Rent a pontoon on Lake Wylie with fuel included
4 hours; 8 hours
Up to 10 people
Fuel, safety gear, equipment
Choose a half-day or full-day pontoon rental and explore Lake Wylie at your own pace. Depart from Riverside Marina on select days and get set up with a boat walk-through and safety video by email.
You must be 25+ to rent. Riverside Marina rentals are only available Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Holiday Mondays.
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 10 guests.
Cancel for a full refund up to 7 days before. Cancel 6–2 days before: 75% refund. No refund or reschedule within 2 days; no-shows not refunded. Weather: reschedule until the morning of; day-of bad weather is rescheduled or booking total refunded to a gift card.
Complete the digital waiver and watch the boat walk-through and safety videos before you arrive so you don’t delay your launch.
Arrive 15 minutes early. You can’t arrive anytime you want—staff are only onsite 9:00–10:30 AM for morning and full-day rentals, and 2:00–3:00 PM for afternoon rentals.
When you enter the Riverside complex, take the first left into the parking lot in front of the docks. Meet staff at the blue picnic shelter or on B-Dock (the middle of the three docks).
Depart from Riverside Marina
Hunter and his team have built something special here, with customers consistently praising the professionalism and crystal-clear communication throughout the entire rental process. The boats themselves are spotless and well-maintained, with pontoons getting particular love from reviewers. What sets them apart is the thoughtful prep work: educational videos about the boat and lake, detailed maps showing safe swimming spots, and even optional boating lessons for first-timers (Brandon gets shout-outs as an instructor). People appreciate the straightforward pricing and how smoothly everything runs from booking to launch. The staff's flexibility really shines through in these reviews. Multiple customers mention last-minute cancellations due to illness or weather that were handled with understanding and ease. Families, church groups, couples, and even dog owners report having fantastic days on the water, with many already planning return trips. The marina facilities at TrailRace are clean and convenient, though one review mentioned a challenging situation with elderly family members accessing kayaks where additional staff support would have helped. Overall, this operation earns high marks for making boat rentals stress-free and enjoyable.
Beautiful short photography and guided loop in front of Mt Vernon on the Potomac. Worth every penny of the $11.00!
Chantelle Crossland
November 6, 2025
Beautiful short photography and guided loop in front of Mt Vernon on the Potomac. Worth every penny of the $11.00!
Chantelle Crossland
November 6, 2025