Saltshaker Marine

plenty of nature here for your viewing pleasure only if you brought a boat and stay on it. swimming…read moreand land based picnicking and camping get noped and at some point large trucks are prohibited. gross intoxication is discouraged and boating while impaired can get spendy fast. this is absolutely the best Lake Norman pubic access boat launch on the south side of River Highway in Mooresville ever. sure, there's other places to put a boat on the water but when the urge hits you can't be beat the easy in and out at McCrary Creek... and there's about 90 spots (half dozen in the front row for handicapped) in the parking lot! PLUS Marshall Steam Station is close by to warm up the water the whole year 'round so you can catch all of the fish most of the time and some of the fish all the time and most people can eat most of them mostly. ...so how about it?

77 Watersports

(20 reviews)

From booking to checkout to return, the experience at 77 Watersports was above and beyond. We…read morereceived timely communication for all our questions. We were able to coordinate checkout, and Jack was very thorough in his walkthrough. The boat was fully gassed, extremely clean, and ready for use. We also rented a tube that was a blast for adults and kids alike. We rented a tri-toon and it was super spacious and comfortable for adults and kids alike. It made our week on the lake. When it was time to return the boat, we talked through the process and I received detailed information for return. Simple. Keegan runs a customer-focused boat service that is conveniently located and a must-go-to for your boating needs.

If you are looking to rent a boat to explore Lake Norman then you found the right place. The guy…read morewas super friendly and made sure we were clear about everything on the boat. I will use him again for sure!

Carolina Water Sports & Marine Service Department

Purchased a blackfin cc a few months ago great people !! Brian and Jake were awesome, I highly…read morerecommend this dealer,

From the owner: Carolina Water Sports & Marine is a full service boat dealership and repair facility in…read moreMooresville, North Carolina. We are serving the greater Lake Norman area as well as Lake Wylie, Mountain Island Lake, North Carolina and South Carolina. We now have a second location for our Service Department. Our new Service Department Location is 107 Grayland Rd, Mooresville, NC 28115. The Service Department is right down the road from our Showroom, but it is a separate location. Please discuss the logistics with our Service Writer before dropping off your boat. Thank you! The most efficient way to get on the schedule is to put in a Service Request online through our website. Our Service Department is trained to work on any type of watercraft and we will make sure you are taken care of as soon as possible. We specialize in MasterCraft Boats and Berkshire pontoons. We are also certified dealers of ILMOR, Mercury, Yamaha, and Suzuki Motors. Call, visit, or contact us today. We're here to help.

Aloha Paddle LKN

4.9

(67 reviews)

We rented paddle boards for our recent family vacation on LKN. We had an amazing experience…read more playing on the water together as a family. Aloha delivered and retrieved quality boards and paddles. We will definitely be renting from them again.

There's not a lot of places to kayak on lake normal surprisingly but if you can get a reservation…read moreat aloha it is always a great experience. It's quick and easy. You walk about 20 yards from the parking lot to sign in and then another 30 yards to hop in your kayak and go. Absolutely beautiful spot on the water and you can cruise around as long as you want. So tranquil.

Cannon Water Adventures

4.9

(18 reviews)

We had a great time. The guys were awesome. Unfortunately a storm rolled in while we were out, and…read morethe guy in charge gave us a small refund to adjust for the time lost. We were happy without the adjustment, but the display of terrific customer service and honesty made the experience even better. Lake Norman is beautiful and these guys will be the service we use anytime we're in the area from now on!

Great experience for our first time on Lake Norman. We did a 2 day boat rental, was ready when we…read morearrived and the kids helping us were thorough. Boat was a little "used" but you get what you pay for, the prices were pretty reasonable. Enjoyed checking out the sights and eating lunch waterfront. Boat was key for this visit!

Mid-Carolina Boat Rentals

3.0

Everything went well. It was nice that the website was so easily to use, but once we got there, the…read morereservations that we actually made were not held. My girlfriend and I had to settle for a tandem kayak when our true fantasy was to have our own. Nonetheless folks were friendly product was great.

From the owner: Most affordable boat rental service on Lake Norman along with industry leading customer serviceread more

Stutts Marina

4.4

(7 reviews)

What a beautiful marina. Went out on the boat with a bunch of friends from work. The boat was not…read moremine but that's where my friend docks. It was my first time there. It's quiet and peaceful. The dock is so well maintained and their shoo has just what you may need. There were several workers there to assist when needed I suppose. We didn't. We left for the day and didn't return until 7:30 pm. It was delightful. A great marina where if I had a boat I would dock at.

Great place great Staff is very good…read more Very nice location I brought my food truck there many times. Great venue

Queens Landing

2.7

(89 reviews)

I had an opportunity to cruise on Queens Landing with some friends who celebrated a 10 year wedding…read moreanniversary. Our party of 6 was escorted to the upper level to be seated for dinner. Onboard there was a musician who sang a number of classics during the journey, he happened to be setup near our table so we had an upfront view. The food was good overall. When we were seated, we found salads on the table for each seat. It was comprised of iceberg lettuce that was slightly brown and topped with dressing - Italian I think. The salad was unappealing but the rest of the meal was slightly better. I had chicken with mashed potatoes, broccoli and a roll as an entree. Some in our party ordered the salmon, which they raved about. We skipped dessert since our group brought a cake to celebrate the anniversary. The staff was nice enough to cut it for us and serve it also with a glass of champagne. Although a dinner cruise is a great experience, the boat itself is very old and in need of major updates. This was pretty disappointing as I expected a modern experience. I think it needs a major overhaul, which of course would likely result in a price increase. It would be worth it. C

This was a fun 2 hour cruise. It was a last minute decision to go and I was able to get 2 tickets…read more The weather was perfect and the captain was great at providing details and the stories behind some of the most beautiful homes along the lake. I wish the tour was longer. It was very relaxing and the staff was attentive and courteous. The captain even let me take a quick photo behind the wheel before we docked. I'll definitely go out again. The ship could use a little attention (TLC) but we made it out there and back.

