Does your family love to boat, including the kids? A great way to make kids feel even more excited about being a valued part of the crew out on the water is to get some boating-related gifts, just for them!
We have assembled the top 16 gifts for kids who love to boat. We hope these ideas make the time you and your family spend on the water even more memorable.
What Kid Doesn’t Love Super Fun Towables?
Towables and kids go hand in hand. For that matter, towables are enormous amounts of fun for adults too. Here are some of our favorites.
Airhead Turbo Blast 2 Inflatable Double Rider
If you’re looking for a tube designed for speed, look no further than Turbo Blast 2. This 2-person towable tube features an aerodynamic shape that slices through wake while riders sit back and enjoy the ride.
With two dedicated seats and four neoprene handles with knuckle guards, this is one towable lake toy that doesn’t sacrifice comfort or safety. Another standout feature is its self-draining floor, which wicks away extra water from the seat to maintain a dry foundation and equal weight distribution.
Airhead Blast 4
Few towable boat floats offer family fun, like Blast 4, a 4-person towable tube. Blast 4 boasts a red and teal tropical pattern, 16 neoprene comfort handles, and a self-draining floor that keeps riders upright no matter how much splashing happens.
The rounded shape of Blast is reminiscent of a water park ride, offering all the fun of a thrilling ride (albeit without the crowds). More reasons to love Blast 4 include dual tow points and a Kwik-Connect feature, so there’s no stress getting started or wrapping up for the day. As with all best-selling Airhead boat towables, you’ll find a Patented Speed Safety Valve for quick inflation and deflation.
Aqua Pro Heavy Duty Inflatable Lake and Ocean Raft
Are you looking for a way to pump up the weekend’s fun? Kick your feet up, relax and drift away with your friends or family on the 4-person inflatable raft. This heavy-duty raft includes no-slip mesh flooring. The unique design allows you to enjoy your time out on the water with those closest to you.
Airhead Big Betty Towable—One to Three Riders
Super Betty is a member of the Big Betty family, inspired by Airhead’s best-selling Mable line. If you’ve heard about Big Mable, you know Airhead towable tubes mean business.
Likewise, Super Betty is a 3-person towable tube with a long list of top-notch features. Riders love the air-cushioned dividers, which provide a secure seated riding experience reminiscent of a cockpit tube. Riders who want a wilder day can turn the tube around and kneel on the deck. EVA foam seating pads keep riders cushioned no matter how they ride, and self-bailing drain vents keep them dry.
Favorite Kneeboard and Paddleboard
When your kids are ready to move up to the next level of watersport fun, kneeboards and paddleboards are such a blast. They make great gifts for kids who love to boat and stay active in general.
Airhead Wake Shaker Kneeboard
Airhead Wake Shaker Kneeboard has all the fun of water skis but boasts more control and ease throughout the ride. Wake Shaker offers an innovative new design that makes it a breeze for kids who want to learn how to kneeboard. The easy rail-to-rail transitions, consistent arc through turns, and effortless spins work together for an outstanding ride. Wake Shaker is great for all riding levels and has massive rocker and beveled edges, which help master sharp turns without getting hung up.
Aqua Pro 10’ Stand-up Paddleboard
Stand-up paddle boarding is a craze that is fun for the entire family—exploring rivers, lakes, and oceans has never been easier with Aqua Pro’s ten-foot inflatable paddleboards. Includes an oversized backpack to easily transport the paddleboard, oar, and manual hand pump (all included with purchase). Features an elastic bungee cord to secure carry-on items while paddling. Stand up and get out there.
Outfit the Crew—Youth Boating & Fishing Apparel
There is nothing like having the right wardrobe to make kids feel like they are full-fledged members of your nautical team. Here are some of the PartsVu community’s favorite gifts for kids who love to boat.
AFTCO – Youth Root Beer SS T-shirt
The youth Root Beer t-shirt is sweet and smooth, like the first sip of an ice-cold root beer on a sizzling summer day. AFTCO’s latest youth style features a marlin graphic and their Any Fish, Any Water tagline. Their goal is to inspire the newest generation of anglers to ensure the sport of fishing lives on for years to come. Youth anglers will be hooked on this soft, breathable 60/40 cotton/poly blend t-shirt all season long.
