The toys on a charter yacht can make or break a trip. A 50-metre superyacht with nothing but a couple of paddleboards is a floating hotel. A 30-metre cat loaded with Seabobs, an eFoil, dive gear and a decent tender is a basecamp for a week of serious fun.
This guide covers every category of water toy you’re likely to encounter on a charter, with real specifications and the kind of detail that helps you ask the right questions before you sign the contract. Not every yacht carries everything listed here, and that’s the point - knowing what exists helps you match the right yacht to the trip you actually want.
Underwater Propulsion: Seabob
The Seabob is the single most common high-end water toy on charter yachts, and for good reason. Made by Cayago in Germany, these electric jet-drive units let you cruise on the surface or dive underwater with minimal effort. They use an E-Jet propulsion system that displaces water rather than using a propeller, which means no exposed blades and no risk to marine life.
The two models you’ll see most often on yachts are the F5S and the F5 SR.
The F5S produces 680 newtons of thrust across six power levels. On the surface it tops out around 20 km/h, dropping to about 18 km/h underwater. It weighs 34 kg, runs for roughly 60 minutes on a charge, and can dive to a rated depth of 40 metres. Fast charging takes about 90 minutes. The controls are intuitive - a piezo trigger system with green to accelerate and red to decelerate, plus a TFT display showing speed, depth, battery level and water temperature.
The F5 SR steps things up with 745 newtons of thrust and seven power levels. It’s the one you want if you care about performance. It adds rear stability fins and a chrome package as standard, though the operational dive depth is limited to 10 metres compared to the F5S’s 40.
Expect to pay around $18,000 per unit at retail, which is why most charter yachts carry two rather than six. If a yacht lists “Seabobs” on its toy inventory, ask how many and which model. Two F5S units is standard on a well-equipped 40-metre-plus yacht. Some superyachts carry four or more.
What to ask: How many units? Which model? Are they the current generation with the TFT display? Can you use them for snorkelling (surface mode) and freediving (dive mode)?
Electric Hydrofoils: Fliteboard and Competitors
eFoiling is the fastest-growing water sport on charter yachts. The board hovers above the water on a hydrofoil wing, driven by a silent electric motor. Once you’re up and flying - which takes most people 20 to 40 minutes with instruction - it’s one of the most exhilarating things you can do from a swim platform.
Fliteboard, now owned by Brunswick Corporation (parent of Mercury Marine), dominates the charter market. Their 2025 lineup offers several options.
The Fliteboard Standard (100-litre volume, 172 cm x 72 cm) is the all-rounder you’ll encounter most. It handles beginners through to advanced riders and is the board most crew prefer to stock because it covers the widest range of guests.
For experienced riders, the Fliteboard Pro at 70 litres (5’0” x 24.5”) is a carbon-construction performance board that rewards aggressive riding. The Ultra L2 takes the weight savings further with a centred battery placement designed for wave-style riding - it won an iF Design Award in 2025 through its Marc Newson collaboration variant.
The Air Pro is worth knowing about if you’re chartering with family. It’s an inflatable hull starting at $8,470 that’s more forgiving on falls and easier to store. The Flitescooter ($12,375) adds handlebars for stability, making it the most beginner-friendly option in the range - think of it as training wheels for foiling.
All current Fliteboards use one of two propulsion systems. The Flite Jet 2, developed with Mercury Racing for 2025, uses an enclosed impeller that’s quieter, safer, and smoother than a propeller. The Prop C is a traditional propeller setup with a removable guard and higher top speed. Both mount to the same modular mast and wing system.
Battery options matter for charter use. The Flitecell Nano gives about 45 minutes, the Sport (30 Ah, 1.65 kWh) runs 90 minutes with a 2-hour recharge, and the Explore (40 Ah, 2.1 kWh) stretches to 150 minutes with a 3.5-hour charge. All use titanium construction with 21700 lithium cells. For a day where multiple guests want to ride, you need either spare batteries or the longer-range Explore.
