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Best Pontoon Rentals Near New Buffalo, MI

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5/5 stars

34 Guest Custom...

Trishell

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

24 Passenger...

We had a great time. Matt & Troy were great. Lots of fun and a great way to see Chicago in the rain.

John

May 2025
5/5 stars

20 Passenger...

Troy is an excellent communicator and very flexible and understanding. Captain Bre is awesome!

Jaime

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

20 Passenger...

We had SUCH a fantastic time with Charles and Matt. They made the process so simple and absolutely made the bride...

Morgan

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

24 Passenger...

My group of 24 had such a great time on the boat! Captain Mike and Matt were super hospitable and accommodated the...

Emily

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

20 Passenger...

We had the BEST time on Troy's boat! Jerry and Steve were our captains and they were 11/10. They were so nice and...

Meg

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

24 Passenger...

Troy was AMAZING! So communicative and easygoing. My friends and I had the absolute best day. Highly, HIGHLY recommend!

Claire

Aug 2024
5/5 stars

14 Passenger...

They were really fun and we would definitely use them again on our next charter!

Seina

Aug 2024
5/5 stars

20 Passenger...

Melvin

Aug 2024
5/5 stars

24 Passenger...

Captain Mike and his crew were phenomenal hosts! We had a blast on the pontoon, and they helped us make the most of...

Connor

Aug 2024
5/5 stars

14 Passenger...

Had a phenomenal time out on the water with this crew! The boat had everything we needed. Would absolutely use them...

Tyler

Aug 2024
5/5 stars

14 Passenger...

Great time , captain Charles & helper Matt were great & friendly .

Ricardo

Aug 2024

How to rent a pontoon boat in New Buffalo?

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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.

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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.