AFTCO Youth Sooner SS T-shirt
Family-owned and operated, the American Fishing Tackle Company (AFTCO) represents unparalleled quality, performance and reliability when it counts most. Worn across the globe, AFTCO’s fishing clothing is designed to handle the harshest elements. Worn by professional anglers, AFTCO’s youth designs will hook kids early, allowing the next generation to fall in love with fishing.
AFTCO Mossy Oak Hooded Performance Shirt
This Hooded Camo Fishing Shirt is a great addition coming in two of Mossy Oaks most popular patterns, and kids love it! Great designs in an 88% polyester 12% Spandex shirt and a quick drying fabric means kids will be comfortable all day, no matter the weather conditions.
The Original AFTCO Fishing Shorts – for Kids
The “Original” AFTCO short is now offered in kids sizing! Introduced in 1989, the “Original” AFTCO fishing short has been the choice of serious fishermen nationwide. These AFTCO shorts for kids are constructed of Dupont Supplex 3-ply nylon and has been treated with a stain-resistant coating. It is an extremely strong and supple fabric that is also lightweight and super comfortable day in and day out.
These shorts have seven pockets (including a cordura-lined pliers pocket), so you will have a place for everything. It also has a double-layered rear for extra strength. 27 bar tacks keep these fishing shorts strong in all the right places. AFTCO embroidery on the left pocket. Elastic waist + belt loops. AFTCO kids’ shorts are built to handle all they can throw at them.
Elemental Vapor Wear UPF50+ Sun Protective Shirt for Toddlers
Keeping sunscreen on the little ones while on the water can be challenging. However, this shirt for Elemental Vapor Wear is a game changer. 50+ UPF protection is excellent when on the boat, at the pool, or just spending time outdoors.
4.1oz. microfiber fabric feels super soft and moves with them, but it won’t cling or stretch out. Zinc-based technology fights odor to help this shirt for toddlers stay fresh.
A Safe Day Is a Fun Day – Youth PFDs and Safety
It goes without saying that keeping kids safe while on or in the water is the number one priority. While PartsVu carries a wide selection of youth and infant PFDs, the following are some of the most popular selections.
US Coast Guard Tot Swimmer Vest with Arm Floaties – Fits Up to 50 Pounds
Let your child explore the water while you enjoy peace of mind. The US Coast Guard-approved Tot Swimmer will keep your child safe while playing or swim training. The vest comfortably fits your child’s chest while the attached arm floats provide the added buoyancy and full-range motion your child needs. Designed for children 33-50 lbs. The adorable 3D Froggie design will keep them smiling!
Airhead Infant Nylon Life Vest
This design is sure to get your child excited about getting in the water (and staying safe while doing it). The infant-size life vest features an added headrest to ensure their head always stays above water.
This vest also includes an additional strap for maximum safety and security, and the front zipper makes it easy and convenient for grownups to put on and take off. This infant life jacket is also Coast Guard-approved, so you can take it boating, fishing, or for other unforgettable adventures.
Youth Trend Vest from Airhead
This Trend life jacket has everything kids need to stay safe and stylish on the water. The closed-sided design is highly flexible, helping it work for various body types and fit preferences. This lightweight life preserver also offers extra movement and breathability, which is important for hot, sunny days on the water. Plus, there are four straps on this life preserver, all of which include quick-release buckles that make it easy to put on and take off.
Other Great Gifts for Kids
Aqua Pro Ion Junior 5-Piece Dive Set
It’s never too early to get out on the water and experience what’s beneath the surface. The Ion – Junior 5 Piece Snorkeling Set is ideal for junior divers. The mask’s dual-lens tempered glass provides a wide-angle view for visual clarity and is latex-free and hypoallergenic. The fins’ durable TPE/PP construction allows you to keep water out with the snorkel’s purge valve system and swim comfortably below the surface. The dive set includes a mesh bag for air drying and storage.
Simmons Folding Binoculars
Your kids may not be quite ready for $150+ binoculars, but this pair is at a great price point for a kid’s gift, and they aren’t a toy—they’re the real deal. Fully multi-coated lenses transmit the maximum amount of light, revealing the finest of details even at first and last light.
We hope this guide offered some useful advice for finding gifts for kids who love to boat.
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