Lake Norman Boat Rental Packages & Curated Private Charter Experiences
The Best Carolina Cruise Packages at Lake Norman
Boat Rental Experiences
Enjoy luxury, convenience, and customization with our premium boats, all-inclusive services, and tailored adventures.
The best boats & equipment
We continually invest in the newest luxury boats, outfitted with the best equipment, hang outs, docks, and more without being restricted by the size or capabilities of our vessels.
All-Inclusive Experiences
We provide the boats, the equipment, the fun, and the ways to look back on those memories!
Tailored to you
Each booking with us is a private experience tailored to your group’s desires.
Group & Event Charters
Looking for more than just a boat rental? Our Lake Norman boat packages are designed to elevate your time on the water with curated add-ons, specialty seasonal offerings, and custom experience enhancements. Whether you’re planning a sunset wine cruise, a brunch cruise, a bachelor or bachelorette celebration, a birthday gathering, or a corporate outing, our private charter packages combine comfort, customization, and unforgettable lake views.
From wine and charcuterie evenings to elevated brunch cruises and specialty fireworks experiences, we make it easy to create a lake day that feels intentional and memorable.
Lake Norman Bachelor Party
FROM
$1,049
Multiple Lake Norman Locations (North, South & West)
- 3, 4 or 5 Hours
- Up to 16 Passengers (per boat)
The Best Boats & Equipment, Most Fun Captains, Your Once in a Lifetime Lake Norman Bachelor Party Experience!
Lake Norman Bachelorette Party
FROM
$1,049
Multiple Lake Norman Locations (North, South & West)
- 3, 4 or 5 Hours
- Up to 16 Passengers (per boat)
The Best Boats & Equipment, Most Fun Captains, Your Once in a Lifetime Lake Norman Bachelorette Party Experience!
Bubbles & Bites Cruise
FROM
$949
Southern Lake Norman
- 2 Hours
- Up to 6 or 12 Passengers
Our Bubbles & Bites Cruise is a curated morning brunch cruise on Lake Norman combining premium mimosas, artisanal brunch bites, and a luxury, fully captained boat experience.
Sunset Sips & Perfect Pairings
Wine Tasting Tour
FROM
$949
Southern Lake Norman
- 2 hours
- Up to 6 or 12 Passengers
A premium private cruise with guided wine tastings and artisanal charcuterie pairings, culminating in a sunset island experience on Lake Norman.
Fireworks by Water
FROM
$699
Southern Lake Norman
- 2.5 Hours
- Up to 10 or 16 Passengers
Enjoy a beautiful evening sunset cruise departing from our southern marina to cocktail cove (Trump National Golf Course) in Mooresville at 8:30pm (approx. 30-45 minute boat ride), an evening of fireworks over the water
Looking for the Best Captained Lake Norman Boat Rentals?
If you’re looking for fun outdoor things to do in Lake Norman, North Carolina, or near Charlotte, then look no further than Carolina Cruising Charters! Each of our brand new rental boats are special ordered and designed with your comfort in mind. We include a designated driver who’s a US Coast Guard Licensed Captain to take you wherever you want to go and enhance your experience. Even if you’re an avid boater, you’ll get to enjoy the people you’re with and participate in activities while we handle the rest! We don’t sell tickets, so you will never find yourself onboard with other people you didn’t invite, except for your captain of course.
We provide you an exceptional experience onboard our upgraded and fully equipped new pontoon boats. All our Lake Norman pontoon boat rentals are new Berkshire or Premier Tritoon boats with commercially insured U.S. Coast Guard Captains. Never heard of a Tritoon? Learn why our Tritoon boats will amplify your experience by visiting our Pontoon Versus Tritoon page! When you book with us, we tailor each boat rental with driver (charter) to your specific desires to truly make it for your personal best, all-inclusive, and worry-free lake day!
Frequently Asked Questions
If you’re booking with Carolina Cruising Charters, review our Frequently Asked Questions to learn about everything from our cancellation policies to tips for selecting the best boat experience.
All packages include a licensed captain and fuel for your charter. Many experiences also include curated elements such as wine and charcuterie service, brunch enhancements, custom video recap options, or specialty seasonal offerings.
Each package is designed to provide a streamlined, elevated experience on the water.
Our Bubbles & Bites Brunch Cruise is a curated daytime experience designed for birthdays, bachelorette mornings, family gatherings, and relaxed weekend celebrations.
This package pairs scenic cruising on Lake Norman with elevated brunch-style bites and bubbly-inspired beverage options, creating a stylish and social way to enjoy the lake during the day.
If you’re searching for a Lake Norman brunch cruise, this is our signature daytime experience.
Yes — all Lake Norman boat packages are private charters. Your group has exclusive use of the boat and captain during your scheduled time.
Our packages are thoughtfully curated and offered as structured experiences to ensure quality and consistency. Specific inclusions and enhancements are outlined within each package description.
If you’re looking for a more flexible charter format, you may prefer booking a standard private boat rental instead.
Yes. We offer specialty seasonal experiences such as Fireworks by Water cruises, sunset wine charters during our Sunset Sips and Perfect Pairings Wine Tasting Tour, the Bubbles & Bites Brunch Cruise, and limited-time event offerings throughout the year.
Seasonal packages are especially popular during summer holidays and special event weekends such as our Fireworks by Water Tours.
Package availability may vary by boat and marina location. Intimate experiences like sunset sips wine cruises or Bubbles & Bites brunch charters depart from our southern marina along with our Firework by Water packages. Bachelor or Bachelorette packages will specify the vessel used.
Sunset Sips & Perfect Pairings Wine Tasting Tours, Bubbles & Bites brunch charters, fireworks events, and peak summer celebration packages often book weeks or months in advance and require at-least one week advance notice for preparation.
We recommend reserving early — especially for holiday weekends and specialty seasonal events.