Cape Fear Adventure Company
Cape Fear Adventure Company
Cape Fear Adventure Company
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7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Since 2015, Cape Fear Adventure Company has helped visitors to and locals of the Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, and Pleasure Island area make memories with our kayak and island exploration excursions, fully customizable island hopping boat charters, island camping, and outdoor summer camps. We are obsessed with you having a great time on the water in our beautiful area!
Wilmington, North Carolina
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Travelers' Choice
2024
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Courtney
Raleigh, NC5 contributions
May 2021 • Friends
My best friend and I took a girls trip to Wilmington, NC and decided on our second to last day that it would be cool to live out our 90s teen dreams of kayaking in “Dawson’s Creek” (aka Hewletts Creek) and set out to find last minute kayak rentals for us to take out ourselves. After all the rental companies we contacted weren’t very informative and didn’t know a lot about Hewletts, we called CFAC to get info about tides, distance, launch spots, and to see if it was even feasible for us to make this trek alone. Austin possessed a wealth of knowledge in the location we wanted to go and the hurdles it would take for us to get there alone being the naive inexperienced kayakers we are! Thank god we called him and realized renting kayaks wouldve been a mistake! Not only did he answer our million questions, but he also graciously fit us into his packed schedule to personally take us out to Hewlett’s on a custom guided tour the next day. Best decision we made all weekend and a great experience! Austin hooked us up with a prime launch spot that shaved off a lot of the labor-intensive and time-consuming portion of the journey had we tried to paddle up the ICW from a further launch location like my friend and I originally planned. Austin seamlessly created a much more leisurely and enjoyable experience with ease, and happily let us fan-girl way too long at the iconic Dawson’s Creek house/dock without shame! He even played the theme song for us. This fact alone is worth 5 stars lol. We hope to return to Wilmington sometime with friends and family and use CPAC services again! Highly recommend Austin and his crew for any excursions in the area! You won’t meet a nicer guy or more down to earth dude than him. Will not disappoint! Totally worth it!
Written May 19, 2021
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This was a fun trip! So glad that you booked with us. We hope to get y'all out on the water again soon!
Written October 25, 2022
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Madison D
1 contribution
Oct 2024 • Couples
We had the BEST time. We booked the kayak and dinner excursion and truly didn't know what to expect, but wow, were we blown away.
Austin is so knowledgable about the area and taught us about various birds, fish, and Masonboro Island (where we kayaked to). He cooked us fresh fish, veggies, and had homemade cold pasta ready for us after about 45 minutes of us exploring Masonboro. He's an amazing cook!
The gear we used was top of the line so we felt very safe. HIGHLY recommend Austin and Cape Fear Adventure Company so much that we are planning to do the camping excursion in the spring :)
Austin is so knowledgable about the area and taught us about various birds, fish, and Masonboro Island (where we kayaked to). He cooked us fresh fish, veggies, and had homemade cold pasta ready for us after about 45 minutes of us exploring Masonboro. He's an amazing cook!
The gear we used was top of the line so we felt very safe. HIGHLY recommend Austin and Cape Fear Adventure Company so much that we are planning to do the camping excursion in the spring :)
Written October 13, 2024
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Flyer03068604002
9 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
As Activity Director of our newcomers club I booked a two hour kayak tour through Cape Fear Adventure Co. We took a group of 20 members, mostly 50 years and above. Our three guides Austin, Chase and Sean were incredible tour guides.
They did everything they could to make our trip memorable and enjoyable. We saw several osprey up close and even dolphins; which was the highlight for many. Along with the amazing views, they insured we saw, they also gave us a little bit of history of Wilmington and the Masonboro Sound while we were paddling.
I Definitely recommend booking with this company, they will do everything they can to make it a great adventure for all attending.
They did everything they could to make our trip memorable and enjoyable. We saw several osprey up close and even dolphins; which was the highlight for many. Along with the amazing views, they insured we saw, they also gave us a little bit of history of Wilmington and the Masonboro Sound while we were paddling.
I Definitely recommend booking with this company, they will do everything they can to make it a great adventure for all attending.