Experienced riders can reach 30 mph. Most beginners get airborne at 11 to 12.5 mph. Wing size determines the character of the ride - large wings (1,500-1,800 sq cm) are stable and slow for learning, medium wings (1,100-1,300 sq cm) suit 90% of riders, and small wings (under 900 sq cm) are for advanced riders chasing speed.
The Flite Controller is a proportional trigger with GPS, Bluetooth, speed, distance and battery readouts. It pairs magnetically to the board and includes an auto-killswitch that cuts power if the rider separates from the controller.
Competitors worth knowing: the Lift Foils range (American-made, strong following in the US), Awake Ravik 3 (Swedish, starts around $12,000), and the Waydoo Flyer Evo (under $10,000, with running lights and auto-thrust sensors). Budget Chinese boards exist but rarely appear on reputable charter yachts.
What to ask: Which board and battery? Is there an instructor or experienced crew member to teach first-timers? How many batteries are on board?
Personal Watercraft: Jet Skis and WaveRunners
Almost every charter yacht over 30 metres carries at least one jet ski (technically a Kawasaki trademark, but the name stuck for all PWCs). They’re the workhorse toy - used for towing inflatables, exploring nearby coves, and general thrill-seeking.
The three brands are Kawasaki (Jet Ski), Yamaha (WaveRunner), and BRP (Sea-Doo). On charter yachts, Yamaha WaveRunners are the most common because of their reputation for low maintenance and broad model range.
The Yamaha FX Cruiser SVHO is the flagship you’ll find on well-equipped superyachts. It runs a 1.8-litre supercharged engine producing around 250 hp, seats up to three, and includes Yamaha’s RiDE dual-throttle system for precise low-speed handling - useful when manoeuvring around a swim platform. It features the largest bow storage in the market, a swim ladder, charging points, and an audio system.
The Yamaha VX Cruiser HO is a popular mid-range choice for charter fleets. At 200 hp from the naturally aspirated 1.9-litre engine, it’s powerful enough for towing and fast enough for fun without being intimidating for less experienced riders.
For performance seekers, the Yamaha GP SVHO is the race-bred option - lighter, smaller, and built purely for speed and precision. Not a family cruiser.
Sea-Doo’s competitive models include the GTR 230 (230 hp Rotax engine, good all-rounder) and the top-end RXP-X 325 with its 325 hp Rotax that currently leads the industry on raw power.
Prices range from about $7,000 for entry-level models to $17,500 for flagship performance machines. Most charter yachts carry two PWCs as standard on yachts above 35 metres.
What to ask: How many PWCs? Can guests operate them independently (some yachts require crew supervision)? Are they available for towing inflatables? Is fuel included or charged separately?
Motorised Surfboards: JetSurf
JetSurf boards are the petrolheads’ water toy. Built in the Czech Republic by MSR Engines, these carbon-fibre motorised surfboards pack a 100cc two-stroke direct fuel injection engine into a board weighing as little as 18.5 kg. They’re loud, fast, and genuinely thrilling.
The flagship Titanium DFI SL weighs 18.5 kg and hits 64 km/h (40 mph). It uses a titanium exhaust system, racing bindings, and an adjustable fin system that lets riders tune convergence and position. The carbon fibre hull is polished rather than painted, giving it a raw technical look. One tank gives roughly an hour of riding.
The Race DFI SL at 19.5 kg and 58 km/h is the slightly more accessible performance model - same engine, same hull quality, just a different exhaust tune. The Cruiser DFI sits below both as the all-rounder, balancing the racing chassis with comfort features that make it more forgiving for intermediate riders.
JetSurf also produces an Electric 2 model - same hull design, but powered by a 3 kWh lithium-ion battery delivering around 34 mph with 25 to 55 minutes of ride time depending on weight and riding style. Charging takes about three hours. It’s significantly quieter but heavier at 31.9 kg with the battery.
The gas-powered JetSurf has a huge practical advantage for charter use: no downtime for charging. Empty the tank, refuel, and you’re back out in minutes. With multiple guests wanting turns, this matters more than you’d think.
