Island Hopper Cruise in Wrightsville Beach
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Wilmington, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Traverse the islands around Wrightsville Beach with a group of fellow travelers and a guide on this boat tour. Set sail on a vessel that’s kitted out with a bar, a sound system, and LED lights to keep the party going while you cruise. Make sure you look out for local wildlife like dolphins too.
- A Wrightsville Beach cruise great for meeting fellow travelers
- Collect seashells on the sand
- A chilled experience with a captain and crew to do the sailing for you
- Service animals are welcome
What's Included
- Bottled water
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 275 Waynick Blvd, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480, USA
We meet at our Gazebo on the soundside directly across from the crosswalk that is next to the main entrance and sign for the resort. Trailborn Surf and Sound is formerly known as the Blockade Runner Beach Runner Beach Resort. We apologize for any confusion please call Matty if you need assistance.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
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Masonboro Island Reserve
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Leslie_O
Well worth it! Such an enjoyable trip. The guides are wonderful…especially Rusty! They are very knowledgeable about the area and wildlife. Truly felt like you were on a family boating trip. 10/10 we will absolutely do it again!
Reviews
4.9
based on 132 reviews
Barbara_Z, Jul 2026
So much fun and very peaceful. It was easy find the meeting location as it is near the beach. Highly recommended!
Monika_F, Jun 2026
Great experience and informative. The captain was nice and very laid back. Nothing felt rushed. Would recommend.
AnaYancy_C, Jun 2026
An excellent experience; the service was very friendly. I loved it—it’s perfect, and everything is very organized.
Ruth_B, Jun 2026
Lovely experience make sure you bring water shoes and swim wear so you can take a dip while looking for shells
Lauren_B, Jun 2026
Very cool to get out on the water! The crew was lovely. I think the price is quite steep for what the experience is. You go to two islands and explore them on your own.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your feedback and for the kind comments about our crew.
Our excursion is a self-guided island-hopping adventure, and visiting two islands is exactly the experience described in our tour listing. The crew mentions fun facts about the islands, but the island itself has signs and information providing a self guided tour. We work hard to ensure guests have a clear understanding of the itinerary and pricing before booking.
We appreciate you joining us and are glad you enjoyed your time.
Melanie_H, Jun 2026
The captain and Evelyn were wonderful! Both ladies were full of knowledge and very helpful with any questions. Enjoyed our excursion and got to see some dolphins on our way back as a bonus!
Glenna_B, Jun 2026
Staff was friendly and knowledgeable about the area. The tour was very nice, and we got a good number of steps in!
Jessica_A, May 2026
Captain Summer and Evelyn were great guides. We had a wonderful time—the cruise is just the right amount of time. Good to see houses from the water and spend time on a boat.
Joanie_D, May 2026
Very comfortable and sturdy boat. Our host Amy and captain Rick were wonderful and very hospitable and accommodating. It’s the perfect amount of time and I found many beautiful shells !
MonicaRenee_B, May 2026
We had a blast and really enjoyed our time on the islands and the boat ride too! kids are 2 and 4, they loved the water
Michael_F, May 2026
It was not strenuous, but had to be able to walk across Masonboro Island. Rick, Amy, and Rusty (dog) were a great crew. It was a nice relaxing cruise filled with Dolphin sittings. We will try another one soon.
Lanette_F, May 2026
Very smooth on the water. Guides very knowledgeable. Nice to visit to two different islands. Check weather before going - if questionable, contact the captain.
Jennifer_L, Apr 2026
Great captain and first mate. A nice ride without many waves. My sister can get sea sick and did not on this trip. Also, there is bathroom on the boat.
Leslie_M, Apr 2026
Very relaxing boat ride with 2 stops at
different islands. Captain and crew were very friendly. Provided beverages for the guests.
Angela_C, Apr 2026
Cruise was great and the staff were amazing. They really took care of us and we got to see some dolphins.
Quinn_R, Apr 2026
Best day experience ever with Captain Summer and Amy 👌🏽🚤🏖️🌊♥️🔥 Highly recommend this experience!
Beth_A, Apr 2026
It was so relaxing and fun. Our captain and the other woman running the boat were so friendly and informative. The islands were so fun to walk around and absolutely beautiful.
Bryan_L, Apr 2026
Great service and excellent crew! Perfect family activity! Boat was clean and played fun music as well.
Kathleen_P, Mar 2026
Nice tour, friendly! Nice afternoon! We got to 2 islands and got to get out and check them out. They explained a little bit about the islands and pointed us to some good scenery
Carter_L, Oct 2025
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.
Catherine_N, Sep 2025
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
Catherine_M, Aug 2025
We had a really nice time on this excursion. Just the right amount of time and a great day on the water. Learned about some of the NC
islands. We got to “money island” and got to walk around or we could have had a dip in the water. Staff were great and informative, even about local restaurants!!
Mehwish_N, Aug 2025
It was really great time we enjoyed a lot. Weather was nice and staff was so nice with us. They click our photos. Overall it was a fun day we explore two islands
Andrew_A, Aug 2025
Great experience. Kids loved it. The 2nd island makes it worth the trip. Found some really big and unique shells. Loved the beach side.
Susan_D, Aug 2025
Fantastic time out in the water with Amy and the Captain. They were both very friendly, informative, hospitable with offering beverages and we felt very relaxed with them taking the helm! Highly recommend!
Dan_S, Jul 2025
Great experience and staff. The kids found seashells and swam in the shallow waters. Walked to the ocean side of masonboro island and saw a shark swimming.
Kelly_S, Jul 2025
It was a great experience with kind, knowledgeable crew. I do wish there was more time on Masonboro Island, but I wouldn’t have known how great it was without first going on this excursion! We’ll just have to book a longer experience at Masonboro next time! Also good to know: this is a BYOB friendly excursion.
amy_s, Jul 2025
We couldn’t find parking so the captain found a place for us and then my son girlfriend got heat exhaustion and they gave her wet cold towels called for help from the dock. I can’t say enough good about Rick and his first mate. They also answered all questions. Also they had an adorable dog.
Mel_B, Jun 2025
We really enjoyed this boat trip. It was a great way to see the coastline and visit Masonboro reserve. The crew was wonderful. Agree with others that would be even better if the time was extended. My only issue was with Viator, which didn’t allow me to use my discount on the trip.
Cami_F, Jun 2025
So fun!! We had a great experience and really enjoyed our time on the boat and islands. Would 100% recommend!! Our teens loved it, too.
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