We were planning a 50th birthday party back in Sept. My husband had an absolutely amazing time and…read morewas very excited about the boat. The staff was very helpful and friendly and our guest thoroughly enjoyed themselves. I want to ensure I thank the entire L3Houseboat Team for the great customer service and smooth running of our event.

Boats are pretty standard, some basic upkeep and maintenance can be done but I have no complaints…read more I rent from them about four times a summer never much of an issue usually a pleasure.

Highly recommend Lanier Boat Charter! We've gone on two Holiday Tours and one Paranormal…read moreInvestigation. Super fun and perfect for a date night. We've also met some great like-minded fun people on these cruises. One of our favorites was the Lake Lanier Association Holiday Cruise.

I recently rented a Tritoon from Lanier Boat Charters, and I had a great time. If you're looking…read morefor an easy day at the lake this is the way to go! I booked about a month in advance for rental on Saturday from 11am-7pm. My rental for a 12 seater was $484 after taxes and fees and then $13 for gas at the end. The boat was large with half shaded and half in the sun. There was ample storage space for coolers and personal items. There's also a Bluetooth speaker that worked perfectly that we used to play music all day. Be sure to bring a cooler, trash bags, and a phone charger. They came in handy! They also have half day rentals and lower fares during off season. Be sure to take the online safety course before you arrive so you can do a quick safety review and boat walk through(we videotaped ours) before heading out. The staff were very helpful for any questions or suggestions on where to go.

There just aren't enough words to describe how grateful I am to Sunrise Sailing, and specifically…read moreinstructor, John Doyle. I have a 24 foot sailboat and had previously taken a US Sailing course. It did not help me at all with the executionof sailing. I capsized my old Y Flyer and really lost a lot of the confidence I once had. I wasn't able to fully enjoy sailing any more and my confidence was shaken. In steps my dad who gifted me sailing classes. I chose Sunrise because of their reviews and the fact that the classes were small. In fact, my course was one-on-one. John was extremely patient with me, and over the 2 days of lessons, really brought back my confidence. He is an excellent instructor who doesn't just spout facts or instructions. He used the experiences on the lake to teach, which helped me remember the lessons. I like to learn the "why" not just the "how to," and that is what John taught me. Now that I know why things have to be done certain ways, it made sense and was easier to remember. I also experienced 2 different boats. Each of these boats were outfitted with accessories that I don't have on my boat and was considering purchasing. I even thought I wanted a wheel instead of a tiller. Joke was on me! It was nice to use these tools to learn on and be able to make an informed decision on considering them to boat on my boat. Today we sailed in some pretty intense wind and my uneasiness with heeling in high winds gave way to pure exhilaration. I am so excited about my sailing adventures and feel a lot more confident in my skills and knowledge. If you are considering learning about sailing or need a refresher, I strongly recommend Sunrise Sailing.

A great program for learning to sail. My wife and I completed the ASA 101 course about two weeks…read moreago and are moving forward with the 103 class this coming weekend. Dan K. and the instructors are excellent to work with. We joined the club as well and plan to sail throughout the fall.

A great spot on Lake Lanier, with plenty of things to do; whether it's fishing, boating, sailing,…read moreswimming, this place has it. There's a wonderful restaurant (Pig Tales) on the property, as well as equipment rentals for your water-based activities. Pack plenty of sun screen and get ready to have plenty of fun.

Nickle and dime all current marina members thousands a month but allow abandoned vehicles to be…read moredumped in the parking lots for years and do nothing about it.

Words cannot begin to describe the level of anger and disappointment I experienced in my business…read moredealing with Lanier Houseboats. The owner, Terry Johnson, is the most unprofessional, rude person whom I have ever had the extreme displeasure of working with. Let me begin at the beginning. I booked the beautiful Fantasy boat through Lanier Houseboats with the owner, Terry Johnson. When we first came to tour the boat, Terry was polite and professional. My company intended to have a large, private party for 150 guests. Terry assured us that this would be no problem at all and we proceeded to put down a deposit of 1/2 of the rental fee AND sign a contract. Fast forward to the week proceeding the event, I attempted to reach Terry several times to check on the status of our event and some improvements that he promised were to take place. At this time, he told us that the stove and oven in the kitchen were broken, but that he was having them fixed "as we speak". This never happened. The day before the event, I called Terry in order to re-confirm our meeting place/time. Our event was scheduled from 7:00 pm to 12:00 midnight. Terry PROMISED the boat would be at the marina promptly at 5:30 in order to give our staff ample time to set up and prepare for our guests. When we arrived at the marina at 5:30, not only was Terry NOT there, but he refused to answer his cell phone! By 6:00, I was in full panic mode as my guests were starting to arrive. By 6:30, I was seething when he finally answered his phone to tell me that he would be there in "15-20" minutes. HE DID NOT ARRIVE UNTIL 7:15! It took my staff 45 minutes to load and prepare and my guests were not able to board until 8:00, more than an hour and a half after they were supposed to! This created a HUGE problem and inconvenience for my guests and caused significant damage to my company's reputation! To make matters worse, Terry was unapologetic and made absolutely NO ATTEMPT to right his wrongs. We fully expected a discounted rate on the remainder of the balance due. Terry informed us that this was not going to happen and threatened to "call the whole thing off" unless we paid him in full right then and there! He was not open to negotiating, and refused to let my guests (who at that time had been waiting in the hot sun for almost two hours) board the boat until we were "settled". I had no choice but to pay him in full and allow my guests to board. At that time, unbeknownst to me, Terry disappeared. As I was welcoming my guests onto the boat, Terry left and another man I had never met began driving the boat. I was HORRIFIED, but I had to hold it together in front of my guests! Just when you think things could not get any worse, they did! The air conditioning on the boat was not working and we suffered constant power outages all night. It was only after my business partner demanded answers from this mystery captain that we were told the true reason for the power issues. Apparently, Terry was greedy and booked two cruises in the same day (which was why he was so late getting to the dock for our event). Because of this, the boat didn't have proper time to "recharge" and refuel before my event began. In the end, my guests were forced to suffer and my company did as well. The irreparable damage caused by Terry's negligence is something that we will have to strive to make amends for to each and every one of our guests. PLEASE, DO NOT GIVE THIS CON ARTIST YOUR MONEY! Terry Johnson of Lanier Houseboats is unethical, unprofessional, immoral, and downright RUDE!

This boat called Fantasy was a total nightmare! The absolute WORST costumer service I have ever…read moreexperienced.... run run run from this boat and it's rude crew. The deckhand screamed in my face and the captain was a total dick. He never even said congrats or hello as we boarded the boat. The boat was late but when it came time to leave the captain and deckhand were yelling get off to all the guest as the strike of 10. The boat was not clean! I used to work in the service industry and I always tip! However in this case I could not even bring myself to tip one dollar. They SUCK save your money and go elsewhere.

Great folks!! Quick to respond! Very helpful in understanding all of the activities around the…read morelake. Feels like your cruising the lake with very connected and responsible crew. Will def be planning another trip where we use their services to the full!!!!

Captain Marc is awesome person who knows the lake and is focused on keeping all safe. He has…read moregreat stories that make the ride a great one!

Amazing way to start your journey in sailing. Great organization with opportunities to join sailing…read moreclub with free clinics. An easy path to achieving your sailing goals.

Attended the Basic Keel Boat 101 class and couldn't be happier. Great school, small class size,…read morelots of time on the water. My teacher, Tom D., was great. We spent a lot of time on the water going through all the maneuvers and parts of the sail boats and how to use them at a perfect pace. Great experience. Highly recommend this school, their boats and the large number of additional courses they offer.