2025-03-10: Behind the Scenes at the North Carolina Aquarium

Visit the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher for a Behind the Scenes tour where you can see its rays, sharks, eels, and turtles. Meet a rare albino alligator named Luna and a rescued bald eagle named Maverick. Experience a journey down the Cape Fear River – from freshwater streams and swamps to coastline habitats, reefs, and the open ocean – discovering unique habitats and wildlife from North Carolina and around the world. Lunch on your own in Southport prior to boarding the ferry. Departure time is 8:30 a.m. Activity level: 4.