LAKE NORMAN OF CATAWBA BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Rent a Tiny Pontoon on Lake Norman — Short, Sporty Rentals from $139 to $269
Micro pontoon rentals for The Lake Norman Landing Hotel guests offer 2- and 4-hour options, letting you captain a compact, easy-to-operate boat across Lake Norman.
Rent a Tiny Pontoon on Lake Norman — Short, Sporty Rentals from $139 to $269.
Take the helm of a micro pontoon and cut loose across Lake Norman of Catawba — a compact, sporty boat that’s Bluetooth-ready and shaded by a large bimini top, designed to deliver short, independent cruises that let you experience the lake’s shoreline and open water at your own pace.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Micro pontoon: easy to operate, fun to drive
The rental craft is a micro pontoon described as extremely easy to operate and sporty to drive; it includes a Bluetooth-compatible stereo and a large bimini top for shade, with fuel and life vests provided as part of the rental.
Clear, short-duration pricing
Rentals come in two- or four-hour blocks with weekday and weekend price tiers; expect shorter windows ideal for afternoon cruises or a quick stretch on the water.
Who can drive and who can come along
Only guests of The Lake Norman Landing Hotel and Marina may rent the micro pontoon; the operator must be at least 26 years old, liability waivers and a safety-video check are required, and the boat carries up to five passengers.
What the day feels like
What it feels like to captain a tiny pontoon
Short on commitment but big on control: you take the wheel of a compact pontoon that’s simple to manage, turn up the Bluetooth stereo, and spend two or four hours exploring the lake’s coves and shoreline while shaded by the bimini and knowing fuel and vests are taken care of.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Two-hour and four-hour rental options are offered with weekday and weekend pricing tiers: $139–$169 for two hours and $209–$269 for four hours depending on day of week.
Bring $500 in cash for the fully refundable security deposit; life vests are provided and fuel is included in the rental rate. Plan to arrive at check-in 30 minutes before your departure time.
Rentals are available only to guests of The Lake Norman Landing Hotel and Marina; operators must be at least 26 years old and must sign liability waivers and view the required safety video prior to departure.
The operator must complete a safety-video check and all renters sign liability waivers; the boat carries a maximum of five passengers and life vests are included.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long are rentals?
Rentals are offered in two- and four-hour blocks.
What are the rates?
Two-hour rentals are $139 (Mon–Thurs) and $169 (Fri–Sun); four-hour rentals are $209 (Mon–Thurs) and $269 (Fri–Sun).
Who can operate the boat?
The operator must be at least 26 years old, must sign liability waivers, and must view the operator safety video before operating.
How many people can come aboard?
The micro pontoon carries up to five passengers; life vests are provided as part of the rental.
Where do I check in and who can rent?
This boat is available only for guests of The Lake Norman Landing Hotel and Marina; plan to arrive at rental check-in 30 minutes before departure and bring a fully refundable $500 cash security deposit.