Captain Darren Charnock | Call or Text: (910) 448-4838 | Email: 5MMCharters@gmail.com
Choose Your Adventure
5 More Minutes Charters offers private boat tours for up to 6 passengers in Oak Island and Southport, North Carolina, with options for year-round adventures.
Enjoy customized experiences, including Sunrise, Sunset, and Scenic Day Tours, as well as our Water Taxi service, seasonal Sandbar Experience (May–Sept), Family Fishing Charters, and Dock, Dine, and Ride tours—perfect for the entire family.
5 More Minutes Charters
Why Choose Us?
All-Season Adventures
Experience the beauty of the Southport and Oak Island waters year-round! Our enclosed cabin keeps you cozy in cooler months, and open-air seating lets you enjoy the sun and breeze whenever you like. Every season offers its own unique coastal views, and we’re ready to show you them all.
Family Friendly
Perfect for all ages! Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just want to explore the area by boat, our charters offer a safe and fun experience for families and friends alike. Make memories on the water, tailored just for your group.
Private and Personalized
Our boat is reserved exclusively for your group, letting you choose what to explore at your own pace. Enjoy views of historic lighthouses, coastal birds, passing cargo ships, playful dolphins, and scenic waterfronts—without ever feeling rushed.
EXCELLENTBased on 49 reviewsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Lisa JordanOctober 26, 2024This was a lovely experience! Captain Darren was amazing, Julie was wonderful, informative, and so friendly. Miss Angie was a nice touch and a sweetheart. We will definitely book another trip with them! Thank you for this beautiful memory ❤️Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Wendy BettsOctober 26, 2024We took the sunset cruise and thoroughly loved it! The boat is comfortable. Darren, Julie and of course Miss Angie made sure we were all enjoying ourselves! It is clear that the crew is doing this out of a love for the area, and get personal enjoyment from seeing others relax and enjoy all that it has to offer. Highly recommend! We will be back for sure!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.DL PropstOctober 20, 2024From the first email, great communication was established with Julie and Darren. Both very knowledgeable, humble, and accommodating. Captain Darren performed our wedding in front of the lighthouse, just as we requested. Fun, fact filled tour. Extremely satisfied. Thank you 5MM Charters for making our day so special.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Kim JanowskiOctober 19, 2024Captain Darren & First Officer Julie were awesome! (So was Miss Angie) We spent several hours on the Paid Passage enjoying the beauty, had a nice lunch at the Inlet View Restaurant & a relaxing ride back. We highly recommend hiring “Five Minutes More” for your next excursion!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Jeff StarkeyOctober 14, 2024The trip was absolutely incredible. Every detail was thought out and well taken care of. Knowledgeable tour guide, a sweet pup on board, smooth ride, and we even got to check some crab traps!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Emily BennettOctober 14, 2024My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our Dock, Dine and Ride excursion with Captain Darren, Julie and Miss Angie! We loved the boat ride to lunch and learning more about Southport and the surrounding areas afterwards. Both Darren and Julie were extremely knowledgeable about the area and we appreciated how much they put into our experience.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.S ForesterOctober 12, 20242 great people that really care. Thank youTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Tom MorrisOctober 12, 2024Simply the BEST!!!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Donna HeatherlyOctober 3, 2024My lifelong girlfriends and I had an amazing sunset cruise with 5 More Minutes cruise. The weather was a hit or miss all day, but there was lots of communication around if it was a go. Additionally they even gave us the possibility to cancel if we weren’t comfortable. We were grateful we didn’t cancel we had a blast. Watching dolphins and eagles. Riding the waves and seeing all the shoreline from the boat was the best. Both were very informative and Ms Angie (the dog) was awesome, very friendly and loveable. She likes crackers too! I would highly recommend this cruise. We all felt safe and well informed on the local shoreline. Take the cruise, you won’t regret it!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Jasmin Tyson WelchSeptember 29, 2024Our family had such a great time. We moved seeing the dolphins. The host were amazing as they told us the history and made the trip personal
100% no-risk weather guarantee
Book with confidence and peace of mind, knowing that if the weather worsens, we’ll give you a 100% refund. After all, it’s important to us that you enjoy your experience.
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Boat Tours Service Area: Southport, Oak Island, Bald Head Island, St. James and surrounding towns and cities of Brunswick County.
5 More Minutes Charters offers private boat rides in Oak Island and Southport, NC.
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Office Locations: 103 NW 14th Street
Oak Island, NC 28465
Email: 5mmCharters@gmail.com
Phone: (910) 448-4838