60 Cool Gifts for Boaters: 2024 Ideas

Boaters can spend a day on the water without worrying their food will spoil in this premium YETI cooler. If they enjoy fishing, the cooler also works great for storing any catches. The three inches of insulation ensure that ice won’t melt and drinks or food will stay cold.

There’s no feeling like a day on the water, floating or speeding along in a boat with the music going and the sun shining. This marine entertainment system with Bluetooth has an amplifier and is able to play AM and FM stations along with syncing to an iPhone or Android phone to play music.

If your sailing friend has a special first mate, this frame is a great way to showcase their love for boating…and each other. The frame reads “Together on the boat,” and it would be an especially sweet present if you have a good picture of the two of them to put in it.

Boat lovers can be very particular about their (boat) baby, so products to keep the boat clean make great gifts for boat owners! These scuff erasers keep the boat looking great in between deep cleanings – they can remove dirt, grime, and scuff marks from the deck and sides of the boat.

This personalized boat flag comes in a variety of colors. You can have any text you wish printed below the anchor imprinted on the flag. The last name of the boating family, or the name of the boat, would both be great options to print, and the flag can fly proudly off the stern.

Grills are wonderful gifts for boat owners, as long as they follow some basic safety guidelines. This grill locks onto the railing of a pontoon boat, so it won’t slide around. Once they have docked after a long day on the water, relaxing and grilling are a perfect way to end the day.

One of the best things about owning a boat is that owners can drive away from the dock, find a secluded spot the landlubbers can’t reach and enjoy their boat toys. An inflatable stand up paddle board can stay on the boat and be used anytime it’s at anchor or docked for a fun afternoon.

This is one of those seemingly small gifts for boaters that they will be grateful for over and over again. Protect them from the annoyance of leaning out over their boat…and watching as their keys slip into the water, never to be seen again. Floating keychains are boating accessories that would make great stocking stuffers at Christmas or useful presents any time of year.

Save boat lovers the trouble of remembering towels every time they head out by giving them some that will stay on the boat. These blue and white cabana striped towels invoke classic nautical vibes, are generously sized, and are very absorbent.

Cleaning products may not seem like exciting gift ideas for boaters, but trust us – they’ll be thrilled with anything that helps them keep their boat looking gorgeous. This spray has UV blockers to prevent fading and premature aging and to restore luster to the boat. It can be used on the seats, sails, hull, and windows.

If you know a proud, new boat owner, get them a hat to show everyone who’s in charge! This captain’s hat features gold braid around the brim and announces “Captain” above that, just in case anyone has any doubt. It would be a funny boat-warming present for someone who can’t seem to stop talking about their vessel.

This cool boating tool includes two deck keys, a shackle key, a zipper pull, a screwdriver, and a hex tool. It has a rubber handle for a comfortable grip. It would be especially useful for an older dad or anyone who has some minor trouble with finger strength while working the small deck keys.

Whether they’re being used for scanning the seas for other boats or obstacles, or being used for bird or whale-watching while floating calmly, binoculars make great gift ideas for boaters! These marine binoculars are waterproof and Coast Guard recommended, making them a great option.

This row boat serving bowl is perfect for boat owners! They can use this boat-shaped bowl with oars as serving utensils either on the boat or at home.

Boat covers make great gift ideas for boaters because they help them keep their toy in pristine condition. This cover is great for speedboats and is made from marine-grade polyester. It’s meant for covering a boat in long-term storage or while it’s being towed on the highway.

For motorboat enthusiasts who want to keep things dry while they fly across the water…or for paddleboarders or kayakers who use their boat as a home base to play on the water, these dry bags will be extremely useful! Toss a book, a snack, a wallet, or anything else that needs to stay dry in this bag and head out on the water. The bags come in a variety of colors and also come with a waterproof cell phone case.

If you know someone who uses their boat on a lake, gift them with a wood topographical map that shows the 3D details of that lake. This is a unique, beautiful wall art gift that they’ll love to display on their boat or at home!

Make sure your boat friend doesn’t run out of one of the most important supplies – beer! A craft beer subscription allows them to sample beers from across the country, and they’ll never have to worry about what to bring for refreshment on the boat.

Water skis make great gifts for boaters who own a speedboat! This pair is good for people with some water ski experience and fits men sizes 7-13. The wide forebody makes these good skis for deep water starts.

There are no roads on the water, which means boaters have to rely on other means to figure out where they’re going. This compass has an incandescent light, so it can be used at night as well as during the day. It mounts to just about any flat surface so they can install it on the boat dashboard.

