Lake Norman Boat Rentals
Looking for Lake Norman boat rentals? Tiki Time Boat Rentals is a family owned rental company in Mooresville, North Carolina, with pontoons, tritoons, double decker party boats with slides, a 30 foot Tiki Boat, and room for groups of up to 22 guests. We are rated 4.9 stars across more than 500 Google reviews, more than any other rental company on the lake.
Rent the boat, pick it up at our marina in Mooresville, and spend your day your way. Drive it yourself, or hire an independent captain directly and let someone else handle the wheel. Open every day, 9 AM to 9 PM.
Call or text to book: 704-900-3567. You can also book online any time.
Our Fleet and Rates
Every boat rents for a minimum of 4 hours. Rates are per hour. Whether you need one boat rental on Lake Norman for the family or the whole fleet for a company day, the rates below are the full story, with no surprises at the dock.
| Boat | Rate | Capacity | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Bentley 240 Fish Pontoon | $75/hr | 14 guests | Our roomiest pontoon, set up for cruising and fishing |
| 2014 Premier Tritoon | $75/hr | 11 guests | Smooth riding tritoon for family days |
| 2019 Godfrey Sweetwater Pontoon | $85/hr | 11 guests | A guest favorite for birthdays and lake days |
| 2022 Premier Tritoon | $100/hr | 12 guests | Our newest pontoon class ride |
| 2020 Tahoe Cascade Funship Double Decker | $200/hr | 12 guests | Double decker with a slide |
| 2021 Tahoe Cascade Funship | $225/hr | 12 guests | Double decker with a slide |
| 30 ft Tiki Boat (Custom Sanpan Tritoon) | $250/hr | 16 guests plus a captain | Fuel included. Restroom on board |
| Twin Tahoes Funship | $400/hr | 22 guests plus 2 captains | Two Funships side by side for big groups |
On the Bentley, the 2014 Premier, the Sweetwater, and the 2022 Premier, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday rentals add a flat $50 to the 4 hour total. There is no weekend add on for the Funships, the Tiki Boat, or the Twin Tahoes.
The Tiki Boat, Our Signature Rental
When guests search tiki boat Lake Norman, this is the boat they are picturing. Our 30 foot Tiki Boat carries 16 guests plus a captain, fuel is included in the $250 hourly rate, and there is a restroom on board, covered bar seating, and a Bluetooth sound system for your music. Birthdays, bachelorette parties, and sunset cruises are its specialties, and it is the easiest big group day on the lake. Like every boat in the fleet, it rents for a minimum of 4 hours.
Fuel
Fuel is included in the rate on the Tiki Boat. On every other boat, your boat goes out with a full tank and you simply pay for the fuel you use when you come back in.
Want a Captain? Hire One Directly
Tiki Time is a boat rental company, not a charter company, so our boats rent without a crew. If you would rather relax than drive, we will share our list of independent captains. You hire the captain directly and pay the captain directly, $35 per hour. Guests love it for bachelorettes, birthdays, and sunset cruises, and it is always your choice, never a requirement.
Pickup and Delivery
Pickup at our marina in Mooresville is free, and parking at the marina is free. Rather start from your own dock? We deliver to most docks on Lake Norman for $75, and delivery is free at Big Dukes Lane in Mooresville.
Boat Rentals Near Me, Anywhere on Lake Norman
If you are searching boat rentals near me from a lake house, a hotel, or a friend's dock anywhere around the lake, you are in our service area. Pickup is at our Mooresville marina with free parking, and delivery can bring the boat to most docks on Lake Norman, so the closest rental is often the one that comes to you.
A Boat for Every Occasion
Birthdays, bachelorette parties, family reunions, company outings, sunset cruises, and plain old lake days. Small group? A pontoon seats your crew comfortably. Big group? The Twin Tahoes carry 22 guests on one booking, and the Tiki Boat carries 16 with a restroom on board. Groups larger than that can book more than one boat and tie up together.
Areas We Serve
We rent boats to guests all around Lake Norman, including Mooresville, Cornelius, Davidson, Denver, Huntersville, Troutman, Sherrills Ford, and Statesville. If you found us by searching boat rentals Lake Norman from a lake house deck or a hotel room, you are in the right place, and we will help you plan the easiest pickup or delivery.
