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Rent a SEA RAY BOATS cruiser in Buford, GA near me

$56+ /hour

Buford, GA

5.0 (7 bookings)

Sporty & Spacious! Sea Ray SPX190 - Lake Lanier Delivery Available!

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$381+ /hour

Cornelius, NC

5.0 (20 bookings)

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

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$106+ /hour

York, SC

5.0 (44 bookings)

Lake Wylie Cruzin#3- Gas Included! Spacious Luxury!

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 9 passengers

$66+ /hour

Washington, NC

4.8 (52 bookings)

2021 22ft Pontoon with Bimini & 140hp

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

Rent a Sun Tracker by Tracker Marine pontoon in Tega Cay, SC near me

$88+ /hour

Tega Cay, SC

5.0 (182 bookings)

☀️Party Barge 24ft Tritoon 150HP CRUISE, TUBE, LOUNGE!

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 11 passengers

Rent a SEA RAY BOATS bow rider in Wilmington, NC near me

$68+ /hour

Wilmington, NC

5.0 (2 bookings)

Sea Ray 21’ SPX Bow Rider. Enjoy the beach with no hassle!

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 (18 bookings)

New! Deluxe Center Console Ideal For Cruising!

3 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 7 passengers

$97+ /hour

Huntersville, NC

5.0 (1 booking)

“Brand New 2025 Premium Pontoon - Lake Escape w/ Free Perks Included!”

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$175+ /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 (5 bookings)

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

2 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$178+ /hour

Wilmington, NC

A Floating Living Room With Cat Stability and Comfort

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$147+ /hour

Granite Falls, NC

Surf, Wake, and Chill

2 - 6 hours Captain optional

Up to 10 passengers

$55+ /hour

Belmont, NC

4.9 (17 bookings)

BRAND NEW 2024 Tracker 175 Tournament Edition GAS INCLUDED

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 4 passengers

$75+ /hour

Wilmington, NC

5.0 (3 bookings)

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

4 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 7 passengers

$65+ /hour

Myrtle Beach, SC

5.0 (22 bookings)

Suns Out Funs Out -2022 22ft Suncatcher Select

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 11 passengers

$138+ /hour

Belmont, NC

5.0 (40 bookings)

Lake Wylie 23’ Party Pontoon

4 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

$375+ /hour

Troutman, NC

5.0 (6 bookings)

ALL INCLUSIVE 2024 Premier Double Decker Pontoon with Waterslide!

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 15 passengers

$253+ /hour

Buford, GA

Luxury on Lanier

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 10 passengers

Top speed boat rentals reviews in North Carolina

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5/5 stars

Suns Out Funs Out...

Larry is a great communicator and very respectful and helpful. He made sure renting his boat was easy and efficient....

John

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

2021 22ft Pontoon...

Owner was there and ready to go upon our arrival. Boat was clean and everything functioned. Owner provided easy...

James

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

BRAND NEW 2024...

Courtney

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Lake Wylie...

Boat was great! Plenty of room for 8 of us to space out. Don was awesome to rent from and communicated well! Will...

DJ

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Sporty &...

Excellent Boat, Excellent Host! Would certainly rent from Him again.

Kory

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Sporty &...

Boat was spectacular - super clean, great performance and well maintained. Dalton was a pleasure to rent from and...

Charles

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

☀️Party Barge...

The boat was lovely and the owner Kaden was very helpful and responsive! We had a wonderful time and if we rent again...

stacy

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

☀️Party Barge...

We had a great time at Lake Wylie. Kaden was on time, had good communication and helped make sure goes smoothly....

Rasmus

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Captain Benny's...

John

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

☀️Party Barge...

We rented the boat from Kaden and had a awesome time. He was very accommodating for my elderly parents. The boat...

Trevor

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Suns Out Funs Out...

Great boat! This was our second time renting from Larry—he’s extremely nice and easy to work with. We’ll definitely...

Marina

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

2021 22ft Pontoon...

Patrick and Crystal were amazing hosts. They prepared a map and provided directions to attractions. Like the ice...

Michael

Jul 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.