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Masonboro Island Ferry

TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10

Average

1 review · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Wilmington
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Escape the crowds by boat to Masonboro Island, where you can explore a marine sanctuary, gather shells, and swim in quiet creeks.

About this tour

Leave the crowds behind and take the Masonboro Island Ferry to a secluded stretch of North Carolina coast. Accessible only by boat, Masonboro Island offers a peaceful setting for a quarter- or half-day escape.

Once ashore, spend your time exploring North Carolina’s largest marine sanctuary, gathering shells, or swimming in the creeks behind the island. The boat ride provides access to a quiet natural retreat away from the mainland’s busy beaches. A restroom is available on board, and the trip includes a live guide in English.

Meet at the public marina just north of the bridge, near the wildlife information sign. Choose the Masonboro Island Ferry for a simple way to reach the island and enjoy a day shaped by the water, shoreline, and your own pace.

Highlights

  • Escape the crowds on a boat trip to secluded Masonboro Island
  • Explore North Carolina’s largest marine sanctuary
  • Gather shells and swim in quiet creeks behind the island

What's included

Included

  • Restroom on board

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Important information

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Meet at the public marina just north of the bridge, by the wildlife information sign

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 1 review. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Wilmington
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  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.1.

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