All models now include a built-in alternator that keeps the starting battery charged during use, eliminating the old problem of flat starter batteries after storage.
The SKI variants add detachable handlebars to any JetSurf model, converting them from a surfboard stance to something closer to a jet ski. It’s a two-in-one solution that makes the boards accessible to riders who find the surfboard stance intimidating.
What to ask: Gas or electric? If gas, is fuel included? Does the crew provide instruction? Are foot straps adjusted for different stance widths?
Hydroflight: Flyboard and JetPack
Hydroflight toys use redirected thrust from a jet ski to launch riders into the air on columns of water. They look spectacular, they photograph well, and most people can get airborne within 10 minutes of instruction.
The Zapata Flyboard Pro is the standard. It connects to a PWC via a flexible 18-metre hose and a U-pipe adapter that redirects the jet ski’s water output to boot-mounted nozzles. Riders stand on the board and control altitude with body weight while a crew member on the jet ski manages the throttle (or the rider uses an optional hand-trigger for an extra $1,200 or so). Maximum height is about 9 metres. Price for the Flyboard Pro kit starts around $6,600 - the jet ski to power it is separate.
The Flyboard Pro Series uses plastic injection and carbon fibre construction, weighing 30% less than the older V3 Legend. It has independently adjustable twisting foot pads and adjustable nozzle angles that the crew can tune for different rider weights and skill levels.
The JetPack by ZR is Zapata’s seated alternative. Instead of standing on boot-mounted nozzles, you sit in a harness with thrust nozzles at arm level. It’s 50 pounds lighter than competing jet packs and uses a five-point harness designed by the International Automobile Federation. Average learning time is 7 to 10 minutes. Maximum rider weight is 160 kg, minimum 45 kg. Minimum age is 13.
The Hoverboard by ZR (now discontinued) was a surfboard-style variant - you may still see them on older charter yacht inventories.
Important to know: these toys require a dedicated PWC to power them. When the flyboard is in use, that jet ski is unavailable for anything else. On a yacht with only two PWCs, that means one is tied up as a flyboard power source.
What to ask: Is there a trained operator for the PWC throttle? What’s the minimum age/weight? Is it the Pro model or an older version?
Inflatable Slides: FunAir and Others
A massive inflatable slide hanging off the upper deck is the visual signature of a superyacht at anchor. FunAir, based in Austin, Texas, is the dominant manufacturer.
Their Hanger Slide range (4 to 6.5 metres) is the most common on charter yachts. A 6-metre slide weighs about 158 kg and packs down to 110 x 90 x 80 cm - important because storage on a yacht is always the constraint. FunAir’s patented RapidFlate system inflates and deflates six times faster than competing systems. Materials are 0.6/0.9mm 1000-denier PVC with fire retardant and UV ratings, 316 stainless steel hardware, and hot-air welded seams.
The Hanger Extreme (7 to 9.5 metres) is for larger yachts with higher deck-to-waterline drops, or for yachts where the slide starts from the sun deck. An 8.4-metre Extreme weighs about 254 kg and packs to 110 x 100 x 90 cm. These come with a 5-year warranty versus 3 years for the standard Hanger.
The Hanger Mini (2 to 3.5 metres) fits mid-range yachts, and the FunSize at just 1.5 metres is designed for yachts under 20 metres - it inflates and deflates in under 15 minutes.
For the truly committed, FunAir builds custom Riser Slides at 9.5 metres and above, Bow Slides that fit onto the bow of motor yachts, Curved Slides that exit closer to the swim platform, and even Flume Slides that give the sensation of flying through the air.
All FunAir slides include integrated water distribution (for the slick sliding surface), smooth vinyl arms instead of fabric covers (no slide burns), no-jump safety netting, reinforced crane straps, and lifting handles. The ultra-slick vinyl surface eliminates the need for a cover sheet, which reduces weight, pack size, and mould risk.
FunAir also makes climbing walls, sea pools, floating islands, jet ski docks, and water jousting platforms.
