What are the steps needed to rent a pontoon boat in Smith Mountain Lake?

Best Pontoon Rentals Near Smith Mountain Lake, VA

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Top Smith Mountain Lake pontoon boat rentals

$38+ /hour

Semora, NC

5.0 (25 bookings)

2018 Crest Tritoon for Property Renters

8 hours No captain

Up to 11 passengers

Top pontoon boat rentals reviews in Smith Mountain Lake, VA

282,737

Customers Reviews

4.95

Avg. Rating

5/5 stars

2018 Crest...

2nd time renting this lovely boat. Very comfortable, easy to drive, easy to get in and out of the slip. Great day...

Lisa

May 2025
5/5 stars

2018 Crest...

What a great addition to the rental house! Very nice, clean, spacious tri toon. Very easy to drive, and to get in...

Lisa

Apr 2025
5/5 stars

2018 Crest...

Boat was clean, great condition, and had lots of room for our whole family. We enjoyed the Bluetooth radio as well....

Kelly

Aug 2024
5/5 stars

2018 Crest...

Our family enjoyed the boat very much. The Grandkids have a new passion for boating and tubing. Thank you! 🙂

Kelly

Jul 2024
5/5 stars

2018 Crest...

Andy

May 2024
5/5 stars

2018 Crest...

Terrific, spacious boat. Excellent host with perfect instructions. Made the process seamless and enjoyable. Thank...

John

Aug 2023
5/5 stars

2018 Crest...

Great boat in excellent condition. We had a blast!

Ryan

Jul 2023
5/5 stars

2018 Crest...

Very nice premium boat in excellent condition with plenty of power for water sports. Our party had a blast on it for...

Ronald

Jul 2023
5/5 stars

2018 Crest...

This was our second year in a row renting Brian’s boat. It was just as amazing as last year. Would 1000% recommend!

Cheresse

Jul 2023
5/5 stars

2018 Crest...

Amanda

Jul 2023
5/5 stars

2018 Crest...

We really enjoyed it!

Amanda

Jul 2023
5/5 stars

2018 Crest...

The boat was in great shape, easy to use, and our group of 10 had a wonderful time on the water. The access to boat...

Amanda

Jul 2023

How to rent a pontoon boat in Smith Mountain Lake?

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.

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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.