Eagles Island 50 minute Narrated Boat Cruise

Overview

Enjoy a relaxing ride on the river on our comfortable 46' catamaran as you learn more about Wilmington, NC from our friendly captain and crew. Gain a new perspective on our history and ecology as we share fun facts and historical anecdotes as we cruise along the Cape Fear River. We promise that no two cruises are alike!
If you would like a private charter or one of our other cruises, please give us a call.

City: Wilmington

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $21.00

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $21.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Restroom on board

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Battleship North Carolina

If you book on the even hours we cruise north along the Historic Downtown and Eagles Island, where you see the past come alive. Capture unique views of the Battleship, learn about rice plantations, and view shipwrecks, flora, and fauna on this 50-minute adventure.

Cape Fear River

If you book on the odd hour, we head south under the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge to the State Ports and learn the history of a WWII Wilmington shipyard along with current facts while watching tug boats, container ships, and pleasure boats. Bring your camera along; there are photo ops in every direction!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (23)

408pattik

Aug 2022

Lots of good info .I am a local and I learned alot from the captain! Definitely a must for travelers to area. Very clean...and there was a bar and clean bathroom on board.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thanks for choosing to cruise with Wilmington Water Tours on one of our Eagles Island Cruises, and for your 5 Star review. We hope you'll consider cruising with us again in the near future!

jshwin85

Aug 2022

Took the 50 minute north river tour on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. Captain was extremely knowledgeable of the area. Nicely maintained catamaran that was very smooth on the water. Really enjoyed our time seeing Wilmington from a different perspective. The only two things to keep in mind is 1) they do not have their own lot. If you can snag street parking at a meter (they accept cards) do so. We ended up paying a $25 flat fee to park in a lot. 2) The Embarking/Disembarking process includes going up and down a very steep and pretty wobbly gangway. So if you have mobility issues it’s kinda tough. Saw two elderly gentlemen disembarking and it took them 5 minutes to get up the gangway. It can be done but just keep in mind!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thank you for taking the time to write a review! Glad to know you enjoyed your cruise. Parking in downtown Wilmington offers meterd parking on the street $2/hr accepts cards and coins. 3 parking decks offer first 30 minutes free then $1/hr (during festivals and special events amt can change) Private lots change pricing, typically from $5/hr to an all day flat fee. The Cape Fear River has 5 foot tides twice a day. The recent full moon which was a "supermoon" the tides were higher and lower than normal. The downtown docks are floating docks, they rise & lower with tide. Sounds like you cruised during the lower than normal tide which made for a steeper incline. We always offer assistance to anyone with mobility issues, our staff is always on hand to offer assistance. Hope you'll consider another cruise the next time you are in town. Best, Diane

AmyG41412

Jul 2022

We booked a boat tour, only to have the weather turn nasty shortly after leaving the dock. The captain and crew were very professional, and safely returned us to the dock. We were granted a refund, without issue. We will definitely try to book again next time we visit Wilmington.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thank you for your kind review. It says it all. Our #1 concern is always safety. We have had well needed rain this season with pop up storms. Our captains & crew are well trained to keep you safe and very knowledgeable of the area and offer amazingly fun educational tours. Hope to see you on your next visit of the area! Best, Diane