Marshlands Paddle : Escape into a marshland environment rich with birds, crabs, fish and other marine life. The wind and current will determine the route you and your guide take, but featured destinations include a tremendous sand dune with a spectacular view of the marsh, a large osprey nest, and sailboat shipwrecked by Hurricane Fran.
 

 

Eco Tour : Embark on a quest to understand the many micro habitats existing in the salt marsh and how they work together to support a very species diverse marine ecosystem. On this kayak tour you will paddle to a variety of interactive stations where you will stop, stretch your legs, and use all your senses to explore the local flora and fauna. These trips are led by kayak guides trained in environmental education practices, and the stations you visit will vary based on tide levels. Some of the topics covered at our stations include crabbing, seining, salt marsh zonation, shell fish, nursery habitat, and benthic organisms.

 

Local Blackwater Tours  

Join Robert Smith, Salt Marsh Kayak Company's blackwater expert, for a custom trip down a local, slow-moving blackwater creek. Spring & fall are the perfect time to explore this unique inland environment which is home to cypress groves, a variety of birds, long-nosed gar, alligator and black bear. Potential destinations include The Black River (which contains a 1200 year old cypress grove), Shelter Creek (home to a variety of tropical song birds), Town Creek, and the Northeast Cape Fear River.

 

Bird Watching Tour  You never know what you might see in the marshlands behind Wrightsville Beach! Blue, green, & tri-colored herons, white & snowy egrets, pelicans, osprey and a variety of gulls abound in this unique environment. In season, ibis, skimmers, oyster catchers, terns, cormorants and loons can be viewed as well. Come explore the wonders of this bird rich environment with an experienced guide.

 

Sunrise/Sunset Tour:
Wrightsville Beach is strikingly tranquil, yet vibrantly alive with the sights and sounds of nature at the beginning and end of the day. Join us for a guided trip at sunrise or sunset and experience just how incredible our little beach can be.

Masonboro Island Excursion:
Less than a mile from our rental facility lies Masonboro Island - an uninhabited, pristine retreat from the hustle and bustle of Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy a vigorous paddle to this barrier beach (or a pleasant ride by water taxi), and then explore the flora and fauna of this unique environment by kayak & on a walking tour.

Hidden Creek: Enjoy a paddle through a winding marshlands creek accessible only at mid to high tide. This tour is for adventurous types who don't mind a tight squeeze, as the creek narrows to mere two feet in one section. A great trip for kayakers with moderate skills or those who have already conquered our basic marshlands paddle.

Custom tours available!
We are happy to work with your schedule and ideas!