Island Hopper Cruise in Wrightsville Beach
Overview
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2 hours
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The Carolina Runner is a custom-built 40-foot craft that includes a bar, blue tooth sound system, LED party lights, a loading ramp for easy shore access to Masonboro Island, complete modern toilet facilities, and many other amenities for groups up to 40.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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 cruise toward Masonboro Island, the longest undisturbed barrier island ecosystem in southern North Carolina. If time allows, hop off and traverse from marsh to oceanside in search of giant sea shells. On your return to the docks, keep an eye out for dolphins and other marine life.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
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Island Hopper Cruise in Wrightsville Beach
Reviews
106 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Easter morning!
fnj0826,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful morning on the water! Enjoyed two stops at quiet islands, especially loved the second where we could walk across the island to reach the ocean/beach and spend some time enjoying the views, soft sands, and many seashells! Amy and Summer were wonderful guides! Special thanks for spending Easter morning with us!
Great Family Activity
Bryan L,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great service and excellent crew! Perfect family activity! Boat was clean and played fun music as well.
Excellent experience
C F,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed our experience. Peaceful and beautiful and great crew. 5/5 stars
It’s a nice tour!
Kathleen P,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice 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
Loved every minute
senseisha2018,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely wonderful. The crew was amazing and we loved the experience. We would definitely recommend this boat tour.
first class
timoR8083DE,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amy and Rick were great hosts and very informative about the area, islands, tides, weather, wildlife, and what to expect, etc.
Bring beach shoes and...
Carter L,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Bring beach shoes and wear shorts. Crew did a great job and Rusty was a great addition to the ride. Would definitely do this again.
Great time! The weather...
Catherine N,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great 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
Absolutely beautiful cruise
chelseawB4014DC,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Summer 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. :)
Best 50 bucks you'll ever spend, so book it!
Road689657,Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very 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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