We had a wonderful experience with L3 for our daughter's birthday outing. We did a sunset cruise…read moreand the captain Winston and first mate Talan were wonderful. Farrah provided great recommendations for vendors we worked with Frank from Margaritaville who was fantastic and decor with Jessica from Inflated Imagination.

Bitterman had me put an $800 deposit down to rent a houseboat for a bday party, and when Covid hit,…read morea matter of days later, he would not return it.

We had a blast on our Tritoon boat rental from Lanier Boat Charter. Captain Tom was amazing to work…read morewith. We were staying at an AirBnB near their location so since the home had a dock we were able to get our boat delivered to us! Staff was so friendly and even delivered our boat to us earlier than we expected. It was there Friday evening so we could get going as early as we wanted on Saturday. Though we had reserved the board for a day they let us keep is longer on Sunday as well because it was not already rented out. The boat was in great condition and the process was smooth and easy!

Highly recommend Lanier Boat Charter! We've gone on two Holiday Tours and one Paranormal…read moreInvestigation. Super fun and perfect for a date night. We've also met some great like-minded fun people on these cruises. One of our favorites was the Lake Lanier Association Holiday Cruise.

There just aren't enough words to describe how grateful I am to Sunrise Sailing, and specifically…read moreinstructor, John Doyle. I have a 24 foot sailboat and had previously taken a US Sailing course. It did not help me at all with the executionof sailing. I capsized my old Y Flyer and really lost a lot of the confidence I once had. I wasn't able to fully enjoy sailing any more and my confidence was shaken. In steps my dad who gifted me sailing classes. I chose Sunrise because of their reviews and the fact that the classes were small. In fact, my course was one-on-one. John was extremely patient with me, and over the 2 days of lessons, really brought back my confidence. He is an excellent instructor who doesn't just spout facts or instructions. He used the experiences on the lake to teach, which helped me remember the lessons. I like to learn the "why" not just the "how to," and that is what John taught me. Now that I know why things have to be done certain ways, it made sense and was easier to remember. I also experienced 2 different boats. Each of these boats were outfitted with accessories that I don't have on my boat and was considering purchasing. I even thought I wanted a wheel instead of a tiller. Joke was on me! It was nice to use these tools to learn on and be able to make an informed decision on considering them to boat on my boat. Today we sailed in some pretty intense wind and my uneasiness with heeling in high winds gave way to pure exhilaration. I am so excited about my sailing adventures and feel a lot more confident in my skills and knowledge. If you are considering learning about sailing or need a refresher, I strongly recommend Sunrise Sailing.

A great program for learning to sail. My wife and I completed the ASA 101 course about two weeks…read moreago and are moving forward with the 103 class this coming weekend. Dan K. and the instructors are excellent to work with. We joined the club as well and plan to sail throughout the fall.

I have been a member for over 3 years and it is a great place to learn how to sail and then…read morecontinue learning by practicing as a club member. Great management, great instructors and well kept fleet of boats. Also great clinics and club events.

Amazing way to start your journey in sailing. Great organization with opportunities to join sailing…read moreclub with free clinics. An easy path to achieving your sailing goals.

Decided to come here for a work event and decided, why not AirBnb a boat for the night…read more Very secluded area so you can make as much noises as you can. Hopefully you don't need any help because no one will hear your screams lol. JK. Coming into the entrance I was greeted by a very sweet gentleman. No problems letting us through the gates. The boats were very easy to locate. Coming in and out was a breeze. I sure did not hop into the water with how cold it was that night. Once summer rolls around my friends and I will definitely come back for a round 2!

