North Carolina Audubon offers several cruises along the Cape Fear River and its tributaries, which includes a cruise of the Black River. The cruise is a four-hour educational cruise that gives travelers a plethora of information on the wildlife of the area, including black bears, bobcats and river otters.
Cape Fear Outfitters offers four and five hour canoe and kayak tours of the Black River. Given the wildlife of the area, which includes alligators and other aggressive animals, this tour is recommended for experienced outdoors enthusiasts. The tours are offered year round and prices vary depending on the time of year and length of the excursion.
Wilmington Water Tours operates out of Wilmington, North Carolina, and offers water tours of the Black River and other local waterways such as Cape Fear. Wilmington Water Tours also offers their boats for private charter on a variety of courses. Food and beverage are not available on board during the winter months.
For a trip back in time, consider a tour of the Black River on a riverboat reminiscent of the mid 1800s. The Black River tour features an educated guide knowledgeable of both the ecosystem and history of the area. The boat also offers charters, wedding and holiday party packages. Tour prices vary depending on time of year.
