Things to do in Wrightsville Beach

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

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

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

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

Cruise Surf City with lightweight single-speed bikes equipped with locks, helmets, and handlebar bags.

Choose from beginner soft tops to premium epoxy boards with optional free delivery.

Ride the waves with flexible board rentals, with delivery options

Ride a Yamaha Waverunner at your own pace in a spacious 9-mile area.

Enjoy easy paddle board rentals with direct dock launch and flexible 2-hour sessions.

Paddle at your own pace with direct dock access and included gear.

Ride to barrier islands and search for shark teeth and shells with a knowledgeable guide.

Ride with a trained guide from Topsail Island toward Wrightsville Beach and return at sunset

Cruise Topsail Island on quality bikes with lock, bag, and helmet included

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

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

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

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

Fun water cruise with BYOB options for public or private charters