Eagles Island 50 minute Narrated Boat Cruise

Overview

Available languages

English

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.

Admission Not Applicable

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!

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Restroom on board

Gratuities

Options

Eagles Island 50 minute Narrated Boat Cruise

Reviews

4.60

260 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

207

Great experience
Relax16288211300,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience! Had a wonderful time. Learned a lot about the cape fear river and the area.
Relaxing Cruise
Nancy R,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic crew! Captain Mike was very conscious of other boats and entertained us with dance moves! Owen was very knowledgeable and we loved the history lesson!
Mom’s Day Out.
DAS S,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
Took my elderly mother out on the water. It was a last minute trip; spontaneous in fact. She suffers from dementia, however the calm and the ease of the boat trip was very soothing for her. This was my second trip with this vessel, and it tears to my eyes to see my mom thoroughly enjoying herself, the breeze and the warmth of the day. Thank you.
It was very interesting...
Krista S,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
It was very interesting but wish it was it had lasted longer and covered more history. The crew were very good!
Great experience
Noelle W,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
So nice and thorough! Very friendly as well. Everyone spoke nicely and explained everything well and there’s an area to get drinks from if you’d like a drink. We were respected well and if it was cold they’d make adjustments for you as well.
Sweet cruise!
LisaC288,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great little cruise of the harbor! Learned a lot about downtown Wilmington, which made the cruise enjoyable. Very relaxing experience.
Very interesting and informative.
sabeenashabir,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The captain and staff were very knowledgeable and friendly. Great for the kids. A good starting point to get to know the city.
Good experience
Joseph M,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
A nice way to view the historic district of Wilmington. Good narration and very informative presentation from the captain and crew.
History lesson in one hour on the River!
stephenaD5558BW,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent 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
3.00
Didn’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.