Explore New Bern by Water on a River Pontoon Cruise.
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Explore New Bern Boat Tours Like a Local
Discover the Best of New Bern Pontoon Boat Tours!
Walk-Ons Welcome (with availability)
Book your tour now and save on your next sightseeing adventure with New Bern Boat Tours. Our tours are affordable and offer great value for money. Join us on a journey that will take you on the beautiful waterways, and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Relax With New Bern Boat Tours
Evening Cruise
Evening Cruise
Evening Cruise
Enjoy a relaxing cruise on the early evening tour from 6-7:30 PM. The sunsets are gorgeous!
Time With Good Friends
Evening Cruise
Evening Cruise
Escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy time with friends! You are in good company!
About New Bern Boat Tours
Our Story
Our Values
Our Story
At New Bern Boat Tours, we are passionate about providing unique and authentic sightseeing experiences to our customers. Our journey began in 2010 when our founder, Captain Ed Jarvis noticed a lack of affordable and personalized tour options in the industry. With his expertise and love for travel, he decided to create a company that would offer just that.
Our Team
Our Values
Our Story
Our team is made up of experienced and knowledgeable tour guides who are passionate about sharing their love for travel and adventure. We believe that our customers deserve the best experience possible, and that's why we only hire the best talent. Join Captain ED Jarvis and First Mate, Donna for a cruise on the Neuse! Get to know us better and join us on our journey!
Our Values
Our Values
Our Values
At New Bern Boat Tours, we believe in responsible and sustainable tourism. We strive to minimize our impact on the environment and support the local community. We also believe in diversity, equality, and inclusion, and welcome customers from all backgrounds and cultures.
Did you Know? New Bern Waterways are home to Seahorses!
Seahorses in North Carolina and the Neuse River Estuary:
* Native Species: The most common seahorse species found along the Atlantic coast of North America, including North Carolina, is the Lined Seahorse (Hippocampus erectus), also sometimes called the Northern Seahorse.
* Estuarine Dwellers (Potentially): While seahorses are generally more associated with saltier ocean waters, they can inhabit estuaries, which are areas where freshwater rivers meet the saltwater ocean. The lower Neuse River near New Bern is an estuary. This means there's a possibility they could be present, especially in areas with suitable habitat.
* Preferred Habitat: Lined seahorses typically prefer shallow, vegetated habitats like seagrass beds, oyster beds, or even around piers and pilings. These provide camouflage and something for their prehensile tails to grasp onto.
* Elusive Creatures: Seahorses are incredibly well-camouflaged and are known for being quite elusive. Even in areas where they are known to exist, they can be very difficult to spot.
* Seasonal Movements: Some research suggests that lined seahorses may make seasonal migrations. In the winter months, they might move further offshore to deeper, warmer waters to escape rough weather, returning to shallower estuarine areas in the spring and summer. This means late spring through early fall might be a more likely time to find them closer to shore.
* The Neuse River Ecosystem: The Neuse River, particularly its lower estuarine section around New Bern, is a rich and diverse ecosystem. It serves as a nursery for many commercial seafood species. While not a primary seahorse hotspot, the presence of suitable habitat and prey (like small crustaceans) means they could be there.
Fascinating Seahorse Facts: * Unique Appearance: They truly are one of the most unique fish in the ocean, with their horse-like head, upright swimming posture, and prehensile tail. * Male Pregnancy: This is perhaps their most famous characteristic! The male seahorse is the one who carries the eggs in a specialized brood pouch until they hatch. * Excellent Camouflage: Their ability to change color and blend into their surroundings is remarkable, making them very difficult for both predators and observers to spot. * Independent Eye Movement: Seahorses can move each of their eyes independently, allowing them to look for food with one eye while simultaneously watching for predators with the other. * No Stomach: Seahorses don't have a stomach, so they need to eat almost constantly to get enough nutrients, sometimes eating up to 50 times a day! They suck up tiny crustaceans and other small prey with their long snouts. * Slow Swimmers: Their small dorsal fin and pectoral fins make them rather slow and deliberate swimmers. They often rely on their tails to anchor themselves to seagrass or other structures to avoid being swept away by currents. * Conservation Concerns: Seahorse populations worldwide face threats from habitat degradation, pollution, and being caught as bycatch in fisheries. Some species, including the Lined Seahorse, are listed as "Vulnerable" due to declining numbers.
Discover the Best of New Bern Boat Tours
Be sure that your cruise is fun by ....wearing clothing for hot days. Protect yourself from the sun.
Experience the highlights of New Bern Boat Tours with our knowledgeable guides. From famous landmarks to hidden gems, our boat tour agency is the perfect introduction to the wildlife, architecture and local culture.
