Sunset Harbor Cruise: Scenic Wrightsville Beach Experience

With our accommodating team and our freshly constructed bespoke boat, we promise a lasting impression that promotes making new acquaintances as you savour the natural wildlife and picturesque landscapes of the Wrightsville Beach region.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Masonboro Island Reserve - The coastal waters surrounding the Blockade Runner are beautiful any time of day, but nothing compares to the views at sunset. Hop aboard the Carolina Runner and join us for a relaxing and scenic 1.5 hour cruise where you have a front row seat to the best views of Wrightsville Beach. Don’t be surprised if your captain spots dolphins, turtles, seabirds and other marine life. We will position the boat at Masonboro inlet and get great sunset pictures of this pristine untouched barrier island that is over 8 miles long and only accessible by boat before returning to the docks.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic Beverages
Location
275 Waynick Blvd
Waynick Boulevard
Carolina Runner is located on the Soundside across the street from the Blockade Runner Beach Resort. The parking lot is for resort guest only unfortunately but plenty of street parking is available except on holidays and busy beach days.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(77 Ratings)
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Discover641368
Aug 4, 2024
Great experience at a reasonable price! - This was a great experience. The staff was extremely friendly and kind! We went during bad weather unfortunately so we didn’t get the best view but being out on the water was very nice and relaxing. I would book with Carolina Runner again! I cannot say enough about how great our tour guides were. The boat was clean, complimentary drinks, prompt and organized itinerary 5/5
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Lisa_g
Aug 4, 2024
Great Time! - This was a gift to my son and his family. They said they had a great time. Hope to schedule the Island hopper for them next.
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Katie_h
Aug 3, 2024
Great tour! - I am so glad we did this tour! Amy was so friendly and helpful. We saw a stingray surface and a pod of dolphins. Beautiful waterway, great people!
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Caleb_j
Jul 22, 2024
Great Captain and Crew - We had an excellent time during our trip! We decided to take our 2 year old with us and she was a handful. The captain and crew were extremely nice and accommodating! 10/10 would recommend!
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Latriece_b
Jul 21, 2024
Comfortable and Charming Tour - Our family (my wife and toddler) initially booked this tour for a Friday evening, but it was rescheduled due to weather. The tour operator immediately texted me and I rescheduled with her quickly and easily. The guides also provided parking suggestions as Wrightsville Beach is popular during the weekends so parking (all paid parking) can be scarce. The boat is intimate and perfectly sized, tbh. The crew provides drinks, alcoholic and not, and there is a restroom. You can sit in either covered or uncovered areas. It's not a party boat (but the boat can be rented for private events). The crew is sociable and knowledgeable about the businesses and environment you encounter on the route. The views are incredible so come prepared to capture great photos. The sunset views live up to the tour's name. The experience was almost magical. 5 Stars and 2 thumbs up.
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Kelsey_h
Jul 17, 2024
Perfect anniversary gift! - We had a beautiful night on the boat for our 10 year wedding anniversary! The staff was so nice and helpful! It was a great experience! Will definitely come again and maybe bring our kids next time!
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Daniel_m
Jul 17, 2024
Great time on the water - From the time we walked on to the dock until we walked off the staff were friendly and helpful. Jared was super knowledgeable about the area and did a great job keeping the boat ride comfortable. It worked out that the group of people we rode with were fun and I think we all had a great time. I would definitely recommend to anyone visiting or even that lives in Wilmington to check out the cruise
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Robert_j
Jul 15, 2024
Great experience - Watching the sunset. Meeting new people and hearing about the history of the area. Would definitely book another trip. Would recommend to friends and family to check it out when in town.
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Faitheroni_b
Jul 14, 2024
Awesome experience! Will return for sure! - What a wonderful experience for my husband and I. Our captain was great and the host Evelyn was amazingly helpful! She kept in contact with me about our reservation since it was canceled the day before because of the storm moving in. She rescheduled our time and helped me with parking and everything else. Thank you for being so kind and helpful!
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Elma_v
Jul 13, 2024
Lovely cruise - It was a lovely Sunset Cruise. Great conversation on board. Complimentary beverages. It was very windy. I was disappointed that we didn't spot any dolphins. Would I do it again? Yes, if I was in the area again,I would.
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