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Lake Norman Boat Rentals


Carolina Cruising Charters

Choose The Best Lake Norman Charter Boats For Your Group!


up to 10 Passenger Luxury Pontoon Rentals
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From $249

A fully equipped luxury pontoon boat rental on Lake Norman, NC powered by a 150HP engine and tailored to your personal best, all-inclusive, lake day with U.S. Coast Guard Captains behind the helm! This boat is perfect for those looking for a boat cruise/sunset cruise without tow behind watersports.

up to 13 Passenger Ultimate Pontoon Rentals From $299

Powered by a Mercury 250HP engine, maximize your time on the water effortlessly! Our 25′ up to 13 passenger ultimate pontoon boat rental features a rear lounger for sunbathing/relaxation on our most spacious pontoon rental; a great choice for large groups and/or those looking to enjoy optional tow behind watersports.

Our Ultimate Lake Norman Bachelor/Bachelorette Boat Parties

Carolina Cruising Charters

At Carolina Cruising Charters, we pride ourselves on making it your best lake day, worry free! We offer all-inclusive luxury boat rentals on Lake Norman, North Carolina for all occasions. A short 20 minute drive from the City of Charlotte, come experience why Lake Norman is a favorite destination for visitors and locals alike. 

Our fleet of new boats are all captained by US Coast Guard (licensed and insured) Master Captains and fully outfitted with upgraded equipment, so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the boat ride on Lake Norman. Listen to your favorite music through our Wet Sounds bluetooth sound systems or even take the karaoke microphone and sing along while you’re on the cruise! Don’t forget to also turn it down and ask our captains for all the local sightseeing knowledge and history of Lake Norman!

Whether you’re looking for a sunset cruise, a family outing, water-sports excursions including wake surfing, wakeboarding, waterskiing, kneeboarding, wake skating and/or tubing behind the boat, a sightseeing tour or boat cruise, waterfront/lakeside bar and restaurant hopping, a fun day on the lake, a bachelor party or bachelorette party, or celebrating a birthday party or other special occasion, we have the perfect captained boat rental option tailored for you!

The best part is that we never combine groups so each boat charter is tailored specifically to your desires, even if what you want to do changes while onboard! Our captains provide you a unique and personalized experience while taking the hassles out of boating so you have a seamless Lake Norman Boat Rental, every time. This can even include picking you up and dropping you off right from your dock!

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Experience The Best Lake Norman Boat Rentals!

All our Lake Norman Rental Boats offer unforgettable experiences on Lake Norman, North Carolina! Our Pontoon Boat Rentals are luxury Berkshire Tritoon pontoon boats and our Wake Boat is a brand new 2024 24′ Moomba ready to elevate your boat ride on Lake Norman! Located conveniently at Safe Harbor Kings Point in Cornelius NC, we carefully selected the closet location to the City of Charlotte and all the fun spots on Lake Norman!

Each boat in our fleet has been carefully designed with your comfort in mind meaning spacious reclining seats and loungers. With three boats, Carolina Cruising Charters can tailor each experience to your desires that day and accommodate up to 31 passengers. Our boats come fully outfitted with the newest and best equipment to meet your entertainment needs. We can even sync our boats sound systems together to amplify your Lake Norman experience!

Your Best Lake Day in Lake Norman, NC!

Birthday Cruise!

"We had an amazing time cruising around Lake Norman, North Carolina with Captain Nelson! He was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the lake, boating, and best areas to drop anchor."

– Dianne G. Tripadvisor
5-Star Business!

"Captain matt is a very professional and respectful captain, knows tons of facts about the lake and his profession. The whole business in general is definitely a 5 star business in my opinion definitely hit them up."

– Chris S. Google
Great Experience!

"Captain Ben was awesome! He knew all the great spots to cruise to and anchor. Their boats were super brand new and super clean. They even had rafts and noodles for us to use - we highly recommend!"

– Ashley M. Tripadvisor
Hands Down!

"Hands down best pontoon rental in all of Lake Norman. Captain Matt is incredible to work with and it was effortless to have a wonderful day on the lake. The boats are new and incredibly clean."

– Erin D. Google
Overall Wonderful!

"Overall, we had a wonderful experience on the lake with Carolina Cruising Charters! Our boat captain, Ben, was super friendly and accommodating! The boat was spacious and super clean! We loved the floats!"

– Danielle D. Tripadvisor
Smoothest Day!

"We had the smoothest day no pun intended, would absolutely recommend! Easy to book and Capt. Matt was quick to respond to questions. Such a fun experience! See you again summer 24’!"

– Benjamin C. Google
Kick Off!

"What better way to kick off a fantasy football draft than to have a few hours on the lake? Everyone was easy to work with in the booking process and Capt. Matt was a great guy. Water skiing and tubing were a hit!"

– Kyle A. Tripadvisor
Knowledgeable Crew!

"Great time on Lake Norman! Caption Nelson was the best. He informed us of all the feature and amenities available on the boat. His knowledge of the lake, boats, and houses was great. I highly recommend!"

– Rick A. Google
Unforgettable Trip!

"I was attending a bachelorette party for the weekend and decided for a fun pontoon boat day on the lake. This day on the lake definitely exceeded our expectations and was probably the highlight of the trip."

– Jessica T. Tripadvisor
Tailored Charter!

"We had a blast with Carolina Cruising Charters. Our captain was super cool and tailored our experience based on what we wanted to get out of the day. I would highly recommend!!"

– Erika F. Google