Things to do in Southport, North Carolina (NC): The Best Boat Tours & Water Sports

Specializing in guided kayak tours, historical Southport bicycle and walking tours, kayak and bicycle rentals, kayak lessons and kayak retail shop.

Lighthouse WaterSports is a eco tour company that specializes in guided kayak and boat tours for exploring nature, sharing history and viewing wildlife. We lead group kayak tours to remote blackwater creeks, marshes and swamps and operate scenic boat tours and sunset cruises on the Cape Fear River and Intracoastal waters of Southport, Bald Head Island, and Oak Island. We also deliver kayak and stand up paddle board rentals to vacation rental homes.

Welcome to the Kelly Allen, a 37 foot O'Day sloop. Go sailing with Captain Bob! Spend some time on the water! Experience two hours of quiet sailing on the Kelly Allen. We're at the dock next to Provision Company.

Southport Paddle and Sail offers Standup Paddleboard lessons and excursions. We specialize in getting beginners paddling safely and with confidence while keeping it fun. For those with some paddling skill, we offer excursions to scenic creeks, rivers and marshes. Our "Boat Support" option enables paddlers to opt for more distant adventure or downwind cruising.

Cape Fear Sailing Academy is located in Southport NC at Southport Marina CFSA has achieved ASA's highest standards with Outstanding School and Outstanding Instructor. With over 1700 satisfied students we are considered North Carolina's Elite Sailing Center. Offering Scenic Sailing Charters, Sailing Lessons and Boat Rentals. Come join us The Journey Awaits!!!

With over 3600 satisfied customers we are considered North Carolina's elite boating center featuring Boston Whaler's ranging from 17 to 19 ft and now Colgate and Catalina Sailboats at our Southport Location. We are one of US Power Boating top Training Facilities. Having taught over 750 students we know and understand what is required to make you feel confident but most of all safe on the water.

Searching the perfect spot to fish in Southport, NC? Reelin’ Pelican Fishing Charters has daily trips to serve Southport and the surrounding areas, including Bald Head Island, Oak Island, and more. From flounder to king mackerel, our three fishing charter boats are fully equipped for your choice of inshore or offshore fishing. And kids fish for free!

The waters off Oak Island/ Southport make up one of the most spectacular natural fisheries on the east coast! There are a lot of hard fighting game fish within a very short ride from our beaches and they provide our anglers with a cooler full of great tasting fish, and memories that will last a lifetime. We offer both Inshore/backwater and nearshore/ offshore fishing adventures that are perfect for the entire family!

Southport Boat Rentals and Southport Water Tours are the Only Boat Rental and TourBoat Company in the historic Old Southport Yacht Basin. Our Tour boat can seat up to 28 passengers and we provide a fleet of Carolina Skiffs to rent for the Day, or even longer. No hassle, no clean up, just fun. Join us for a Tour or Rent a Boat to explore the waterways and see a part of the area that you can only access by Water.

We are a Tour Boat company that want to make it easy to get on the water. We are surrounded by water in our area but you can’t see the true beauty until you see it from the River or Waterway. We offer Nature Tours, Sightseeing Tours, Narrated Tours, and Sunset Cruises. We are always happy to answer any questions and are open to new ideas. Private tours are available upon request.