2026-05-26T15:39:43.940Z

Crissy was great! My friends and I had a blast. Would highly recommend and book again!

2026-02-28T22:54:28.909Z

What a great day of learning on the water! Captain Krissi is fantastic. I had some experience and was looking to learn and gain more. Krissi confidently proved to be the right choice to accomplish my goals. She is an excellent teacher. Whether you are just beginning or looking to hone your skills she has got you covered with patience and confidence. Thanks Krissi !!

2025-03-20T16:01:10.603Z

Krissi is fantastic! Everytime we have company in town we book a charter with her and they have all be phenomenal. She has an incredible amount of experience and knowledge of the area. Both my teenager and Dad have enjoyed trips with her, and she finds something that everyone loves and makes the trip super memorable. She made my birthday trip so special with cupcakes and always has a great playlist for the best vibes on the water. I can’t recommend her enough, you will have a wonderful time!!!

2025-03-20T15:24:54.984Z

There is not enough space here to truly capture our experience with Carolina Salt….so….just—WOW!! Krissi knows where to find all of the hidden gems and cute private spaces out on the water. I will definitely be a repeat client. What an adventure—just do it!!

2025-03-20T02:45:43.201Z

From the moment I reached out to Krissi, I knew I had made the right choice for boating lessons.  She was so kind and encouraging, and helped to disarm my hesitations about driving a boat.  She is a great teacher!  I learned the basics of boating quickly and efficiently, and it was a very fun and cool experience to boot.  She has a deep love of our coastal waters, and it shows, from her passion and knowledge, to her interest in local wildlife and critters.  I wanted to take boating lessons to figure out if I would have the knack for driving a boat before considering buying one, and within only 3 lessons I felt confident that I could do it.  Right off the bat she had me untying the boat, adjusting the motor, reviewing safety materials and precautions, and within minutes, I was driving!  During my lessons, I was amazed that I was able to drive mostly by myself from Trails End to the far end of Wrightsville, up the river, and through Snow's cut all the way to Carolina Beach.   She gave great instruction about navigation, safety, courtesy on the water, anchoring, docking, and even getting gas.  She even had me dock the boat at Dockside!  As a bonus, I also learned that you never take a banana on a boat.  We even saw a mother and baby dolphin!  I wholeheartedly recommend Krissi for boating lessons.  She is a fantastic instructor!

2025-03-19T23:35:19.896Z

Captain Krissi is so much fun, knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife! She is incredible with kids and adults! Oysters, oyster roasts, fossils and even a rope swing on an island! She has a lot to offer! If you are looking for a great day on the water either learning to pilot your own boat or just spending a day on the water for fun, Carolina Salt is a great choice!

2025-03-19T21:17:11.496Z

absolutely the best experience! very knowledgeable and kid friendly.The best time with your kids /grandkids. When you are looking forcsome family fun definitely book with this company!!

2025-03-19T16:36:32.843Z

What an Amazing Informative Saltwater Experience ⚓ Capt Krissi's Vast Knowledge of the Waters is Entertainment in and of Itself , Jump to the front of the line and Take a Boating Lesson or a Trip with Capt Krissi ,A Great Time on The Water ⚓

2025-03-19T15:59:01.815Z

Krissi is top notch! Her laid back attitude paired with the amount of knowledge she has makes her a great coach and captain! Can’t say enough good things!!!

2025-03-19T15:46:54.434Z

So knowledgeable and such a fun time!

2025-03-19T15:43:46.780Z

2025-03-19T15:41:28.150Z

Had the best time with Captain Krissi on my custom charter! I learned so much and had a blast. Would highly recommend!

2025-03-12T22:07:54.041Z

We hired Krissi to help us become more familiar with our new boat and learn how to safely navigate the water. It was an absolute pleasure to work with Krissi! She is highly experienced and super knowledgeable about boating and navigating our beautiful coastal region. Time on the water with Krissi was always a joy!

2023-10-30T18:34:37.335Z

We highly recommend Captain Krissi for charters and boat handling lessons. She is an excellent boating instructor, and her schedule will fill up fast! She is highly skilled and knowledgeable, approachable, patient, and just a wonderful all-around person that clearly finds joy in helping and teaching others.Krissi taught my husband and I how to safely and confidently operate our new-to-us boat. She created a fun, safe, positive, and confidence-boosting atmosphere. She created an environment where we felt like we could ask any question - and maybe ask it again the next time if we needed to. :) She encouraged me to step up during lessons when I was a little nervous, and I am forever grateful. My husband and I now split time at the helm and are equally skilled; I'm not sure that would be the case if it weren't for Krissi cheering me on. She also jumped into action the day we bought the boat and went to pick it up; safety equipment promised by the broker to be on-board was missing, so she helped us quickly line everything up, so we could safely (and legally!) move our boat down the waterway to its new marina.My husband and I are looking forward to booking a charter with her where we'll find new fishing spots, learn how to use a casting net, and enjoy her wonderful company! Thank you, Captain Krissi!

2023-10-30T01:01:44.209Z

Carolina Salt Custom Charters is the best! Krissi Evans is a great teacher and really knows her way around the ICW, Cape Fear River and surrounding area. We are new to the area and wanted some boating lessons and Krissi gave us the whole package. She taught us trailering, backing, docking, pivoting, boater safety, how to navigate this awesome area and was great with our teenage son! Our family would highly recommend her services to anyone looking for some boating skills!

2023-08-24T17:28:23.467Z

Have been meaning to write this review for over a month now! We have lived in the Wilmington area for over a decade, but do not have a boat, so have missed out on all that the area has to offer. I heard about this company through a local moms group and thought it would be the perfect fit for us. Kristi was an absolute delight and super knowledgable about the area and ocean creatures. My kids had a blast and we can't wait to do it again!

2023-08-09T18:50:11.211Z

Captain Krissi is amazing!!! Very knowledgeable. I definitely enjoyed my time with her on the water!!!

2023-07-10T12:39:41.783Z

Krissy is the BEST! Highly recommend her services. My husband and I are using her services to get comfortable with Wilmington waterways. She is patient, kind and fun! So happy we found her!

2023-07-06T08:13:30.330Z

Kristi is a wonderful captain. For a first time boater I was nervous - but Kristi put me at ease straightaway with her confident and fun personality. After only one lesson I was feeling so much more comfortable driving the boat. Looking forward to more lessons with her!

2023-07-03T14:00:35.353Z

This was the BEST thing I could’ve done for myself! Being new to boating and living on the Intracoastal, I was so nervous but Krissi was the best instructor. She was so patient and showed full confidence (or at least acted like it lol) that I could do this! And it was a plus for me to have a female instructor! Now my husband and I can enjoy life on the water and he calls me his captain! Lol

2023-07-03T13:32:41.947Z

Krissi is a great teacher-kind, calm, patient, and of course helpful! I learned so much and feel much more comfortable on the water now

2023-07-03T13:14:05.826Z

My family thoroughly enjoyed their experiences with Krissi. She is very knowledgeable about everything dealing with the ocean. She took the time to teach our kids about the marine life and even taught them how to throw a cast net. She will tailor your cruise to whatever you want. We are repeat customers and we will be back again. We can only give five stars but it was a ten star experience.. Captain Krissi rocks.