Wrightsville Beach, NC

In the summer season, Bella calls WB home. This barrier island paradise offers beautiful sandy beaches, uninhabited islands, miles of lush green marshlands, and an abundance of sea life! Explore this unique coastline from the comfort of our 44’ catamaran, Bella. Our experienced crew will be your local guides to these waterways, working to create the ideal day on the water for your group.

Masonboro Island

Day/Sunset Sails (2-4 hours)

  • On this 4 hour private charter, you will sail around the waterways of Wrightsville Beach and Atlantic Ocean. You will work with your captain to plan your perfect itinerary of islands and local spots. Upon anchoring, the crew will dinghy you around wherever you'd like to go!

    Pricing

    • $1200 / private charter (up to 6 people)

    Explore the "WBVIs!" We've coined this name after spending time in the British Virgin Islands, and are bringing the best parts of the islands to WB. Just as the Caribbean has an abundance of anchorages to reach by sailboat, so does Wrightsville Beach! Each destination you choose to visit has its own unique vibe, just like you and your crew…

    • Masonboro Island

    • Palm Tree Island

    • Money Island

    • ICW rope swing

    • Masonboro Inlet and Jetty

    • Offshore Atlantic Ocean

    • Dockside Waterfront Bar and Grill

    Customize this cruise to your liking - enjoy a serene Masonboro Island, party at Palm Tree Island, swing on a rope swing along the ICW, or stop for drinks at Dockside's waterfront bar.

    • We'll have a 6-pack of Caribbean beer and a bottle of rum with tropical mixers waiting for you onboard. You're also welcome to BYOB!

    • Catering options available for lunch, otherwise pack your own snacks/food!

  • Relax and enjoy an evening on the water. On this 2-hour sunset sail, your captain and crew will wine and dine you with our signature cocktails and the best views of Wrightsville Beach!

    Leaving from the dock on Banks Channel, we’ll sail you out Masonboro Inlet and into the Atlantic. On our way back, we’ll explore the lush green marsh as it lights up in the setting sun.

    Pricing

    • $900 / private charter (up to 6 people)

    • $150 / person (min 4 people needed to run the sail)

Beach to Downtown River Cruise

  • Enjoy a 5-hour one-way cruise up/down the Intracoastal Waterway and Cape Fear River. Make yourself comfortable aboard our beautiful and spacious 44' catamaran Bella and watch the changing scenery go by!

    Saturday (WB to ILM)

    • Saturday cruises will depart from Wrightsville Beach and arrive in downtown Wilmington. This evening cruise will include happy hour cocktails and charcuterie.

    Sunday (ILM to WB)

    • Sunday cruises will depart from downtown Wilmington and arrive in Wrightsville Beach. This morning cruise will include coffee, mimosas, and a light brunch.

    • $1400 / private charter (up to 6 people)

    • $280 / person (min 4 people needed to run the cruise)

    • Captain and crew

    • Appetizers and cocktails aboard (Saturday)

    • Coffee, juice, and fresh fruit aboard (Sunday)

    Additional Costs

    • Gratuity

    • Dinner ashore Saturday evening

    • Overnight stay in hotel downtown or aboard Bella if sailing round trip

Overnight Adventures (2+ days)

  • Enjoy a 2-day sailing trip to Southport or Bald Head Island. Sail offshore and/or take the serene Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) to and from your destination. The adventure of an overnight trip aboard Bella is unforgettable.

    Itinerary

    Enjoy afternoon appetizers and drinks as you make your way south, then go ashore for dinner at a local restaurant. Sleep aboard the boat while docked comfortably at Southport Marina or Bald Head Island Marina.

    Waking up on a boat is a special feeling. Sip a coffee aboard and let your crew bring back fresh breakfast from town, or venture into a local cafe yourself. We'll then start the sail back to Wrightsville Beach.

    • $2400 / private charter (up to 6 guests)

    • Dockage fees ($100-150) paid directly to marina

    • Captain and crew

    • Accommodations for 6 guests aboard Bella

    • Appetizers and cocktails aboard

    • Coffee, juice, and fresh fruit aboard

    Additional Costs

    • Dinner and breakfast ashore

    • Dockage fees ($100-150)

    • Gratuity

  • Bella is a 44’ Lagoon catamaran (2006), equipped with many amenities to keep you comfortable and make you feel at home:

    • Air conditioning in all cabins and salon

    • Generator

    • Watermaker

    • Starlink WiFi

    • 3 cabins, each with their own head (toilet + shower), complete with fresh linens, towels, and soap

    • Galley kitchen with oven, stove, Vitamix blender, air fryer, French press and Nespresso coffee machine

    • Full size fridge, freezer with ice, outdoor mini-fridge

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