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Catch And Cruise NC - World Cat
Wilmington
+1
Catch And Cruise NC invites you aboard their sleek 2004 World Cat 27 HT Catamaran—fully restored in 2019 and ready to deliver unforgettable moments on the water! Departing from scenic Wilmington, this stable and spacious vessel comfortably accommoda

"We went as a family of 6, one of them being my very curious autistic 7 year old who had a great time." —⁠ Naftali,
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US $475
Live-N-Good Charters
Wilmington
+2
Live-N-Good Charters is a 2012 Kencraft Bayrider Skiff based in Wilmington, offering personalized adventures for up to four guests.

"Chartered a boat for a day trip to Masonboro Island to collect seashells." —⁠ Brian, North Carolina
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US $250
Seaside Charter Company Island Excursions WB
Wrightsville Beach
+7
Experience the best of coastal North Carolina with a private charter at Wrightsville Beach with Seaside Charter Company.

"Captain Jake was so easy to work with! Our girls trip group wanted to see great shells and the smaller islands around Wrightsville Beach." —⁠ Virginia,
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US $275
Leverdrag charters
Wilmington
Escape with Captain Joe Currie! 🍹 Looking for the perfect getaway on the water? Join us for 2hr cruises aboard Leverdrag Charters, a 2008 Seafox 256 Center Console, based in Wilmington, NC.

"What an amazing boat cruise! Captain Joe made the whole experience very memorable." —⁠ Jason,
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US $250
Seascape Charters
Wilmington
+3
Make unforgettable memories with SeaScape Charters and Capt. Josh! Whether you're planning a family outing, romantic escape, or a fun cruise with friends, your private boat tour from Wrightsville Beach is sure to impress.

"What an incredible way to celebrate a 40th birthday! 🥳☀️🛥️ Captain Josh gave us the perfect day on the water!" —⁠ Ashley,
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US $250
Reel Fly Adventures
Wilmington
Set sail on an unforgettable adventure aboard Reel Fly, a 2002 Pathfinder Maverick Bay boat, conveniently based in Wilmington.
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US $300
Big Kahuna Tiki Charters
Carolina Beach
+4
Big Kahuna Tiki Charters is a beautifully restored 1990 JC Manufacturing pontoon (refit in 2020), proudly based in Carolina Beach. Designed for intimate private experiences out on the water and barrier Islands from Sunrise to Sunset.

"Captain Freddy was amazing! We had the best time collecting ahells, going to an island with tree swings & ropes for the kids to use to swing into the water." —⁠ Sarah,
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US $250
Carolina Charters
Wilmington
5.0
/5
(201 external reviews)
Carolina Charters is a premium 2002 Sea Pro SV2100 Bay boat, perfectly designed for both adventure and relaxation, based in Wilmington. With a capacity for up to 6 guests, it offers an intimate yet spacious experience on the water.
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US $280
FunDay Boat Day
Wilmington
+6
Experience the best of Wilmington’s waterways aboard FunDay Boat Day, a brand-new 2026 Key West 189 FS Center Console designed for unforgettable days on the water.
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US $250

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What are the best private boat tours in New Hanover County?

According to customer reviews, some of the most popular boat tours in New Hanover County are:

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What are the best private boat tours in New Hanover County?

According to customer reviews, some of the most popular boat tours in New Hanover County are:

Full list of top boat tours in New Hanover County

How much does it cost to go boating in New Hanover County?

The average price for a private 4 hour New Hanover County boat trip is US $441, while an 8 hour private trip will cost you US $711 based on prices on BoatBooker.com.

How much does it cost to go boating in New Hanover County?

The average price for a private 4 hour New Hanover County boat trip is US $441, while an 8 hour private trip will cost you US $711 based on prices on BoatBooker.com.

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What's the price of a boat tour by duration in New Hanover County?

The average price of boat tours in New Hanover County is:

1-hour boating trips – US $280
2-hour boating trips – US $333
3-hour boating trips – US $421
4-hour boating trips – US $573
6-hour boating trips – US $692
8-hour boating trips – US $890

What's the price of a boat tour by duration in New Hanover County?

The average price of boat tours in New Hanover County is:

1-hour boating trips – US $280
2-hour boating trips – US $333
3-hour boating trips – US $421
4-hour boating trips – US $573
6-hour boating trips – US $692
8-hour boating trips – US $890

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What people said about boating in New Hanover County

