Sunset Sail Tour

Overview

Take a 2.0 hour sailing cruise on a Sparkman and Stephens Sailing Yacht. With your small-group, engage on this classic 42 ft yacht, that accommodates a 6 passenger maximum for an intimate cruise through the waters of Wrightsville Beach. This tour is a spectacular way to see the waterways, barrier islands, and marine life surrounding Wrightsville Beach in North Carolina. Please note, beginning November 8, 2018 our Sunset Cruise will depart at 3:00 pm. Sunset Cruise guests should arrive at least 10 minutes early.

City: Wilmington

Sat 21 Sep

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Starting at $99.00

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Sat 21 Sep

Starting at $99.00

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What's Included

Welcome to bring your own beer or wine onboard

Bottled water

Boat Captain

Passengers are invited to bring wine & beer- We provide ice chest, cork screw/bottle opener, & glasses

Beverages- Ginger Ale

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reservations are cancelled for any guests not on location at docks 10 minutes prior to departure time.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age is 6 years
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Wrightsville Beach

Scenic waterway tour along the southern portion of island, Masonboro Inlet, and interior portions of Masonboro Island. We sail along the Intracoastal Waterway to Motts Channel near the Wrightsville Beach draw bridge.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (46)

Chantay_M

May 2021

We had an amazing sail! The weather was perfect, good company on board and our Captain out did himself! We Highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host

May 2021

Thank you Chantay! I greatly enjoyed getting to know you and your husband. As you can tell, I enjoy sharing stories about the coastline, island marine life and the history of the area. Please come back again when you can. Best regards, Captain Jim

christopherlW7970QI

May 2021

Captain Jim was great. Very knowledgeable and a great hoat. The weather was perfect. The scenery was awesome. Definitely recommend for a relaxing evening on the water.

Response from Host

May 2021

Thanks so much Christopher! We had an amazing sunset, waterfowl flights, and made a few new friends! Safe onward travels. Until next sail, Captain Jim

Bernie_K

Apr 2021

Boat used was not the one listed. Boat used was not in very good shape. The only refreshments was a bottle of water. There was no ice on board. There was no safety discussion..dont know if there were life jackets. Sail was used for less than half the time even though there was plenty of wind. Overall very disappointing for the cost.

Response from Host

May 2021

Thanks for the review. Your comments help me consider future improvements. You correctly pointed out that ice was not onboard. Unfortunately, our ice machine was not available. I apologize for this inconvenience. Safety is our top priority especially on extremely gusty spring days like April 29th, wind gusts exceeded 30 knots. You’ll recall the three points of contact discussion during the briefing, discussion of using the carriage top handrails when stowing away personal items or using toilet facilities below decks. You make a good point to announce the specific location of life jackets. We are USCG safety inspected and carry a CO2 self-inflating and traditional PFD’s. I will include this information in future safety briefings. Several statements are not accurate in your review, so respectfully, I’d like to correct with facts: • SV/Shamrock is the only vessel we operate. We sailed on the 42 ft yawl on the day of your excursion. • It’s springtime, and the teak rails require multiple preparation stages prior to applying a finish. Your comment on sailing vessel not being in good shape most likely refers to the unfinished appearance of teak rails. I should have explained that we were in the middle of reconditioning the teak to alleviate doubts about the soundness of the vessel. SV/Shamrock is USCG inspected and very seaworthy. • Wind direction determines when sails can be deployed. To use sail power the wind must be 25 degree off your heading. The strong WSW winds worked in our favor running north with only a jib sail, we averaged boat speed over ground of 6.5 knots on the Intracoastal Waterway, the Masonboro Inlet entrance, and Banks Channel portions. The strong winds worked against our progress returning to port. • We dropped sails and started our diesel engine as we turned to the west heading south directly into the wind and tide. Your comments are useful, in that explaining use of wind and use of power helps our guests understand why are using either engine power or sails to navigate. • As a captain, I must make decisions regarding how much sail area to deploy on every trip. Given the high wind conditions, using a reefed jib sail was a safe and reasonable choice. I appreciate your comments- they help me, the owner and captain see where enhancements are possible and where communications about safety, sails and weather can lead to a better experience.