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.

I booked Carolina Tiki for my brother's bachelor party. The 13 guys had an absolute blast…read more Captain Chris and First Mate Austin went absolutely above and beyond to make sure we had a great time, and the boat itself is huge and has everything you could want for a day on the lake. Highly recommend!

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!

Our large group had a GREAT time with Carolina cruising charters! Our captain, Collin, helped…read moreeverything run smoothly for our 4-hour pontoon rental. They thought of everything, from parking to floats and the best spots to enjoy the lake.

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!​

Rented a boat for a few hours and it was a complete pleasure from start to finish. We were met…read morepromptly, went over the boat and a few instructions and off we went. the boat was nice a clean and ran great. It's also a great value for those of us who still want to do the boat lake thing but now own yet. Great Job. Will rent again for sure

We rented one of Captain Jason's charters and tours pontoons for Father's Day. The boat was very…read moreclean and was ready to go when we got to the dock. We enjoyed a beautiful day out in Lake Wylie with no troubles with the boat. Highly recommend renting it, enjoy!

My experience with Waterdog was great. Communication was prompt and easy and same goes for the…read morecheck in and out process. The boat was in great / clean condition. We added the water mat which was perfect for hanging out in the water. Our group had an awesome time out on the lake. Highly recommend!

From the owner: Closed for the 2021 season. Looking forward to 2022!…read more If you're looking for a great way to spend the day, come rent a Pontoon from us on Lake Norman. Waterdog Boat Rentals is locally owned, family operated and we make renting boats an enjoyable and relaxing experience. We do our utmost to keep all of our pontoons in great condition. All renters are run through a very thorough check list and our staff make sure each renter is very comfortable with the operations before they leave the dock.

Tried renting a pontoon boat for my birthday and they texted my cell around 8:30 at night to see…read morehow often I've driven boats. Never had this kind of experience before when renting cars, boats, jet skis, etc - they usually ask on the website (which they did and I answered) or they ask when we get there. They then proceed to tell my I need a boating safety certificate since I'm born in 1988, not before. I instead, give them my friends info who was born in 1985 and said she will drive. They really texted her at 9pm on a Wednesday night and started asking her about her boating experience. It was odd to say the least. At 11:15pm they email me and tell me that they have decided not to approve my request for a boat. It was a weirdest, most unprofessional experience I've had trying to rent any type of equipment like this. I'd avoid them and go with nicer, cheaper alternatives.

My family came in for a visit and we rented a beautiful pontoon for 4 hours! We had the most…read morefabulous day. The pontoon was so nice such easy access and super clean! Mike and Joyce are fabulous owners they explain everything they give you snacks and ice in a cooler and we just had the best time the boat ran like a dream. We put the anchor out a few times went for a swim super easy on and off access on this fun boat. great day made better by renting from Cornelius Pontoons!

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.

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!

Rented a pontoon for the day to enjoy our vacation and was delighted through and through!…read more The boat was basically brand new, perfect condition and had some power to it. The service here is unbeatable. They really go above and beyond from the moment you show up, till the moment you leave. All the boys down at the dock were very friendly and helpful. The most shining part is when we left our phone in the vessel upon returning. Phone nowhere to be found and the business was closed. I was able to contact their office and their staff helped locate the boat, send someone out to pickup the device (miles away from the dock) and drive it all the way back for us. Huge shoutout to everyone who helped. 100% going to be a returning customer on future visits and 100% recommend them to anyone considering.

Our family had SO much fun renting a boat here! The boat was super comfortable and we spent the…read morewhole day on the lake, tubing and swimming. The people at this rental place are super nice! They definitely cared about our safety and made sure we were comfortable with the rental boat before we went out on the water. I hope we go back soon to try out the jet skis! Oh and they have a cool store with great t-shirts, hats and souvenirs. We ended our day in the shop with some ice cream sandwiches. I would definitely recommend going here!