Island Hopper Cruise: Custom-Built Party Boat Experience

The Carolina Runner, a bespoke 40-foot vessel, boasts a bar, a Bluetooth audio system, LED party lights, and a loading ramp for uncomplicated shore entry to Masonboro Island. Along with contemporary toilet amenities, it offers numerous conveniences for groups as large as 40.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Soundside at Blockade Runner - Numerous uninhabited islands dot the waters around Wrightsville Beach, and during this 2-hour adventure cruise, you can explore at least one of them. Start at Money Island, where notorious pirate Captain Kidd is said to have buried his treasure and home to the area’s largest sand dune—perfect for sliding down—then…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
Location
275 Waynick Blvd
Waynick Boulevard
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Senseisha2018
Oct 9, 2025
Loved every minute - Absolutely wonderful. The crew was amazing and we loved the experience. We would definitely recommend this boat tour.
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Timor8083de
Oct 8, 2025
first class - Amy and Rick were great hosts and very informative about the area, islands, tides, weather, wildlife, and what to expect, etc.
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Carter_l
Oct 8, 2025
Bring beach shoes and... - 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.
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Catherine_n
Sep 22, 2025
Great time! The weather... - 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
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Chelseawb4014dc
Sep 16, 2025
Absolutely beautiful cruise - Summer and Anna were the best! This trip was an absolute blast! The girls were sweet and offered us beverages several times during the trip and were very informative. The islands were stunning. This trip really made it the best last day of our vacation. :)
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Road689657
Sep 7, 2025
Best 50 bucks you'll ever spend, so book it! - Very cool experience! Beware if you're allergic to dogs as the captain's dog, Rusty (who was terribly sweet) , will be aboard. Disembarking at Masonboro Island was the highlight for me. We stayed 45 mintues. Next was Money Island with the massive sand dune. We stayed there for 15 minutes. This was the best $50 I've probably ever spent.
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485amyp
Sep 2, 2025
Couples Retreat - Me and my boyfriend enjoyed the ability to get off the boat and adventure on our own. Beautiful waters and wildlife. We really enjoyed the tour.
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Randi
Sep 2, 2025
Island Hopper - Great 2-hour cruise. Stopped at two islands and took the walkway to the beach. It was breathtaking! The Captain and his mate were terrific!
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Essentially_fun
Sep 1, 2025
Fun day out visting islands - We had a great time on this trip with Captain Rick, Amy and their cute little canine assistant Rusty! The boat ride was awesome and comfortable, learning about the history of the islands was a lot of fun, and the two islands they visit were beautiful! Masonboro Island can only be reached by boat, so it's a special treat to get there and visit the ocean beach on the island. We highly recommend them!
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J7918xabrianb
Sep 4, 2025
Chill boat ride! - Rick and crew were awesome, very nice and accommodating. Water and soda are constantly offered. Half of the boat is in the sun, so bring sun blocker just in case depending on where you sit. There's no "tour guide" narration while driving around -- it's just old school music to set the vibe. Rick and crew do talk about the locations where you're going before departing. There's only a few moments where the water gets choppy, but it's mainly calm. You don't actually get to the ocean. During the trip it would have been nice to get a little more history of the area. The two places you visit are an island made entirely of dredged up soil and the other is an 8 mile long State Preserve. Both islands you cannot get to without a boat, so that in itself is really cool! But apart from that, there's nothing really different or scenic. The booking description should also recommend what footwear to bring. My wife and I wore sneakers and maybe we should have wore something else like sandals or water shoes. We just didn't know what to expect. Overall, if you want to chill out on a 2 hr boat ride then this is for you! If you have kids then this also could work as a fun little excursion. We had a great time relaxing but if you want to party then this isn't it.
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From $50
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).