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Monica Batts
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50th Anniversary Party
Reply #26 on : Mon September 12, 2011, 07:38:51
Saturday, September 10th we hosted a 50th anniversary party for our Parents. It was a spectacular party. The dinner cruise was the perfect setting for an informal setting and plenty of socializing. The Captain and crew were amazing. It truly was the best party I have ever hosted or attended. Thank you so much for helping us make this a night we will remember for ever.
Patrick Craven
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Trip on the Belle of Topsail
Reply #25 on : Thu June 16, 2011, 16:12:50
On June 8th my family of 20 took a cruise on the Belle of Topsail. We had a GREAT time. Our group ages ranged from 15 months old to 60 years old. It was one of the highlights of our Topsail vacation :)
Barbara S Lee
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St. Patrick's Day Cruise
Reply #24 on : Fri March 18, 2011, 19:31:47
March 17, 2011

BREAKING NEWS

Belle of Topsail Ambushed in ICW Off Surf City.

The Belle of Topsail Charter Boat left the dock at the swing bridge in Surf City, NC at 6 PM for a planned Maiden Voyage (2011) with a full boat. This was a planned, usher-in-the-season, St Patrick’s Day cruise into the sunset, with both young and slightly older guests. The ship was full, and the spirits were flowing with many dressed in Irish green attire, hats and jewelry – some with specially polished green toenails.!!

As guests headed for the topside bar, for refreshments, Captain David Luther announced that we were passing through one of the last swinging bridges on the east coast. As we looked back at the bridge, some noticed that another ship, apparently lurking to the side, was slipping through the opened bridge, as well. Then the overtaking ship, black-trimmed in red, hoisted the dreaded skull and bones. The Belle shuddered, with increased speed, and took off, to try to outrun the pirate ship. Then the unthinkable in the year of our Lord, 2011, happened: The pirate ship fired upon the Belle. Terror reigned, and the bar tender poured libations faster and fater, to help fortify the passengers for what seemed imminent – an attack by scurrilous, crafty pirates on an unarmed pleasure ship.

Guests called upon St. Paddy to no avail. Slowly the smoke-obscured pirate ship pulled aside the Belle, which hove to, to avoid damage to the ship. With blood curdling cries, the pirates, armed to the teeth with swords and pistols, poured over the side on to the Belle. They demanded that the passengers give up their booty. They grabbed the cask of rum from the bar tender, and passed it from pirate to pirate. They eyed the women, who were wailing, or defiant, in turn.

In fact, one pirate was so delighted with the lovely ladies on board, , he pointed out to one of his pals, a toothsome young lady he’d like to take along, as they left. To assure her cooperation, one of the pirates grabbed her arm and pointed his pistol at her, while his mate made his way through the crowd. The pirate grabbed her hand, and, overcome with lust, pulled out a diamond ring he’d taken in an earlier heist. He begged her to marry him, and, altruistically, to help save the lives of the other passengers, she agreed.

Meanwhile, another passenger, while the pirate was distracted by holding the young lady, slipped his sword from its sheath, The golden sword caught the last rays of the sun, and the hilt was heavily encrusted with jewels of all hues, probably worth as much as the pirate ship itself. Hiding it deftly in her skirts, she spoke with some of the passengers, who quickly devised a plan to save the Belle.

A delegation of passengers, faced up to the pirates, saying the young lady had agreed to surrender her virtue to save them. Then the coup de grace: they had managed to disarm one of the pirate crew, stealing one of its prized treasures, as well. They demanded that the Belle, its crew and passengers be freed. The dumbfounded pirates, to save face, agreed to abandon the Belle, if their precious sword were returned to them. They agreed, too, to give the ship safe passage for the rest of her cruise. One by one they slunk back to their ship.

Meekly following in the Belle of Topsail’s wake, they hoisted a St. Patrick’s Day flag, and, while the relieved passengers rejoiced, made sure no other ship of dubious intent, intruded on the festivities of Belle’s party. The pirate, whose sword had been so skillfully stolen, he didn’t even know it was missing, was heard to mutter, “I shudda known. Everyone one knows you can’t trust those watermen from Sneads Ferry!
They're downright devious!"
Corey and Maggie Ritter
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September 25, 2010
Reply #23 on : Tue September 28, 2010, 08:08:43
My husband and I were recently married aboard the Belle and to put the amazing experience into words seems impossible. Captain David, Sharon and Cookie (our FAVORITE bartender!) made sure the day was fun, relaxing and beautiful. We had liberal access to the boat to set up/decorate, and were at liberty to do what we wished.

