Very long review. Sorry…read more I'm really bummed to be writing a bad review because we were so excited to try Aquaventure based on all the good reviews. We ended up renting a boat in August with about 7 or 8 of us. My boyfriend and I have never rented a boat before, so we have no knowledge on boat rentals. We read online that in NC that if you are under 25 years old, you have to get your boating license in order to drive a boat. We called to confirm this and a woman picked up. She said yes that is required. We later heard from some people from the area that it wasn't required, so we called again just to double-check. Again, she said a license is required. So my boyfriend paid $30 and spent about 6 hours getting an online boating license. When we arrived... my boyfriend showed the license and the guy (owner?) says "What's that? You don't need that" and when we told him about our phone encounters, he said to us "The employee you talked to was wrong....Women..... am I right?" (With a major eye roll) Excuse me? You're going to say that to a group of 5 girls and 3 guys? So rude. Anyway, we got on the boat and had a great time. The boat was super nice and the water was great that day. That's why they get the 2 stars. But we had more troubles when we brought back the boat. He said "You smoked a cigar on the boat? That is not allowed mi amigo" to my (Mexican) boyfriend. MAYBE you need to tell your customers the rules when we made it VERY clear we've never ever done this before. And also don't say that to a Spanish-speaking person... Or anyone. THEN he fills up the boat and tells us the cost of fuel when we were about to leave, which is funny because I asked multiple times if there would be any other charges besides the rental fee and they said no. Overall day, great boat, great lake, annoying & rude staff Again... sorry for the long review! I never write bad reviews so I was trying to be as detailed as possible.

For new families in Mooresvillle, this boat club is client friendly and cares about access and…read moresafety. There's also the opportunity to participate in club events that are toddler friendly. If you value service, flexibility ,boat selection, and community engagement opportunities. I would highly recommend.

This boat rental company was rude and racist. They had the nerve to call me and tell me not to take…read moretheir boat to an area on the lake that's having a black party. She told me how her boats got vandalized last year and she doesn't want her boats down there. We were stuck, since all the other locations were sold out. We called to let them know some people in our party was running late so we'll pick it up at 11am instead of 10am, she said with a nasty attitude, " well the boat isn't going out much longer after that time". It was such an awful anxiety heighten experience especially being a retired veteran. I would not recommend this place to anyone even though they didn't have that same energy in person.

This was the first time renting a pontoon at Lake Norman. Two of our friends were visiting from…read moreLong Island, NY, so we thought we'd go out and spend 4 hours on the lake. The boat we rented was clean and well maintained. The people there were incredibly nice. I would recommend this place and we plan to visit again soon!

Tried renting a pontoon boat for my birthday and they texted my cell around 8:30 at night to see…read morehow often I've driven boats. Never had this kind of experience before when renting cars, boats, jet skis, etc - they usually ask on the website (which they did and I answered) or they ask when we get there. They then proceed to tell my I need a boating safety certificate since I'm born in 1988, not before. I instead, give them my friends info who was born in 1985 and said she will drive. They really texted her at 9pm on a Wednesday night and started asking her about her boating experience. It was odd to say the least. At 11:15pm they email me and tell me that they have decided not to approve my request for a boat. It was a weirdest, most unprofessional experience I've had trying to rent any type of equipment like this. I'd avoid them and go with nicer, cheaper alternatives.

My family came in for a visit and we rented a beautiful pontoon for 4 hours! We had the most…read morefabulous day. The pontoon was so nice such easy access and super clean! Mike and Joyce are fabulous owners they explain everything they give you snacks and ice in a cooler and we just had the best time the boat ran like a dream. We put the anchor out a few times went for a swim super easy on and off access on this fun boat. great day made better by renting from Cornelius Pontoons!

Very nice place fun fish or battle the the title either way you will enjoy your time there and…read moreleave very satisfied

Went today and had a blast!! Love taking the ladies fishing!! But they was tired after carrying…read moretwo blue cats to the scale! Caught 4 missed 4 but will be back. Hopefully next weekend! Another great thing is we got to take the ol beagle!! She loves fishing!

A very awesome experience just being able to sit back and enjoy a beer then dip in the water…read more Parking instruction might be the only thing I'd improve on. We ended up parking on the grass like many others which avoided having to use a parking pass but if someone came up with multiple cars and parked accidentally in lot without the pass that'd be a crummy situation. Nothing on the business end, it's more so the parking authority since it is a shared lot with other businesses.... But maybe a map on the ok places to park would be a good add. That said, Captain Ben was an awesome tour guide showing us the houses of Lake Norman and knowing where to anchor for private secluded (little to no wake) swim. They have blow up tubes and pool noodles aboard and also a huge yeti cooler. I believe we had the 13 person platoon boat so plenty of space for our 10 person party + captain. We took the 3-7pm time slot and it was perfect in terms of UV exposure with sun setting as we pulled into the marina. We will definitely be returning for another cruise!

Our large group had a GREAT time with Carolina cruising charters! Our captain, Collin, helped…read moreeverything run smoothly for our 4-hour pontoon rental. They thought of everything, from parking to floats and the best spots to enjoy the lake.

I have been here a couple times. The second time was most memorable with my family visiting from…read moreout of state. The weather was beautiful sitting on the deck. The staff were amazing making the experience even better. Food is always good here, get the crab cakes. Yum.

