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Cape Fear Riverboats Offers Scenic Wilmington Boat Tours & Private Wilmington Boat Charters

Explore the beauty of the Cape Fear River, North Carolina’s largest river system! Founded in 1987, Cape Fear Riverboats is downtown Wilmington’s longest continuously running boat tour. We offer a wide range of scenic Cape Fear River cruises that showcase the rich history, natural marvels, and wildlife in the area. We offer daily sightseeing cruises with live narration, a daily sunset cruise, private boat charters for events, a daily black water nature cruise (in season), and a monthly extended and exclusive Black River nature tour with local ecologist Andy Wood.
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Look No Further for Something fun to do in Wilmington, North Carolina

Our Cape Fear River sightseeing cruises, sunset cruises, and charters offer visitors and locals an exciting yet relaxing option for romantic dates, catching up with friends, bonding with coworkers, weddings, holiday parties, anniversaries, birthdays, family reunions, and so many other occasions. Welcome aboard!

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Wilmington Boat Tours

Searching for enjoyable Wilmington boat tours? Join us on Wilmington’s biggest and best tour boat, the Henrietta, for one of our relaxing, informative, and scenic cruises on the Cape Fear River. Soak in the sights and natural history of the Cape Fear region during a captain-narrated sightseeing cruise or black water nature cruise, a stunning sunset cruise, or an ecologist-narrated nature cruise that explores both the Cape Fear and Black Rivers. All cruises are offered in a combo tour to access Battleship North Carolina, another must-see attraction. Whichever option you choose, it’s bound to be an unforgettable adventure for all ages.

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Wilmington Boat Tours for Groups

Ideal for 15 or more passengers, we are pleased to offer various Wilmington boat tours for groups. Choose from any of our scenic sightseeing, sunset, or nature cruises. Enjoy a memorable and relaxing excursion on the Cape Fear River with your friends, family, and coworkers. Connect with our sales team to reserve small table sections on the lower deck of the Henrietta. We can’t wait to welcome you all aboard.

Private Wilmington Boat Charters

Our boats become yours! With over 35 years of experience, we will make your private event extraordinary. We can host a larger event aboard the Henrietta for any special occasion you may wish to celebrate or aboard the Osprey for smaller and more intimate events.

Book private Wilmington boat charters with Cape Fear Riverboats, and celebrate with family, friends, and coworkers at parties, weddings, birthdays, family reunions, and corporate functions aboard our vessel.

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Wilmington Wedding Venue on the Water

Your wedding is an important day in your life, so why not choose a venue that’s as special as you are? We are a unique Cape Fear River wedding venue that can accommodate all types of events such as engagement parties, bridal showers, bachelor/bachelorette parties, rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and receptions. You deserve the wedding of your dreams, and we’re here to make that a reality!

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