Island Hopper Cruise in Wrightsville Beach

Name: Island Hopper Cruise in Wrightsville Beach
Price: 50 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.95 (102 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

The Carolina Runner is a custom-built 40-foot craft that includes a bar, blue tooth sound system, LED party lights, a loading ramp for easy shore access to Masonboro Island, complete modern toilet facilities, and many other amenities for groups up to 40.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

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

Numerous uninhabited islands dot the waters around Wrightsville Beach, and during this 2-hour adventure cruise, you can explore at least one of them. Start at Money Island, where notorious pirate Captain Kidd is said to have buried his treasure and home to the area’s largest sand dune—perfect for sliding down—then cruise toward Masonboro Island, the longest undisturbed barrier island ecosystem in southern North Carolina. If time allows, hop off and traverse from marsh to oceanside in search of giant sea shells. On your return to the docks, keep an eye out for dolphins and other marine life.

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Options

Island Hopper Cruise in Wrightsville Beach

Reviews

4.95

102 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Loved every minute
senseisha2018,,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely wonderful. The crew was amazing and we loved the experience. We would definitely recommend this boat tour.
first class
timoR8083DE,,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amy and Rick were great hosts and very informative about the area, islands, tides, weather, wildlife, and what to expect, etc.
Bring beach shoes and...
Carter L,,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Bring beach shoes and wear shorts. Crew did a great job and Rusty was a great addition to the ride. Would definitely do this again.
Great time! The weather...
Catherine N,,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great time! The weather was perfect, spent a good amount of time on each island looking for shells and taking pictures. There was a guest onboard who did quick watercolors and painted me, which made my Bach weekend even that much more special! 10/10 would recommend this cruise
Absolutely beautiful cruise
chelseawB4014DC,,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Summer and Anna were the best! This trip was an absolute blast! The girls were sweet and offered us beverages several times during the trip and were very informative. The islands were stunning. This trip really made it the best last day of our vacation. :)
Best 50 bucks you'll ever spend, so book it!
Road689657,,Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very cool experience! Beware if you're allergic to dogs as the captain's dog, Rusty (who was terribly sweet) , will be aboard. Disembarking at Masonboro Island was the highlight for me. We stayed 45 mintues. Next was Money Island with the massive sand dune. We stayed there for 15 minutes. This was the best $50 I've probably ever spent.
Chill boat ride!
J7918XAbrianb,,Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Rick and crew were awesome, very nice and accommodating. Water and soda are constantly offered. Half of the boat is in the sun, so bring sun blocker just in case depending on where you sit. There's no "tour guide" narration while driving around -- it's just old school music to set the vibe. Rick and crew do talk about the locations where you're going before departing. There's only a few moments where the water gets choppy, but it's mainly calm. You don't actually get to the ocean. During the trip it would have been nice to get a little more history of the area. The two places you visit are an island made entirely of dredged up soil and the other is an 8 mile long State Preserve. Both islands you cannot get to without a boat, so that in itself is really cool! But apart from that, there's nothing really different or scenic. The booking description should also recommend what footwear to bring. My wife and I wore sneakers and maybe we should have wore something else like sandals or water shoes. We just didn't know what to expect. Overall, if you want to chill out on a 2 hr boat ride then this is for you! If you have kids then this also could work as a fun little excursion. We had a great time relaxing but if you want to party then this isn't it.
Couples Retreat
485amyp,,Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Me and my boyfriend enjoyed the ability to get off the boat and adventure on our own. Beautiful waters and wildlife. We really enjoyed the tour.
Island Hopper
Randi K,,Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great 2-hour cruise. Stopped at two islands and took the walkway to the beach. It was breathtaking! The Captain and his mate were terrific!
Fun day out visting islands
essentially fun,,Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great time on this trip with Captain Rick, Amy and their cute little canine assistant Rusty! The boat ride was awesome and comfortable, learning about the history of the islands was a lot of fun, and the two islands they visit were beautiful! Masonboro Island can only be reached by boat, so it's a special treat to get there and visit the ocean beach on the island. We highly recommend them!