So you’ve bought the yacht, you’ve designed the rooms, you’ve hired the crew, and you’ve planned the route. Now, for the fun bit: kitting it out with the best toys, tenders, and gadgets.
Not to be treated as an afterthought, superyacht toys are the make or break between a thrilling vacation and a dull one. After all, days at sea can get repetitive. To help set up your ship, we’ve compiled the must-have accessories – from family-friendly sports equipment to adrenaline-pumping kit.
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Underwater drone, Chasing
In the same way we used to create photo albums, content creation has become the latest vacation keepsake. Chasing’s underwater drones move footage beyond the awkward selfie, allowing you to capture below-water action in 4K – from family swimming championships to marine life. Operated from dry land, the camera is controlled via remote digital display, can descend over 300 ft, and has a grabber claw (ideal for retrieving dropped sunglasses).
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eFoil board, Lift Foils
The eFoil (electric surfboards that skirt above the waterline) has become the must-have superyacht toy. Thankfully, eFoiling is a touch easier than regular surfing – riders still need to control their balance but power is assisted. Even better, the electric battery means no waves are needed, allowing for offshore and wind-free surfing. For newbies, choose LiftX’s stable 5’4 model; if you’re a foiling whizz, go for the more reactive 4’3.
Price
$13,999
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Golf net, Off the Deck
Missing the green while out at sea? Off the Deck has the solution. Among its wide range of onboard golf entertainment are pioneering golf nets, designed to attach to the back of swim platforms and beach clubs. Instead of the usual disposable balls required for water golf, the enclosed nature of the nets allow for premium balls. Want to extend the range? Off the Deck’s customizable bags can be tailored to perfectly match your yacht.
Price
from $1,399
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Floating beach club
For when there’s more toys than space, extending the beach club feels like the natural solution. YachtBeach’s hexagonal floating platforms allow you to play a smart game of tetris to increase your space on the water – some modular panels have netted centers for easy sea dips; others have in-built pads for lounging. Tag them on the end of your own boat or use them to join up multiple vessels.
Price
from $1,399
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Tender, Say Carbon Yachts
Although not strictly a toy, dismiss the tender at your own peril. An extension of the yacht itself, this is the first impression guests will receive of your vessel – and God forbid they are collected from port in a glorified dinghy. While Say’s carbon yachts function as capable day boats (as well as overnighters in the bigger models), they are also well-suited as premium tenders, with shock-absorbing seats, adjustable configurations, industry-leading low weights, and a max speed of 50 knots. Crucially, they’re also very lovely to look at. The range goes from 32 ft up to 52 ft.
Price
POA
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Stand-up paddleboard, Red Paddle
The humble paddleboard may not be the most adrenaline-inducing yacht toy, but it has its place on every ship. These inflatable boards are thankfully without the disruptive noise of seabobs or jet skis, making them ideal for exploring quieter coves and bays, as well as getting closer to local wildlife. The market is overrun with paddleboards of all sizes and shapes, so choose carefully: 10 to 11 ft is good for solo paddling while 12 to 15 ft is best for doubling up (or, buy a few to cover all requirements).
Price
$1,249
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Flyboard
Perhaps the closest a human can come to feeling like Superman, flyboards attach to your feet and use water to propel you up into the sky. With enough practice – and more than a touch of skill – you can swerve, fly, and dive through the air. One for the proper adrenaline junkies.
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Seabob
Drawn up by Studio FA Porsche – the German car manufacturer’s design arm – Seabobs are far more sophisticated than their name lets on. Best described as an underwater sled, users hold on to the motorized body, which propels forward and mimics swimming – albeit much faster. One for the speed demons, the Seabob F9S reaches nearly 16mph and has a battery life of 50 minutes.
Price
from $11,825
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Personal submarine, Triton
And finally, when all has been discovered above water, go below the surface. Triton is the industry leader in personal submersibles, offering a range of self-drive, user-friendly models – our top pick is the Triton 660/2, which has room for two, can travel up to 650 ft underwater, and has a domed viewing area for prime underwater views. For those with safety concerns, be reassured by Triton’s rigorous testing and exemplary in-action track record.
Price
POA