We rented a pontoon boat for 4 hours from this place. It was really nice because the boats were…read moreonly 2 weeks old. For 4 hours, it is $265 and then they add in the optional insurance of $35, tube rental of $30 and gas (about $25 for us, but will vary depending on how much you use). All in all you are looking at about $375, all in, once taxes are figured in. We had been to Lake Lanier twice before, but had only gone to Sunset Cove, which can get insanely crowded with everybody lining their boats up on the beach to the point that there is no room left to actually get in the water. It was nice to have our own boat and go exploring all the many "private" islands all over the lake. We found several little islands that we made our own for an hour at a time, stopping on one to have a picnic, another to anchor and swim, and another to relax in the sun. We spent the last hour tubing before it was time to return the boat to the rental facility. Time flew by very quickly. Four hours felt like two hours. Next time, we'll probably do the full 8 hour rental. Lake Lanier is a really cool lake with a lot to do. It is an incredible recreation spot with amazing amenities. On the downside, the lake is pretty difficult to navigate, having lots of channels, fingers and islands. Having a map of the lake is no help, either, as it felt to me like it bore no resemblance to what I was seeing with my own eyes. For proof of this, take any map of Lanier and lay it over the latest Google satellite maps pic of the lake. We made sure to keep our bearings on where the rental place was wherever we went, just to be sure we could get back. The return was hassle free as the dock-hand helped us dock and remove our things. This is definitely a fun family adventure worth your Saturday afternoon.

We were invited to a weekend out on Lake Lanier on one of Lake Lanier's houseboats. OMG - what a…read moreHUGE DISAPPOINTMENT! Their website proudly professes a $50,000 renovation to each of their 14 houseboats but I can tell you that no matter how much money you spend, if you don't keep it cleaned up it will always look worth a lot less. The walls were covered in a very dark brown paneling that made the boat feel small and cramped. The two upstairs beds (no bedrooms, as the bed went from wall to wall) were on a raised platform with the bed pad sitting on top and the two bedrooms downstairs the bed pad was on the floor. Their were 2 bathrooms, only 1 shower - but it was big enough for two (dirty looking though, icky things on the floor and on the top) and the bathroom floor, you know, around the toilet bottom were guys tend to hit when they miss the actual commode, yellow, brown, slimy, icky icky icky!!! Everywhere I looked the place was scuffed up, dirty, and had so many spiderwebs that I thought they had just decorated early for Halloween! I don't believe these boats actually go through an actual stripped down cleaning!!! When paying $600 a day, you would expect to have the houseboat in the same if not better condition than if you were staying in a hotel room. Right?!!!! There were 6 people in our party and none of us will ever rent again from Lake Lanier Harbor Marina. On Saturday night, the generator went out, we had no lights, no a/c, nothing. We managed to get back to the Harbor expecting to find the "on-call" tech waiting for us as we had put the emergency call in 30 minutes prior to our arrival, but no luck. We must have made 6 phone calls and finally he arrived. I found out that the "on-call" guy lives over an hour away. Wow, great management decision on that one guys! So after a 3 1/2 hour wait, we finally got up and running again, just in time to go to bed as by then we were exhausted, cranky, tired, and hot! The hot tub had crud and dirt swirling around in the bottom of the seats and floor, we didn't want to risk catching anything so we opted not to use it. Based on the money spent, this was the worst weekend get-away ever. Here are their details: All houseboats are complete with sleeping accommodations for 10, full kitchen, living area with entertainment center, bath-and-a-half, central heat and air, gas grill and Jacuzzi and waterslide on the top deck. Houseboats are available for rental on a daily and weekly basis. Guests can pre-order groceries to be stocked on your houseboat. Pricing In Season (April-Labor Day) / Off Season (Labor Day-March) Weekend Package $1,999 / $1,499 3 nights (Fri. 3p-Mon. 9a) Midweek Package $1,899 / $1,299 4 nights (Mon. 3p-Fri. 9a) Full Week Package $2,599 / $1,899 6 nights 24 Hour Rental $649 / $449 Monday thru Thursday 24 Hour Rental $699 / $549 Friday thru Sunday (Upon availability only)

Great folks!! Quick to respond! Very helpful in understanding all of the activities around the…read morelake. Feels like your cruising the lake with very connected and responsible crew. Will def be planning another trip where we use their services to the full!!!!

Captain Marc is awesome person who knows the lake and is focused on keeping all safe. He has…read moregreat stories that make the ride a great one!

