Things to do in Carolina Beach

Relax on a family-friendly cruise and watch a brilliant Cape Fear River sunset

Collect prehistoric shark teeth on a family-friendly outing near Carolina Beach

Customize a wildlife-focused boat outing with dolphin and bird sightings and hands-on mud flat discovery.

Hands-on, family-friendly clamming for all ages with sandy, muddy fun

Search remote boat-only beaches for shells, fun for all ages

Build a custom itinerary with a USCG licensed captain for up to six guests

Savor a captain-cooked low country boil on a private island cruise with scenic views

Start your morning with coffee, mimosas, and coastal views aboard Bella

Relax on a scenic private cruise with your crew and explore a secluded beach

Explore uninhabited islands and spot dolphins on a 2-hour cruise

Cruise to an uninhabited island while your captain cooks a Low Country Boil

Design your private cruise with a licensed captain and explore hidden islands

Ride a high-performance e-bike along the scenic River to Sea Bikeway with beach time at Wrightsville

See Wilmington’s highlights fast on a fun, guided e-bike ride

Unwind on a 90-minute Cape Fear River sunset cruise with live local music and a full bar

See wildlife and Wilmington's maritime past on a 1-hour narrated cruise

Learn Wilmington's past on a scenic river cruise led by historian Dr. Chris Fonvielle

Enjoy sunset views of downtown and wildlife with a full bar and comfortable indoor-outdoor seating

Enjoy a private Cape Fear River cruise with scenic views, bar service, and optional narration or background music

Enjoy a relaxing 1-hour narrated cruise with views of Wilmington and Battleship North Carolina

Ride afternoon breezes across the inlet with a brief ocean sail when conditions allow

Sail with an instructor for an easy, first-time-friendly session on calm Soundside waters

Start your day with a narrated blackwater cruise featuring wildlife and river views

Fun water cruise with BYOB options for public or private charters