We fished with Capt. Bruce this week and had a great time. I'm not a fisherman, but I learned alot…read moreand caught alot of fish! He's safe and very informative. I can't wait to fish again with him!

I can't say enough positive things about Tyler at Arlie Point Yacht Charters!…read more We had a group of 13 including some children and some seniors that where we needed to accommodate their scooters for their disabilities. I reached out a week before the 4th of July, and they were completely booked but Tyler found a way to accommodate us by moving some Captains and making it work! There was a huge storm that came ashore and I thought for sure we wouldn't be able to get out but communication with Tyler was exceptional, and the storm cleared and we ended up having a beautiful day! We self catered which was very easy even though Tyler had provided us with other local options. Everyone had an amazing time, the yacht was gorgeous, and Tyler went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a great time. We will be back!! Thank you Tyler!

Tyler was awesome and made my birthday cruise with family so memorable! In conversation he heard I…read morewas a "novice birder" & he was sure to show us the osprey along our trip. The board he helped coordinate through Collective Law was also delicious! I recommend, several times over, to anyone considering. We definitely plan to book again!

This review is based purely on customer service and not on a dive experience…read more Hubby booked a dive trip for 2 and unfortunately we had to cancel. We gave almost 2 weeks notice of cancellation and they said that they already charged our credit card $50 per person and that due to our cancellation, they would give us the $100 in store credit. Are you kidding me? Hubbie called them back and they had to call us back after talking to an owner. We finally received our refund after the owner approved it. By the way, this is their posted cancellation policy: "Cancellations less than 4 days before a single day trip are subject to the full charge if your spot can not be filled" Hopefully their clients will write some reviews of their dive experiences and drown this 2 star review in a sea of 5 star reviews!

I had several experiences with Scuba Now before I decided to offer a review on them. While visiting…read moreWilmington I decided to look into dives in the area and called a few local shops. Overall everyone was very friendly but the folks at Scuba Now took a little extra time to educate me on the dives in the area that would be of interest to me and the current conditions so I knew the best day to go. This was really cool for someone who doesn't know the area and that little bit of extra service is why I chose to go with them. I went on two drive trips and both went great, the folks at the shop were friendly and helpful to the out of towner with virtually no gear. The crew on the boat (Ron, Pat & Dave) were awesome. Offered tons of info on the area operated a fun and friendly boat while still making sure we were safe. I've gone to a lot of places I didn't know and booked dives. It can be challenging to know who to trust for the best sites and conditions and who needs to fill a boat for the day. A+ experience thanks everyone.

Awesome crew, well maintained vessel. Will definitely be returning in the future. Thank you!read more

Had a wonderful time with these guys diving for Megalodon teeth. This was my first time doing this…read morekind of diving and had a blast. Chris and Brett are professional, safe, and fun. Highly recommend.

Amazing! One of my favorite activities this week, this summer... this life! Our family of 4…read more(kids = 11 & 13) showed up at 8a for our 8:15 lesson. Chris and Evan were our instructors. I cannot imagine it going any better. My first run, I did on my knees. Next, I was standing up. I ended up coming in and watching my family. My kids were standing up and looking so comfortable on the board. This was an amazing adventure - the small class size of 2 people to 1 instructor is dead on perfect! Check this out and have fun!

Sean was amazing and so personable with my 10 year old daughter trying surfing for the first time…read more We had a blast, and he more than went out of his way to make sure our experience was as good as possible. Even in less than optimal weather (rain and 40's) we had so much fun that we never noticed the weather. Would highly recommend!

Spectacular, nothing short of it. I cannot recommend this enough. Austin is amazing, you can tell…read morehow passionate he is about what he does in the way he talks to you through this trip. We chose the sunset kayak tour and dinner! It is a showstopper. Prior to our arrival Austin emailed to ask about dinner and drink preferences, he is more than accommodating and quite the chef at that. I have to admit that I didn't really expect a lot as far as food goes. We have been fortunate to try some amazing places! Austin could go toe to toe with any of them. I would pay just to have the mahi mahi, orzo salad, and asparagus again. We are already talking about what we'd like to do next with Cape Fear Adventure Company!!!

Austin from Cape Fear Adventure was the kayak provider and guide on a joint venture with Salty Dog…read moreYoga and he did a great job leading our large group to Masonboro Island and back. He was very friendly and helpful.

Stanley Rehder Carnivorous Park is located at the Piney Ridge Nature Preserve, Wilmington, NC. The…read morepark is free and there is a small & free parking lot beside the park. We were very impressed with this park & preserve in Wilmington, North Carolina. Even though we came early in the morning, it got sweltering hot fast. We walked the paved and unpaved trails. I read that this was a good area for birdwatching yet we didn't see any birds in the park. People are encouraged to come early in the morning to ensure a parking spot and to avoid the crowds. We came early the morning in mid July to avoid the heat and crowds. Shade is limited. Sunscreen, insect repellent, and cameras are strongly recommended. This preserve & park have Venus flytraps, pitcher plants, and sundews. They thrive in the acidic, boggy soil. Wilmington is one of the few places in the world where these plants naturally grow and flourish - one of the unique hidden gems about Wilmington and an ideal destination for nature lovers. There are winding easy to walk paths through the preserve & park. Informative signs along the trail provide insights into the plants in the park. Visitors will notice sitting areas along the trails with benches to enjoy the scenery and plants.

Nice little preserve for plant lovers! Well preserved and lovely viewing docks with stools.read more

I learned about this service through recommendations on a local Wilmington fb site. Krissi and her…read morefamily are amazing. I cannot even share enough good things about her and the service she is providing to our community/families. I've worked with her service to do: - Private beginner Boating lessons - Shared Boating lessons (BYOBoat) - Sunrise & Sunset charters - Charters with friends/children ...& this week I'll be learning how to go fishing (excited!) As a moms group, I'll share that our kids loved finding different treasures exploring the various islands and learning about the local creatures, marsh, tide pools etc... she made my friends & my 2-5 year olds a personal touch tanks! (one of the coolest play dates ever for us moms too) teaching them about the creatures, how hold etc... she's SO knowledgeable about the water the creatures and overall being safe. My children, friends and I have made many beautiful memories this spring and summer and looking forward to our Fall/Winter explorations/lessons!... and on a personal note... having had an irrational fear of the open water most of my life I've secretly always wanted to 'drive' a boat to help conquer that-so my boating lessons were a personal investment which have made me embrace the therapeutic properties of being on the water. Anyway, I just wanted to share. I just came off a morning on the water with her where we found a HUGE beautiful shell to mark a very personal memory for me. I would strongly recommend this service if you are considering charters, lessons etc