This is a great club with great facilities with a super supportive group of members who always try…read moreto make you feel at home. They run a good regatta even when bad conditions. The volunteers work super hard to do things right. They bought new boats for high school sailing and built a great new covered area that has tons of picnic space and the view is out of this world. Not bad for a lake. ;-)

We recently purchased a boat from Talley's Pier 77 Marine, and I cannot recommend them highly…read moreenough. Honestly, when we walked in, we had zero expectations of buying from them. We were already set on a different boat at a different place, but so many people kept telling us to check out Talley's that we finally decided to go--more out of due diligence than anything else. That decision changed everything. The first person who greeted us was Billy, the owner himself. He spent a long time with us, not trying to "sell," but genuinely educating us about boats in a way that was actually enjoyable and easy to understand. Shortly after, we met Taylor, our salesman, who was equally patient, friendly, and never pushy. He walked us through the two boats we were considering, answered every question we had (and we had a lot!), and took us outside to see them in person. When we mentioned wanting to grab lunch to think it over, Billy insisted that anytime you buy a boat, you should be able to test drive it. That was something no one else had ever told us. True to his word, Taylor met us later that afternoon at Ramsey Park and gave us a full test drive. That was the moment we knew--we had found our boat. The customer service didn't stop there. When the boat was delivered, Tommy spent the entire afternoon with us--from 1:00 until after 5:00--going over every detail. He walked us through how to use the boat, anchor, navigate safely, and even took us out on the water to practice. As first-time boat owners, that level of hands-on training was invaluable. Within one afternoon, I felt more confident about our boat than I do about my own car. Our boat is mechanically sound, looks brand new, and came with the peace of mind of a warranty--something that mattered a lot to us. And on top of all that, it checked every box: comfortable for my 85-year-old mother-in-law, beautiful on the water, and easy to handle. We asked a thousand questions along the way, and every single one was answered with patience and care. What really stood out, though, is how much they made us feel like family. They reassured us that if we ever needed help--whether it was a question, a breakdown, or just getting comfortable with the boat--they were only a phone call away, even giving us personal cell numbers. Who does that anymore? If I had to come up with a one recommendation, it would be this: they need a merch store. They did send us home with a Regal hat (which we love), but a Talley's T-shirt or sweatshirt would be amazing--because after this experience, we'd wear it proudly everywhere. We never planned to buy from Talley's, but after this experience, we'll never buy from anywhere else and if you needed a sign you need a boat, this is it. Thank you, Billy, Taylor, and Tommy, and all of the staff, for going above and beyond!

Purchasing a Boat can be a very stressful experience, especially for a first time boat buyer. When…read moremy wife and I first started doing research on brands through watching countless videos and reading different websites, it's clear that there are many great boat manufacturers that are out there in the market to suite the different buyer needs. However, the one thing that is certain is that not all all dealers who carry those boat are the same when it comes to professionalism and service. We had 3 brands that we narrowed our search down to and began reaching out to those dealers asking high level questions about the inventory, their thoughts on the models we were interested in, and various other questions from storage to maintenance that extend far beyond the initial purchase. There was really only one salesperson who went above and beyond to make sure I felt good about investing my time in stopping by their dealership to take a look at the boat of interest. Ed Florentino Jr. sent me about a dozen videos and sound clips explaining the differences between options I've had questions about, engines, and even a clip about how to winterize the boat before I even confirmed a demo with him. I immediately confirmed my appointment with Ed and drove out to Charlotte with my wife for a test drive. The experience could not have continued to be better but it did. Ed spent a good 30 minutes understanding what we were looking to get out of boat ownership and what was important to us. He then invested another hour showing us the boat and letting us get a feel for the Regal LS2. At no point did he try to sell us the boat we were on but just continued to ask questions and listen to our answer - if you're in the profession of selling you can appreciate this very much. Sara and Sharma were wonderful to work with providing insight and flexibility into the financing and answering additional questions for us as well. We were in and out of financing/paper work in no time. On our delivery day, Ed spent a good 5+ hours with us going over towing a boat, launching/retrieval, to docking. As new owners who were initially nervous and excited, I can't thank Ed for the time he spent with us to make sure we felt comfortable with our new boat and ensure that our first experience as boat owners was positive. To Ed and the staff at Talley's Pier 77... we can't thank you enough. There was something that Ed said that really stuck with me... " My job as a salesperson begins after the sale". I firmly believe that Talley's Pier and Ed live by those words, and while our next boat purchase is far out, we do know where we will turn when it's time for an upgrade!

You should add "Rescue" as one of your company's greatest services…read more Unfortunately, I backed over my jet jet ski rope which caused it to get sucked into the intake of the jet ski causing the motor to stop. I had been pulling my nine and twelve year old Grandkids and their nine year old friend on a tube. We were stranded in the middle of Lake Norman with no one around to help or to contact. We finally flagged down a boat with two young gentlemen who told us they were working for CS Rentals. We asked them if they could tow us back to our place and they did. They were so friendly and helpful. I am 70 years old and was so impressed with them for helping us with a very difficult situation. I think their names were Jack and Noland. Thank you CS Rentals for Jack and Noland from all of us!

We had awful weather and they offered to reschedule; unfortunately we were leaving the next day but…read morewithout being asked they refunded our money. They were so helpful and great with communication. We will definitely use them again!