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Rent a Carolina Skiff center console in Wilmington, NC near me

$75+ /hour

Wilmington, NC

5.0 (4 bookings)

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

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 7 passengers

$381+ /hour

Cornelius, NC

5.0 (22 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 (50 bookings)

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

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 9 passengers

$64+ /hour

Sherrills Ford, NC

5.0 (63 bookings)

New LUX Godfrey Tri-toon on Lake Norman! Multi-Day vacation deals!

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$97+ /hour

Mooresville, NC

5.0 (3 bookings)

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

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 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

$178+ /hour

Wilmington, NC

5.0 (2 bookings)

A Floating Living Room With Cat Stability and Comfort

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$69+ /hour

Mooresville, NC

5.0 (4 bookings)

Sun Tracker 20 Ft Pontoon

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 (183 bookings)

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

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 11 passengers

$253+ /hour

Wilmington, NC

32’ Custom Party Boat

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a SCOUT BOATS center console in Wilmington, NC near me

$115+ /hour

Wilmington, NC

5.0 (6 bookings)

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

2 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$104+ /hour

Clover, SC

5.0 (186 bookings)

Lake Wylie Cruzin #2- FREE Gas/Ice -Will Deliver to Air BnB/Lake House

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 9 passengers

Rent a Parker Marine center console in Wrightsville Beach, NC near me

$142+ /hour

Wrightsville Beach, NC

5.0 (7 bookings)

Tour Wrightsville Beach on a newly upfitted 25' Parker w/ Capt Drew

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a Regal Boats motor yacht in Huntersville, NC near me

$200+ /hour

Huntersville, NC

5.0 (29 bookings)

32FT ALL-INCLUSIVE YACHT (CAPTAINED) - LAKE NORMAN

3 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$87+ /hour

Charlotte, NC

5.0 (74 bookings)

2023 Godfrey "Dark Side of the Toon" available for Lake Wylie

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$78+ /hour

Rock Hill, SC

5.0 (16 bookings)

Brand New 24' Sylvan Pontoon

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$138+ /hour

Columbia, SC

5.0 (2 bookings)

Luxury Experience

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

$375+ /hour

Troutman, NC

5.0 (7 bookings)

ALL INCLUSIVE 2024 Premier Double Decker Pontoon with Waterslide!

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 15 passengers

Top boat rentals, North Carolina, United States reviews in North Carolina

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5/5 stars

New LUX Godfrey...

Lindsay

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

40 Foot Sea Ray...

We had an amazing time. My friends and I are already planning another trip this year. Everything was perfect. Thank...

April

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

2023 Godfrey...

Marco was incredibly responsive, answering all my questions promptly and making sure we were on the same page. His...

Tyler

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

Sun Tracker 20 Ft...

Terrific. Boat was great for cruising around.

Andrew

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

A Floating Living...

Martin was a pleasure to work with and the boat was beautiful and perfect. Looking forward to renting it again...

Jason

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

ALL INCLUSIVE...

Our captain Jeff was very sweet and welcoming!! Definitely would book again!!

Makiah

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

Lake Wylie Cruzin...

Christopher

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Sun Tracker 20 Ft...

Spencer

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Lake Wylie Cruzin...

We had an amazing day on Lake Wylie with Ken’s boat. He was kind, helpful, and easy to work with. The pick-up and...

Christine

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Tour Wrightsville...

We had an incredible day with Drew exploring Wrightsville Beach and cruising down to the Masonboro Island Reserve....

Marc

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

2023 Godfrey...

Marco was very helpful & gave a full rundown of the boat before our day on the lake. Was available for questions...

Jordan

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Lake Wylie Cruzin...

Ken is Awesome He was very easy to deal with and made our day on the lake absolutely perfect. Can’t wait to rent...

Tony

Jul 2025

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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.