Updated: March 2018

The 7 Coolest Lake Floats to Spice Up Your Next Vacation!

It’s almost time to pack up the car for your cottage and lake vacations, and no relaxing week away is complete without a float to lounge on in the middle of the water! No matter what your budget is, this list is chock-full of floats guaranteed to let you have an awesome time.

Here are the best lake floats you can buy in 2018 for your next vacation!

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Our pick

CoolerZ Tropical Breeze Inflatable Floating Island

CoolerZ Tropical Breeze Inflatable Floating Island

The perfect floating island for you and your friends

Bottom Line:
The CoolerZ Tropical Breeze Inflatable Floating Island is perfect for the people who love to relax on the lake!
It’s designed to let up to six people spread out and relax without breaking the bank

Pros:
Affordable, Holds up to six people, Removable sun shade, Built-in cooler bag

Cons:
Doesn’t come with an anchor

This lake float is ideal for the group of friends who want to hang out without sitting on top of each other! It’s an inflatable floating island that can accommodate up to six people comfortably. It has extra-wide pillow back rests and a removable sun shade to keep you cool and calm for the summer!

The swim-up platform has heavy-duty handles, and the six cup holders and built-in cooler bag will keep you and your guests refreshed. This is one of the best all-around lake floats on the market today!

Available here.

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Best for kids

Watermat

The mat that lets you walk on water

Bottom Line:
The Watermat is perfect for running around on the lake! It’s thick enough to let you walk on water—literally!

Pros:
Good for kids and pets, Available in several models, Lightweight, Comes with anchoring system

Cons:
Expensive

This water mat is perfect for the whole family! It’s lightweight and portable—simply roll it up to transport it, and unroll when you get to the water. Made with industrial foam, it comes with its own anchoring system!

Plus, it has a two year warranty so you can run across it with no stress or worry!

Available here.

Watch the demo down below!
 

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Best for dining on the water

Barbecue Dining Boat

Eco BBQ Boats

The boat where you can have a full dinner

Bottom Line:
The Eco BBQ Boat is perfect for people who want to dine in style! It’s designed to let you barbecue a meal right on the water

Pros:
Affordable rental fees, Barbecue built right in, Quiet motor, Easy to operate

Cons:
No option to buy the boat—can only rent

This boat is perfect for your next dinner party at the lake! It seats anywhere from six to ten people, and the seating wraps around the already-provided barbecue. And, the rental fee includes porcelain dishes and stainless steel cutlery!

No need to worry about who’s driving the boat—they’re easy to drive and no skipper is required!

Available here.

Watch the demo down below!
 

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Best party pick

Jungle Float

Jungle Float

The water park that floats on the water

Bottom Line:
The Jungle Float is perfect for your next big lake party! It’s designed to be a floating, mobile water park.

Pros:
Comes in three sizes, Virtually no set-up, Multiple “attractions,” Electric engines

Cons:
Expensive

This mobile water park is nothing short of a party on the water! Available in three sizes, it comes complete with trampolines and water slides. The deck is stable while still being close to the water level, ensuring safety comes first.

The best part? No set-up required! Move the Jungle Float from the dock to deeper water, and lay down the anchor—that’s it!

Available here.

Watch the demo down below!
 

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Best solo pick

Intex Canopy Island Inflatable Lounge

Intex Canopy Island Inflatable Lounge

The inflatable lounger that provides just the right amount of shade

Bottom Line:
The Intex Canopy Island Inflatable Lounge is perfect for the person who wants to relax in style! It’s designed to let you spread out and relax on land or water

Pros:
Detachable fabric sun shade, two air chambers

Cons:
Slightly expensive

This lake float lounger is perfect for the person who loves to relax in pure luxury! With a detachable fabric sun shade and a comfortable back rest, you’ll feel like royalty while lounging in the lake. It has two air chambers for added safety and two cupholders to hold your summer cocktails!

You can lie down, nap, read, or listen to music in total comfort!

Available here.

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Best for camping

Raptor Platform XL

Raptor Platform XL

The floating raft you can camp on

Bottom Line:
The Raptor Platform XL is perfect for camping on the water! It’s designed with a tent, letting you have the full camping experience while floating along on the lake

Pros:
Five year warranty, Can hook up your own tent, Handgrips around the tubes, Anti-slippery material

Cons:
An expensive option

This lake float platform is ideal for camping in a whole new way! Simply set your tent up on the platform and away you go—it’ll support you as you float and camp at the same time. The surrounding tube has four air chambers and two overpressure valves for added safety while you camp!

The interior is four meters by four meters—enough space to rest comfortably!

Available here.

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Best for exercise

FunAir Glacier Extreme

The float with a giant slide and climbing wall

Bottom Line:
The Funair Glacier Extreme is perfect for the adventurous person at your next party! It’s designed to be a fun-filled water park, but on the water

Pros:
Three different climbing walls, Quick inflating time, Two year limited warranty, Stainless steel hardware

Cons:
A pricier option

This lake float is ideal for the adventure loving person in your life! With the RapidFlate patented inflation system will inflate your Glacier Extreme six times faster than floats of similar size, letting you get to the fun even faster. The SeaStairs make it easy to get on the float and out of the water!

In just 20 minutes, you can climb and slide in the middle of the lake—perfect for your next party!

Available here.

Watch the demo down below!