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Pontoon and boat rentals in Charleston, SC

16 boat rentals around Charleston with menus and prices taken from each operator's own site, from $5. Pick a time and book. No phone tag.

Outside Hilton HeadHilton Head Island, SC
From $20★ 5.0 (1,975)
Shelter Cove Harbour & MarinaHilton Head Island, SC
From $21★ 4.7 (1,495)
Folly TikiFolly Beach, SC
From $350★ 5.0 (684)
Tybee Island WatersportsTybee Island, GA
From $39.95★ 4.9 (588)
Bluewater Adventure HHIHilton Head Island, SC
From $135★ 5.0 (528)
H2O SportsHilton Head Island, SC
Request to book★ 4.7 (413)
Bohicket Marina & MarketJohns Island, SC
From $22★ 4.6 (359)
Sea Monkeys WatersportsHilton Head Island, SC
From $30★ 4.7 (314)
Shem Creek Boat Rentals, LLC.Mt Pleasant, SC
From $316.99★ 4.9 (243)
Shem Creek MarinaMt Pleasant, SC
Request to book★ 4.8 (166)
Hilton Head Boat Rentals and SalesHilton Head Island, SC
From $400★ 4.9 (154)
Seabreeze MarinaCharleston, SC
Request to book★ 4.4 (145)
Nautical Boat Club - Mount PleasantMt Pleasant, SC
From $398★ 4.8 (129)
Broad Creek MarinaHilton Head Island, SC
From $5★ 4.7 (102)
Shelter Cove Marina Hilton Head Boat RentalsHilton Head Island, SC
From $525★ 4.9 (82)
Traveling Buoy Boat RentalsPort Royal, SC
Request to book★ 5.0 (18)

What pontoon and boat rentals is actually like

Your own boat for the day. Load the cooler, find a sandbar, and let everyone take a turn at the wheel.

  1. Check in at the marina and complete the boating checklist with staff.
  2. A walkthrough covers the controls, the chart, the no-wake zones, and where to anchor.
  3. Cruise out. Pontoons are wide and steady, so kids and grandparents are comfortable.
  4. Anchor, swim, snack, repeat. Return before your slot ends and fuel up if required.

Bring: Cooler with water and food, Sunscreen, hats, towels, A speaker, Boater card if your state requires it. Good for: Families, mixed-age groups, and birthdays that need room to spread out.

How much does it cost?

Published prices here start at $5. Most operators list a few options by duration or group size; the exact menu is on each listing.

Do I need to call to book?

No. Pick a listing, choose a time and the number of guests, and book. The operator confirms on Outset.

Where does this information come from?

From each operator's own website and public listings. Operators can claim their page and correct anything.

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