Tours/Wilmington/Island Hopper Cruise in Wrightsville Beach
Viator · group up to 25 pax

Island Hopper Cruise in Wrightsville Beach

4.9(131)Wilmington1 hour
VIATOR5.0(82)TRIPADVISOR4.9(49)

Description

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.

Tour Options

Island Hopper Cruise in Wrightsville Beach

Highlights

Bottled water

What's included

Included
Bottled water

Traveller Ratings

4.9
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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(131)

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Barbara_Z
July 4, 2026
So much fun and very...

So much fun and very peaceful. It was easy find the meeting location as it is near the beach. Highly recommended!

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jahkey1964
June 26, 2026
Beautiful and Relaxing

The Island Hopper Cruise was very nice and the crew were excellent. They were both friendly and professional, we felt welcomed and safe from start to finish. I went with three of my grandchildren and they enjoyed the ride. The water was calm and the drinks were cold! On the way back to base we were lucky enough to see some dolphins. I would recommend this tour to anyone wanting to explore the barrier islands on a nice, clean boat.

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Monika_F
June 25, 2026
Ziggy and Rusty

Great experience and informative. The captain was nice and very laid back. Nothing felt rushed. Would recommend.

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AnaYancy_C
June 23, 2026
Amazing everything!

An excellent experience; the service was very friendly. I loved it—it’s perfect, and everything is very organized.

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Ruth_B
June 18, 2026
Island hopper

Lovely experience make sure you bring water shoes and swim wear so you can take a dip while looking for shells

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Lauren_B
June 16, 2026
Very cool to get out on...

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.

Operator response

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.

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Melanie_H
June 15, 2026
Amazing Tour Guides!

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!

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amanda T
June 15, 2026
Great experience, would 100% do it again.

We couldn't have had a better experience on the island hopper. Captain Rick and Co-Captain Rusty were hospitable, hilarious, and very informative. The kids had a blast rolling down the dunes on the man-made Money Island and then sparked their imagination exploring the tide pools on the second island. The trip was just enough time to fill half the day but also not so long that the kids would get hungry or restless. We will absolutely go on the tour again the next time We visit wrightsville beach.

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donaldpQ2367EF
June 14, 2026
Very Limited Parking

Trip was great but parking was a huge issue. Ended up with a $150 parking ticket because the only spot I could find was a compact spot of which even though I paid for parking and was not blocking anything I still received a ticket. I would recommend that limited parking be communicated and a recommendation be encouraged that if you are going with a larger group you might want to consider getting Uber.

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D3405ZJericw
June 7, 2026
Great adventure!

Great trip! Highly recommended

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