⭐ Best for: sightseeing, dolphin watching, and relaxing coastal cruising

Scenic Boat Cruise in Wrightsville Beach

Your captain will meet you at the dock at your scheduled departure time and take you on a relaxing private cruise through the beautiful waterways surrounding Wrightsville Beach. This customizable experience lets you explore the coast at your own pace while enjoying some of the area’s most scenic spots.

Cruise past waterfront homes, barrier islands, and salt marshes while keeping an eye out for dolphins and coastal wildlife. Depending on conditions and your preferences, your captain can take you to destinations like Masonboro Island, Mason’s Inlet, or the waters around Figure Eight Island.

Whether you’re looking to relax, explore, or simply enjoy a peaceful boat ride, this scenic boat cruise is the perfect way to experience Wrightsville Beach from the water.

What’s Included

• USCG Certified Captain
• Cooler with ice
• Filtered fresh water
• Safety equipment (life jackets)
• Fuel

What’s Not Included

• Alcohol (BYOB)
• Towels
• Sunscreen
• Beach chairs (unless added to your booking)

Your Customizable Itinerary

Your itinerary will be discussed when you meet your captain—it’s your cruise, so you choose how you’d like to spend your time on the water.

Popular options include:

• Cruising the scenic waterways
• Dolphin watching
• Exploring barrier islands
• Boating through coastal marshes
• Beachcombing
• Anchoring at a sandbar for a swim

Our captains know the best local spots and will help create the perfect experience for your group.

Discover the Hidden Gems of Wrightsville Beach by Boat

Explore the stunning waterways surrounding Wrightsville Beach, where clear coastal waters, beautiful islands, and peaceful marshes create an unforgettable experience.

From hidden sandbars to quiet stretches of shoreline, your captain will guide you to some of the most scenic places along the coast. Whether you’re here to relax, explore, or spot dolphins in the wild, this scenic boat cruise is designed to help you experience the very best of Wrightsville Beach.

Dolphin Watching on a Scenic Boat Cruise in Wrightsville Beach

One of the highlights of our scenic boat cruise in Wrightsville Beach is spotting wild Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat. These playful dolphins are frequently seen swimming through the Intracoastal Waterway, around Masonboro Island, and along the nearby barrier islands.

While dolphin sightings can never be guaranteed, they are very common on our scenic cruises. Guests often see dolphins swimming alongside the boat, surfacing near the marshes, or playing in the calm coastal waters.

Watching dolphins in their natural environment is a memorable experience and one of the reasons our Wrightsville Beach scenic cruises are such a guest favorite.