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NAUTICAL BOAT CLUB® · LANIER ISLANDS
Nautical Boat Club Lanier Islands on Lake Lanier
Lake Lanier from Margaritaville, ready when you are.
7boats
$878Kfleet list value
97%reservations filled
Pick your boat
Tap any boat for photos, specs and video.
Easy as 1, 2, 3
Arrive
Your boat is clean, fueled and loaded with everything you asked for.
Enjoy
Hop in and go. When you’re done, dock it and head home smiling.
A day at the club
Choose your fleet
Platinum Membership
- Unlimited access to the full fleet, Platinum and Gold
- Top-of-the-line boats exclusive to our club
- Over 97% of reservation requests fulfilled
Surf boats
Double deckersGold Membership
- Access to the Gold fleet
- Comparable boats to other clubs, but newer, cleaner, better
- Over 97% of reservation requests fulfilled
Sport boats
Luxury tritoonsYou choose your fleet, your group and your days. Total cost averages about a third of boat ownership. A dock tour gets you exact pricing for Lanier Islands.
What members say
Real Google reviews from Lanier Islands members
KBKevin BurkeMember · Lanier Islands
★★★★★
“We have been Club Members for two seasons and Nautical is the best boat club on Lake Lanier. Each time we arrive, someone greets us at our car and helps us carry our gear to the boat.”
CBCamille BurkeMember · Lanier Islands★★★★★
“We’ve been members of Nautical Boat Club for 4 years and couldn’t be happier. The boats are always top tier and meticulously maintained. … The price is absolutely worth it for the privilege of watching stunning sunsets from our “backyard” on the water.”
JVJillian VictoriaMember · Lanier Islands★★★★★
“We absolutely love being part of nautical boat club. The boats are always so clean and comfortable. We are always able to book a boat and have really enjoyed this as a family.”
BHBrian HarrisMember · Lanier Islands★★★★★
“Joining the Nautical Boat Club at Lanier Islands has been fantastic. The staff is incredibly welcoming and attentive, ensuring a seamless experience. The boats are well-maintained, and the reservation process is easy.”
LTLauren TafoyaMember · Lanier Islands★★★★★
“We looked around for over a year, and finally stumbled upon Nautical Boat Club. … We have never had any trouble getting a reservation and they are always willing to accommodate our needs.”
Margaritaville Lakefront Entertainment Complex
Margaritaville Lakefront Entertainment Complex7650 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford, GA 30518When you arrive
For tours or guest excursions, park at Margaritaville Lakefront Entertainment Complex, 7650 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford, and come into the Nautical Boat Club office. Our staff will help you with your belongings. Call (470) 222-2628 if you need help finding us.
Hours
Boating hoursSummer
7am until 8pm
Tuesday-Sunday, Closed Mondays
Off Season
8am to 5pm
Tuesday-Sunday, Closed Mondays
7am until 8pm
Tuesday-Sunday, Closed Mondays
Off Season
8am to 5pm
Tuesday-Sunday, Closed Mondays
Office10am - 5pm Tuesday-Sunday, Closed Mondays
A rental is one day. Membership is the season.
Two or three days a yearRent
One boat, your way, and the upkeepOwn
Twice a month or more, no workJoin
Questions, answered
How do I book a tour of Nautical Boat Club – Lanier Islands?
Tap Book a dock tour at the bottom of this page to send a request, or text or call (470) 222-2628. Tours are held at our docks at Margaritaville Lakefront Entertainment Complex.
What happens on a dock tour?
You meet the Lanier Islands team, walk the docks and step aboard the Lake Lanier fleet. We cover how reservations work, what training includes and which membership fits how you boat, and you leave with exact pricing. Tours are free.
How much does a membership cost?
Pricing depends on the boats and membership level you choose. Across our clubs, memberships start with a one-time initiation in the low thousands and monthly dues in the hundreds. A dock tour gets you exact numbers for Lanier Islands. More in the 2026 membership cost guide.
How does Nautical Boat Club – Lanier Islands work?
Members pay a one-time initiation fee and monthly dues for unlimited access to our fleet on Lake Lanier. We handle cleaning, maintenance, storage and insurance, and watersports equipment is included.
What's included?
The fleet, the slip, cleaning, maintenance, insurance, life jackets and water toys. Members pay for the fuel they use.
Which boats are in the Lanier Islands fleet?
7 boats: 2 surf & wake, 1 sport & deck, 4 pontoons. Gold members boat the Gold fleet; Platinum members get the full fleet, including the premium boats.
How do I reserve a boat?
Members reserve online through the reservation portal, weeks ahead or the same day. Over 97% of reservation requests are fulfilled, and a confirmed reservation is guaranteed.
Do I need boating experience?
No. Training is unlimited and included at no extra cost, from a boat safety course to one-on-one instruction on the water. The team stays with you until you feel fully confident.
Can I bring guests and kids?
Yes. Bring as many guests as your reserved boat can safely carry, with no guest fees. Family days are a big part of membership, and life jackets come loaded on every boat.
Can I boat at other Nautical locations?
Yes. Members can boat at other Nautical Boat Club locations up to four times a year.
When can I boat?
Year-round, closed Mondays. Summer hours run 7 AM to 8 PM, and off season 8 AM to 5 PM.
Where can I go on Lake Lanier?
Cruise past Buford Dam and some of Lake Lanier’s more than 100 islands, then tie up at LandShark Landing for lunch and Paradise Beach.
What can I fish for on Lake Lanier?
A peaceful day spent angling for bass, catfish and panfish.
Your boat is waiting.
Free 30-minute dock tour. Leave with your exact numbers.