Lake Norman Boat Rentals and Sales

(3 reviews)

Great equipment. Service is impeccable. Dropped off at home dock and picked up allowing us full…read moreuse of the rental. Great team and very responsive. Highly recommend.

Great experience. Friendly staff, very nice vessel, had a great day on the water. I will use their…read moreservice again.

Aquaventure Watercraft Rentals & Boat Club

4.7

(17 reviews)

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.

Monster Mini Golf

4.6

(72 reviews)

George was very helpful and nice to my parties he went above and beyond even when he didn't have to…read moreand so did Leila and Shari.

This is a great indoor activity. The putt putt is really fun with great colors and scenery. It is…read moreshort so ideal when it's not crowded. The arcade games are also fun with a good selection. The price is also fair for what you get.

Carolina Harbor Waterpark

3.4

(16 reviews)

The water park is a fantastic way to beat the heat and relax away from the roller coasters, and…read morethis was my first time checking out Paul Metto's Dockside Bar in the adult pool area. The space itself is really nice and even features live music, which adds a great touch. Seating is pretty limited, though, so I'd highly recommend renting a cabana if you visit on a busy day. Unfortunately, the bar service left a lot to be desired. The area was packed, and they only had two bartenders who were a bit slow, especially considering the crowd size. Even though a manager eventually jumped in to help, the line was still taking up to 30 minutes. We actually wanted to buy more drinks, but the wait just wasn't worth it. The frozen drinks are incredibly refreshing on a hot day, but the slow service definitely made them harder to enjoy. I am hoping this improves as this was one of the reasons to get a season pass.

Came to the Waterpark on a Friday around 12:30 pm and visited their adult pool Bar "Paul Metto's…read moreBoathouse Bar" I loved it! Great music and ambiance. Plenty of lounge chairs to choose from and plenty of swimming places in the pool. They have about 4 tabletops in the pool which once it gets busy, it will be hard to snag a spot there. They do have plenty of bar seating and benches inside and around the pool to sit down as well. They do not offer food so you will need to go outside the pool Bar area to purchase some food. They have everything from beers, seltzers, frozen cocktails, and canned wine. Definitely something fun to do on a summer weekend. After, you can always walk the theme park and enjoy some rides afterwards. Love it! They do offer cabanas as well and they offer food if you rent a cabana. This is located immediately to your right when you enter through the Waterpark entrance.

Ramsey Creek Park

3.7

(46 reviews)

Got to the park today to take my grandsons fishing and it was closed for repairs. There mom has…read morebeen checking the website for a week now no mention that pier was closed.

My husband recently ran a 5K here and was excited to show me the park. It was my first time and I…read morewas impressed by the cleanliness, plentiful seating and children's playground. This is a nice park to take kids to for something to do. They had signs saying you shouldn't enter the water in certain places, but people seemed to ignore those. Lots of laughs and splashing heard as we walked around. :) They have several restrooms which were pretty clean for the most part also, which was a good thing. Parking is plentiful, but how close you can park depends on how crowded it is. We were initially directed to an overflow lot but just as we got out of the car, some spaces opened up in the main lot so we were able to move. I believe you can also get on a chartered boat here to go on Lake Norman. Nice place, we will return.

Lake Norman State Park

(65 reviews)

This place was absolutely amazing I could bit believe how…read morebig it really is. The lake is really nice. It is pricy though. There were plenty of boats on the dock that were cool. The gas on the docks in 2024 is $5.99. I can't wait to come back and fish this area one day

This place is huge! And you can choose from a pretty long list of activities: Camping, hiking,…read morepicnicking, mountain biking, boating, etc etc. We only stopped in for a quick hike on the Lakeshore Trail, which I think only scratches the surface of this park. Nicely laid out, with good roads and clean and tidy pullouts with marked trails, but road signs could be a bit clearer. A beautiful spot - or at least what little we saw.

River Run Country Club

3.2

(14 reviews)

This is the first negative review I have written on any club where I have been a member. The food…read moreis average. The clubhouse facilities are average. The golf staff is outstanding. However, the golf course is always wet due to very poor drainage design. In fact, the driving range, which is one of the big reasons I joined, is closed as often as it is open. The wait staff, with only a few exceptions, is inattentive. My biggest disappointment was that management treated everyone as customers rather than "members." If you love golf, RR may not be the best choice.

First class private golf. Nice folks. Beautiful, fun, challenging golf course. Club Corp courses…read moreand clubs are generally excellent, well run. Thanks for hosting Yokohama.

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C. B.

11 years ago

My Brother lives in Denver, NC. My sisters and I have been visiting him in April for the past 5 years and extremely enjoy boating on Lake Norman. Last year our friends who owned their own boat sold it and we were in need of a place to rent one. Saltshaker IS THE PLACE!!! Wonderful boats & goodhearted business people. They were extremely helpful, and accommodating. We will again be making our reservations soon and can't wait to use the wonderful coupon they offer. 77 days and counting!!! :0) read more

Anissia G.

8 years ago

This is the 2nd year that we have rented from Saltshaker. The family is amazing. Very friendly! The boat was fantastic. The prices were the best around. If you are looking for an amazing time at Lake Norman this is a must to get it started off right! Thanks for everything and we will see you next year. read more

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