Just 20 Pool Floats To Make Time In The Water Extra Fun This Summer

Just 20 Pool Floats To Make Time In The Water Extra Fun This Summer

BuzzFeed-Shopping·2025-07-02 15:04

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1. A giant balloon dog (we're talkin' over 4 ft. wide and 5 ft. long!) that'll keep you feeling cool in the pool even during those *ruff* dog days of summer. 

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Promising review: "This balloon dog float is so cute and actually comfortable for adults to lounge on! Everyone wants to have their photo taken in this cutie!" —Stormin'

Get it from Amazon for $44.99.

2. Afloating cabana bar for sunbathers who know the best spot to get some sun is in the water...so long as there are shaded, cool drinks by your side. 

Amazon

Promising review: "So beautiful!! This is so well made and both the teens and women at our cabana style pink and white party loved it!! It got so many compliments!" —Nikki P.

Get it from Amazon for $79 (available in two colors).

3. A solar-powered glowing swan durable enough to leave outside and charge up in the sun. After a day sunbathing, watch this turn into an ethereal creature when the stars come out. The Swan Princess *wishes* she were this cool. 

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Promising review: "I am impressed. I blew this up on May 28, stuck it in my pool in the late afternoon, and to my surprise, it was solar-charged with beautiful changing colors by nightfall. It was a big hit at the party. It's still in my pool and has not lost any air after 11 days. I love having a perfectly sized swan floating around my pool. I would definitely recommend." —Darlene Workman

Get it from Amazon for $28 (also available as a pair).

4. A massive rainbow pool float — relax on your own personal rainbow when you're feeling under the weather, and soon you'll feel all those cloudy thoughts drift away while *you* drift around your pool. And folks? We've got cupholders! Stay hydrated!

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Promising review: "I love that it will fit 2–3 people (we’ve had up to three adults and three kids on it, lol). Cup holders aren’t really usable for cans or bottles, but great for reusable bottles or ones with lids, as the drink will tilt. Lasted really well!!! Even the color lasted! It didn’t fade in the roughly four months we had it outside, right in Texas sun." —Katie

Get it from Amazon for $21.99.

5. A pool hammock for professional relaxers who know floating devices should keep most of your body in the water for maximum soothing results. The best part? It's super compact when deflated, which makes it perfect to pack in your suitcase before your next seaside vacation. 

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Promising review: "I love this float!! I always want to be in the water when I’m floating, but many floats leave you out of the water. This is perfect! I’m in the water to cool off and my husband can join me if he wants, or I can relax on my own!" —Melinda Hubble

Get it from Amazon for $12.79+(available in six colors, three sizes, and in packs).

6. An inflatable golf cart (with cupholders!!) that's sure to be a hole in one for family fun! It's large enough to hold two adults or three kids, so get ready to ~drive~ into swimming season with your whole crew!

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Promising review: "This is big and lots of fun for the whole family. My kids LOVE it! It has held up good to their tough horseplay! Even with it constantly being rubbed on the side cement walls it has still held up." —Vanessa Alvaro 

Get it from Amazon for $139.

7. A flamingo ring toss pick for families who flamin-go to the pool every single day and are constantly looking for new ways to have fun in the water. This is great for all ages, and a particularly clever pick for beginning swimmers who've gotta dive down to grab rings that don't make the mark! 

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Promising review: "This was actually bigger than I was expecting, it's a great size even for a larger pool. A few other adults and I tried tossing the rings in the pool. This game is actually pretty difficult (lol), but that definitely makes it fun. Plus, it's an easy setup." —Daniela

Get it from Amazon for $11.99(also available as a shark).

8. An inflatable dock or massive hangout hammock — either one of these luxe floating loungers is sure to improve your boating/sunbathing experience tenfold. These are made with military-grade PVC skins, which means they're safe in any body of water and can handle being bumped and scraped without worry! The surfaces are made with BVA foam and have gripping to keep you from slipping off. So sit back and relax!

Bote

Bote products use magnetic attachments, so you can add accessories (like tables, step ladders, and inflatable furniture) to customize your piece. The products above include repair kits, hand pumps, and a carrying sling/travel bag, and Docklink connectors.

Promising reviews: (Dock) "It's a wonderful float made out of high-quality material. Feels very sturdy and easily supports multiple people and dogs." –Thomas

(Hammock) "Outstanding quality, feels like rigid fiberglass when inflated. The mesh hammock portion also feels extremely durable. Very happy with this purchase!!" —Dustin H.

