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Lake Fairview
Lake Fairview boat rental in North Orlando, delivered to the public ramp, your private dock or Grills Lakeside. 405 acres, a popular sandbar and lakeside dining minutes from downtown.
Public ramp or private dock
Seats up to 12
Four hour minimum
Delivery, fuel and tax included
Orlando’s most convenient lake escape
Looking for a day on the water without the long drive? Lake Fairview offers 405 acres of beautiful water, a popular sandbar and one of the best lakeside dining spots in Central Florida, all just minutes from Downtown Orlando and College Park.
Whether you want to take the wheel yourself or sit back with Captain Mike, our Lake Fairview boat rental makes your lake day effortless. Meet us at the public boat ramp, or if you are staying on the lake, we can deliver straight to your private dock.
Boating on Lake Fairview is all about the easy wins: anchor at the waist-deep sandbar, pull up to the dock at Grills Lakeside for seafood and live music, and watch for ospreys and eagles with the Orlando skyline in the distance.
Captain Mike’s tip for Lake Fairview
Book a captained cruise and start at Grills Lakeside. Captain Mike picks you up right at the dock, you enjoy the lake, and you end the day with a sunset drink at the bar.
Just bring your drinks, snacks and favorite playlist.
Where we meet you
We handle the towing and launching. Meet us at the public ramp, or have the boat delivered to your private dock.
Your meeting point for Lake Fairview rentals at the public boat ramp. Get directions
Meeting point
Lake Fairview Public Boat Ramp
Address
2200 Lee Rd, Orlando, FL
Private dock option
Staying at a vacation rental or living on the lake? We deliver straight to your private dock for a true VIP experience.
Grills Lakeside Seafood
For our captained cruises, we offer convenient pickup and drop-off right at the dock at Grills Lakeside. Start your day with a meal, hop on the boat, and end your cruise with a sunset drink at the bar. It is a local favorite for some of the best seafood and live music in Orlando.
Captained cruises
Dockside pickup
Seafood and live music
Sunset drinks
Grills Lakeside pickup is for captained cruises. Self-drive rentals meet us at the public ramp or your dock.
Why rent on Lake Fairview?
The sandbar
A shallow, waist-deep sandbar to anchor, jump out, walk around and socialize.
Grills Lakeside
Pull right up to the dock for seafood and live music.
Wildlife and views
Ospreys, eagles and a unique view of the Orlando skyline.
Close to town
Just minutes from Downtown Orlando and College Park.
Anchor at the sandbar
Lake Fairview’s shallow sandbar is the perfect spot to drop anchor. The water is waist-deep, so everyone can jump out, walk around and socialize with other boaters, then climb back aboard with the swim ladder on the pontoon.
Boating on Lake Fairview
A Lake Fairview boat rental gives you 405 acres of beautiful water close to the city. Pick your pace: a day at the sandbar, lunch at Grills Lakeside or a relaxed cruise with the skyline in view.
Planning your day on the lake
Sandbar day
Anchor in the waist-deep water, let the Bluetooth stereo run and socialize with other boaters.
Dock and dine
Pull up to the dock at Grills Lakeside for seafood and live music, with a Bimini top on board for shade out on the water.
Self-drive
Take the wheel yourself after a full orientation on the boat and the lake. Perfect for families who want to explore at their own pace.
Wildlife
Keep an eye out for ospreys and eagles while you enjoy the view of the Orlando skyline in the distance.
Captained options
Want to actually relax? Let Captain Mike take the wheel. No need to worry about navigation, docking or safety. Just bring your drinks, snacks and favorite playlist, and he can pick you up at Grills Lakeside.
Love the sandbar? Our Lake Conway boat rental in Belle Isle has a popular sandbar too, the Butler Chain of Lakes boat rental has Bird Island, and our Winter Park boat rental on Lake Maitland has Dog Island.
Which boat suits Lake Fairview?
