Eagles Island 50 minute Narrated Boat Cruise
Overview
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1 hour
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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.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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!
What‘s Included
Restroom on board
Gratuities
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Eagles Island 50 minute Narrated Boat Cruise
Reviews
249 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
History lesson in one hour on the River!
stephenaD5558BW,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour of the area's history in only one hour on a smooth boat ride! Recommend.
Wish the the boat where was longer and better views
cindy h,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Didn’t take us very far out, would’ve liked the tour to be longer, Owen was very informative and so was other staff members. Owen was very friendly. The drinks were too expensive should’ve gave you an option to do the tours on the app or website.
Eagle Island Family boat tour
James C,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is an inexpensive tour and has a lot of good information. The crew was very friendly and knowledgeable.
Fair
starvt1,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Boat shows wear an tear. It’s a weird tour because it isn’t very picturesque. Goes past industrial plant and rig boost dock. Definitely not work 25$ a person. Crew was very nice!
Relaxing and fun.
Adventure24943738693,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was very enjoyable. Crew was great and knowledgeable. Bartender was on point.
Trip was Cancelled
Susan K,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00My Trip cancelled due to inclement weather. I am stillStill waiting for refund to be given back to me.
Beautiful views of Cape Fear
Elizabeth B,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome views. Nice boat wuth a really good narrative of the history and environment surrounding the Cape Fear river. Drinks and snacks available were nice as well
Great Tour
Wendy A,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Friendly staff and relaxing tour. Great for kids. Plenty of seats. Would recommend if you have little ones
There were only six of us...
Brandon S,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00There were only six of us aboard, so it was pretty much a private tour. The captain answered all of our questions and the crew was so delightful!
Boring
Gayle A,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Pretty boring - not much to see and guide told more jokes than pointing out things to see. Nothing on island to see - not sure what the point was.
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