Guided Group Tours Let You See and Enjoy More
Your visit to Carolina Beach is much more rewarding when one of our experienced kayak specialists shows you the sites. Paddle NC offers guided kayak tours that help you truly enjoy your time on the water. You can visit areas you otherwise would not see and learn more about the local ecosystem.
The Cape Fear River is a very wide and friendly body of water that enters the Atlantic Ocean right near Carolina Beach. Several islands and plenty of sandy shorelines all help to make the experience much better while you enjoy our fun and exciting guided tours.
Our experienced guides can lead your small group to the best there is to see. We also ensure you are making good progress and handling your kayak competently and safely.
Pricing For On Site Tours At Carolina Beach State Park
Eco Tour
$55
9:00am and 2:00pm
Sunset Tour
$55
Call for Times*
Two hours before sunset
(910) 612-3297
SUP
Tour or Instruction
(9:00am recommended for wind) and 2:00pm
(910) 612-3297
Pricing for Tours At Topsail Beach
24 Hour Cancellation Policy
Sandals, or Other Footwear that can get wet, REQUIRED for all activities
Age Restrictions Apply for Single Kayaks and SUP**
Topsail Beach Eco Tour
$55
9:00am and 2:00pm
2 Hours
(910) 612-3297
Topsail Beach SUP Introduction
$55
9:00am(recommended for wind) and 2:00pm
Tour with Instruction
2 Hours
(910) 612-3297
Topsail Beach Sunset Tour
$55
Two hours before sunset
Call for Times*
2 Hours
(910) 612-3297
24 Hour Cancellation Policy
Footwear Required for all Activities
Age Restrictions Apply for Single Kayaks and SUP**
Youth discount for 12 and under on Eco, and Bear Island tours.
Eco Tour
$50
Best For Beginners
9:00am or 2:00pm
SUP
$50
Tour or Instruction
9am (recommended for wind) and 2:00pm
(910) 612-3297
Bear Island 5 hr Tour
$60
Half Day Tour
Call for Times*
(910) 612-3297
Enjoy a Leisurely Half-Day Tour
We offer a variety of kayak tours that last about half the day. A half-day expedition is very fun and will not tire you out. You can get a good amount of sun while having fun paddling your kayak to the exciting locations that our guides have in mind. You will be in a small group so that you can communicate with the tour leader and meet other great people.
Full-Day Tours Add to the Fun
If you really want to spend a lot of time on the local waters, our kayak tours are the ideal solution. Our full-day tours help you learn about popular destinations, including Carolina Beach State Park and Hammocks Beach State Park.
The Permuda Island Reserve is teeming with wildlife that changes with the seasons. You can participate in an off-site eco-adventure that really explores the local waterways more thoroughly during a very fun day on the water.
Reservations Required
24 Hour Cancellation Policy
Footwear Required for all Activities
Age Restrictions Apply for Single Kayaks and SUP**
Pricing For On Site Tours At Carolina Beach State Park
**Single kayak and SUP minimum age is 15, except for private tours
*Time dependent on sunset time
Carolina Beach Rentals
Hammocks Beach Rentals
Topsail Beach Rentals
Learn More About Our Individual and Group Tours
You can learn more about our kayak tours by calling Paddle NC in Carolina Beach or contacting us online. We are happy to discuss our many guided tours and the areas we can help you explore, and you can reserve a tour for your upcoming trip.
