Had a great time on the sunset cruise! Super friendly crew, drinks, music, and views. Definitely coming back for the moonlight cruise.

First time for the evening sunset cruise. It's been on the TO DO list for the last two visits. Boat was clean... Captain and staff were extremely nice. Extremely relaxing. Music on the way out was more of the " yacht rock" style.... Way back was a bit more upbeat. Would totally recommend! read more

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We reserved Island Cruises for our wedding rehearsal night, and it was truly one of the most memorable experiences of our entire wedding weekend. We booked an evening sunset cruise with food and cocktails, and Captain Tony was absolutely amazing every step of the way. He answered all our questions, helped coordinate the details, and ensured everything was perfect so we could simply enjoy the evening with our 50 closest friends and family. The cruise was the perfect blend of relaxation, great food, amazing drinks, and dancing. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, taking care of every detail--from setting up the food to keeping the music pumping and making sure the drinks were flowing. The highlight of the evening was the most breathtaking sunset we've ever seen on the river. It's a moment we and our guests will cherish forever, and something that will undoubtedly be talked about for years to come. If you're looking for an unforgettable experience, I highly recommend Island Cruises eight days a week. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in town. Thank you, Captain Tony and the entire crew, for making our night so special! read more

This wasn't a terrible experience. We went on the Sunset Tour and at first, we were a bit hesitant based on what reviews had said about the staff but truthfully, the staff were all kind. When we were first boarding, we were told we couldn't bring a closed can Diet Coke drink. While the website did say no outside beverages, we thought that meant specifically alcoholic beverages. However, the staff member explained to us that it's an NC law where they just can't allow any outside beverages, including water, on the boat. This wouldn't have been as much of an issue for us had we not noticed another lady brought on her reusable water bottle. Mind you, the water bottle wasn't clear so who's to say what she had in her bottle. I guess the thing that was a little annoying about this is that it's unclear where the line is as far as what "outside beverages" are. But what I think could be done to serve guests is to have a cooler or something on the dock so that people can leave those outside beverages in there instead of randomly on the dock and hope no one takes them by the time we got back. With having to leave our closed drinks, we thought the prices of drinks/snacks on the boat would be costly but everything was reasonably priced! As far as seating, we wish the seating had been more comfortable, such as putting tied cushions on the benches but there may be some legal reason this can't be done. Who knows, but there's room for improvement there. We went near the end of October and would recommend you bring a light jacket as it did get chilly towards the end of the night. Not an issue with the company, of course, just a recommendation should you choose to take the Sunset Tour. We also think this tour is mostly for adults- not that they were inappropriate in any way, but with the alcohol and people being loud (rightfully so), it might not be a family trip you want to take with kids. The other thing that could use work was... the playlist. It reminded me of middle school dances, which hey, if that's your thing, cool! But it felt a little aged. I guess the older people on the boat seemed to enjoy them, but if you're in your mid/late 20s, the playlist felt... worn. Overall a cute experience but nothing much to brag about as far as what you saw. The best part was honestly the sunset and seeing the military base from a distance. But it would've been fun to be out in the open water. read more

We chartered the boat for a private fundraiser- Captain Tony and his crew were awesome. We had taken reservations for 80 people for a sunset cruise. Boarding began at 6 pm and the boat left the dock at 6:30 pm sharp. The boat was clean, lots of seating & tables to gather in smaller groups and the bar was extensive. The poor bartender didn't get a moment to stop pouring for the thirsty bunch! The cruise goes through the CB Marina to the Cut and over to the Intracoastal. The sunset was magnificent and the 2 hours on the boat were extremely enjoyable. Our friends had taken the sunset cruise with their kids the week before, and they loved it. I think it's @ 22 for adults and $12 for kids. If you are looking for something to do - this is a great 2 hour adventure. Relaxing. Beautiful. And the chance to see Pleasure Island from a different viewpoint. read more

Island Cruises - Fundraiser charter cruise- Sunset did not dissapoint. - Boat Tours Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

0/10 worst experience I've ever encountered while on a vacation. not only was there no where, not one place to sit so we were forced to stand, another passenger verbally screamed at us for trying to squeeze in and stand next to her because "she was saving those seats/spots for someone else". I told several crew members of the incident and was told we could just stand and that eventually seats would open up. when we finally asked to exit the boat as we had no seats and had been screamed at we were denied any kind of refund. board at your own risk! read more

great time with the crew of Island Cruises ! The captain was a great host and his crew could of not been nicer booked the 3pm trip got back for a early dinner and we learned something along the way Well worth your hard earned vacation dollars and time ! read more

My daughters and I had a wonderful time. Parking is close, the crew was lovely, boat was clean and nice, tour was informative. It was over-crowded but we made a bee-line for the front of the boat which also wasn't quite as loud, so if you're looking for less of a party atmosphere/more of a family experience, I'd recommend that. Overall, it was great! read more

What a fun time we had! The staff was really friendly, the boat was nice and the tour was very informative of some history along the waterway and the river. the only thing I would complain about was the music during the first part of the tour. It was just a little too loud, however, we were sitting right next to the dance floor. Overall, it was a great time and we made great memories. read more

Fun little cruise. Good drinks. Comfortable seating. Fun times. Only complaint is the speakers aren't loud enough on the fantail.

The staff was very nice. However there was a large group on the boat who were there to drink and party making it hard for those of us who wanted to sit and enjoy the cruise to do so. I was not able to hear about points of interest etc due to loud music and noise of the larger party. They should let people know that there will be alcohol and a party atmosphere. Otherwise it was a nice trip with a lot to see but just too much drinking and partying going on. read more

overcrowded boat and crabby captain. would think company would encourage employees to play their part. very disappointed

The worst experience I have ever had at the beach. Extremely unprofessional and only care about squeezing every dime out of you they possibly can because they thoroughly enjoy screwing over people on vacation. I will NEVER business with this company again. Oh and they offer ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS after you book as well, your family member could be in a hospital fighting for their life and they still wouldn't give a refund. Steer clear of this place. read more