We initially were going to write our own vows, but Captain David's ceremony was SO touching and personal, we were glad in the end we didn't. The sunset was gorgeous and the entire atmosphere was friendly and laid back. He took care of providing the music (which was GREAT!) and the food - which was fantastic!! Everyone loved the fresh shrimp and the wings. We truly cannot say enough to thank the three of them. They even put up with our friends who visited Cookie a little too often!!
John & Crystal Nines
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Pirate Cruise
Reply #22 on : Tue September 07, 2010, 06:52:57
My husband and I recently went on the pirate cruise, and it was so fun! We had an absolute blast. The entire crew, and pirates where very entertaining, and so eager to assist you with whatever you needed. My husband and I will definitely be sailing again soon on the Belle of Topsail, and recommend that anyone who visits the Topsail area do the same. Great entertainment, and fun for all ages!!
Kelli Totillo
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praise for "The Belle"
Reply #21 on : Tue August 24, 2010, 17:26:54
If anyone who visits Surf City and doesn't take a cruise on the Belle of Topsail is missing a lot. The intercoastal cruise is spectacular, fresh air, beautiful scenery, homes just a real fun time. It would behoove everyone to get on board the Belle. David, Sharon and Cookie (Ray) are the best. Thanks guys
Ray and Wendy English
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The perfect wedding
Reply #20 on : Tue August 10, 2010, 17:00:05
For more than a week we have attempted to put into words our true feelings about our wedding on “the Belle of Topsail”. Although we are not sure we can do it justice, we are going to try. No words seem totally adequate to express our satisfaction, and sometimes, awe, regarding our wedding. Even early on in our “planning stage” of the wedding Captain David Luther, his beautiful wife, Sharon and “the bartender extraordinaire”, Ray, AKA, Kookie, put us completely at ease, and assured us of a wonderful, memorable, and unique wedding. They did not let us down for a moment. We, as well as, each of our quests had a fun, wonderful, and memorable evening as “we” became “one”. Every detail of our wedding and reception was attended to with elegance, style and consideration at a very affordable price. The decorations were absolutely perfect in every way. The ceremony performed by Captain Luther was touching, heartfelt and poignant. We could not have written our own vows that would have been any more fitting for the two of us. The reception was fun for everyone, including wonderful food, drinks, and music for the dancer in all of us. As it happened, the weather cooperated, but even if it hadn’t we had a built in “Plan B”. The wedding would have gone on as planned even in rain. From what I have heard, weddings are stressful. This one was nearly 100% stress free. They handled everything – every detail – from start to finish. We departed from the Surf City dock under sunny skies. The ceremony took place “under way” with an almost inaudible engine hum. We saw beautiful scenery from start to finish. Every one of our guests thanked us for including them on our guest list for our wedding cruise. If you are fortunate enough to be able to book a wedding cruise on the “Belle” we give you our personal guarantee that you will not be disappointed in any way. The Luther’s and crew will give their all to make your day as perfect as they did ours. We had not planned to have a photographer, but as fate would have it, we were blessed with an opening in Ron Canby’s schedule. He did a beautiful job of putting everything together. He was everywhere at once without disrupting the frivolity of the party. Thank you, Ron, for visual memories that could never be duplicated.

To Captain David, Sharon, and “Kookie”, many thanks to you for memories that bring a smile to my heart every time I re-live our Fairytale wedding in my mind.

Many hugs and much love,

Ray and Wendy English
Jerome and Linda Gundrum
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Sandbar Cruise
Reply #19 on : Tue August 10, 2010, 09:27:29
David, Sharon and Cookie:
We all had an absolute ball on your famous BBQ cruise the other day! The Belle is THE Surf City attraction to partake of while visiting the area, or for a nice get-away for locals looking for something thoroughly enjoyable and different to do.
You have not seen the last of us for sure!
Thanks for your kind service and great hospitality.

Jerome (Dr Rootbeer) and Linda Gundrum
Arty Totillo
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Sandbar Cruise
Reply #18 on : Wed July 14, 2010, 02:47:15
Hey Captain Dave & Sharon,
We had a great time on the sandbar cruise, if anyone has not done this it is a must do we had so much fun in the sun, We got to know the people on the cruise plus all of the people that showed up where we were docked it really turned into a afternoon of fun, we played volleyball and some just floated in the sun. We will see you soon
Kelli Totillo
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sandbar cruise
Reply #17 on : Sun July 11, 2010, 20:14:32
We had so much fun on the sandbar cruise on 7/11, we've never done anything like that before. It's a do again for sure, David,Sharon,Ray & Kim were the best. They took care of every thing, we didn't want for anything. Although, I have to say some sunscreen on me would have been nice but I was too anxious to get in the water that my personal safety went down the ramp with me. We've been on the Belle a few times now and each time has been fabulous, it's relaxing and very scenic and hanging out in the water was the bomb. Thanks you guys for making so much fun.
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Haunted riverboat cruises set sail throughout October

The Belle of Topsail has quickly made a name for itself as the cruise ship that takes people out for lunch and dinner cruises along Topsail’s Intracoastal Waterway. After just two years of being docked in Surf City, many people are saying it’s haunted. That’s because it is!

Captain David Luther, and his wife Sharon, have decided to turn the traditional ship into a haunted Halloween boat for the rest of October. Several hundred ghosts, goblins, and various other monsters currently adorn virtually every inch of the ship that is now available for haunted cruises.

Sharon has displayed a collection of Halloween decorations that is so extensive and so state of the art, that just walking through the different levels of the boat activates all sorts of electronic witches and dead pirates that scream at you as you pass.

“I’ve had to use a lot of batteries. Turning in them on is easy. The problem is turning them off. They seem to want to stay on. Basically, we set it up in one day, because David is really fast. If I had my choice I’d keep adding on,” said Sharon, of the already heavily decorated boat.

Captain David Luther went on to describe what will be included and what can be expected with each Halloween-themed cruise.

“The Trick-or-Treat cruise is really for the kids. The 4 to 5 p.m. daylight cruise is $15 for adults and $10 for the kids [under 12 years of age, free for kids under 2 years of age]. It is a little haunted for the young kids. The other night, we had a bunch of kids that came on crying, but they got over it in about five minutes and we had a beautiful cruise and they had fun playing with everything,” said Luther.

The Belle will return from the one-hour trick-or-treat cruise and stay docked for thirty minutes before departing with the next group of cruisers.

“We’re calling it the Haunted Captain’s Sunset Party because we’ll start coming back in the last thirty minutes before dark, and we’ll turn everything on for the last thirty minutes so you’ll get the full effect of it.

