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I would look up The Adventure Kayak Company in Southport. They offer a regular schedule of half day/full day trips all over the mouth of the Cape Fear. There are all kinds of nice areas to visit that include tidal marsh lands, black water rivers, the intercostal waterway, islands, open water, and even fishing from your paddle boat. For a party of 6, I am sure they can make suggestions or lead you on about any kind of adventure you may be in interested in. Good luck and be safe.