TourTruth score 8.6 out of 10
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Wrightsville Beach Masonboro Island Cruise 1 hr
TourTruth score 6.8 out of 10
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8 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Wilmington
- 1 hr
- Updated November 2, 2026
Cruise around Masonboro Island with a naturalist, learn about local birds and coastal history, and watch for bottlenose dolphins.
About this tour
Set out from Wrightsville Beach for a one-hour cruise through the open water around Masonboro Island. Guided by trained naturalists, this trip brings the coast’s shorebird biology and natural history into view, with stories about the island and the surrounding waters along the way.
Learn about the history of Wrightsville Beach and the bird species found in the area as you take in the coastal scenery. Keep an eye on the water, too: bottlenose dolphins may be spotted during the cruise. Bottled water is provided, and the departure point is Wrightsville Beach Boating Access on Causeway Drive.
Whether you’re drawn by local wildlife or simply want time on the water, this Masonboro Island Cruise offers a relaxed way to experience the coast. Book your Wrightsville Beach cruise and see what the open water reveals.
Highlights
- Cruise the open water around Masonboro Island
- Learn about shorebird biology and local natural history
- Hear stories about Wrightsville Beach and its bird species
- Keep watch for bottlenose dolphins
What's included
Included
- Bottled water
Ratings on each provider
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4.50 / 5 · 8 reviews
Important information
- Departure point: Wrightsville Beach Boating Access, 109 Causeway Dr, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
- Wheelchair accessible, including transportation options
- Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
- Infants must sit on an adult’s lap; specialized infant seats are available
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- Service animals are allowed
- Public transportation is available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.50 from 8 reviews. 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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- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- 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 6.8.
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