And then we’re doing something brand new: we’re going to start doing the Haunted Riverboat Ride at 8 p.m. And we’re going to go down to the Surf City Canals… We’re going to do all that Thursday through Sunday,” said Captain Luther.

The night of October 30 is when Luther says they will have “the big one.” The entire dock will be turned into a haunted dock party for the adults.

“Last time we did it, we had almost 300 people. It was huge! The whole dock, all of us, are going to decorate our boats,” said Captain Luther. “All the slips will be full with big boats, and we’ll have the Tommy Black Band here on board and we’ll clear out a dance floor for everyone.”

The cover charge for the Haunted Dock is $5, with ages 21 and up allowed onto the Belle of Topsail. For reservations, more information on these events, or booking any private cruises, call the Captain at (910) 328-1621.


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Haunted riverboat cruises set sail throughout October

The Belle of Topsail has quickly made a name for itself as the cruise ship that takes people out for lunch and dinner cruises along Topsail’s Intracoastal Waterway. After just two years of being docked in Surf City, many people are saying it’s haunted. That’s because it is!

Captain David Luther, and his wife Sharon, have decided to turn the traditional ship into a haunted Halloween boat for the rest of October. Several hundred ghosts, goblins, and various other monsters currently adorn virtually every inch of the ship that is now available for haunted cruises.

Sharon has displayed a collection of Halloween decorations that is so extensive and so state of the art, that just walking through the different levels of the boat activates all sorts of electronic witches and dead pirates that scream at you as you pass.

“I’ve had to use a lot of batteries. Turning in them on is easy. The problem is turning them off. They seem to want to stay on. Basically, we set it up in one day, because David is really fast. If I had my choice I’d keep adding on,” said Sharon, of the already heavily decorated boat.

Captain David Luther went on to describe what will be included and what can be expected with each Halloween-themed cruise.

“The Trick-or-Treat cruise is really for the kids. The 4 to 5 p.m. daylight cruise is $15 for adults and $10 for the kids [under 12 years of age, free for kids under 2 years of age]. It is a little haunted for the young kids. The other night, we had a bunch of kids that came on crying, but they got over it in about five minutes and we had a beautiful cruise and they had fun playing with everything,” said Luther.

The Belle will return from the one-hour trick-or-treat cruise and stay docked for thirty minutes before departing with the next group of cruisers.

“We’re calling it the Haunted Captain’s Sunset Party because we’ll start coming back in the last thirty minutes before dark, and we’ll turn everything on for the last thirty minutes so you’ll get the full effect of it.

And then we’re doing something brand new: we’re going to start doing the Haunted Riverboat Ride at 8 p.m. And we’re going to go down to the Surf City Canals… We’re going to do all that Thursday through Sunday,” said Captain Luther.

The night of October 30 is when Luther says they will have “the big one.” The entire dock will be turned into a haunted dock party for the adults.

“Last time we did it, we had almost 300 people. It was huge! The whole dock, all of us, are going to decorate our boats,” said Captain Luther. “All the slips will be full with big boats, and we’ll have the Tommy Black Band here on board and we’ll clear out a dance floor for everyone.”

The cover charge for the Haunted Dock is $5, with ages 21 and up allowed onto the Belle of Topsail. For reservations, more information on these events, or booking any private cruises, call the Captain at (910) 328-1621.


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Haunted riverboat cruises set sail throughout October

The Belle of Topsail has quickly made a name for itself as the cruise ship that takes people out for lunch and dinner cruises along Topsail’s Intracoastal Waterway. After just two years of being docked in Surf City, many people are saying it’s haunted. That’s because it is!

Captain David Luther, and his wife Sharon, have decided to turn the traditional ship into a haunted Halloween boat for the rest of October. Several hundred ghosts, goblins, and various other monsters currently adorn virtually every inch of the ship that is now available for haunted cruises.

Sharon has displayed a collection of Halloween decorations that is so extensive and so state of the art, that just walking through the different levels of the boat activates all sorts of electronic witches and dead pirates that scream at you as you pass.

“I’ve had to use a lot of batteries. Turning in them on is easy. The problem is turning them off. They seem to want to stay on. Basically, we set it up in one day, because David is really fast. If I had my choice I’d keep adding on,” said Sharon, of the already heavily decorated boat.

Captain David Luther went on to describe what will be included and what can be expected with each Halloween-themed cruise.

“The Trick-or-Treat cruise is really for the kids. The 4 to 5 p.m. daylight cruise is $15 for adults and $10 for the kids [under 12 years of age, free for kids under 2 years of age]. It is a little haunted for the young kids. The other night, we had a bunch of kids that came on crying, but they got over it in about five minutes and we had a beautiful cruise and they had fun playing with everything,” said Luther.

The Belle will return from the one-hour trick-or-treat cruise and stay docked for thirty minutes before departing with the next group of cruisers.

“We’re calling it the Haunted Captain’s Sunset Party because we’ll start coming back in the last thirty minutes before dark, and we’ll turn everything on for the last thirty minutes so you’ll get the full effect of it.

And then we’re doing something brand new: we’re going to start doing the Haunted Riverboat Ride at 8 p.m. And we’re going to go down to the Surf City Canals… We’re going to do all that Thursday through Sunday,” said Captain Luther.

The night of October 30 is when Luther says they will have “the big one.” The entire dock will be turned into a haunted dock party for the adults.

“Last time we did it, we had almost 300 people. It was huge! The whole dock, all of us, are going to decorate our boats,” said Captain Luther. “All the slips will be full with big boats, and we’ll have the Tommy Black Band here on board and we’ll clear out a dance floor for everyone.”

The cover charge for the Haunted Dock is $5, with ages 21 and up allowed onto the Belle of Topsail. For reservations, more information on these events, or booking any private cruises, call the Captain at (910) 328-1621.


