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Beyond Wilmington

Black Water Adventure Cruise

Recommended by 95% of travelers
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Wilmington, USA
  • 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

While in Wilmington, book this Cape Fear River cruise and guarantee a fun time on the blackwater river. As you cruise, take in views of the nearby bluffs, as well as the native plants and wildlife. Listen to the onboard commentary as you make your way on the blackwater to learn about the area and the city’s history, too.
  • Cruise the Cape Fear River in Wilmington and look for wildlife
  • A guide tells you about the area’s history and wildlife as you go
  • Perfect for travelers short on time
  • An onboard restroom is provided for convenience while cruising

What's Included

  • Restroom on board
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 212 S Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

    Located on the Downtown Riverwalk between Orange St and Ann St you will see our storefront where you can check in with your tickets. Please arrive 10 minutes before take off to check-in and board.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.10:00 am

Itinerary

Cape Fear River (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8
based on 19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Disappointed

Barbara_H, Jun 2026
The name of the cruise was Black Water Adventure, so I was expecting to cruise through wooded areas and see some wildlife. The kids were anxious to see an alligator. Instead, we only saw bird nests. The information we received while we cruised was interesting to some of us, but the younger ones just wanted to see wildlife. The boat ride itself was enjoyable, especially for the little ones who were experiencing a boat ride for the first time. I just thought that “adventure” would have been a little more exciting.

Relaxing tour on the Black River

Tracey_Z, Jul 2023
Very relaxing tour. Was able to see a lot of the birds and the babies in their nest. The tour guide did a great job narrating the tour.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Tracey, Thank you for joining us on our Saturday moring Black Water Adventure and for taking the time to write a review! What's better than baby Osprey's polking over their nest waiting for mom to return with fish dinner? ~~Mom returning with the fish.. You may be lucky enough to capture this event on our Saturday morning cruise and/or Breakfast with Birds Cruise.
Member Pricing
From

$31.35

per person
Was $33.00(-5%)

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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On average, this is booked 28 days in advance.

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