5.0
/5
(4 Hour – Sandbar Adventur - 11:00 AM)
It was a great day!
wear sunblock, pack water, towels. listen to your captain and their advice, they know what they are doing! let them guide you and youll have a great time!
Naftali P.
Reviewed on August 25, 2026
5.0
/5
(2 Hr – Beach Boat Cruise)
Great excursion
Come see the captains at Big Kahuna Tiki! Updated review- it's the website that misled the description for the boating type, but these guys are great! 5/5 on all accounts!
Jessica H.
Reviewed on July 1, 2026
5.0
/5
(Island Hopping Excursion WB)
Great time with Captain Jake
Book the longer trip. Theres so many exciting things to do and see that its hard to fit it in 4 hours.
Sean C.
Reviewed on May 24, 2026
5.0
/5
(2 Hr Sunset Cruise)
Fantastic
Book a trip like this to learn the waters and find out where to go and not.
Adam F.
Reviewed on April 1, 2026
5.0
/5
(8 Hour – Sandbar Adventure)
Great captain. Wonderful day.
Bring a windbreaker. Although it’s not cold the wind can get to you once you’re a little damp from sea mist.
Elizabeth G.
Reviewed on October 28, 2025
5.0
/5
(2 Hour – Afternoon Cruise)
Outstanding Adventure
Captain Joe knows the area well and shared his knowledge of where we were going and what we were seeing.
Stephen R.
Reviewed on July 4, 2025
5.0
/5
(2 Hour – Sunset Cruise)
We had an amazing sunset cruise!
Go early, parking can be a bit hectic. We went on a Thursday night, and it was extra busy because of the fireworks. Pack light for the sunset cruise. We brought a small cooler, and it was way more than we needed.
Benjamin D.
Reviewed on June 26, 2025
5.0
/5
(2 Hour – Sunset Cruise)
The perfect ending to our day!
I would highly recommend this boat trip! I’m sure that the daytime cruises are also well worth the money but the sunset cruise was amazing!
Kristine T.
Reviewed on April 18, 2025