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The Belle of Topsail has quickly made a name for itself as the cruise ship that takes people out for lunch and dinner cruises along Topsail’s Intracoastal Waterway. After just two years of being docked in Surf City, many people are saying it’s haunted. That’s because it is!

Captain David Luther, and his wife Sharon, have decided to turn the traditional ship into a haunted Halloween boat for the rest of October. Several hundred ghosts, goblins, and various other monsters currently adorn virtually every inch of the ship that is now available for haunted cruises.

Sharon has displayed a collection of Halloween decorations that is so extensive and so state of the art, that just walking through the different levels of the boat activates all sorts of electronic witches and dead pirates that scream at you as you pass.

“I’ve had to use a lot of batteries. Turning in them on is easy. The problem is turning them off. They seem to want to stay on. Basically, we set it up in one day, because David is really fast. If I had my choice I’d keep adding on,” said Sharon, of the already heavily decorated boat.

Captain David Luther went on to describe what will be included and what can be expected with each Halloween-themed cruise.

“The Trick-or-Treat cruise is really for the kids. The 4 to 5 p.m. daylight cruise is $15 for adults and $10 for the kids [under 12 years of age, free for kids under 2 years of age]. It is a little haunted for the young kids. The other night, we had a bunch of kids that came on crying, but they got over it in about five minutes and we had a beautiful cruise and they had fun playing with everything,” said Luther.

The Belle will return from the one-hour trick-or-treat cruise and stay docked for thirty minutes before departing with the next group of cruisers.

“We’re calling it the Haunted Captain’s Sunset Party because we’ll start coming back in the last thirty minutes before dark, and we’ll turn everything on for the last thirty minutes so you’ll get the full effect of it.

And then we’re doing something brand new: we’re going to start doing the Haunted Riverboat Ride at 8 p.m. And we’re going to go down to the Surf City Canals… We’re going to do all that Thursday through Sunday,” said Captain Luther.

The night of October 30 is when Luther says they will have “the big one.” The entire dock will be turned into a haunted dock party for the adults.

“Last time we did it, we had almost 300 people. It was huge! The whole dock, all of us, are going to decorate our boats,” said Captain Luther. “All the slips will be full with big boats, and we’ll have the Tommy Black Band here on board and we’ll clear out a dance floor for everyone.”

The cover charge for the Haunted Dock is $5, with ages 21 and up allowed onto the Belle of Topsail. For reservations, more information on these events, or booking any private cruises, call the Captain at (910) 328-1621.


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Haunted riverboat cruises set sail throughout October

The Belle of Topsail has quickly made a name for itself as the cruise ship that takes people out for lunch and dinner cruises along Topsail’s Intracoastal Waterway. After just two years of being docked in Surf City, many people are saying it’s haunted. That’s because it is!

Captain David Luther, and his wife Sharon, have decided to turn the traditional ship into a haunted Halloween boat for the rest of October. Several hundred ghosts, goblins, and various other monsters currently adorn virtually every inch of the ship that is now available for haunted cruises.

Sharon has displayed a collection of Halloween decorations that is so extensive and so state of the art, that just walking through the different levels of the boat activates all sorts of electronic witches and dead pirates that scream at you as you pass.

“I’ve had to use a lot of batteries. Turning in them on is easy. The problem is turning them off. They seem to want to stay on. Basically, we set it up in one day, because David is really fast. If I had my choice I’d keep adding on,” said Sharon, of the already heavily decorated boat.

Captain David Luther went on to describe what will be included and what can be expected with each Halloween-themed cruise.

“The Trick-or-Treat cruise is really for the kids. The 4 to 5 p.m. daylight cruise is $15 for adults and $10 for the kids [under 12 years of age, free for kids under 2 years of age]. It is a little haunted for the young kids. The other night, we had a bunch of kids that came on crying, but they got over it in about five minutes and we had a beautiful cruise and they had fun playing with everything,” said Luther.

The Belle will return from the one-hour trick-or-treat cruise and stay docked for thirty minutes before departing with the next group of cruisers.

“We’re calling it the Haunted Captain’s Sunset Party because we’ll start coming back in the last thirty minutes before dark, and we’ll turn everything on for the last thirty minutes so you’ll get the full effect of it.

And then we’re doing something brand new: we’re going to start doing the Haunted Riverboat Ride at 8 p.m. And we’re going to go down to the Surf City Canals… We’re going to do all that Thursday through Sunday,” said Captain Luther.

The night of October 30 is when Luther says they will have “the big one.” The entire dock will be turned into a haunted dock party for the adults.

“Last time we did it, we had almost 300 people. It was huge! The whole dock, all of us, are going to decorate our boats,” said Captain Luther. “All the slips will be full with big boats, and we’ll have the Tommy Black Band here on board and we’ll clear out a dance floor for everyone.”

The cover charge for the Haunted Dock is $5, with ages 21 and up allowed onto the Belle of Topsail. For reservations, more information on these events, or booking any private cruises, call the Captain at (910) 328-1621.


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The Belle of Topsail has quickly made a name for itself as the cruise ship that takes people out for lunch and dinner cruises along Topsail’s Intracoastal Waterway. After just two years of being docked in Surf City, many people are saying it’s haunted. That’s because it is!

Captain David Luther, and his wife Sharon, have decided to turn the traditional ship into a haunted Halloween boat for the rest of October. Several hundred ghosts, goblins, and various other monsters currently adorn virtually every inch of the ship that is now available for haunted cruises.

Sharon has displayed a collection of Halloween decorations that is so extensive and so state of the art, that just walking through the different levels of the boat activates all sorts of electronic witches and dead pirates that scream at you as you pass.