Whether they’re on the boat or taking out a paddleboard or kayak while the boat is at anchor, boaters need life jackets! These are made to move comfortably while the wearers are paddling or doing other activities. There are ride-up tabs to let the jacket wearer pull the jacket into place.

This jacket is approved for people weighing 90 lbs or more.

This 12v USB outlet can charge two devices simultaneously. It works in a car (or marina) charging outlet and charges devices quickly. The blue LED screen monitors the boat or car battery and indicates the voltage.

Underwater cameras are fun gifts for boaters because they preserve the fun! This camera takes professional-looking photos at four times the resolution of a traditional HD camera. It works up to 100 feet down.

These Captain and First Mate hats make fun gift ideas for boaters loving baseball – especially when those boaters are a couple who will enjoy wearing the hats together! These make a wonderful, funny gift the first time you’re invited on their boat or to a boat-warming party.

Now boaters can give their beer or other drink a little life jacket to prevent the terrible tragedy of being lost at sea. This beer preserver has two thermal insulation layers, so the beer will not only stay afloat, it will stay cold as well.

These water socks protect feet from hot decks, hard rocks, and other boating hazards while still being flexible and anti-slip. They dry quickly and are lightweight, so wearers can hop in the water and swim with them still on.

This pool or lake float can convert into a chair, a drifter, or a lounge allowing your boater to choose from a variety of positions while floating in the water. It’s easy to get in and out of and packs down small when it’s not inflated.

One of the biggest reasons for owning a boat is to be able to fish from it! Fishing poles and accessories make great gifts for boat owners, and this rod and reel will start them off with a whole kit. This would make a great birthday or Christmas present for a new boat owner.

Boat owners need to know several knots for tying fenders, tying anchors, and tying boats to the dock. This waterproof knot book can help with knots for all of those things and more. The waterproof plastic means they can leave it on the boat to refer to whenever they need it.

This floating foam pad can fit between three and five people and take up to 800 lbs. It will even stand up to kids jumping from the pad into the water. It rolls up for easy storage when it’s not being used. It’s sure to be a fun place for everyone to float during a day on the water!

Nautical decor can make fun gifts for boat owners who love showing their passion even when they’re not on a boat! This pewter bottle opener is shaped like an anchor with rope detail, is a fun small gift or stocking stuffer.

A floating cooler can be a big convenience during a day on the water! Whether everyone is floating near the boat, or headed out paddleboarding or kayaking, this cooler can be towed behind. They’ll have (dry) snacks and food whenever they wish!

Depending on where your boating enthusiast friends are located, snorkeling gear could be a wonderful gift idea! This snorkel set has anti-fog and anti-leak technology so users can see through the glasses easily and the double exhaust passage also keeps exhaled breath from fogging the glass.

This portable grill basket is a great way to cook up the day’s catch for a delicious dinner! The basket is lightweight and easy to flip so food will be evenly cooked. The outer layer is oxidation and corrosion-resistant so it will stand up to harsh sea and salt in the air, or to accidentally being left outside.

Remind the captain who’s boss with this stainless steel travel mug! It announces “Captain Awesome” to the world, with an anchor drawn in the middle of the mug. The mug will keep drinks either hot or cold for several hours, and the tapered bottom means it should fit most cup holders.

If your boat-owning friend or family member has a speedboat, gift them this towable tube for hours of fun! The tube has foam handles with knuckle guards and a foam pad so it’s comfortable to use. A reinforced towing system means it will stay attached, and a speed valve means it inflates and deflates quickly.

Help her show her love for her boat with this necklace! The small, understated anchor pendant is stainless steel and waterproof (a good thing for a boater!), and it will stay in fashion for a long time.

Waterproof phone pouches are hugely helpful gifts for boaters or anyone who spends a lot of time around water. This pouch hangs around the neck and fits smartphones that are up to 7 inches diagonally, with room for a credit card and money inside. The clear window means they can still take pictures with the phone in its protective case.

He’s not captain of just any boat – he’s a pontoon boat captain! This shirt proudly announces, “Pontoon Captain: Like a regular captain, only cooler. See also: handsome, exceptional.” It would be a funny gift to give at a birthday party or boat-warming party.

This cowhide leather bracelet is held together with a link that looks like a vintage anchor. It’s casual and could be worn every day by men or women. It’s a nice way to indicate a love for boats and boating without being over the top!

