Three friends sitting on the front of a tour boat on the Cape Fear River in downtown Wilmington NC.

River Cruise along Wilmington's historic Cape Fear river wat

A private guided river cruise is a fantastic way to take in the sites of Wilmington’s historic waterfront from a different perspective. Grab your favorite people and your favorite sunset beverage and enjoy the ride. After the ride, you’ll be within walking distance of downtown Wilmington’s many great restaurants and pubs.

On the cruise you will see all of the downtown waterfront which spans from the Isabel Holmes Bridge to the iconic Cape Fear Memorial bridge. Relax and listen to some of your favorite tunes played through the boats bluetooth sound system or get Captain Jaime to tell you fun facts and history about the area. Some fun little offshoots of the tour are to cruise under the Thomas Rhodes bridge and go up the Cape Fear River to see a beautiful ghost forest wilderness area. Also a cruise south beyond the Memorial bridge to check out the ILM ports is always fun.

The sunset cruise departs from the docks located at the end of Market street.

If your staying at one of the water front hotels such as Ballast or Embassy Suites we can arrange to pick you up from a closer dock such as the dock at Chestnut Street. Simply let us know when making your reservations and we'll let you know where to go to meet the boat.

Bring your pets and favorite cocktail and snacks and lets cruise. Waters and soda waters are always supplied free on the boat.

Price:

1 - 1.5 hour - $225 (maximum 6 persons)

2 - 2.5 hour - $325 (maximum 6 persons)

*(price shown is for the entire boat, so if you have 6 people it would break down to $37.50 per person.)

Reserve online below or call/text 910.538.9840 or Email - hello@toothandtideadventures.com

Fun Fact

There is a ghost forest of cypress trees less than a mile from downtown Wilmington just up the Cape Fear river.

River Tour FAQ's

What can we expect to see on a Wilmington, NC river tour?

Guests will enjoy beautiful views of Wilmington's historic waterfront scenery, lots of local wildlife sightings, the Wilmington port, the iconic Memorial Bridge, and a relaxing, family-friendly experience on the water.

What is the difference in a private boat tour verse some of the other non-private tours?

Both styles of tours can be enjoyable, but our private tours offer a more intimate and personalized experience. With the flexibility to customize your trip on the fly, you can ask the captain to position the boat in the perfect spot for memorable moments — like capturing a family photo in front of the iconic USS North Carolina.

With our private tours your group will have the boat to yourselves. This makes it perfect for couples, families, birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions in Wilmington. And it allows you to bring along your favorite beverages or your pets.

What is the best time of day to go on a Wilmington river cruise?