What to ask: What height is the slide? Is setup quick (RapidFlate) or does it take the crew an hour? Some charter agreements charge for slide deployment time.
Semi-Submersible Watercraft: Seabreacher
The Seabreacher is the most dramatic water toy in existence - a semi-submersible two-seat personal watercraft that looks like a shark, killer whale, or dolphin and performs like nothing else on the water. Built by Innespace Productions in California, each one is hand-built to order with a 60 to 80 day build time. Only about 20 are made per year.
Powered by a 230 hp supercharged Rotax ACE 1500cc four-stroke engine (upgradable to 300 or 325 hp), the Seabreacher can hit 50 mph on the surface, cruise at 20 to 25 mph while submerged, dive 5 to 6 feet below the surface for up to 30 seconds, and breach the water in leaps up to 20 feet into the air. It weighs approximately 660 kg and measures about 5 metres in length.
Three-axis controls - pitch, roll, and yaw - mean it flies more like an aircraft than a boat. Twin control levers articulate the pectoral fins for rolls and dives, while dual foot pedals handle steering through vectored thrust. The Z model can perform full 360-degree barrel rolls on the water thanks to its fully retractable dorsal-fin snorkel.
Four body styles are available: the X Model (shark), Y Model (killer whale, complete with functional blowhole), Z Model (dolphin - the most advanced, capable of barrel rolls), and the Sailfish (fully loaded custom option). All seat two people in tandem under a watertight half-inch acrylic canopy. Maximum pilot height is 6’4”, passenger 6’2”.
Prices start at $85,000 and climb past $100,000 with customisation. Finding one on a charter yacht is rare but not unheard of - a few superyachts in the 60-metre-plus range carry them as headline toys.
What to ask: If a yacht lists a Seabreacher, ask whether guests can operate it or whether it’s crew-operated only. Most require a briefing session at minimum.
Towable Toys and Inflatables
The bread-and-butter fun. Towable inflatables require nothing more than a PWC or tender with a tow point and some speed.
Common towables include single and multi-rider tubes (donuts, bananas, and flying mats), towable sofas and couches that seat 3 to 6 people, and flying fish/manta ray inflatables that catch air over wake. Most charter yachts carry at least a basic selection.
Wakeboarding and water skiing require a tow boat with a proper pylon or tower - usually the yacht’s tender. The tender needs enough power to pull a rider onto plane, which means at least 90 to 100 hp for wakeboarding. Better tenders have tower-mounted tow points that keep the rope angle high. Some yachts carry both wakeboards and water skis in multiple sizes.
Kneeboarding is the gateway tow sport - easier to learn than wakeboarding, lower speeds, and most people are up within a few attempts.
These toys are rarely listed with specific brand names on yacht inventories. Instead, look for terms like “assorted towables,” “wakeboard,” “water skis,” and “kneeboard” on the toy list.
What to ask: What’s the tender horsepower? Is there a tow tower or just a stern cleat? Are there wakeboards and skis in different sizes (important if your group spans different heights and weights)?
Kayaks, SUPs, and Snorkel Gear
The quiet essentials. These are the toys that get the most cumulative use on a charter, even if they don’t make the brochure photos.
Kayaks on charter yachts are almost always sit-on-top models for stability and ease of use. Singles and tandems are common. Transparent-hull kayaks (clear bottom) have become popular because they double as a snorkelling alternative in calm, clear water. Inflatable kayaks are increasingly common because they solve the storage problem.
Stand-up paddleboards are standard on virtually every charter yacht above 25 metres. Hard SUPs perform better but take up deck space. Inflatable SUPs pack down to backpack size and are nearly as good for casual paddling. Some yachts carry yoga-specific wide SUPs for on-water fitness sessions.
Snorkelling gear - masks, fins, and snorkels - should be available in a range of sizes on any decent charter yacht. Quality varies enormously. The difference between a cheap mask that leaks and a properly fitted one with tempered glass and a silicone skirt is the difference between a frustrating 10 minutes and an hour of exploring a reef.
