WILMINGTON GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Six Hours on the Water: A Private Captained Cruise Around Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach
A 6-hour private boat charter with a USCG-licensed captain—this guide explains what’s included, what to bring, and how to plan your Full Day Adventure.
Six Hours on the Water: A Private Captained Cruise Around Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach.
Rising Tides Adventures runs a private, captained boat charter out of Wilmington that spends a full day (six hours) cruising the waters around Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach and the surrounding areas of southeast North Carolina. The trip pairs a licensed captain and vessel with a small private group so you can bring your own food, drinks and playlist for an uninterrupted day on the water.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Boat, Captain and Basics Covered
Charters include the boat and fuel plus a USCG-licensed captain. The operator also provides ice, waters and ample cooler space so you can bring and stow your food and drinks for the day.
Small Private Groups
These are private, captained charters limited to a maximum of six paid passengers—making the day feel like your own small-boat escape suitable for all ages.
Bring Food, Drinks and a Soundtrack
Passengers are encouraged to bring their favorite food and drinks; the boat has an onboard Bluetooth stereo so you can connect a playlist and set the tone for the six-hour cruise.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Expect a relaxed, private six-hour charter (typically 9 a.m.–3 p.m.) with a licensed captain at the helm, cruising local waters while your group enjoys its own provisions and music. The format is flexible—bring food and drinks in a bag for transfer into the boat’s cooler space, connect to the Bluetooth stereo, and spend the day taking in Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach from the water.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip is best for—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Charter duration is six hours, commonly scheduled 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; confirm start and end times when booking.
Bring your favorite food and drinks in a bag; the crew will transfer them into the boat’s cooler. You can also connect your device to the onboard Bluetooth stereo.
Indicate your desired pickup location when you book so the captain knows where to meet your group at the start of the charter.
Charters include the boat and fuel, a USCG-licensed captain, ice and waters, plus cooler space for passenger-supplied food and drinks.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Full Day Adventure?
The charter is six hours in duration; a common schedule is 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
How many people can come on the charter?
The maximum is six paid passengers per cruise.
What is included with the charter?
The charter includes the boat and fuel, a USCG-licensed captain, ice and waters, and ample cooler space for your food and drinks.
Can we bring our own food, drinks and music?
Yes—bring your favorite food and drinks (in a bag so they can be transferred into the cooler) and connect your device to the onboard Bluetooth stereo.
Where do we meet the captain?
You must indicate your desired pickup location when booking so the captain knows where to meet your group at the start of the charter.