“I’ve had to use a lot of batteries. Turning in them on is easy. The problem is turning them off. They seem to want to stay on. Basically, we set it up in one day, because David is really fast. If I had my choice I’d keep adding on,” said Sharon, of the already heavily decorated boat.

Captain David Luther went on to describe what will be included and what can be expected with each Halloween-themed cruise.

“The Trick-or-Treat cruise is really for the kids. The 4 to 5 p.m. daylight cruise is $15 for adults and $10 for the kids [under 12 years of age, free for kids under 2 years of age]. It is a little haunted for the young kids. The other night, we had a bunch of kids that came on crying, but they got over it in about five minutes and we had a beautiful cruise and they had fun playing with everything,” said Luther.

The Belle will return from the one-hour trick-or-treat cruise and stay docked for thirty minutes before departing with the next group of cruisers.

“We’re calling it the Haunted Captain’s Sunset Party because we’ll start coming back in the last thirty minutes before dark, and we’ll turn everything on for the last thirty minutes so you’ll get the full effect of it.

And then we’re doing something brand new: we’re going to start doing the Haunted Riverboat Ride at 8 p.m. And we’re going to go down to the Surf City Canals… We’re going to do all that Thursday through Sunday,” said Captain Luther.

The night of October 30 is when Luther says they will have “the big one.” The entire dock will be turned into a haunted dock party for the adults.

“Last time we did it, we had almost 300 people. It was huge! The whole dock, all of us, are going to decorate our boats,” said Captain Luther. “All the slips will be full with big boats, and we’ll have the Tommy Black Band here on board and we’ll clear out a dance floor for everyone.”

The cover charge for the Haunted Dock is $5, with ages 21 and up allowed onto the Belle of Topsail. For reservations, more information on these events, or booking any private cruises, call the Captain at (910) 328-1621.


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The Belle of Topsail has quickly made a name for itself as the cruise ship that takes people out for lunch and dinner cruises along Topsail’s Intracoastal Waterway. After just two years of being docked in Surf City, many people are saying it’s haunted. That’s because it is!

Captain David Luther, and his wife Sharon, have decided to turn the traditional ship into a haunted Halloween boat for the rest of October. Several hundred ghosts, goblins, and various other monsters currently adorn virtually every inch of the ship that is now available for haunted cruises.

Sharon has displayed a collection of Halloween decorations that is so extensive and so state of the art, that just walking through the different levels of the boat activates all sorts of electronic witches and dead pirates that scream at you as you pass.

“I’ve had to use a lot of batteries. Turning in them on is easy. The problem is turning them off. They seem to want to stay on. Basically, we set it up in one day, because David is really fast. If I had my choice I’d keep adding on,” said Sharon, of the already heavily decorated boat.

Captain David Luther went on to describe what will be included and what can be expected with each Halloween-themed cruise.

“The Trick-or-Treat cruise is really for the kids. The 4 to 5 p.m. daylight cruise is $15 for adults and $10 for the kids [under 12 years of age, free for kids under 2 years of age]. It is a little haunted for the young kids. The other night, we had a bunch of kids that came on crying, but they got over it in about five minutes and we had a beautiful cruise and they had fun playing with everything,” said Luther.

The Belle will return from the one-hour trick-or-treat cruise and stay docked for thirty minutes before departing with the next group of cruisers.

“We’re calling it the Haunted Captain’s Sunset Party because we’ll start coming back in the last thirty minutes before dark, and we’ll turn everything on for the last thirty minutes so you’ll get the full effect of it.

And then we’re doing something brand new: we’re going to start doing the Haunted Riverboat Ride at 8 p.m. And we’re going to go down to the Surf City Canals… We’re going to do all that Thursday through Sunday,” said Captain Luther.

The night of October 30 is when Luther says they will have “the big one.” The entire dock will be turned into a haunted dock party for the adults.

“Last time we did it, we had almost 300 people. It was huge! The whole dock, all of us, are going to decorate our boats,” said Captain Luther. “All the slips will be full with big boats, and we’ll have the Tommy Black Band here on board and we’ll clear out a dance floor for everyone.”

The cover charge for the Haunted Dock is $5, with ages 21 and up allowed onto the Belle of Topsail. For reservations, more information on these events, or booking any private cruises, call the Captain at (910) 328-1621.


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Haunted riverboat cruises set sail throughout October

The Belle of Topsail has quickly made a name for itself as the cruise ship that takes people out for lunch and dinner cruises along Topsail’s Intracoastal Waterway. After just two years of being docked in Surf City, many people are saying it’s haunted. That’s because it is!

Captain David Luther, and his wife Sharon, have decided to turn the traditional ship into a haunted Halloween boat for the rest of October. Several hundred ghosts, goblins, and various other monsters currently adorn virtually every inch of the ship that is now available for haunted cruises.

Sharon has displayed a collection of Halloween decorations that is so extensive and so state of the art, that just walking through the different levels of the boat activates all sorts of electronic witches and dead pirates that scream at you as you pass.

“I’ve had to use a lot of batteries. Turning in them on is easy. The problem is turning them off. They seem to want to stay on. Basically, we set it up in one day, because David is really fast. If I had my choice I’d keep adding on,” said Sharon, of the already heavily decorated boat.

Captain David Luther went on to describe what will be included and what can be expected with each Halloween-themed cruise.

“The Trick-or-Treat cruise is really for the kids. The 4 to 5 p.m. daylight cruise is $15 for adults and $10 for the kids [under 12 years of age, free for kids under 2 years of age]. It is a little haunted for the young kids. The other night, we had a bunch of kids that came on crying, but they got over it in about five minutes and we had a beautiful cruise and they had fun playing with everything,” said Luther.

