Carolina Boat Rentals provides the most comfortable and versatile boat rentals in the Cape Fear region, based in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina and run by Ben and Tony. The fleet features Carolina Skiffs (21′ and 23′ Ultra Elite models), a Hurricane SS 185 OB, and a 26.5′ Sea Hunt Ultra available for captained charter.
Beyond self-drive rentals, the business now offers inshore and offshore fishing charters, sunset cruises, and island hopping, all with Captain Tony or Ben at the helm — fully customizable, whether guests want to fish for a while, hit the islands, or just cruise.
The website highlights several popular local anchor spots reachable by boat: Palm Tree Island (a calm, no-wake-zone sandbar just north of the Wrightsville Beach wildlife ramp), Mason’s Inlet (some of the bluest water in the Mid-Atlantic), Masonboro Island (a nature reserve popular for anchoring, walkable from sound side to beach side), Rich’s Inlet (great for kids at low tide, with large sandbars and calm water), and several dock-and-dine restaurants along the Intracoastal Waterway just south of the Wrightsville Beach drawbridge.
Guest reviews are overwhelmingly glowing, with repeat customers consistently praising Ben and Tony by name for excellent communication, quality boats, and accommodating service — including delivery and pickup to guests staying about an hour away.
For visitors and locals near Wrightsville Beach/Wilmington looking for a well-reviewed self-drive or captained boat rental, Carolina Boat Rentals offers a personable, repeat-customer-favorite operation with Ben and Tony.
