Choose your wildlife focus on a private Carolina Beach eco tour
3 - 6 Hour Options
Up to 6 people
Explore Carolina Beach by boat on a private eco tour built around what you want to see and do. Head out for discovery time that can include beach shelling, mud flats, and wildlife watching.
Full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.
Yes. The tour is dog friendly, so you can bring your dog along.
You can request dolphin and shark sighting, bird watching, mud flat tours where you get dirty chasing crabs, snails, and other creatures, and shelling on an ocean beach.
Yes. Share what you want to see and do, and the captain will design a Carolina Beach boating adventure trip around your preferences.
220 Annie Dr., Carolina Beach, NC 28428
Captain Charlie is the kind of guide who makes a trip genuinely memorable. Families consistently rave about his deep knowledge of the Cape Fear area, his easy-going personality, and his natural way with kids. Little ones get to hunt for shark teeth and fossils, spot wildlife like dolphins and the occasional alligator, and some even get a turn at the wheel. The reviews paint a picture of someone who treats every group like they're out with a friend rather than a paying customer. The signature trip to Shark Tooth Island is a clear crowd favorite, with families regularly finding dozens, sometimes over 100, shark teeth and prehistoric fossils in a single outing. Beyond the island, Charlie often adds spontaneous detours to see local birds, river wildlife, and dolphins, which guests seem to love. He's also drawn praise for being flexible with last-minute bookings and accommodating for very young children and even dogs. Across the board, reviewers describe this as a highlight of their Carolina Beach visit, not just for kids but for adults too. There's nothing negative worth flagging here. If you're looking for an outdoor adventure that's educational, hands-on, and genuinely fun for the whole group, booking a trip with Captain Charlie is a pretty easy call.
10/10 recommend! We did the 3 hour shark tooth island and we had two 10 year olds and 2 high schoolers and everyone enjoyed the trip! Our captain was awesome!! Thank you again for the great tour and experience!
Chelsey Swasey
June 22, 2026
10/10 recommend! We did the 3 hour shark tooth island and we had two 10 year olds and 2 high schoolers and everyone enjoyed the trip! Our captain was awesome!! Thank you again for the great tour and experience!
Chelsey Swasey
June 22, 2026