Explore the Scenic Cape Fear River with Cape Fear Riverboats

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, head towards Wilmington, NC. From the I-40 E, take exit 420 for US-74 E toward Wilmington. Merge onto US-74 E, and continue onto Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy. Follow signs for Downtown Wilmington and merge onto N 3rd St. Turn right onto Market St, then left onto S Water St. Cape Fear Riverboats will be on your left at 106 S Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401. Parking may be available on the street or in nearby lots, which may incur costs ranging from $1-$2 per hour.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Cape Fear Riverboats using public transportation, you can take the Wave Transit bus service. Look for the routes that stop in the Downtown Wilmington area. Once you arrive at the downtown stop, walk towards S Water St. Head south on N 3rd St and then turn left onto Market St. Walk down to S Water St and turn left. The Cape Fear Riverboats will be located at 106 S Water St. Bus fares are typically around $1 per ride.

• Walking

  If you are already in the downtown Wilmington area, you can easily walk to Cape Fear Riverboats. From the Riverwalk or any nearby attraction, head south towards Market St. Once you reach Market St, turn left and proceed to S Water St. Turn left again and walk until you reach 106 S Water St where Cape Fear Riverboats is located. This walk should take around 10-15 minutes depending on your starting point.

• Taxi/Ride Share

  For a more direct route, consider using a taxi or ride-sharing service like Uber or Lyft. Simply enter the destination as 'Cape Fear Riverboats, 106 S Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401' into the app. The cost may vary depending on your pickup location, but expect to pay between $10-$20 for a ride within the Wilmington area.