This Docktail Bar holds one 1.75-liter and one 2-liter bottle, three cup holders, two knife holders, and two accessory slots for towels, bottle openers, or other barware. The entire bar mounts to the side of the boat for easy use.

A smartwatch is always useful, but for someone who’ll be spending days on the water, you want to make sure it’s waterproof! This Garmin Hybrid smartwatch stands up to water, and can track sleep, steps, and so much more.

Boaters can take notes without worrying they’ll be washed away with these rainproof notepads. The all-weather paper repels water – it simply beads up instead of soaking into the paper and warping the notes. They’re useful notebooks to have on a boat, where no one has to worry that splashes from waves will wash away any notes.

Trays and other household items with nautical themes make great gift ideas for boaters! This weathered tray has blue and white nautical colors and the anchor on the bottom of the tray showcases a love for boating. It would be a great tray for displaying objects or souvenirs from a boat trip or to use for drinks or snacks.

Fish finders can save anglers tons of time by helping them figure out where to cast a line. Finders are definitely a splurge, but they make excellent gifts for boat owners! Sonar helps locate the fish, and the scanning technology of this fish finder is top-of-the-line.

They’re not very exciting, but first aid kits are an essential item on any boat. This one is waterproof and includes 200 supplies for minor wounds and other ailments. Labeled compartments mean boaters can find what they need quickly.

This set of cup holders has a clamp in the middle so it can attach to a pole on the boat. The bottoms detach so users can put a fishing pole in one part of the cup holder and a cup of coffee in the other.

LEATHERMAN multitools are useful in many different situations, and they’ll definitely be useful on a boat. This tool has pliers, wire cutters, a knife, a can opener, a bottle opener, and much more. From performing quick jobs on the boat to gutting fish or opening a cold one – it can handle all of that! It also comes with a 25-year warranty.

These bookends look like the two halves of an old-fashioned, large sailing boat. The boat has a hollow interior and iron cross-strip sides. They’re classic-looking and would be great on a bookshelf in a nautical-themed living room or bedroom.

This tackle bag stores up to seven 3600 size lure boxes in a convenient bag. The bag is water-resistant with 12 pockets for fishing tackle and an anti-slip strap. It’s easier to haul around than a tackle box since someone can sling it across their shoulder, and the tough material means it will last a long time.

Get the boater in your life – especially the one with some colorful language – this amusing mug that reads, “Sorry for what I said while I was docking the boat.” Let them know you won’t hold it against them…you’re probably used to it.

You can never have too much dock line on a boat. Lines are one of those very practical but very helpful gift ideas for boaters. This line won’t fray and stands up to salt, water, oil, and UV rays. It can be used for tying to a dock, tying something to tow behind, and for many other boating uses.

It’s inevitable that boat lovers are going to get wet while out sailing. However, there’s a big difference between getting a cool splash on a hot day and freezing in the rain while trying to maneuver a sailboat or other watercraft back to shore. For the second scenario, gift your boating friend with a good quality rain jacket they can keep on board and help them be prepared for unexpected rain or wind!

This ingenious cheese board looks like a ship’s wheel, with all the cheese knives and other tools as spokes of the wheel. It’s a clever way to serve cheese on the boat…or at home while dreaming about being on the boat!

Sun protection when spending a day on the water is an absolute must. You can help your boating friends take care of themselves with this sun hat. Unlike a baseball cap, this hat shades their face, chest, shoulders, and back for added protection.

Duffel bags make great gift ideas for boaters who have a yacht, houseboat, or other boat where they plan to spend nights onboard. They’ll need a bag to pack for weekends on the boat, and this bag is perfect. It has several compartments for various items, and when it’s not being used the bag folds in on itself for storage.

This adorable blue and white salt and pepper shaker set features ceramic shakers in the shapes of two halves of a sailboat. The salt shaker has hand-painted watercolor stripes, and the two sides have an embossed “S” and a “P” to tell which is which. The sails sit in a mango wood boat base.

Christmas ornaments make thoughtful gifts for boat owners, especially to commemorate the first year they own a boat! This personalized anchor has room for a first name at the bottom, plus the year the ornament was given at the top. The anchor is strung with Christmas lights, giving it a festive feel.

This serving dish is shaped like a boat, with a bamboo oar and metal anchor chain at the bow. It says, “Life is great at the lake” on one side of the dish. It would be a great bowl for serving dip or salsa!

Nightlights make useful gifts for boaters, especially for those first few nights they spend on an unfamiliar boat! The sailboat carving for this nightlight is understated and it has built-in warm white LED beads. You’ll have enough light to see without being blinded by it.