How people rated boat trips in New Hanover County

Live-N-Good Charters
Boat rentals in New Hanover County
5.0
/5
(4 Hour – Island Trip - 1:00 PM)
Thanks!
Captain was great and very helpful and took us where we wanted to go, thank you again!
Franklin B.
Reviewed on Sep 11, 2026
Seaside Charter Company Island Excursions WB
Boat rentals in New Hanover County
5.0
/5
(Sunset cruise)
Great Sunset Tour!
Captain Jake was a gracious host. He made sure we had a chance to experience Wrightsville's best water locations. We enjoyed looking for sand dollars and finding shells on the beach. The sunset was a 10. The tour made our family vacation to the area complete!
Melissa S.
Reviewed on Sep 2, 2026
FoxSea Lady Charters
Boat rentals in New Hanover County
5.0
/5
(2 Hour – Sunset Cruise)
My family & I really enjoyed the Fox Sea Lady experience!!! The Captain & Crew were very kool! The sunset cruise was absolutely gorgeous. I highly recommend!!
My family & I really enjoyed the Fox Sea Lady experience!! The Captin & Crew were very kool. The sunset cruise was absolutely gorgeous!! I highly recommend this excursion.
April G.
Reviewed on Aug 30, 2026
Live-N-Good Charters
Boat rentals in New Hanover County
5.0
/5
(4 Hour – Island Trip)
Day Trip Masonboro Island
Chartered a boat for a day trip to Masonboro Island to collect seashells. Jake is an excellent host. He is friendly, very knowledgeable, knows the great locations and took us to several areas on the island, including some that can be difficult to navigate. An overall excellent experience. Fair rates and great service. HIGHLY recommend
Brian M.
Reviewed on Aug 28, 2026
Big Kahuna Tiki Charters
Boat rentals in New Hanover County
5.0
/5
(2 Hour Kids Inshore Fishing Charter - 12:00 PM)
So much fun!!!
Captain Freddy was so nice and truly great. We had the best time ever. everyone caught a fish. We even caught a double fish. Thank you for an amazing trip.
Jennifer B.
Reviewed on Aug 13, 2026
Live-N-Good Charters
Boat rentals in New Hanover County
5.0
/5
(2 Hour – Sunset Tour)
Sunset Trip
Captain Jacob took myself and my kids on a sunset trip! We got the added bonus of seeing dolphins!
Kali C.
Reviewed on Aug 9, 2026
Live-N-Good Charters
Boat rentals in New Hanover County
5.0
/5
(Special 2 hour trip for)
Very kind and accommodating!
We recently wanted to see the house from The Summer I Turned Pretty and Captain Jake was the only one to say no problem! He was very nice and catered to everything we wanted to do! We will book again! We highly recommend this charter for any boat adventure you have in mind!
Riley D.
Reviewed on Aug 7, 2026
FoxSea Lady Charters
Boat rentals in New Hanover County
5.0
/5
(2 Hour – Sunset Cruise)
Nice Quiet Sunset
Fox and his crew were delightful to boat with. very accomodating of the kids and made us feel like home for a few hours.
Andrew R.
Reviewed on Aug 7, 2026
Catch And Cruise NC - World Cat
Boat rentals in New Hanover County
5.0
/5
(4 Hour – Sandbar Adventur - 10:00 AM)
Best trip ever!
Highly recommend! Nathan is wonderful. He was very accommodating to our family. He was also very attentive to our 7-year-old with the new experience.
Cheri F.
Reviewed on Aug 2, 2026
Catch And Cruise NC - World Cat
Boat rentals in New Hanover County
5.0
/5
(6 Hour – Sandbar Adventure - 10:00 AM)
Captain Jeff was fantastic!
I originally booked a sand bar tour with a different captain, but due to issues with the boat, Captain Jeff on Cop Out took our group of 6 out instead. It was the BEST day! Captain Jeff is very experienced and personable. He taught us about the local waterways and found a hard-to-get spot on Masonboro Island where we had a blast for the majority of our time. I definitely recommend Captain Jeff and Cop Out!
Paige P.
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2026
Seaside Charter Company Island Excursions WB
Boat rentals in New Hanover County
5.0
/5
(Island hopping excursion - 2:00 PM)
Amazing Trip
Captain Jake was amazing and made our trip a great experience!! would definitely use him again and i highly recommend him!!!
David S.
Reviewed on Jul 23, 2026
Seaside Charter Company Island Excursions WB
Boat rentals in New Hanover County
5.0
/5
(Island hopping excursion - 2:00 PM)
excellent trip!
Our famiky had a blast with Catian Jack! He was catious and took things step by step for the kids and really made our trip the best! Highley reccomend.
Danielle D.
Reviewed on Jul 3, 2026
Big Kahuna Tiki Charters
Boat rentals in New Hanover County
5.0
/5
(3 Hour – Deluxe Boat Cruise)
Best Boat Cruise
Captain Freddy was amazing! We had the best time collecting ahells, going to an island with tree swings & ropes for the kids to use to swing into the water. Great time overall and highly recommend. Captain Brandon was amazing with the booking & recommendations of fhe area.
Sarah Z.
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2026
FoxSea Lady Charters
Boat rentals in New Hanover County
5.0
/5
(2 Hour – Sunset Cruise)
Top notch experience
We loved our evening on the Fox Sea Lady. It was a perfect night. The captain and first mate made it feel like we were on a boat with friends! They listened to what we wanted the experience to be and rolled with it. Even let us choose the music for the evening! Thank you so much!
Michael W.
Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026
Big Kahuna Tiki Charters
Boat rentals in New Hanover County
5.0
/5
(3 Hour – Deluxe Boat Cruise)
Awesome cruise with Captain Brandon!
We had a great time with Big Kahuna Tiki Charters. Very fun and enjoyable ride - Captain Brandon was amazing and super nice! We definitely recommend booking a cruise!
Rhonda D.
Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026
Fin Reaper
Boat rentals in New Hanover County
5.0
/5
(2 Hour – Sunset Cruise)
Amazing Sunset Cruise!
"Incredible private charter! The boat was immaculate, Capt Mike was very friendly and professional, and the sunset views were unmatched. It was so much better than being crammed onto a large public tour boat. Smooth sailing and phenomenal hospitality. Highly recommend booking this Capt/boat for an unforgettable night on the water!" We plan to charter him again next year for a Gulf stream fishing expedition. Highly recommend!
Shelly M.
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026
Big Kahuna Tiki Charters
Boat rentals in New Hanover County
5.0
/5
(2 Hour - Beach Boat Cruise - 3:00 PM)
Awesome boat and captain!
This boat ride was a highlight of our trip! Brandon is awesome and the boat is so much fun!
Ed V. W.
Reviewed on Jun 19, 2026
Seaside Charter Company Island Excursions WB
Boat rentals in New Hanover County
5.0
/5
(Island hopping excursion WB)
Wonderful!
Me and my husband enjoyed our trip so much. Captain Jake was very easy going and made our trip great. I would definitely recommend. We will definitely book again!
Kinsleigh W.
Reviewed on Jun 18, 2026
Leverdrag charters
Boat rentals in New Hanover County
5.0
/5
(2 hour boat cruise)
Overall a really great experience!
What an amazing boat cruise! Captain Joe made the whole experience very memorable. The perfect trip if you are looking to take in the beautiful sights of Wrightsville Beach along with having both a relaxing and fun boat ride! Captain Joe provided us with ice and his cooler for all our drinks and it was very easy to hook up our own music. Will definitely book with him again in the future!
Jason L.
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Capt G’s Epic Excursions
Boat rentals in New Hanover County
5.0
/5
(Special 4 hour trip for Angie Chandler)
Amazing 4-Hour Island Adventure with Captain Guion!
Captain Guion was fantastic! He took us to two private islands, and we loved both of them. We booked the 4-hour trip, and the time flew by—we were so glad we didn't choose a shorter excursion. The experience exceeded our expectations, and when we come back, we'll definitely be booking the same trip with Captain Guion again. Highly recommend!
Angie C.
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026