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Best Pontoon Rentals Near Lake Winnipesaukee, NH

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Top Lake Winnipesaukee pontoon boat rentals

$94+ /hour

Lebanon, ME

5.0 (3 bookings)

Entertainment for family/friends or just lounging with family/friends

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 11 passengers

$58+ /hour

Alton, NH

5.0 (21 bookings)

Manitou Pontoon Accommodates up to 7

Gorham, ME

Fishing Adventure on 22' Pontoon w Capt. Charles!

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 10 passengers

$100+ /hour

Conway, NH

5.0 (11 bookings)

Fish Nerds Guide Service - Pontoon Fishing & Tours

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 10 passengers

$88+ /hour

Alton, NH

5.0 (7 bookings)

23' Starcraft Marine Pontoon for groups up to 12!

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$80+ /hour

Alton, NH

5.0 (10 bookings)

2023 Qwest E 820 Lanai LT seats 11

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 11 passengers

$155+ /hour

Alton, NH

Qwest Pontoon

8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

Top pontoon boat rentals reviews in Lake Winnipesaukee, NH

294,496

Customers Reviews

4.95

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5/5 stars

Manitou Pontoon...

Steve & Pam were so responsive! Great experience on the pontoon. We booked the night before and Pam called right away...

Carolyn

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Manitou Pontoon...

Everything was great and as advertised. Pam, our host, was super nice and accommodating.
Great day!! Thank you!

GREGORY

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Fish Nerds Guide...

Clay was great! Couldn’t have asked for a better captain for our Bachelorette trip. He was super helpful with the...

Jessie

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Manitou Pontoon...

Pam was the sweetest and went over everything about the boat. She gave us some great tips about where to anchor for a...

Kelly

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Fishing Adventure...

Charlie was a great Captain. He knew his fish, his fishing spots and was unrelenting in his hunt for fish to catch! ...

Charles

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Fishing Adventure...

We had a wonderful boat trip with tubing for our family of 5. Got a tour of Sebago Lake with great fishing tips along...

Roisin

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Manitou Pontoon...

Great little pontoon for puttering and using as aswim platform. Don't expect to get anywhere fast! Ran great, audio...

Jason

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Fish Nerds Guide...

Great guy ,highly recommend!!

Elio

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Fish Nerds Guide...

Had a phenomenal day with Captain Clay, he was well experienced in fishing, as well as having a great personality and...

Luis

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

23' Starcraft...

The boat we rented was in great condition and met the description. Working with Pam and Lindsay was a breeze. Both...

Sydney

Aug 2024
5/5 stars

2023 Qwest E 820...

Great location and amazing boat and team- We will be back next year

Jeff

Jul 2024
5/5 stars

Entertainment for...

We had so much fun on the boat! The pond/lake was perfect for us and our host was very helpful and thorough! 5 stars!

Peggy

Jul 2024

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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.