The Belle will return from the one-hour trick-or-treat cruise and stay docked for thirty minutes before departing with the next group of cruisers.

“We’re calling it the Haunted Captain’s Sunset Party because we’ll start coming back in the last thirty minutes before dark, and we’ll turn everything on for the last thirty minutes so you’ll get the full effect of it.

And then we’re doing something brand new: we’re going to start doing the Haunted Riverboat Ride at 8 p.m. And we’re going to go down to the Surf City Canals… We’re going to do all that Thursday through Sunday,” said Captain Luther.

The night of October 30 is when Luther says they will have “the big one.” The entire dock will be turned into a haunted dock party for the adults.

“Last time we did it, we had almost 300 people. It was huge! The whole dock, all of us, are going to decorate our boats,” said Captain Luther. “All the slips will be full with big boats, and we’ll have the Tommy Black Band here on board and we’ll clear out a dance floor for everyone.”

The cover charge for the Haunted Dock is $5, with ages 21 and up allowed onto the Belle of Topsail. For reservations, more information on these events, or booking any private cruises, call the Captain at (910) 328-1621.


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Haunted riverboat cruises set sail throughout October

The Belle of Topsail has quickly made a name for itself as the cruise ship that takes people out for lunch and dinner cruises along Topsail’s Intracoastal Waterway. After just two years of being docked in Surf City, many people are saying it’s haunted. That’s because it is!

Captain David Luther, and his wife Sharon, have decided to turn the traditional ship into a haunted Halloween boat for the rest of October. Several hundred ghosts, goblins, and various other monsters currently adorn virtually every inch of the ship that is now available for haunted cruises.

Sharon has displayed a collection of Halloween decorations that is so extensive and so state of the art, that just walking through the different levels of the boat activates all sorts of electronic witches and dead pirates that scream at you as you pass.

“I’ve had to use a lot of batteries. Turning in them on is easy. The problem is turning them off. They seem to want to stay on. Basically, we set it up in one day, because David is really fast. If I had my choice I’d keep adding on,” said Sharon, of the already heavily decorated boat.

Captain David Luther went on to describe what will be included and what can be expected with each Halloween-themed cruise.

“The Trick-or-Treat cruise is really for the kids. The 4 to 5 p.m. daylight cruise is $15 for adults and $10 for the kids [under 12 years of age, free for kids under 2 years of age]. It is a little haunted for the young kids. The other night, we had a bunch of kids that came on crying, but they got over it in about five minutes and we had a beautiful cruise and they had fun playing with everything,” said Luther.

The Belle will return from the one-hour trick-or-treat cruise and stay docked for thirty minutes before departing with the next group of cruisers.

“We’re calling it the Haunted Captain’s Sunset Party because we’ll start coming back in the last thirty minutes before dark, and we’ll turn everything on for the last thirty minutes so you’ll get the full effect of it.

And then we’re doing something brand new: we’re going to start doing the Haunted Riverboat Ride at 8 p.m. And we’re going to go down to the Surf City Canals… We’re going to do all that Thursday through Sunday,” said Captain Luther.

The night of October 30 is when Luther says they will have “the big one.” The entire dock will be turned into a haunted dock party for the adults.

“Last time we did it, we had almost 300 people. It was huge! The whole dock, all of us, are going to decorate our boats,” said Captain Luther. “All the slips will be full with big boats, and we’ll have the Tommy Black Band here on board and we’ll clear out a dance floor for everyone.”

The cover charge for the Haunted Dock is $5, with ages 21 and up allowed onto the Belle of Topsail. For reservations, more information on these events, or booking any private cruises, call the Captain at (910) 328-1621.


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Haunted riverboat cruises set sail throughout October

The Belle of Topsail has quickly made a name for itself as the cruise ship that takes people out for lunch and dinner cruises along Topsail’s Intracoastal Waterway. After just two years of being docked in Surf City, many people are saying it’s haunted. That’s because it is!

Captain David Luther, and his wife Sharon, have decided to turn the traditional ship into a haunted Halloween boat for the rest of October. Several hundred ghosts, goblins, and various other monsters currently adorn virtually every inch of the ship that is now available for haunted cruises.

Sharon has displayed a collection of Halloween decorations that is so extensive and so state of the art, that just walking through the different levels of the boat activates all sorts of electronic witches and dead pirates that scream at you as you pass.

“I’ve had to use a lot of batteries. Turning in them on is easy. The problem is turning them off. They seem to want to stay on. Basically, we set it up in one day, because David is really fast. If I had my choice I’d keep adding on,” said Sharon, of the already heavily decorated boat.

Captain David Luther went on to describe what will be included and what can be expected with each Halloween-themed cruise.

“The Trick-or-Treat cruise is really for the kids. The 4 to 5 p.m. daylight cruise is $15 for adults and $10 for the kids [under 12 years of age, free for kids under 2 years of age]. It is a little haunted for the young kids. The other night, we had a bunch of kids that came on crying, but they got over it in about five minutes and we had a beautiful cruise and they had fun playing with everything,” said Luther.

The Belle will return from the one-hour trick-or-treat cruise and stay docked for thirty minutes before departing with the next group of cruisers.

“We’re calling it the Haunted Captain’s Sunset Party because we’ll start coming back in the last thirty minutes before dark, and we’ll turn everything on for the last thirty minutes so you’ll get the full effect of it.

And then we’re doing something brand new: we’re going to start doing the Haunted Riverboat Ride at 8 p.m. And we’re going to go down to the Surf City Canals… We’re going to do all that Thursday through Sunday,” said Captain Luther.

