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Best Pontoon Rentals Near North Carolina

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Top North Carolina pontoon boat rentals

$106+ /hour

York, SC

5.0 (51 bookings)

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

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 9 passengers

$60+ /hour

Winnabow, NC

5.0 (28 bookings)

5 ⭐️ owner! Fish, Swim, Cruise, Relax on our Pontoon!

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

$138+ /hour

Columbia, SC

5.0 (2 bookings)

Luxury Experience

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

$69+ /hour

Mooresville, NC

5.0 (4 bookings)

Sun Tracker 20 Ft Pontoon

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 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

$104+ /hour

Clover, SC

5.0 (188 bookings)

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

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 9 passengers

$65+ /hour

Myrtle Beach, SC

5.0 (24 bookings)

Suns Out Funs Out -2022 22ft Suncatcher Select

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 11 passengers

$66+ /hour

Washington, NC

4.8 (56 bookings)

2021 22ft Pontoon with Bimini & 140hp

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$61+ /hour

Belmont, NC

5.0 (16 bookings)

Having Fun Cruising Lake Wylie In a 2022 Sun Tracker

3 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 5 passengers

Rent a SUNCHASER BY SMOKER CRAFT pontoon in Marion, NC near me

$63+ /hour

Marion, NC

5.0 (5 bookings)

Fun-Filled 26ft Boat for Watersports, Fishing, and Group Outings

2 - 8 hours No captain

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

$106+ /hour

Clover, SC

5.0 (107 bookings)

Lake Wylie Cruzin#1- FREE Gas/Ice - Will Deliver to Air BnB/Lake House

2 - 6 hours Captain optional

Up to 8 passengers

Rent a ENCORE BENTLEY pontoon in Buford, GA near me

$105+ /hour

Buford, GA

5.0 (13 bookings)

New 2025 Bentley Elite Swingback - Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford GA

4 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

$84+ /hour

Mooresville, NC

5.0 (154 bookings)

Beautiful 24 foot Tritoon for rent!

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 8 passengers

$66+ /hour

Anderson, SC

5.0 (143 bookings)

#1 Rented Boat - Tritoon 150hp - Lake Hartwell

6 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$124+ /hour

Troutman, NC

5.0 (1 booking)

☀️ Flawless 2020 Sun Tracker Tritoon now available on Lake Norman

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

$63+ /hour

Clover, SC

5.0 (370 bookings)

Lake Wylie Fun in the Sun on Kellen's Barge/ 24 ft

6 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

Top pontoon boat rentals reviews in North Carolina

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Customers Reviews

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5/5 stars

5 ⭐️ owner! Fish,...

We had a perfect trip on the ICW! One member of our group has limited mobility and the pontoon boat was the right...

Landes

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

#1 Rented Boat -...

Thomas

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

New 2025 Bentley...

Jose was GREAT !!
We had a great time on the water and there was plenty of room on the boat. Very helpful and...

Bric

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

New 2025 Bentley...

Jose was amazing and easy to work with. Boat was great, would definitely rent again!

Harrison

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

2021 22ft Pontoon...

The boat was amazing and we had the perfect day on the water! Patrick provided some points of interest for us to...

Mark

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

Lake Wylie Cruzin...

Very good family outing today. Working with Kenneth is always a pleasure. The boat was clean and handled well. We had...

Cathy

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

☀️ Flawless 2020...

The boat was amazing and really comfortable to be on and the captain really knows how to handle it!

Simon

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

Lake Wylie Cruzin...

Ken was the best host! He picked us up at a time and location that was convenient to our plans. The boat was spotless...

Kelli

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

Brand New 24'...

Our family had an amazing time exploring and tubing on Lake Wylie. The boat was the perfect addition during our stay...

Michelle

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

2021 22ft Pontoon...

Love renting this boat. It’s very well maintained and Patrick is wonderful to work with. We are repeat customers...

David

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

#1 Rented Boat -...

Had a great day on the lake! Thanks for making things so easy!

Letha

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

2021 22ft Pontoon...

Patrick met us and was very helpful. Explained everything and we had a great time!

Jerry

Aug 2025

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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.