Boat & JetSki Tours
WELCOME TO SUNSET BOAT CRUISES - Home of Grand Finale. To fully experience the beauty and fun of Southport and the surrounding area there is nothing quite like having your own boat with a local captain and guide. When you step aboard Finale you’ll have no worries - JUST pure fun.
Private Charters starting at $250 Bald Head Island Pickup additional $50
Ready for some adventure? This tour offers a once-in-a-lifetime adrenaline pumping jet ski tour down the intracoastal waterway! With a quick stop at one of the most beautiful barrier islands. Daily tours starting at 9am! Reservations are required for all tours. More Info near middle of page.
Steam Pot Seafood Boil Excursion: (Half Day option)
Enjoy a private cruise over to one of the islands for a steam pot low country boil with spectacular views! Relax and enjoy some island time while your captain prepares your customized steam pot dinner on the beach.
MINIMUM OF 1 HOUR REQUIRED
COMPLETE WITH ALL YOU NEED
JET SKI AND SEE THE ATLANTIC COAST IN STYLE
CHARTER PICK-UP LOCATIONS
We are happy to come to you and pick you up on the charter boat at your nearest public dock. Here are some of the suggested locations:
Morningstar Marina
606 West West Street, Southport, NC 28461
Oak Island Boat Ramp
4750 Fish Factory Road SE, Southport, NC 28461
Bald Head Island Marina
6A Marina Wynd, Bald Head Island, NC 28461
LET US KNOW ABOUT YOUR JET SKI OR BOAT TRIP!
Jet Ski Tours 2 Ski minimum on all guided tours. Please call for more booking information.
1 Hour Guided Ride – Your experienced, trained guide will navigate your group through the waterways of Southport to the south end of Caswell Beach, Bald Head Island, Battery Island and Southport. This one-hour ride is approximately 25 miles roundtrip, allowing you to explore the area and have a blast while riding your jet ski. $149 per ski
90 Minutes Guided Sandbar Adventure – We’ve had a lot of requests for this one. Follow your guide & head to Sandbars or Lockwood Folly Inlet for about 30 minutes of exploring time. Our guides will take you to these barrier islands to hunt for sharks’ teeth and beautiful shells. You never know what wildlife you may come across so keep your eyes peeled! $175 per ski
2 Hour Guided Ride – Let our local guides show you around the best parts of the Cape Fear Region via the Intracoastal waterway. We head south to Holden Beach passing through Lockwood Folly and back for a total of 45-55 miles round trip! We can stop on a barrier island for a swim break and explore for native wildlife, shells and sometimes if you’re lucky even sharks’ teeth! Our guides will make sure you make memories to last a lifetime! $199 per ski
Things We Have On Board Grand Finale
These are the items we provide you on board The Grand Finale charter trips:
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A Bathroom!!
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Fully-Covered Shade
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Water
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Ice
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Solo Cups
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Fuel Included In Price
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USCG Licensed Captain
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Cooler
Things You'll Need To Bring Along
These are definitely items you'll want to bring along on your charter trip to make the most of it!
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Sunglasses
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Sunscreen/Sunshirts
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Hats
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BYO Beverages (Other Than Water)
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Snacks
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Food
Meet The Captain
Hey Folks! It’s Captain Ted. I’m an Appalachian State and UNCW (MBA) graduate and I’ve been around the Cape Fear Region my entire life. I am a USCG Master Licensed Captain with more than 20 years of experience on boats up to 90 feet. My best memories are out on the water with my mom and dad, and want to give that experience to others. I'm excited to have you on board!
Create Your Own Boat Tour
Our captain will work with you to customize your perfect day on the water and ensure your Southport one-day cruise or sunset boat tour is organized specifically to your desires at an affordable rate. Our goal is to make your Grand Finale boat charter experience as enjoyable and stress-free as possible.Enjoy a private cruise over to one of the islands for a steam pot low country boil with spectacular views! Relax and enjoy some island time while your captain prepares your customized steam pot dinner on the beach.
Jet Ski Tours:
We can cater our rides to be as fast and exhilarating or as slow and steady as your group desires. Yes we can take you into the ocean as well, just let us know that’s what you want! We guarantee you a great time on the water!
We offer 2-hour sunset cruises, 3 or 4 hour cruises, half-day (steam pot seafood boil excursion option), and full day charters. Here are some popular destinations:
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Zekes Island Nature Preserve
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Southport Water Front
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Old Baldy Lighthouse
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Bald Head Island Creeks
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Battery Island (Wildlife Preserve)
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Oak Island
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Fort Caswell
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The Point
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Provisions Restaurant (Holden Beach or Southport)
VETERAN DISCOUNT
We are proud to offer a special 10% discount to all veterans & military personnel chartering Grand Finale.