Pet-friendly Wilmington

Masonboro Water Taxi

Hop aboard with Captain James Thornton — 27 years on these waters — for a boat ride to Masonboro Island, a nine-mile undeveloped barrier island accessible only by water. Whether you're shelling, surfing, birding, or just soaking it all in, this is the most local way to experience the Cape Fear coast. Tours cover Howe Creek, Harbor Island, Figure Eight, Bradley Creek, and the Cape Fear River. Private charters available. Licensed for up to 6 passengers. Call up to 9:30 PM for reservations.