The night of October 30 is when Luther says they will have “the big one.” The entire dock will be turned into a haunted dock party for the adults.

“Last time we did it, we had almost 300 people. It was huge! The whole dock, all of us, are going to decorate our boats,” said Captain Luther. “All the slips will be full with big boats, and we’ll have the Tommy Black Band here on board and we’ll clear out a dance floor for everyone.”

The cover charge for the Haunted Dock is $5, with ages 21 and up allowed onto the Belle of Topsail. For reservations, more information on these events, or booking any private cruises, call the Captain at (910) 328-1621.


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Haunted riverboat cruises set sail throughout October

The Belle of Topsail has quickly made a name for itself as the cruise ship that takes people out for lunch and dinner cruises along Topsail’s Intracoastal Waterway. After just two years of being docked in Surf City, many people are saying it’s haunted. That’s because it is!

Captain David Luther, and his wife Sharon, have decided to turn the traditional ship into a haunted Halloween boat for the rest of October. Several hundred ghosts, goblins, and various other monsters currently adorn virtually every inch of the ship that is now available for haunted cruises.

Sharon has displayed a collection of Halloween decorations that is so extensive and so state of the art, that just walking through the different levels of the boat activates all sorts of electronic witches and dead pirates that scream at you as you pass.

“I’ve had to use a lot of batteries. Turning in them on is easy. The problem is turning them off. They seem to want to stay on. Basically, we set it up in one day, because David is really fast. If I had my choice I’d keep adding on,” said Sharon, of the already heavily decorated boat.

Captain David Luther went on to describe what will be included and what can be expected with each Halloween-themed cruise.

“The Trick-or-Treat cruise is really for the kids. The 4 to 5 p.m. daylight cruise is $15 for adults and $10 for the kids [under 12 years of age, free for kids under 2 years of age]. It is a little haunted for the young kids. The other night, we had a bunch of kids that came on crying, but they got over it in about five minutes and we had a beautiful cruise and they had fun playing with everything,” said Luther.

The Belle will return from the one-hour trick-or-treat cruise and stay docked for thirty minutes before departing with the next group of cruisers.

“We’re calling it the Haunted Captain’s Sunset Party because we’ll start coming back in the last thirty minutes before dark, and we’ll turn everything on for the last thirty minutes so you’ll get the full effect of it.

And then we’re doing something brand new: we’re going to start doing the Haunted Riverboat Ride at 8 p.m. And we’re going to go down to the Surf City Canals… We’re going to do all that Thursday through Sunday,” said Captain Luther.

The night of October 30 is when Luther says they will have “the big one.” The entire dock will be turned into a haunted dock party for the adults.

“Last time we did it, we had almost 300 people. It was huge! The whole dock, all of us, are going to decorate our boats,” said Captain Luther. “All the slips will be full with big boats, and we’ll have the Tommy Black Band here on board and we’ll clear out a dance floor for everyone.”

The cover charge for the Haunted Dock is $5, with ages 21 and up allowed onto the Belle of Topsail. For reservations, more information on these events, or booking any private cruises, call the Captain at (910) 328-1621.


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Haunted riverboat cruises set sail throughout October

The Belle of Topsail has quickly made a name for itself as the cruise ship that takes people out for lunch and dinner cruises along Topsail’s Intracoastal Waterway. After just two years of being docked in Surf City, many people are saying it’s haunted. That’s because it is!

Captain David Luther, and his wife Sharon, have decided to turn the traditional ship into a haunted Halloween boat for the rest of October. Several hundred ghosts, goblins, and various other monsters currently adorn virtually every inch of the ship that is now available for haunted cruises.

Sharon has displayed a collection of Halloween decorations that is so extensive and so state of the art, that just walking through the different levels of the boat activates all sorts of electronic witches and dead pirates that scream at you as you pass.

“I’ve had to use a lot of batteries. Turning in them on is easy. The problem is turning them off. They seem to want to stay on. Basically, we set it up in one day, because David is really fast. If I had my choice I’d keep adding on,” said Sharon, of the already heavily decorated boat.

Captain David Luther went on to describe what will be included and what can be expected with each Halloween-themed cruise.

“The Trick-or-Treat cruise is really for the kids. The 4 to 5 p.m. daylight cruise is $15 for adults and $10 for the kids [under 12 years of age, free for kids under 2 years of age]. It is a little haunted for the young kids. The other night, we had a bunch of kids that came on crying, but they got over it in about five minutes and we had a beautiful cruise and they had fun playing with everything,” said Luther.

The Belle will return from the one-hour trick-or-treat cruise and stay docked for thirty minutes before departing with the next group of cruisers.

“We’re calling it the Haunted Captain’s Sunset Party because we’ll start coming back in the last thirty minutes before dark, and we’ll turn everything on for the last thirty minutes so you’ll get the full effect of it.

And then we’re doing something brand new: we’re going to start doing the Haunted Riverboat Ride at 8 p.m. And we’re going to go down to the Surf City Canals… We’re going to do all that Thursday through Sunday,” said Captain Luther.

The night of October 30 is when Luther says they will have “the big one.” The entire dock will be turned into a haunted dock party for the adults.

“Last time we did it, we had almost 300 people. It was huge! The whole dock, all of us, are going to decorate our boats,” said Captain Luther. “All the slips will be full with big boats, and we’ll have the Tommy Black Band here on board and we’ll clear out a dance floor for everyone.”

The cover charge for the Haunted Dock is $5, with ages 21 and up allowed onto the Belle of Topsail. For reservations, more information on these events, or booking any private cruises, call the Captain at (910) 328-1621.


