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Plan a boat trip around Charlotte

Check a lake day off your summer bucket list by visiting these boating spots around the Queen City.

A boat carrying an American flag atop a body of water with a jet ski in the background.

Per NC law, valid boaters licenses are required if you were born after Jan. 1, 1988.

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If you’re planning a boat trip this summer, consider spending a day on huge bodies of water just a short drive away — with all the equipment you need.

Lake Norman

  • Carolina Boat Rentals | The company provides captained tours + waverunner rentals. Price starts at $160.
  • Lake Norman CS Rentals | Rent a boat or waverunner for four, six hours, or up to five days. Prices range from $200 to $2,400.

Lake Wylie

  • Lake Wylie Boat Rentals | Enjoy a pontoon with 10 of your friends and family. Prices start at $300 + includes fuel.
  • Boat Rental USA | Take a pontoon ride or get the blood pumping with a ski boat. Prices start at $105.

Mountain Island Lake

Lake James

  • Lake James Boat Rentals | The name says it all: choose from a fleet of pontoon boat for ~$500 per day for a fun day on the water.

Pro tip: Boat renters must have a Boater’s License, per NC law.

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