We had a great outing with Captain Austin!!! Would recommend him to anyone looking for a lovely…read morelake cruise. Very knowledgeable and has an obvious love of this beautiful area!

From the owner: We provide a high end boating experience on SML. You can sit back, relax, and enjoy the smiles on…read moreyour kids' and family's faces while our captain takes you around on your choice of either of our beautiful boats.

DO NOT rent from this company. They charge $250 refundable deposit at the time of rental and never…read morerefunds back. I have been calling them from many months now and no one picks up the call. At the time of returning the boat, Chris (the guy we rented from) said that we will see refund in account in a months time. I never got the refund back and he isn't taking my calls now. It's been more than 4 months now and I am tired calling and leaving voicemails. I am going to report to the legal authorities about this scam they are doing.

2nd time renting from Chris and won't be doing it again. First experience was good but this time he…read morewon't refund the security deposit. Called to follow up the status and said he would check on it right away and process that afternoon. Waited a week and called again. Sitting at his computer he said and will verify the amount and send an email confirming everything and process the same day.... nope. Followed up with another email, nothing. The boat the first time was nice, this year it was a much older model with worn out upholstery.

We had a wonderful time! The captain was awesome, he let our 5 yo grandson drive the boatread more

If you are traveling to Smith Mt Lake, there is a strong chance you will drive by or gas up at the…read moreVA Dare Marina. This is a fun location with several businesses: Virginia Dare Cruises: If you are going to take a tour, you might as well include food ($40 with, $25 without). The trip covers interesting areas around the lake. If I did this again, I would chose Mother's Day or Pirate's Day for fun. The park staffers also join one of the tours to share information about nature and wildlife (you can also get that information at the state park, but it is fun on the boat). Virginia Dare Marina: If you need gas, expect to pump it yourself. There aren't any employees to help tie your boat, so make sure you have someone with you. The area is small and a little tricky to maneuver if it is crowded. Marina store: If you want Great Lake souvenirs, I would go to the shops at Bridgewater Plaza (they have staff at the gas pumps too). The Marina store has limited items. Portside Grill and Bar: You can have breakfast or lunch in your bathing suit. The food is almost like camping with a grill, but it is decent casual grub. Breakfast is around $8 and lunch is approximately $12. Sides are cheap. If you want more space, visit Mangos.

We had the worst experience of our lives with this boat rental. The captain was two hours late,…read morecompletely unprepared, and extremely unprofessional. The boat he brought was nothing like the pictures he sent me when I booked--it was old, in terrible condition, and not even close to what was promised. There were no buoys, the tube we paid an extra $50 for didn't work, and the radio was barely functional. Even worse, the pontoon kept taking on water, to the point where we honestly felt like we were going to sink. It was terrifying and completely unacceptable. The communication was horrible from start to finish. I wouldn't recommend this company to anyone. If I could give zero stars, I would. Save yourself the stress and danger--rent from somewhere else.

From the owner: Clt Boat Rental offers a summer full of fun for families, friends, travelers, and birthdays tours…read moreof Lake Norman’s, parks, islands, restaurants, and lake activities. Explore our package deals for your event planning and tours.

Setting sail for my mom's birthday and what an amazing adventure! Pete is an incredible captain and…read moreteacher. God provided the most perfect weather! If you're thinking about booking, do it. I promise you will not be disappointed!

Highly Recommend!!! Capt. Pete is a delight and provided a truly memorable experience sailing…read morearound the lake. Very knowledgeable and professional.

Dakota was absolutely awesome. He is very knowledgeable and knows where the fish are. We had an…read moreamazing time and caught a lot of stripers. His professionalism and kindness are just a few of his attributes. I definitely recommend him. You will not be disappointed

Dakota is dedicated to knowing where the fish are and making sure you get the absolute best out of…read morethe trip. He is very knowledgeable about where and when the fish are biting so he can put you on them!

If you're looking to get a fishing charter on Smith Mountain Lake, Patriot Fishing Charters is the…read moreone to use! Captain John is not only an Army veteran and licensed United States Coast Guard Master Captain, he is also a great source of knowledge for Smith Mountain Lake, knows his way around the various hotspots for the fish, and is entertaining while waiting for the fish to bite. We didn't know what to expect, but we ended up with several catches, including some we had to throw back (too long or too small), and we took 4 stripers home. We look forward to going up to SML and hiring Captain John again!

AMAZING TIME and I highly recommend this place to anyone visiting that wants to float on the river…read more Now, you float for about an hour and then they pick u up and take u back to the beginning where u can do it all over again. They never once complained, and the driver even thanked me for coming- after I've soaked in the river and am now wet and sitting in HIS vehicle getting a ride back. THANK YOU! We had a great time - went down river 3 times for only $10 and that included the shuttle ride

Great setup if you're interested in tubing without all the hassle that other tubing businesses…read morerequire such as safety classes or life jackets, etc. $ cash to park, but accepts credit cards/debit cards to pay for tubing. Reasonable prices to tube and they offer a tube for cooler's. They have a small store where you can buy soda's, ice cream, and snacks. You can leave your cooler at the landing spot and they have grills set up there where they'll provide the charcoal and light the grill for you. Park, pay the tubing fee, take your receipt to pick up your tube's. They'll hold your driver's license and you can hang your keys at the gate. The River is clean and clear! It can take a good hour to get down to the landing spot or you can hang out in the river and relax. There's two landing spots. The first one is before the small rapids and that's where the grills are located. The second landing is shortly after the rapids. If you get out after the rapids you'll have to walk a short distance to the first landing where you can enjoy a picnic or grill out before boarding the buses to return to home base. Staff are professional and friendly! There's two bathrooms and a shower at home base where you can cleanup or change clothes. I've been three times and I've enjoyed each time. When the River is low the water depth is up to your knee in most place's and can go up to your waist in a few places. The depth of the River after the rapids is what I'd say requires swimming in some areas. If you can't swim or aren't wearing a life jacket I wouldn't go down the rapids. Their season goes until the end of September and during September they're only open on the weekends. They open at 10:00 a.m.