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Eco Cruise

Cape Fear Naturalist, Wilmington's Local eco-tourism company, is proud to announce the advent of a new series of nature tours focused on understanding the Unique Ecosystems of Southeastern North Carolina. Trip destinations can include: the Green swamp (carnivorous plant id), Town Creek (Black Water Cypress), Masonboro Island and Hutaff Island (Shorebird Ecology and ID) The program goal is to raise local conservation awareness about these sensitive habitats and wildlife that occur in southeastern North Carolina.

Reserve before March 1. 2012 and recieve 10% discount!

Guided Environmental Education Cruises

Come join us while we explore wonder of Cape Fear's local barrier islands, creeks and inlet waterways. A trained naturalist guide will point out the unique features and answer questions. Includes: Guide fee, bathroom facilities, soft drinks, shell bags. Eco-Cruise tours last two hours in duration, and are aboard a specially rigged 26ft catamaran boat. Trips will leave from Blockade Runner in Wrightsville Beach. Eco-Cruises are appropriate for individuals, couples, families and other groups.

Group pricing:
$15 / student (groups over 20 people)
$25 / student (groups under 20 people)
Teachers are free.

Individual pricing:
$35 / person (Min 4 people)

Reserve before March 1. 2012 and recieve 10% discount!

Kayak Tours

Cape Fear Naturalist (CFN) will offer daily Kayak Eco- tours of Wrightsville Beach and Town Creek. Tours will include: Kayak (single or tandem), trained kayak instructors, and last two hours in duration.

Pricing (Min of 4 people):
$35 per child (under 12 years old)
$55 per adult

Please note: Reservation for all programs is required and must be secured with a credit card. A 20% gradituty for instructors, crew and captain will be charged with all education tours and programs. To get more info on programs, reserve a boat or kayak, please contact our program guide Joe Abbate at (910) 200-4002. Upon reserving, your trip confirmation and directions will be mailed to you.


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