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Rent a Sylvan Marine pontoon in Anderson, SC near me

$46+ /hour

Anderson, SC

5.0 (32 bookings)

2011 Sylvan Pontoon

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Other pontoon in Friendsville, TN near me

$52+ /hour

Friendsville, TN

5.0 (30 bookings)

The VIP

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

Rent a Tahoe By Tracker Marine bow rider in Lavonia, GA near me

$36+ /hour

Lavonia, GA

5.0 (35 bookings)

2022 Tahoe T16, fits 6 people

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a PIONEER BOATS center console in Wilmington, NC near me

$72+ /hour

Wilmington, NC

5.0 (32 bookings)

New! Deluxe Center Console Ideal For Cruising!

3 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 7 passengers

Rent a Carolina Skiff center console in Wilmington, NC near me

$62+ /hour

Wilmington, NC

5.0 (4 bookings)

Skip a Beat: Experience the Magic on the Carolina Skiff JVX18CC

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 7 passengers

$62+ /hour

Sherrills Ford, NC

5.0 (71 bookings)

New LUX Godfrey Tri-toon on Lake Norman! Multi-Day vacation deals!

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$68+ /hour

Mount Gilead, NC

5.0 (5 bookings)

Regal 2100 Fast Track

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$60+ /hour

Winnabow, NC

5.0 (31 bookings)

5 ⭐️ owner! Fish, Swim, Cruise, Relax on our Pontoon!

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

$178+ /hour

Wilmington, NC

5.0 (2 bookings)

A Floating Living Room With Cat Stability and Comfort

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$104+ /hour

Clover, SC

5.0 (201 bookings)

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

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 9 passengers

$138+ /hour

Columbia, SC

5.0 (2 bookings)

Luxury Experience

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a SCOUT BOATS center console in Wilmington, NC near me

$115+ /hour

Wilmington, NC

5.0 (7 bookings)

Captain Benny's Charter & Co. Sunset cruise, Island hopping adventures

2 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$381+ /hour

Cornelius, NC

5.0 (23 bookings)

40 Foot Sea Ray Yacht!! Currently offering special winter rates

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$87+ /hour

Charlotte, NC

5.0 (77 bookings)

2023 Godfrey "Dark Side of the Toon" available for Lake Wylie

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$253+ /hour

Wilmington, NC

32’ Custom Party Boat

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$61+ /hour

Belmont, NC

5.0 (16 bookings)

Having Fun Cruising Lake Wylie In a 2022 Sun Tracker

3 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 5 passengers

Rent a Yamaha jet boat in Belmont, NC near me

$99+ /hour

Belmont, NC

5.0 (79 bookings)

Yamaha on Lake Wylie INCLUDES GAS

3 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

$78+ /hour

Rock Hill, SC

5.0 (16 bookings)

Brand New 24' Sylvan Pontoon

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

Top boat rentals, North Carolina, United States reviews in North Carolina

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Customers Reviews

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5/5 stars

2023 Godfrey...

We had a fantastic day out. The boat was in great condition and did a mighty job pulling the tube, no difficulty...

michael

Sep 2025
5/5 stars

2022 Tahoe T16,...

We had a great time! Beau was very helpful and responsive. Couldn’t have asked for a better trip! 10/10

Jada

Sep 2025
5/5 stars

Lake Wylie Cruzin...

Ken was the perfect host! Was very thorough with boating instructions. We can’t wait for our next family day on the...

Carrie

Sep 2025
5/5 stars

The VIP

Amanda

Sep 2025
5/5 stars

2011 Sylvan Pontoon

10/10!

Zack

Sep 2025
5/5 stars

2022 Tahoe T16,...

Excellent experience! Beau was very easy to work with. I would definitely do this again! Great pricing as well.

William

Sep 2025
5/5 stars

Lake Wylie Cruzin...

Beautiful day on the lake! Ken was so kind and helpful. His boat was clean and super comfortable - we’ll definitely...

Denise

Sep 2025
5/5 stars

New! Deluxe...

We had a great time out on the water fishing, boating, and just hanging out. Tim was very responsive and everything...

Ethan

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

The VIP

We had a wonderful experience! The boat was perfect for our day of fishing and swimming, and the owner was incredibly...

Trayshuanna

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

2022 Tahoe T16,...

Great experience highly recommend lake and boat were awesome

Paul

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

New LUX Godfrey...

The boat was great, clean, comfortable. Brittany’s helper was on time, fully detailed.
I recommend anyone looking to...

Craig

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

New! Deluxe...

We booked this boat for my friends Bachelorette trip and we couldn’t have had a better day! Arranging the trip with...

Abigail

Aug 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.