MASONBORO ISLAND PADDLE & EXPLORE
Your guide will lead you across the intracoastal waterway and through a complex myriad of subtidal and intertidal areas along the sound side of the island and point out some amazing estuarine species. We may find Green or Loggerhead sea turtle nests on the beach after landing on the island and carefully walking through dune and foredune habitat. Your guide will identify species of concern, possibly including the American Oystercatcher, Black Skimmer and Wilson’s Plover. Bottlenose dolphins are often spotted on both the sound side and ocean side of Masonboro Island. This 3.5-hour adventure includes 4 miles of paddling and about 1.5 hours of island exploration (swimming in the surf, hunting for shells and sharks teeth or just beaching it) away from your kayak.
A longer amount of time on the island can be arranged!
Your road to the secluded barrier island
Return paddle with dunes in the background
MASONBORO ISLAND RESERVE
Guided kayaking trips
Explore Masonboro Island - the largest, pristine barrier island along the southern part of the North Carolina coast. This 8.4-mile-long nature preserve is dominated by white, sandy beach within an estuarine ecosystem. With Wilmington Outdoor Adventures, you will have the rare opportunity to spend time on a portion of the reserve that is more secluded.
One person: $115
Party of Two: $125
Party of Three: $175
Party of Four: $225
Party of Five: $275
Party of Six: $325
Party of Seven: $375
Party of Eight: $425
Discounted with your own kayak!
A private surf lesson can be added to a custom trip.
For questions about a custom trip, for more information, or to book a date not listed, email ilmoutdooradventures@gmail.com or
text 910-742-3199.