Southport by Seaside Boat Tours & On The Water Training
Morningstar Marina
606 W West St
Southport, NC 28461
Dock B Slip 2
Southport by Seaside Boat Tours & On The Water Training
Morningstar Marina
606 W West St
Southport, NC 28461
Dock B Slip 2
Southport...We live it, you'll love it!
Our 24 ft Sailfish has space for everything, with cockpit and bow cold storage, hard-top and rear canvas added for plenty of shade, and underwater lighting for those sunset cruises.
We have comfortable seating for 6 passengers. The Sailfish offers 360 degree visibility from any seating location to ensure you don't miss a thing!
We know you will enjoy this venue as a memorable gathering place for your family and friends while enjoying some of the area's most picturesque coastal scenery.
About Us
Jim and Katrina are longtime residents of Eastern North Carolina and Virginia, with over 30 years of boating experience. Knowing the area, they both fell in love with Southport and made it their home. We want people to experience all that Southport has to offer. What makes us different? Our tours our private...so your party only up to 6 passengers. Book for your celebrations, or time with family and friends and we promise you will make memories to share and we love that our passengers keep coming back. Just sit back, relax and enjoy incredible sights of our beautiful coastal area and take home a little bit of history of our seaside town. Water views of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Southport and the Intracoastal Waterway. Don't forget your cameras as photo opportunities will present themselves and you don't want to miss it....egrets, herons, seagulls and an array of wildlife up close and personal. It's always a great day when you encounter the dolphins at play. Please feel free to share your photos on our Facebook page - we love to share the fun! We also offer our Sunset Cruise where you can witness panoramic views of the most spectacular sunsets.
Cruise lengths - 2 hours
Maximum passengers - 6
About Southport by Seaside
Our History
Founded in 2018, Southport by Seaside has been providing high-quality boat tours to local and visiting customers. Our mission is to provide our passengers the best possible boating and sightseeing experience. We strive to exceed our customers' expectations by creating a comfortable ride and personalizing it for your group. Our favorite experiences are seeing our customers return again and again.
Captain Jim Shinn
Captain Jim is a retired 27 year USCG veteran and Licensed USCG Captain. Jim grew up in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina and lived most of his life on the East Coast. In his youth, Jim became certified as a scuba diver and worked as a First Mate on a fishing and dive charter boat. Jim later enlisted in the USCG where he spent 27 years. Moving to Southport in 2017, gave Jim the perfect opportunity to provide boat tours and On The Water Training. Jim's favorite place to be is on the water sharing what he loves with you!
Captain Christina Bruton
Christina Bruton is a Licensed USCG Captain since 2014 with many years of boating experience before then. Born and raised in North Carolina, she spent most of her childhood and young adult years around the coastline of Eastern North Carolina. She moved to Wilmington in 2012, to be closer to her love for the ocean, fishing, and outdoor adventures. Christina worked in many coastal towns within in the Gulf of Mexico from the Florida Panhandle up to New York surveying and designing beaches, channels and inlets.
LET US PERSONALIZE YOUR CRUISE
Additional Information
We accommodate up to 6 passengers. We limit our cruises to your party only so we can personalize your cruise, customize your trip to what you want to see and do and enjoy time with your family or friends. We want your trip to be an experience you will remember.
DOLPHIN ENCOUNTERS
Coastal Bird Encounters
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BIG SHIPS
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CALL TO BOOK YOUR BOAT TOUR (910) 269-8674
CAPE FEAR TOUR
RELAX AND UNWIND
CAPE FEAR TOUR
Departs from Southport Marina, cruise lower Cape Fear River, Bald Head Island, Oak Island and Intracoastal Waterway
Call for tour times for weekdays
Tours Sat & Sun 9:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 2 hours before sunset
Adults $65
Children (12 & Under) $50
SUNSET CRUISE
RELAX AND UNWIND
CAPE FEAR TOUR
Departs Southport Marina 2 hours before sunset, cruising the lower Cape Fear River, Bald Head Island, Oak Island and Intracoastal Waterway. Depart 2 hours before sunset. Call for departure time
Sunset Tours Mon - Sun
Adults $65
Children (12 & Under) $50
RELAX AND UNWIND
RELAX AND UNWIND
RELAX AND UNWIND
Whether you're visiting, new to the area or just want to take a break, we can customize a boat tour for you, your family and friends. Private tours for your party only up to 6 passengers. Birthdays, anniversaries, retirement, no better way to celebrate your occasion and make memories you will cherish
On the Water Training
We offer boat handling training for new boat owners, those who are upgrading to a larger boat, or current owners looking to refresh their skills. We provide USCG Licensed Captains who will customize an on the water training program that will give you the handling skills and confidence you need.