- Drinks
Pets and Adult beverages are welcome (although we are not allowed to supply acholic beverages we will have a cooler with ice and waters so BYOB)
Bottled water will be supplied.
What to wear:
Summer time - Bathing suits or shorts pants, non skid shoes or water shoes
Winter time - Rubber boots or water shoes (we usually get our feet wet at the shoreline while fossil hunting or getting in or out of the boat)
Pricing:
3 hour trip – $425
4 hour trip - $525
5 hour trip - $625
Additional hours can can be added day of the charter only if there are no previous bookings during the desired time slot.
Listed prices are for the entire boat, maximum 6 people (due to Coast Guard regulations)
If you have a big group larger than 6, please contact us, we may be able to arrange a second boat.
Please feel free to bring pets and favorite adult beverages.
Book your reservation below or call/text 910.538.9840 or Email - hello@toothandtideadventures.com
Fun Fact
European sailors first explored the Cape Fear river in the early 1500's and sailors have been leaving behind bottles and artifacts ever since. So there is no telling what one might find out on this historic river.