We went out on Lake Lanier on a 24-foot pontoon rented from Aqua Sports Adventures in Buford. We…read morehad a good time, but my experience wasn't as fun as my previous boat outings on Lake Lanier and Lake Allatoona. We originally wanted to rent a boat with an upper deck, slide, wet bar, and toilet (like the boats I've gone out on in the past from different boat rental companies), but Aqua Sports Adventures didn't have any so we were "stuck" with a 24-foot pontoon. This pontoon had a max capacity of 14 passengers. We used the entire 14-person allotment and after fuel, fees, taxes, and gratuity, our total per person cost to rent the boat all day (9am-5pm) was $34. It wasn't a bad price, but it wasn't as good of a deal as other bigger and better boats I've rented from businesses like Port Royale in Gainesville ($25: https://www.yelp.com/biz/port-royale-gainesville-3?hrid=p9tlB4H5UfFBNDjPXg0AtA) and Paradise Rental Boats in Acworth ($32: https://www.yelp.com/biz/paradise-rental-boats-acworth?hrid=4OA7jBULdk2refVmaBfiHg). Granted, a lot of factors go into the price you pay including the number of people you bring with you to split the cost. Ultimately, however, I paid more for a smaller boat which was not as enjoyable. I do not recommend maxing out the boat's passenger capacity. Naturally, the more passengers you have, the less space there is on the boat and this includes the space needed for bags, coolers, floatables, and other stuff. We were crammed for space. It was tight and got uncomfortable at times. The pontoon had limited shade (what seemed like less coverage than other pontoons I've been on in the past) and because we had several people, it forced several to have to sit and bake/burn in the sun. As for the boat itself, which was 90-horsepower, it was in OK shape at best. Like renting a car, we walked around the boat (with an Aqua Sports Adventures employee) and marked on a sheet of paper any existing damage which included some pretty big dents. After leaving the dock, we discovered that the front door to our boat was broken. Through wear and tear, the hinge had become unscrewed. And despite our efforts to balance the weight, the boat always seemed to tip to one side. This may or may not have been related to steering problems which I noticed when driving the boat. At higher speeds, no matter how hard I turned the steering wheel to the left and no matter which direction the current/wakes seemed to be going, the boat always drifted right. The steering was out of whack. Therefore, I had to drive at moderate to slow speeds. Anyone who wants to drive a boat has to watch a 10-minute safety video and take a 20-question boat safety test. If you want to save time, you can watch the video and take the test ahead of time here: https://aquasportsadventures.com/booking/index.php/safety/. Obviously, this is a great idea. However, what they don't teach you is what all the different signs and buoys mean out on the lake (some, but not all), how to dock and undock, and how to anchor. I guess the staff just assumed we knew how to do all this on our own. Fortunately, some of us had boating experience, but it wouldn't hurt for folks like me who needed a refresher. We ended up taking our rental boat north to Van Pugh North Park with the intention of grilling. Unfortunately, all of the grills were taken so we went south to Burton Mill Park. We were able to find an open grill here. Both Van Pugh North Park and Burton Mill Park have beaches, grills, and restrooms, both of which were fairly clean. Since our pontoon didn't have a toilet, the park's restrooms were important. If you rent a pontoon, it's good to know where the parks and restrooms are beforehand. A map is provided on the boat and you can also use your smartphone (we relied on Google Maps). We found a cove to anchor down at near Burton Mill Park, grilled, ate, drank, and played on the beach and in the water. It was nice and relaxing once we finally got settled down. All of the Aqua Sports Adventures employees I encountered were young and friendly. The company is located at Holiday on Lake Lanier (Holiday Marina) on the south end of Lake Lanier. It's situated just outside Lanier Islands Resort, so no, you don't have to pay a gate fee. There is a guardhouse to Holiday on Lake Lanier and they will direct you to Aqua Sports Adventures which has a spacious parking lot and restrooms. While not bad, given my better experiences with other boating companies, I'm not sure I would rent from these guys again.

really good people highly recommend especially if you're staying on Lanier Islands come here versus…read moreMargaritaville. Robert is amazing Kaylee We rented a pontoon for the day they were top quality I felt like it was my boat and they were here to make sure everything was perfect for us