| Wilmington is a district of New Hanover County | | | | weddings, birthdays, reunions, outings and corporate |
| originally located on seven hills at the east side of | | | | functions. Henrietta III provides fine dining |
| Cape Fear River. It was built in 1739 and named in | | | | restaurants, sightseeing tours, travel cruise agents, |
| honor of Spencer Compton, a governor's patron. | | | | reception location and boat, charters and yacht |
| Wilmington became the most beautiful city at the | | | | rentals. It also features a 1 ½ hour narrated |
| south because of its four season climate, historic old | | | | cruises during daytime and a dinner riverboat. |
| homes, boulevards and lake cruises. Below are the | | | | The ship has three decks, dancing and dining facilities |
| three popular cruises that offer fun and comfort. | | | | at the lower decks and atrium and open deck at the |
| Jubilee Snooze & Cruise | | | | upper level. There are evening cruises that lasts for |
| Jubilee Snooze & Cruise is located at Ann Street | | | | four hours. Shorter cruise are also available like the |
| that offers Bed and Breakfast, dockside dining, boat | | | | murder mystery cruise from May to December, |
| and charter rentals, dinner cruises, receptions and | | | | Redneck Wedding Comedy Cruise every Thursday |
| weddings. | | | | from may to October, Friday Dinner Dance Cruises |
| A wooden 45' motor yacht called the Sea Star is | | | | every Friday from April through December, Saturday |
| great for a retreat, business meetings and wedding | | | | Dinner Dance Cruises, Sunset Dinner and Narrated |
| receptions. Yacht accommodations provide a master | | | | Sightseeing Cruises every Tuesday to Saturday from |
| suite, two cabins and another head. The salon is | | | | April to October. |
| furnished with mahogany panels with wing chairs, | | | | Wedding packages include private evening and |
| leather sofa and two tables. The room is fully | | | | daytime packages, private ceremony and reserved |
| air-conditioned with modern facilities like DVD player, | | | | daytime cruises as well as private ceremonies and |
| flat screen TV and an internet access. | | | | reserved evening cruises. Sightseeing cruises offers |
| The yacht has a galley with complete basic appliances | | | | lunch cruises, school groups, Water Taxi to Battleship |
| for cooking. A midship guest and forward state | | | | and MAFFITT Narrated SS cruises. |
| rooms are available for additional companions. | | | | Private charters cruise all year round and public |
| However, charters include a bow, a perfect place to | | | | cruises go out on April to December. All its cruises |
| relax, sightseeing and star night gazing. | | | | board thirty minutes before departure. The Henrietta |
| Amenities for a group of 6 include daily breakfast, | | | | III is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard. |
| meal options, two baths, a bar, refrigerator, TV and | | | | Captain J N Maffitt River Cruises |
| DVD in each salon or cabin and wireless air card for | | | | Captain J N Maffitt River Cruises is located at Dock |
| internet access. | | | | Street. They offer services like river cruises and |
| You can choose from many packages offered, | | | | sightseeing tours. It was named for Captain John |
| whether for an overnight stay or day cruise, for | | | | Newland Maffitt. He is one of the Confederacy's |
| special occasions like wedding, or for a group cruise. | | | | blockade runners. |
| Cape Fear Riverboats Inc. | | | | Maffiit offers a 45 minute sightseeing cruise along |
| Cape Fear Riverboats, Inc is at the south water | | | | with historic narration of Cape Fear River. It sets |
| street in Wilmington. It was founded in 1987 by | | | | daily at 11 am and 3 pm from Memorial Day to Labor |
| Captain Carl Marchburn. They currently operate | | | | Day. Off-season from May to Memorial Day is |
| HENRIETTA III and CAPTAIN J. N. MAFFITT boats. | | | | available. Furthermore, charters and battleship river |
| Henrietta III Riverboat Cruise | | | | taxis can be availed during summer. |
| Henrietta III is a trailblazer steamboats launched in | | | | River cruises and sightseeing is fun for all ages. Its |
| the mid of September 1987 in Mississippi. It is the | | | | well designed accommodations and receptions make |
| place for a day and evening of fun for occasions and | | | | people enjoy special occasions at its finest. |
| functions. | | | | Wilmington provides great cruises with rich historic |
| Henrietta III is located at Water and Dock Street in | | | | experienced to locals and many tourists. |
| Wilmington. It is available during special occasions like | | | | |