A Colonial Apparition on the Cape Fear River

A Christmas “Colonial Apparition” Cruise  NOON and Dec. 5 at 1:30 and 3:30

Join Wilmington Water Tours and Burgwin-Wright House for holiday spirits and a river cruise for a ghost story set on Christmas Eve aboard the Steamer Wilmington. The phrase “apparition on the Cape Fear” likely refers to a ghost story, “A Colonial Apparition” by James Sprunt is set on the Cape Fear River.

This is Wilmington’s only Christmas ghost story that takes place on the Cape Fear River. The story follows a Christmas Eve encounter aboard the Steamer Wilmington, which encounters the ghosts of two Scottish Highlanders with ties to the Revolutionary war.

Wilmington Water Tours and Burgwin-Wright House have partnered to offer this river cruise based on this story. The story was originally written by James Sprunt and was published in 1898

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 $45 adults, $25 children. Boarding is 15 minutes prior to departure.