Cape Fear Legends & Lore River Cruise

Get to Know the Cape Fear’s Most Enduring Legends with This Special Cruise Charting the Stories That Don’t Always Get Told!

From the tunnels underneath the city to the colonial imposter who tempted fate by claiming to be royal, this cruise will traverse the last 250 years of local history to get at the heart of what’s fact and what’s fiction. From rum runners captured on the river during Prohibition to a post-Revolutionary War Duel and an escaped circus elephant, Hunter Ingram, historian at Burgwin-Wright House, will share these stories and more.

Our boat, The Wilmington, has comfortable seating for up to 49 passengers, refreshments for all ages at the cash bar and a restroom on board. This is a 90 minute cruise $40 adults, $20 children. Boarding is 15 minutes prior to departure.

Wilmington Water Tours is located on the Riverwalk between Elijah's and River 128 Restaurants at the foot of Orange St. Look for the pirate, kiosk and post cards rack.