Our team at work chartered a yacht fro here for a team celebration. I must say, I was impressed at…read morehow nice the yacht was. It was about 50 of us, and at no point did the yacht feel crowded. Plus if people want to hang out downstairs and upstairs, it could easily accommodate 100 or so people. The yacht had a front porch and a back porch downstairs, both covered but open on the sides. The front had a swing and some rocking chairs while the back had a patio table and patio chairs. We unfortunately had a rainy day, but hanging out on either of these porches allowed us to enjoy the view without getting wet. They also have a cabin downstairs which is super nice. You'd think you're on a cruise. the inside of the cabin is really nice, all wood, carpeted and very clean. There's a little countertop, a bar, refrigerator, TV, couch etc. There are 3 bathrooms (maybe more?) all of which are very clean and well maintained. The upstairs deck is partially covered. If it's raining, you will get a little wet while on the stairs going up or down, but it's not bad. They have a bar upstairs, and while we were there, they kept having trouble with the power going in and out, because of which the registers wouldn't work, and we had to wait forever for drinks. But in the end they got it working as everything was good. It's a hassle if you are paying by card, so bring cash! Plus, cash tips are always better, right? Our captain was super nice, as were the servers/bar tenders. The captain even let some of us steer the boat! Do give them a try for your next party/work event. Highly recommended!

From the owner: In 1997, Tina was presented with a 70-foot boat. Once she was asked to show Charlotte's newest…read moreresidents around the waterfront, she discovered her passion for sharing Lake Norman and the thrill of boating with others. This led to the chartering business our community has come to know and love today: Yachta Yachta Yachta Yacht Charters of Lake Norman. People seek out our yacht with a celebration in mind: Weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and corporate events have all graced our deck. Take in the views and grab a drink with friends -- you'll have a whole lotta yachta fun!

Holy MOLY! BEST experience ever. I booked the Cantina boat about 4 months ago and it was more than…read morewe could have ever imagined. We did a joint Bach and bachelorette party. Jason and Keegan were amazing! They had a beer bong for us, floaties, and drove the boat. They even grilled the food we brought for us! I cannot recommend them enough. We needed up finding them on tik tok and chose our Bach location to just come and experience Carolina Tiki!!! Can't wait to be back! We are ages ranging from 30s to 40 ! So much fun!

Austin and Jason provided a great experience all around from giving us a tour of lake Norman to…read moreletting us fish from the boat and even showed us a couple fishing spots. They have everything you could possibly want on their boat to enjoy a fun filled day out on the water! They have a bathroom, grill, cooler filled with ice, all kinds of floats, a paddle board, hammock seats, beer pong setup and even a putting green. They also have a great sound system with Bluetooth so you can hook up your phone or give them songs to play on theirs, we were easily the loudest boat in the cove! They really left no stone unturned when it came to having a great day on the lake. The atmosphere/vibe is super chill and they waited on us hand and foot whether it was getting us drinks from the cooler or bringing out different toys to have fun on. They have all kinds of drinking tools like funnels and even a four way beer shotgun. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to have a great day on the lake whether you are new to the area or have been going to lake Norman for years but just don't want the responsibility of bringing out the boat and would just rather relax.

Heather was an amazing captain! She was so knowledgeable about the area and showed us a lot of cool…read morespots around the lake, and even cruised into the marina so we could get a round at Hello Sailor.

We recently used Carolina Cruising Charters for a corporate event and had a great experience!…read more Communication during booking and pre-arrival was fantastic. Heather and Isaiah were our captains and delivered a smooth, comfortable trip (on a breezy day!), pointed out local sites of interest and Lake Norman landmarks, and shared some of the history of the area/fun facts. Captains did a really nice job of creating a good ambiance while also giving our group time to chat amongst ourselves while we enjoyed snacks from Table & Board. Heather and Isaiah managed timing perfectly so that we could make desired stops at Hello, Sailor and North Harbor Club, but still feel like we saw a good portion of the lake. Highly recommend!

We enjoyed the most lovely afternoon, on board with Captain Brett and Instructor Blake! Not only…read moredid these two professionals bring a sense of expertise and safety, but they were warm, kind and fun! Our group of 4 adults and 4 children (ages 7 - 15), arrived with a diverse ability range to wake and surf. Blake and Brett provided endless encouragement and patience! We could not ask for a better duo to create a fun family vacation memory - and we look forward to our second charter with them, in two days!

Kyle was our captain for a day of wake surfing on Lake Lanier and the entire experience was great…read more The best day of our trip! Boat could not have been nicer and Kyle was on top of everything. He helped coach the kids with their surfing and set us up in perfect, uncrowned coves. Looking forward to next year!

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!

Great service and great experience. It was my first time renting a boat and the Lake Effects staff…read moremade the entire process painless and informative. Before our rental date they sent us safety videos. The check in process went smoothly despite the amount of customers at the location. The store is very practical, it has change rooms, a little area to relax and have some snacks. The boat was in great condition. They walked us through the operation of the boat and all the safety procedures. I will definitely come back to Lake Effects. Great Job guys!

Such a great store and rental location! We rented a kayak for the week with some extra life…read morejackets -- everyone was very friendly and helpful both picking up and returning. Our teenage girls LOVED the store for some Lake Norman souvenir shopping... Cute shirts, cups, hats, stickers and of course Pure Vida jewelry.

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!

We LOVE the Party Pontoon!!! This was the fourth year that our group has spent an afternoon out on…read morethe pontoon boat. Unfortunately, Capt. Kevin was not available this year, but we had Capt. Waine and he was WONDERFUL!!! We loved his info about the lake, who lives in some of the houses on the lake, he took us to a great swim area, and he was so personable and a great captain! We're already looking forward to next year!

Josh was the best! He made sure we had plenty of time do do everything we wanted to do and made the…read moreexperience so enjoyable!​