Both boats work well here. The Hurricane deck boat is a great Lake Fairview option if you want more speed. If your day is about the sandbar, lunch at Grills Lakeside or a relaxed cruise, the pontoon gives you shade, lounge seating and room to spread out.
| Compare | Deck boat “Betty” For watersports | Pontoon “Wilma” |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 20ft Hurricane | 21ft Lowe |
| Seats | 8 to 12 | 8 to 11 |
| Shade | Bimini top | Bimini top |
| Stereo | Kicker Bluetooth | Kicker Bluetooth |
| Engine | 200 HP Mercury | 90 HP Mercury, quiet four-stroke |
| Best for | Tubing, skiing and exploring farther | Sandbar days, dock and dine, relaxed cruising |
| From | $550, four hour minimum | $450, four hour minimum |
See the full spec on both boats
Grills Lakeside pickup is for captained cruises
We would rather tell you that now than after you have booked. Self-drive rentals meet us at the public ramp or your private dock, while pickup at Grills Lakeside is for captained cruises. If you want a bigger lake for the day, our Lake Toho boat rentals give you a big open lake from the Kissimmee Marina, and our St. Johns River boat rental gives you miles of river from Lake Monroe Park in DeBary.
Who drives, and when we start
Captain Mike, USCG licensed
You drive, so you get the boat’s full capacity: up to 11 on the pontoon and up to 12 on the deck boat, depending on weight.
Captain Mike meets you at the ramp or your dock, launches the boat and gives you the orientation before you leave: throttle and trim, how to find the sandbar, and how to reach him if anything comes up. Never driven a pontoon before? That is most of our customers, and the walkthrough is built for them.
On the water with Boats To You
Rates and booking
We bring the boat to you for one flat price. The pontoon starts at $450 and the deck boat at $550 for a four hour minimum, then $50 an hour after that. Delivery to the public ramp, fuel and Florida sales tax are already in the number. Private dock delivery adds a one-time $50 fee, and Captain Mike can drive for $150 for the first four hours, then $25 an hour.
Staying at a lakefront rental for the week? Multi-day rentals start at $275 a day, and we can leave the boat at your dock for the whole trip. Full rates are on the pricing page.
Lake Fairview questions we get asked
Where do we meet you?
At the Lake Fairview Public Boat Ramp, 2200 Lee Rd. If you are staying on the lake, we can deliver to your private dock, and captained cruises can pick up at Grills Lakeside.
Can we stop at Grills Lakeside?
Yes. You can pull right up to the dock at Grills Lakeside for some of the best seafood and live music in Orlando.
Can Captain Mike drive for us?
Yes. Book a captained cruise and Captain Mike handles the navigation, docking and safety. He can pick you up and drop you off at Grills Lakeside.
How deep is the sandbar?
The sandbar is shallow, with waist-deep water, so it is easy to anchor, jump out and walk around.
Are life jackets on the boat?
Yes, a Coast Guard approved jacket for every seat, sized for adults and kids. Florida law says children under six wear theirs the whole time the boat is moving, so tell us how many little ones are coming when you book and we will have the right sizes aboard.
Is there a bathroom on the boat?
No, neither boat has a head. Plan a stop at Grills Lakeside or a quick run back to the ramp or your dock mid-day if you are out for a long day with kids.
Can we bring our dog?
Well behaved dogs are welcome.
What happens if it storms?
Central Florida gets short, hard afternoon storms in summer, and lightning means everyone comes off the water. We try to look at the weather the night before and make the call then. If you lose an hour or so, we can work something out.
Other lakes we deliver to
Lake Fairview is our North Orlando lake, with a public ramp or private dock handoff. If your group wants a different kind of day, one of these may be the better fit, and the same flat rate applies. We deliver to 11 lakes and chains in total. Lake Brantley and the Harris Chain are call-only.
See every Orlando lake we deliver to.
Pontoon from
$450
Four hour minimum, then $50 an hour
Deck boat from
$550
Multi-day from
$275 a day
Meeting point
Public ramp or your dock
Capacity
8 to 12
Delivery, fuel and Florida sales tax are in the price. Private dock delivery adds $50.
Book your boat
Fastest way is a text. Tell me your date, whether you want the ramp, your dock or a captained cruise from Grills Lakeside, and how many people. I reply the same day, usually within the hour.
Prefer email? The form works too.
Captain Mike