I had family coming to visit and thought it would be fun to get us out onto a boat. I texted the…read morenumber on the website asking if they could possibly accommodate a two hour ride instead of a three and James was very responsive and helpful. He asked for input about where we wanted to go on the ride but also offered great suggestions. It was a nice balance. The day of the ride was SO much fun. There were six of us and plenty of room on the boat to spread out. One of us has a bit of anxiety about boats and James was very reassuring. The island James took us to was peaceful and beautiful and it was amazing getting to float in the still water nearby. He even collected some shells for my toddler to bring home! James is not a Wilmington native but has been here for a while and has clearly worked hard on knowing the area well. The two hours flew by - we had such a great time. Before we got back I was thinking about when we could rationalize doing it again. Highly, highly recommend booking with Salty Feet. Full disclaimer that I know James through a friend, but that doesn't sway my opinion in any way. I'm not affiliated with the business and don't know James well.

From the owner: Salty Feet Adventures is the #1 choice in planning your outdoor adventure in Topsail Island or…read moreWrightsville Beach aboard our commercial skiff The Sandbar Hunter. We specialize in custom boat tours, island excursions & sunset cruises. We offer a full range of options to make your family vacation a unique and memorable experience including catered seafood boils, stand up paddleboarding, floating mats for the kids & more! Explore the beauty of our uninhabited islands with an ecological tour or enjoy getting your feet salty while shell hunting. (We might even see a pod of dolphins along the way!) So come get your feet salty with Salty Feet Adventures!

If you've ever wanted to go on sailboat, this is an amazing experience! The Captain, Jim, was very…read morefriendly and knowledgeable about everywhere we went and sailing in general. On the sunset cruise, it can get a little hot sometimes, but once you make it to the ocean breeze, it is perfect. I was able to sit up at the bow and I definitely recommend it. You are able to see straight where you're going and have the best view. If you are near Wilmington at all and want to go out on a boat on the water, I would definitely recommend this. We went out for 2 hours and made it back right as the sun was setting.

Had a fantastic time with Captain Jim for our sunset sail! It was absolutely beautiful and Captain…read moreJim shared a ton of knowledge about the area and its history! The views were spectacular and it was such a great experience with the other couples in our group! If I am in NC again, I would definitely do another sunset sail! Great views and great company!

Great day on the bay and ocean with the kids. When we were booking this trip my wife was worried…read moreabout safety. The Captain and his mate we're very respectful, great with the kids and kept us safe. 10/10 for family's.

Anthony is a top notch guide! As a lifelong fisherman I have fished on many boats, I would put this…read moreone at the top of the list. Anthony knows the ropes and has a plethora of knowledge to learn from. Will be booking another trip in the future!

Capt Jim was outstanding. Easy to set up and tour and everything was right on time. We booked a…read morecasual tour with a stop at shell island for some shelling. We then took an awesome ride around the intractable. We had 5 passengers. The pontoon was clean and the ride was exceptional. We even saw dolphins which was a primary objective for this tour. Capt Jim pointed out all the interesting sights and was super accommodating. I can't recommend enough this tour. We've been coming to Topsail for 13 years and this is the first time we ever did a boat tour. We will be doing this again!

From the owner: We are more than just a tour. We offer many services from eco tours to fishing with knowledgeable,…read moreexperienced captains.

My son's 5th grade class went on a tour with them and it was amazing. It's a well oiled machine,…read morevery organized and educational. Highly recommend!

From the owner: Carolina Ocean Studies provides hands-on, feet wet educational excursions to some of the most…read moremagnificent islands on the East Coast, including Cape Lookout, Shackleford Banks and Masonboro Islands.

We have used them for two years in a row, and I can honestly say I would not choose any other…read morecompany. Last year, we did an in-shore fishing trip with Ryan, and this year we did Shark fishing with Eammon ( I hope I spelled it correctly) and Vinny. Every trip has been better than I could have imagined, and I'm sure next year will be just as good. I look forward to going offshore fishing next year!!!

We were staying in Surf City for our annual post-holiday family trip, and we knew of Drifter from a…read morefriend who suggested an eco-tour as a way to get out on the water to see some sea life up close rather than watching it from the deck of the home where we were staying. There were 6 of us aged 22 to 80+ and we could not have been more pleased with our time on the boat with Captain Ashley. There wasn't a cloud in the sky, the dolphins were kind enough to jump around in the ocean while we watched, birds swooped here and there, and we stopped on an island for a little beach/sand time before heading back to the marina. Pictured here is my mom who has probably never been on a boat smaller than a cruise liner who had the time of her life. Hopefully we'll get her back out when cozy beanies aren't required and she can frolic on an island and swim in the ocean with her grandkids and great grandkids. Thank you, Drifter. We'll be back!