Written April 19, 2024
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Teri M
4 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
We just had a phenomenal day on a 4-hour kayak and beach tour. Even though I’ve lived in this area for 10 years, the folks at Cape Fear Adventure Company were so insightful. They gave us information we didn’t have on the area, in addition to teaching us basics of kayak safely. We had a wonderful day and I would absolutely recommend this company to anyone looking for adventure or a day outing! One of my favorite things is our guide kept saying, “it’s your day” and adjusting to how much time we wanted to spend on each activity. Our group included individuals from 12 years old up to 77 years old and it was enjoyed by all!!
Written July 6, 2022
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We are so glad that we got to show you a different side of our area! We hope to see y'all again soon!
Written October 25, 2022
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John Vest
1 contribution
Apr 2023 • Family
We really enjoyed our 4 hour kayak trip with Austin. He was a great kayak guide and helped us navigate the waterways with no issues. Crabbing was fun and the secluded beach of Masonboro Island was incredible.
Written April 7, 2023
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Carol
2 contributions
May 2020
We had the most amazing time camping on the beach...and the best part was how easy it was for us! All we had to do was show up with our clothes. We had 4 adults and 3 kids and Austin provided us with 3 large tents, air mattresses, sheets, blankets, pillows, table, canopy tent, chairs, firewood, lantern, food...and all the little things needed to make our camping trip a success! He sets everything up and breaks everything down. Highly recommend this company. An awesome experience and the only way to camp!!
Written May 16, 2020
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Thanks, Carol! We are so glad that you had a great time!
Written April 27, 2021
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Linda J
1 contribution
Aug 2024 • Family
My family and I did the overnight camping on Masonboro Island. And we got to check "camping on the beach" off our bucket lists!! We had a wonderful time. Austin was super nice, easy to communicate with and prompt. The short boat ride to the island was good due to the fact that Austin clearly knows what he is doing and was so relaxed! We had everything we needed for a great primitive camping experience without the hassle of lugging all of our camping gear and then having to set it up. The weather also cooperated nicely for us-we had a beautiful short get away to an uninhabited island, found lots of shells and sea glass, played some Bocce Ball, dipped in the ocean, made smores over a campfire, star gazed and watched the sun rise. Highly recommend to experienced campers!
Written August 14, 2024
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Bunny3232
Wilmington, NC27 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Austin blew us away with the Kayak & Dinner on Masonboro Island! The trip could not have been more perfect. It was far and above anything I could have anticipated. After a short instruction brief we were in the water and on our way. We didn’t have to lift a finger ( well just to paddle). Gorgeous scenery, with a very knowledgeable guide - you knew what to expect every step of the way. When we arrived on Masonboro we took off on our own to explore while the chef / guide did everything and I mean everything! After perusing the ocean side we returned to the sound side where a table was set with the most fabulous grilled mahi, asparagus and bow tie salad I have ever had in my life! I was absolutely in awe. After dinner a walk on the sound side to watch the sun begin to set then paddle back as the sun completed its return below the horizon. Thank you, so much for one of those rare perfect adventures Austin!!!
Written October 3, 2023
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Lynne R
4 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Shane was a great guide..we had a mix of experienced kayakers to novice and he was equally great with all 6 of us. Knew the history of the area and the wildlife we ran into. Gave us time to stop and swim. 4 hour trip was perfect!
Written July 6, 2024
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April Ryan
1 contribution
Jun 2022
What an awesome 4-hour kayak excursion! Austin was an excellent, very knowledgeable guide and an overall fun and entertaining dude. We kayaked up Whiskey Creek, over to “Dog Island,” around the marsh areas, and to Masonboro Island to enjoy some time at a gorgeous secluded beach. Throughout the adventure, Austin educated us on the various birds, fish, crabs, and oyster habitats that surrounded us. He gave us some tips for going out on our own in the future, but realistically, the convenience of just meeting up with him at the dock with kayaks and life jackets ready for us really can’t be beat. We just wish we were kids so we could do the week-long summer camp!! We look forward to doing other adventures that Cape Fear Adventure Company offers, too. Thanks Austin and team!
Written June 7, 2022
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Thanks for the kind words! We hope to see you again soon!
Written October 25, 2022
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