Sunset Cruise: Cape Fear River Views

Experience a stunning sunset cruise on the Cape Fear River. Enjoy drinks, music, and breathtaking views aboard “The Wilmington”. Book your adventure today.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cape Fear River - Experience the enchanting beauty of a Wilmington sunset on this soothing cruise that eases your mind and lets your troubles drift away. Delight in live music on Friday and Saturday evenings during daylight saving time. Grab a delicious drink from our bar, sit with your family or friends, and savor the stunning colors of the sky during your cruise.
What's Included
  • On-board WiFi
  • On-board restrooms
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity not included
Additional Information

Join a stunning 1.5-hour Sunset Cruise on the Cape Fear River aboard “The Wilmington,” a cozy 49-passenger motor catamaran. This vessel is fully enclosed with adjustable windows for your comfort. “The Wilmington” provides comfortable seating and offers 360-degree views of the breathtaking riverfront and the natural beauty of Eagles Island. Delight in a…

Location
212 S Water St
South Water Street
Located on the Riverwalk between Orange and Ann Street. Look fir the Pirate, Post Cards, and Kiosk outside out storefront.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Anthony_c
Aug 28, 2025
Great cruise - Super friendly crew, great sunset and all around awesome experience. Highly recommend it to anyone visiting the Riverwalk
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Mobile28670607810
Aug 25, 2025
Great experience - What a beautiful sunset river cruise. Captain Doug and his crew were great! I would recommend Wilmington Water Tours for a fun and informative time
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Danny_j
Jul 31, 2025
Beautiful Sunset Cruise. - Enjoyable cruise on the Cape Fear River viewing downtown Wilmington and upper river natural marshes with wildlife pointed out by the crew. Great sunsets views as welll.
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Leslierh9141sq
Jul 18, 2025
- Absolutely Wonderful!! Thank you so much to the Captain and Staff for waiting on me and my daughter! We were at the wrong cruise and we came all the way across town!! We were only 2 minutes late
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Alanah_d
Jul 16, 2025
Drinks are cheap and it’s... - Drinks are cheap and it’s a great experience. Staff is very nice and helped take photos. Would highly recommend.
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Candice_s
Jul 4, 2025
Outstanding - This experience came with fun friendly staff who not only broke the ice but interacted throughout the ride. It was a rainy evening yet they made it fun and relaxing! Would do this cruise all day every day if we could! We will be back!
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