5/5 stars

🌊 2022 Bentley...

BEST CAPTAIN EVER. Will be booking again. Awesome guy, great service, impeccable experience

Christian

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

2022 Pontoon with...

Jeannette

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

24' pontoon 150hp...

Great experience. Lisa was very prompt in responding. The boat was clean and very nice. We would do it again!

Lynae

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

BEAUTIFUL 2023...

Great day on the boat and the process was super easy and convenient! Will rent again!

Rik

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

🌊 2022 Bentley...

Alex was the best captain we could have asked for. He was very knowledgeable of the best spots to go to. Will be...

Sluja

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

Sport Pontoon -...

Christina

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

Sport Pontoon -...

Shawn’s boat is awesome. It’s responsive and handles great, lots of fun on the tube! He went over all the preliminary...

Brian

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

FUEL AND FLOAT...

Good clean boat. Great communication. Super easy.

Richard

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

Lake Wylie Cruzin...

Very good family outing today. Working with Kenneth is always a pleasure. The boat was clean and handled well. We had...

Cathy

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

☀️ Flawless 2020...

The boat was amazing and really comfortable to be on and the captain really knows how to handle it!

Simon

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

Lake Wylie Cruzin...

Ken was the best host! He picked us up at a time and location that was convenient to our plans. The boat was spotless...

Kelli

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

Sun Tracker 20 Ft...

Terrific. Boat was great for cruising around.

Andrew

Aug 2025

How to rent a pontoon boat in Hickory?

Find the perfect boat

Enter your desired location and date to explore our fleet of pontoon boats.

Select a captain

Choose to drive yourself or select a USCG licensed captain.

Book with ease

Connect with your boat owner and complete your booking online.

Set sail

Enjoy your day on the water with friends and family!

Why Boatsetter?

As the global leader in peer-to-peer boat rentals, Boatsetter offers an easy, safe and accessible way to experience on-the-water adventure. With boat rentals in 600+ locations, finding a boat is easy and with the option to tap into the largest network of USCG licensed captains, boating experience is not required.

Get out on the water worry-free, knowing our insurance covers every boating trip

Choosing the right boat rental platform is essential to your peace of mind while on the water. That's why we've gone the extra mile to focus on safety through our exclusive partnership with GEICO Marine and BoatUS. As the first and only boat rental marketplace to offer insurance on every peer-to-peer rental, you are protected during all rentals with insurance coverage and on-water assistance through TowBoatUS.

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Got questions?

Frequently asked questions

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 pontoon boat?

The cost of renting a pontoon boat depends on the size, location, and rental time of the boat. Prices can range anywhere from $200 for a half-day rental or just under a $1,000 for longer rentals.