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Rent a SUN TRACKER pontoon in Belmont, NC near me

$91+ /hour

Belmont, NC

5.0 (35 bookings)

24' pontoon 150hp holds 11 ppl

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 11 passengers

$94+ /hour

Clover, SC

5.0 (176 bookings)

Lake Wylie Cruzin #2- FREE Gas/Ice -Will Deliver to Air BnB/Lake House

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 8 passengers

$77+ /hour

Clover, SC

5.0 (363 bookings)

Lake Wylie Fun in the Sun on Kellen's Barge/ 24 ft

6 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$175+ /hour

Charlotte, NC

22 FT Veranda Tri-Toon - Lake Wylie, SC (across from Papa Docs)

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

$156+ /hour

Belmont, NC

5.0 (10 bookings)

Wave finder 2023 20ft pontoon boat Lake Wylie - Gas is free plus more

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

$72+ /hour

Mooresville, NC

5.0 (37 bookings)

TUBE LAKE NORMAN 2021 Luxury Bennington 24’ Tri-Toon Party Barge

6 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$78+ /hour

Clover, SC

5.0 (165 bookings)

Lake Wylie Fun in the Sun II on Tully's Treasure

6 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$69+ /hour

Cornelius, NC

Fun & Versatile Tahoe 185 S

3 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 6 passengers

$73+ /hour

Huntersville, NC

5.0 (84 bookings)

Yamaha AR192 Supercharged jet water sport ski boat

6 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

$92+ /hour

Belmont, NC

5.0 (3 bookings)

Lake Wylie Fun! Brand new pontoon!

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 9 passengers

$106+ /hour

York, SC

5.0 (43 bookings)

Lake Wylie Cruzin#3- Gas Included! Spacious Luxury!

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 9 passengers

$124+ /hour

Belmont, NC

5.0 (47 bookings)

BEAUTIFUL 2023 SunTracker DLX22 24’ Party Barge Pontoon GAS INCLUDED

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 11 passengers

$94+ /hour

Clover, SC

5.0 (107 bookings)

Lake Wylie Cruzin#1- FREE Gas/Ice - Will Deliver to Air BnB/Lake House

2 - 6 hours Captain optional

Up to 8 passengers

$66+ /hour

Rock Hill, SC

5.0 (13 bookings)

Brand New 24' Sylvan Pontoon

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$141+ /hour

Mooresville, NC

5.0 (37 bookings)

2017 Tige R22 Wake Surf Boat

4 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

$81+ /hour

Huntersville, NC

5.0 (6 bookings)

Brand new 2024 Godfrey sweetwater 150hp

4 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

$135+ /hour

Cornelius, NC

5.0 (15 bookings)

PARTY TRITOON BOAT

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$79+ /hour

Mooresville, NC

5.0 (6 bookings)

Cruise Lake Norman 24’ Harris Tritoon

6 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 15 passengers

Top boat rentals reviews in Charlotte, NC

286,039

Customers Reviews

4.95

Avg. Rating

5/5 stars

TUBE LAKE NORMAN...

Dwayne is the man! Boat was amazing and the renting process was super smooth. Would recommend anyone to rent from him!

Cameron

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Yamaha AR192...

Joseph was excellent during the entire process. Really good with communication and everything went exactly as...

Steven

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

24' pontoon 150hp...

Great experience - boat was exactly what we wanted and owners were great

Shawn

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Lake Wylie Fun in...

Seyi

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

TUBE LAKE NORMAN...

Dwayne and Joe were fantastic to work with. Excellent customer service. Very responsive via text, immediately...

Joshua

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Lake Wylie Cruzin...

Ken was absolutely awesome! Super chill guy. We met a little early for a briefing about the boat, GPS, and safety...

Brittani

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

24' pontoon 150hp...

This boat was impeccably maintained. It looked brand new and ran smoothly. We highly recommend it. The owners were...

Alan

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

TUBE LAKE NORMAN...

Kayla

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

24' pontoon 150hp...

Super easy rental process we had a great time! Would rent again!

Janelle

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Lake Wylie Fun in...

Seyi

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Lake Wylie Cruzin...

When we go out on the lake, we always rent from Ken. He is very personable and makes sure his equipment and on board...

Tom

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Lake Wylie Cruzin...

Ken was amazing 🤩. The boat ride was relaxing and exciting at the same time. My husband’s Father’s Day was another...

Shayla

Jun 2025

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to rent a boat?

The cost to rent a boat depends on whether you are renting for a half-day or a full day, the boat features and the boat size can impact your boat rental price. Rental prices can range from $200 to $1,000 plus depending on the boat rental itself and the length of time of the rental.

How many people can fit on the boat rental?

The number of people who can fit on boat rental largely depends on the boat’s size and how many life jackets are on board. Currently the coast guard allows a maximum of 10-12 people on a Boatsetter boat rental.

How old do you have to be to rent a boat?

You must be 18 years old to rent a captained boat and 25 years old if you would like to rent a bareboat charter.

Do I need a boating license to rent a boat?

Boating license requirements vary from state to state. As a renter, you are responsible for understanding local state requirements.

How much does it cost to rent a boat for the day?

The cost of renting a boat for the day on average ranges from $200 to $1200. The cost to rent a boat varies depending on the size of the boat and the length of time that you will be using the boat.