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.

SCAM! Jakeim is a scammer! Has taken money from multiple people WITHOUT fulfilling services. I did…read morenot learn this information until after I was scammed out of my deposit. He never showed up to his booking and he will block you/not answer. DO NOT CASH APP OR APPLE PAY Insta/TikTok @cltboatrentals His numbers +1 (704) 899-6019 (980) 286-4368 BE AWARE HE HAS MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND YELP

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.

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!

Pit stop on our trip out west! We were traveling out I-81 South and decided to break up the trip…read morewith a stop at Claytor Lake. Researching online, I found Mountain 2 Island and ended up booking a 10:30am Tiki Tour boat ride of the lake. It ended up being a private tour with just me & my boyfriend. Jimmy was our captain, and he was super friendly and knowledgeable about the area. We had a great tour of the lake and a nice lunch at the Tiki Hut afterwards! Highly recommend this company...they also do boat, kayak and paddleboard rentals as well.

We found Mountain 2 Island Paddleboarding through Claytor Lake State Park (exit 101 off I-81)and…read morechecked out their website. They offer lessons and paddleboard rentals. Lessons are cheaper when you bring more people with you. When we gave them a call no one answered, but someone called right back. The man was extremely nice and answered all of my questions. They were also pretty flexible with reservations days and times which I thought was great. Mtn2Island is next to the Claytor Lake State Park visitor center. You have to pay the $5 dollar Park entrance fee (for park maintenance people, totally worth it!) Transactions were completed through Square using iPads (love that). They fitted us for a paddle, gave us a lifejacket (he said VA law requires you have one with you), and then we got to it. They had the paddleboards down by the dock, and the Mtn2Island people put them in the water for us. The instructor, Issac, was very calm and extremely patient while my younger sister (who is in her 30s by the way) was in hysterics about getting in the water. Another young lady, Rachel, came down to help coax her into giving it a try. It took them about 30 minutes to get her to get in the water, but she did. It was definitely harder than I thought it would be and I don't recommend doing squats the day before because my legs were killing me after, but it was a lot of fun and I would do it again. The waves from the nearby boat made it difficult for me to keep my balance and about that time my sister fell in (she was wearing her life jacket and was totally fine), but she got back on her board and we made it back to the docks.