THIS WEEKS CRUISES:

910 328-1621 FOR ALL RESERVATIONS and current schedule

SEASONAL SPECIAL:  Ride The Raven $150.00 Up to six people call for info!

Captains Sunset Dinner Cruise@ 6:00 Starting in April on limited days. Next Cruise Wednesday May 15. Come Party with the Captain and Crew! Join us for dining and dancing  as we Cruise down The Intracoastal 2 Hour Cruise Includes Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Chicken Wings, Pasta Salad, Fajita Bar, Taco Bar, Vegetable Platter, Fresh Fruit, Dips and Crackers.  Beverages Additional.   Soft Drinks, Wine, Beer and Mixed Drinks Available.  

 (Please make reservations by 1:00pm so we can plan accordingly)

$35 Adults,
$25 Children 12 and under.  Children 2 and under $10

  

   Sunset Captain's Dinner Cruise  and Pirate show on the water. @ 6:00 p.m.  Next cruise Thursday May 16th.  2 hour Cruise includes Dinner and Pirate Show. Come be attacked by the Pirates of the Raven while you cruise the Intracoastal Waterway $40 Adults $30 Children 12 and under.  Children 2 and under $10 (Includes dinner and cruise. Beverages additional) Call 910 328-1621 for Reservations

 Pirate Cruises with  an all out water battle with REAL water cannons!     Pirate Cruises with water cannons and black powder cannons.  Next cruise May 18th at 2:30 and  May 28th @  3:00p.     And for those scoundrels that dare,  PIRATE SCHOOL on the Raven! (In conjuction with the Pirate cruises) Age restrictions apply 

 PIRATE SCHOOL on The RAVEN:
Arghhh Mateys:

Do you kids dare to step aboard the pirate ship of Topsail Island?  Are you brave enough to take a cruise with pirates in the blue waters of Surf City, NC?  If you dare to go on this cruise you will observe pirate battles and hear thundering claps of cannon.  Will you be forced to walk the plank?  Will you sail out to sea?  Will you return safely to the dock?  Only brave mates will find out.  Whether ye still be getting yar sea legs on or whether ye be a swashbuckling buccaneer, ye can benefit from Pirate School aboard The Raven. We be floggin the scurvy-infested landlubber outta ya. We be workin’ together for one common goal: treasure.



1) Will be given a Pirate name
2) Will get to" drive "The Raven
3) Swordplay ( gets a "tatoo,  sword and eye patch)
4) Cannon "shooting" lessons
5) Plus, they’ll get to be a part of the show!
Limited to 6 people  Cost is $30 pp
 

Children's and Scenic Cruises:    1 Hour Cruise down the Intracoastal Waterway.  Join us as we search for Dolphin and other wildlife.  Cruise is narrated with history and culture of the Island. 

$15 Adults
$10 Children 12 and  under, 2 and under  free.  

  Private Pirate Cruises aboard the RAVEN!!!  Topsail Island's only real pirate boat.  Limit 6 passengers.  $300.00 Call for details!      

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  • Belle of Topsail reports hauntings

    Haunted riverboat cruises set sail throughout October

    The Belle of Topsail has quickly made a name for itself as the cruise ship that takes people out for lunch and dinner cruises along Topsail’s Intracoastal Waterway. After just two years of being docked in Surf City, many people are saying it’s haunted. That’s because it is!

    Captain David Luther, and his wife Sharon, have decided to turn the traditional ship into a haunted Halloween boat for the rest of October. Several hundred ghosts, goblins, and various other monsters currently adorn virtually every inch of the ship that is now available for haunted cruises.

    Sharon has displayed a collection of Halloween decorations that is so extensive and so state of the art, that just walking through the different levels of the boat activates all sorts of electronic witches and dead pirates that scream at you as you pass.

    “I’ve had to use a lot of batteries. Turning in them on is easy. The problem is turning them off. They seem to want to stay on. Basically, we set it up in one day, because David is really fast. If I had my choice I’d keep adding on,” said Sharon, of the already heavily decorated boat.

    Captain David Luther went on to describe what will be included and what can be expected with each Halloween-themed cruise.

    “The Trick-or-Treat cruise is really for the kids. The 4 to 5 p.m. daylight cruise is $15 for adults and $10 for the kids [under 12 years of age, free for kids under 2 years of age]. It is a little haunted for the young kids. The other night, we had a bunch of kids that came on crying, but they got over it in about five minutes and we had a beautiful cruise and they had fun playing with everything,” said Luther.

    The Belle will return from the one-hour trick-or-treat cruise and stay docked for thirty minutes before departing with the next group of cruisers.

    “We’re calling it the Haunted Captain’s Sunset Party because we’ll start coming back in the last thirty minutes before dark, and we’ll turn everything on for the last thirty minutes so you’ll get the full effect of it.

    And then we’re doing something brand new: we’re going to start doing the Haunted Riverboat Ride at 8 p.m. And we’re going to go down to the Surf City Canals… We’re going to do all that Thursday through Sunday,” said Captain Luther.

    The night of October 30 is when Luther says they will have “the big one.” The entire dock will be turned into a haunted dock party for the adults.

    “Last time we did it, we had almost 300 people. It was huge! The whole dock, all of us, are going to decorate our boats,” said Captain Luther. “All the slips will be full with big boats, and we’ll have the Tommy Black Band here on board and we’ll clear out a dance floor for everyone.”

    The cover charge for the Haunted Dock is $5, with ages 21 and up allowed onto the Belle of Topsail. For reservations, more information on these events, or booking any private cruises, call the Captain at (910) 328-1621.

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