Wrightsville Beach Private Boat Cruise: Island Hopping & Sandbars
Overview
Start your private boat adventure in Wrightsville Beach by meeting your captain at the dock and setting the vibe for your perfect day on the water. Cruise scenic waterways, hop between uninhabited barrier islands, watch for dolphins playing nearby, and take in some of the most beautiful coastal views around.
Drop anchor at a gorgeous sandbar or secluded beach to swim, shell hunt, lounge in the sun, float in the water, or simply soak it all in.
Your private charter can also include a fun stop at a waterfront restaurant or beach bar for lunch, drinks, or a little dockside fun along the way.
This 4-hour private charter is the sweet spot—plenty of time to island hop, explore, swim, and truly relax without feeling rushed. Beach chairs and a float pad are included to make your day even easier, and you’re welcome to BYOB and bring any food or drinks you’d like. A cooler stocked with ice is provided, so just show up ready for a fun day on the water.
What's Included
- Large float pad
- Safety equipment (life jackets)
- Filtered fresh water
- Fuel
- USCG-certified captain
- Cooler with ice
- Solbello shade
- Six beach chairs
- Alcohol (BYOB)
- Towels
- Sunscreen
- Beach chairs (unless added to your booking)
- PADDLE BOARDS
- Corn Hole
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
109 Causeway Drive
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Meet your USCG-certified captain at the dock for a fully customizable 4-hour private boat adventure around Wrightsville Beach. Spend the day island hopping to beautiful barrier islands like Masonboro, anchoring at hidden sandbars for swimming and relaxing, cruising scenic salt marshes at the perfect tide, or spotting dolphins and other coastal wildlife along the way.
Whether you’re in the mood to explore or completely unwind, this private experience is tailored to your group. Float in crystal-clear water on the included float pad, beach-comb for shells, stop at a waterfront restaurant or beach bar, or simply kick back and soak in the coastal scenery with your favorite drinks in hand.
Highlights:
• Explore pristine barrier islands and hidden sandbars around Wrightsville Beach
• Watch for dolphins, shorebirds, and other local coastal wildlife
• Customize your day with island hopping, swimming, beach time, or dockside dining
• Relax with included beach chairs, float pad, cooler with ice, and BYOB flexibility
• Access beautiful spots only reachable by boat
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-5643112P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Wrightsville Beach Private Boat Cruise: Island Hopping & Sandbars. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat.
Dec 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- Large float pad.
- Safety equipment (life jackets).
- Filtered fresh water.
- Fuel.
- USCG-certified captain.
- Cooler with ice.
- Solbello shade.
- Six beach chairs.
- Alcohol (BYOB).
- Towels.
- Sunscreen.
- Beach chairs (unless added to your booking).
- PADDLE BOARDS.
- Corn Hole.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Wrightsville Beach Private Boat Cruise: Island Hopping & Sandbars is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Wrightsville Beach Private Boat Cruise: Island Hopping & Sandbars will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Large float pad
- Safety equipment (life jackets)
- Filtered fresh water
- Fuel
- USCG-certified captain
- Cooler with ice
- Solbello shade
- Six beach chairs
- Alcohol (BYOB)
- Towels
- Sunscreen
- Beach chairs (unless added to your booking)
- PADDLE BOARDS
- Corn Hole
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
