Wrightsville Beach Scenic Boat Tours
Located:
Wrightsville Beach Boating Access
109 Causeway Dr,
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
Call (910) 200-4002 for more information
Spring and Summer tours are available by reservation. Please call ahead to inquire about seat availability.
Learn, Discover and Explore the natural wonders of the Carolina Coast with our boat rental with captain services.
Our Captains and Tour Guides are naturalists with many years of experience sharing knowledge with visitors here at Wrightsville Beach. Birding, fishing, shell-collecting and sunset cruises are our specialty, but we love organizing custom options for school groups, weddings and corporate events too!
Kids Pirate Island Treasure Hunt
Visit fabled Masonboro Island with Don Juan Cortez, a costumed Pirate guide and storyteller on a cruise to what is rumored to be the spot where the legendary Captain Kidd buried his ill-gotten booty. Dig for the forgotten treasure and find hidden gems on the beach.
This tour begins and ends at Wrightsville Beach Boating Access. In addition to Captain Kidd, you’ll also learn about all the other pirates who plied these waters such as the ferocious Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet, the gentleman pirate.
More information on the Pirate Island Treasure Hunt
Boat Tour Schedule
About Our Tour Boats
The Shamrock- custom-built 27 ft. motorized catamaran
The Shamrock is a custom-built 27 ft. motorized catamaran. US Coast Guard inspected and rated to carry up to 20 passengers. Stable and level in the chop of the Intracoastal Waterway, the Shamrock’s shallow draft allows it to work it’s way up the twisty shallow water creeks that characterize the area and then land her passengers right on the shore of the area’s islands – no dock required.
The Clover- 6 passenger pontoon boat
The Clover -built for shallow draft and pleasure Cruising, the clover is designed by Bennington the leader in pontoon boat manufacturing. This boat design allows for ultimate comfort while exploring the NC back water and local hotspots on the waterway. Clover Cruising Tour
- Up to 6 passengers
- 1 to 4 hours
- $200/hour rate for the first two hours, reduced $150/hour rate starting on hour three.
- Can be booked on the hour 9am-7pm
Discover your Inner Beach Adventure Imagine walking out the dock to your own boat cruiser. The Clover is a luxury pontoon boat equipped for island hopping. Canopy raised, ice cold cooler, music, and the Island is calling. Masonboro Island to be exact, the largest marine sanctuary in the cape fear region. Unspoiled beaches, seashore treasures, and relaxing vibe only NC beaches can give you. This trip can also include water restaurant service as well as Intracoastal Cruising. Clover comes with Captain, First Mate, Ice Cooler, iPod Tour Boat Rental (with Captain) Requires Reservation
Boat Location:
Due to construction all tours will be leaving from:
Wrightsville Beach Boating Access
109 Causeway Dr,
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
Please call us at (910) 200-4002 if you have any questions.
Hear from Captain Joe:
Blue Water Grill Parking
Guests are encouraged to eat at the Blue Water Grill located at 4 Marina St, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480, either directly before or after their boat tour. By dining at Blue Water you are free to park in their parking lot and walk to our boats.
Here are some of the questions we get about Wrightsville Beach and our scenic boat tours.
Are alcoholic beverages permited on the boat?
Yes! You can BYOB or sample from the boats supplies.
What is required to make a reservation?
Review the site and get an idea of what and when you would like to come on a trip. Then use the contact page to get in touch! You can reserve with a credit card and pay on the day of the trip.
Will you be offering any birding tours during my stay?
Birding Tours run at special times, so check the daily schedule.
Can I get off the boat?
Harbor, Sunset and fishing tours, no. The masonboro shuttle, of course, you get off the boat. Advanced birding and shelling tours allow you to leave the boat.
The answer is – it depends.
Can I bring my own cooler?
Yes! We love coolers. You may bring whatever you like inside the cooler. Water, soft drinks, wine and beer are stocked in limited supply on the Shamrock.
What should I bring on my tour?
The Shamrock is shady for your ride or tour. But, if you are getting off on Masonboro Island, be sure to bring everything you need. There are no facilities on the island. Food, drinks, towels, sunscreen, shade – everything you need for a day at the beach. Shoes – not flipFlops -are recommended for Masonboro Island.
Coolers, mellow dogs, surf boards, beach chairs and umbrellas – You can bring it all (within reason) on the Shamrock. There is plenty of room all but the most busy of days. If you need to bring a very large amount of stuff, just call ahead to make sure there’s room.
Where can I shop for supplies?
There are a couple of places to pick up supplies for you trip on the island. Roberts Grocery is a long time favorite. Lighthouse Beer and Wine has a wide selection of beverages. And, there is a Harris Teeter .5 mile past the draw bridge on 74.
When is the next low tide?
Birding is best at low tide. That’s when all the birds are on the exposed sandbars.
Tides courtesy of SwellInfo.com, who offer a rich information source for beach going on Wrightsville Beach. Full Site and Just the tide chart for the next week.
