08/31/2026
🍂 Looking for something fun and a little different to do in Wilmington this fall? Head to the river!
Wilmington Water Tours has a full lineup of specialty cruises coming up in September and October - with everything from local history and film trivia to birding, ghost stories and even Outlander.
⚓️ Fall Specialty Cruises include:
✨ Outlander in the Cape Fear
Sept. 12 & 13 | $40
Discover Wilmington’s connections to the beloved Outlander series while cruising the Cape Fear River.
🎬 Lights, Camera, Wilmington!
Sept. 17 | $40
Hear behind-the-scenes stories from Wilmington’s film history, including Dawson’s Creek, One Tree Hill, Iron Man 3, The Summer I Turned Pretty and more.
🎶 History Comes Alive with Dr. Chris Fonvielle
Sept. 20 & Oct. 25 | $45
This cruise takes a different turn with “All You Need Is Love,” a conversation about The Beatles, their music and their cultural impact.
🌿 Black Water Adventure
Oct. 3 | $30
Cruise into the upper reaches of the Northeast Cape Fear River for a morning of history, wildlife and beautiful fall scenery.
👻 A Colonial Apparition on the Cape Fear
Oct. 30 | $40
Just in time for Halloween, experience an authentic Cape Fear ghost story with roots in the Revolutionary War era.
🦅 Birding Cruise with Jill Peleuses
Oct. 30 | $40
Bring your binoculars and camera and learn about the birds, habitats and wildlife that call the Cape Fear River home.
Whether you love Wilmington history, local film, nature, birding or a good ghost story, there’s a cruise for you this fall.
👉 Find cruise details and tickets at WilmingtonWaterTours.net