What Our Guests Say
"We had a fantastic time with Tiki Time Boat Rentals on Lake Norman in Mooresville, NC. The tiki boat was clean, spacious, and in great condition. We loved the covered bar seating, bathroom, and Bluetooth sound system." Keith S, 5 stars
"We booked the Tiki Boat for my sister's 30th birthday celebration, and it turned out to be a fantastic experience! Our captain, Sam, was amazing. He was friendly, professional, and made the entire trip fun and relaxing." Valentine Johnson, 5 stars
"We had an amazing time renting a pontoon boat on Lake Norman from Tiki Boats! Keith and Mike were incredibly friendly, laid back, and made the whole experience super easy from start to finish." Leslie Dymock, 5 stars
Read more on our Reviews page, and see all of our reviews on Google.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the minimum rental time?
Every boat rents for a minimum of 4 hours. You can always book longer, and full days on the water are our most popular rental.
2. How much does it cost to rent a boat on Lake Norman?
Pontoons and tritoons run $75 to $100 per hour. The double decker Funships are $200 and $225 per hour, the Tiki Boat is $250 per hour with fuel included, and the Twin Tahoes are $400 per hour. On the four pontoons, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday rentals add a flat $50 to the 4 hour total.
3. Is fuel included?
Fuel is included on the Tiki Boat. On every other boat, your boat goes out with a full tank and you pay for the fuel you use when you return.
4. Does the boat come with a captain?
No. Tiki Time is a boat rental company, not a charter company, so our boats rent without a crew. Most guests drive themselves. If you would rather not drive, see the next answer.
5. Can we hire a captain?
Yes. We will share our list of independent captains, and you hire the captain directly and pay the captain directly, $35 per hour. The captain works for you for the day, not as part of the rental price.
6. Can I drive the boat myself?
Yes. Before you leave the dock we walk you through the boat, the controls, and the safety equipment on board, and we make sure you are comfortable before you head out.
7. How many people can fit on each boat?
The Bentley carries 14, the 2014 Premier and the Sweetwater carry 11 each, the 2022 Premier carries 12, each Funship carries 12, the Tiki Boat carries 16 plus a captain, and the Twin Tahoes carry 22 plus 2 captains.
8. Where are you located, and where do we pick up the boat?
We are based in Mooresville, on the north side of Lake Norman. You pick up your boat at our marina in Mooresville, and parking at the marina is free. Staying somewhere else on the lake? Ask us about delivery to your dock.
9. Can you deliver the boat to our dock or lake house?
Yes. Delivery is $75 to most docks on Lake Norman, and free at Big Dukes Lane in Mooresville.
10. What areas do you serve?
Mooresville, Cornelius, Davidson, Denver, Huntersville, Troutman, Sherrills Ford, and Statesville, plus lake houses and docks all around Lake Norman.
11. What happens if the weather turns bad?
If unsafe weather keeps a boat from launching, and that call is ours to make before you leave the dock, we will work with you to reschedule or credit your rental. Forecasts alone do not cancel a rental, because Lake Norman weather changes fast and most days turn out fine. Our full cancellation terms are confirmed at booking, and bookings made 30 days or more ahead can be cancelled for a full refund.
12. How do we book?
Book online any time at tikitimeboatrentals.com, or call or text us at 704-900-3567. Summer weekends fill up, so booking ahead is smart, especially for the Funships and the Tiki Boat.
13. What are your hours?
We are open every day, 9 AM to 9 PM.
14. Is parking available?
Yes. Parking at our Mooresville marina is free for rental guests.
15. Are there restrooms?
Yes. The Tiki Boat has a restroom on board, and there are restrooms at the marina for everyone else before you head out and when you come back in.
16. Which boat is best for a big group?
The Twin Tahoes carry 22 guests and are built for big celebrations. The Tiki Boat carries 16 and adds a restroom on board and fuel included. Groups bigger than that can book more than one boat.
17. Do you have boats with slides?
Yes. Both Funships are double deckers with slides, and the Twin Tahoes pair two of them side by side.
18. Can we book an evening or sunset rental?
Yes. Rentals run within our 9 AM to 9 PM hours, and an evening block is a beautiful way to catch sunset on the lake. Every rental is still a 4 hour minimum, so plan your start time with sunset in mind.
Ready to Get on the Water?
Call or text 704-900-3567 or book online. Open daily 9 AM to 9 PM.
Tiki Time Boat Rentals, Mooresville, Lake Norman.
