Ocean Isle Beach Boat Rentals, also serving Sunset Beach, North Carolina, offers self-drive Intracoastal Waterway boat rentals year-round. Every boat is equipped with Yamaha 4-stroke outboard engines, kept clean and in good working order, with all required NC state safety equipment; youth life vests are available for kids (guests must bring their own infant seat if needed).
Rental times include an AM half day (8am-12pm), PM half day (1pm-5pm), full day (8am-5pm), and an in-season-only sunset rental (roughly 6pm-8pm, based on official sunset time). Boats operate exclusively on the Intracoastal Waterway and adjoining navigable waters — no ocean operation, no night operation, and no towing of anything or anyone — set to a casual, safe cruising speed range of 10-25 mph.
Operators must be at least 21 with a valid ID and a Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, or Discover card. Reservations are recommended, especially June-August, with a 7-day cancellation policy (50% charge within 7 days, 100% within 48 hours); weather forecasts alone don’t warrant cancellation, though active rain or thunder at rental time allows a free cancel or reschedule. Every renter receives a thorough safety orientation before heading out.
The business connects to sister outdoor adventure brands, including Ocean Isle Jet Ski Rentals, Ocean Isle Fishing Center charter fishing, and Swamp Park zipline tours.
For anyone at Ocean Isle Beach or Sunset Beach looking for a straightforward, self-drive Intracoastal boat rental, Ocean Isle Beach Boat Rentals offers a well-established, year-round operation with clear safety policies.