What to ask: Are snorkel sets sized and fitted, or one-size-fits-all? Are there prescription mask inserts available? Are the kayaks hard-shell or inflatable?
Dive Equipment
For serious adventurers, the dive setup on a yacht matters more than any other single toy category. The presence of scuba equipment transforms a yacht from a watersports platform into an expedition vessel.
Dive compressor: A yacht with an onboard compressor can fill tanks independently, meaning you’re not reliant on shore-based dive shops. This is critical for remote itineraries. Look for whether the compressor fills standard aluminium 80 tanks or if it can handle enriched air nitrox (requires a nitrox-compatible compressor or membrane blending system).
Hookah diving systems (surface-supplied air) like the Brownie’s Third Lung let guests breathe underwater from a floating compressor unit without full scuba gear. Maximum depth is typically 9 metres. It’s a good option for guests who want more than snorkelling but don’t hold dive certifications.
Full scuba setups: Some yachts carry complete BCD, regulator, wetsuit, and tank packages for certified divers. A dedicated dive yacht might have 8 to 12 full sets plus a compressor and nitrox blending. A general charter yacht might carry 4 sets and rely on local dive operators for refills.
Dive tender: The yacht’s tender is the dive boat. What matters is whether it has a proper dive ladder (not just a swim ladder), tank racks, a rinse station, and enough deck space for divers to kit up. Some yachts designate a specific tender as the dive boat, separate from the guest transport tender.
What to ask: Is there a compressor on board? Nitrox? How many full scuba sets? What size wetsuits? Is there a dive master or instructor among the crew? Can the yacht operate in areas that require a dive permit?
How to Read a Yacht’s Toy List
Charter yacht listings include a water toys inventory, usually as a bullet-point list. Here’s how to read between the lines.
“Assorted water toys” means the bare minimum - a couple of SUPs, snorkel gear, maybe a towable tube. Don’t assume anything specific.
Named brands (Seabob, Fliteboard, JetSurf) indicate the owner takes toys seriously and invests in quality equipment. Generic terms like “underwater scooter” or “electric surfboard” could mean anything from a premium Seabob to a budget unit that barely works.
Quantities matter. “2 x Seabob F5S” is useful information. “Seabobs” (plural, no count) could mean two or could mean the listing was written lazily with one.
Ask about condition and age. Water toys take a beating. A three-year-old Seabob with 500 hours on it performs differently from one bought last season. Batteries degrade over time - an eFoil with original batteries from three years ago might give 30 minutes instead of the rated 90.
Confirm before booking. Toy inventories change between seasons. Owners add and remove items. Some toys are seasonal - the yacht might carry different equipment in the Med versus the Caribbean. Get the current list in writing from the charter broker before you commit.
What the Best Adventure Yachts Carry
The gold standard for an adventure charter - the kind of yacht that treats water sports as the main event rather than an afterthought - carries a layered inventory that covers different energy levels, skill levels, and conditions.
A well-equipped adventure yacht typically includes 2 or more jet skis for towing and exploration, 2 Seabobs (minimum) for underwater cruising, at least 1 eFoil with spare batteries, a selection of towables for group fun, wakeboards and water skis in multiple sizes, kayaks (ideally both singles and tandems), SUPs, full dive equipment with compressor, quality snorkel sets in all sizes, and at least one signature toy - a Flyboard, JetSurf, inflatable slide, or similar headline item.
The yacht’s tender is equally important. A well-powered RIB with a tow arch, dive ladder, and enough range to reach anchorages and dive sites independently is worth more than any individual toy.
And the crew matters as much as the equipment. A deck team that can teach eFoiling, guide a dive, and tow a wakeboard properly turns a list of equipment into actual experiences. Always ask about crew qualifications - watersports instructor certifications, dive master credentials, and general comfort with adventure activities.
Specifications and prices reflect manufacturer data as of early 2026 and may vary by region and configuration. Charter yacht toy inventories should always be confirmed with your broker before booking. Looking for a yacht loaded with the right toys for your trip? Tell us what you’re planning and we’ll match you to the fleet.