Get the dock on sale for $509+ (originally $599+; available in two sizes) and the hammock for $949+ (available in three sizes, with add-ons); both from Bote.

9. A floaty narwhal so you can enjoy a real dream vacation with a ride-on floatie that'll make your childhood whale riding wishes come true. 

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Promising review: "Totally obsessed with my narwhal (and so are my friends and social media). He's so comfy! I was a little nervous as an adult, but it's very comfortable for me to float on — it took a couple of tries, but once I figured out the balance, it's very stable. High-quality, thick material, and I blew it up in maybe three minutes with my hairdryer." —Heather

Get it from Amazon for $59.99.

10. A customizable inner tube specifically made for hen and stag nights. Add a photo of the groom's face (or whoever — you do you!) and let him sweep his fiancé off their feet — while swimming in the hotel pool.

Engraving Kings

To customize, just add a photo of the person whose face you'd like printed on the float in the "add your personalization" box in the listing. 

Engraving Kings is a small business in Tampa, Florida, that specializes in custom foam cutout decor. 

Promising review: "This was the perfect bachelorette party gift, for sure!" —Alexa

Get it from Engraving Kings on Etsy for $52.

11. An inflatable boat with enough space to completely lie out in the back while the front is full of ice and drinks/treats/your dog (who refuses to let you swim without her).

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Promising review: "IMPRESSED!! HUGE!!!!!! We got this for the pool and ended up taking it to the ocean! We had a great time towing the family! At one point, we had two adults and four kids in it. We ended up with a leak at the windshield seam (our fault for overloading) — fixed with a patch and continued our shenanigans. This is a super fun float for the family or to just float and relax...if your kids let you have a turn." —Creative Hags

Get it from Amazon for $36.99.

12. A Mambobaby infant swim seat so your baby can be in on the fun while you enjoy wading around the pool. This has a leg rest, UPF shade, buckle, and "tail" that'll keep the baby boat from tipping over. Plus, the photos are gonna be cute. So cute.

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There are no baby floating devices that replace an on-hand grownup. This is intended to be used while you're in the pool beside your kiddo.

Promising review: "This float is a great choice for babies! The added tail helps keep it stable and prevents tipping. It’s made from soft, durable materials—no inflating needed. My baby feels secure and comfy, and I love the peace of mind the safety buckle gives. Highly recommend for stress-free water time!" —Julia

Get it from Amazon for $89.99+ (available in several colors).

13. An inflatable wheel roller your kids are sure to love having around this summer. This open-ended inflatable is designed to have your family coming up with all sorts of fun water games — totally switching up a plain ol' day in the pool.

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Promising review: "This is the most fun pool float for kids and adults. We have made up so many games with this wheel. One of our favorite games is to lie down in the pool flat, and whoever is inside the wheel has to jump up and hold onto the side of it and be able to stay on it, even if it flips over. It’s such a workout and you don’t even realize it with how fun it is." —Regina Falange

Get it from Amazon for $74.97.

14. A pair of Pool Era water rings so you can enjoy an aquamarine moonlit swimming pool with the accessories to match.

Femfetti

Get them from Femfetti for $38.

15. A giant pretzel that's sure to feel like a real *treat* when you're floating peacefully along, all wrapped up in your favorite salty snack. Auntie Anne would be so proud.

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Promising review: "This is the best float ever!!! It's a tad hard to inflate, but nothing wild. My son and I love this because we can both float together, and I can even put my legs through the third hole to lie back and float. I'd definitely buy this again; it's so cute and seems pretty sturdy." —steph & tom

Get it from Amazon for$22.99.

16. A kids' splash attack car *with a water pistol* that'll be THE core memory your kiddo pictures when they think of their childhood summers. Pro tip: Prepare to be soaked if you're sunbathing while they play. YOU are their main target. For sure.

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Promising review: "Don’t buy this unless you plan to get wet. My son can sit it in for hours and soak everyone that walks by. He is rough on it and so far I’ve never had to add air again." —Courtney Swan

Get it from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in two colors).

17. Fruit-themed inflatable tubes sure to be *berry* fun to have on-hand when a surprise pool day comes your way.

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Promising review: "Durable and great-looking. These swim rings are big enough for teens and adults, and they are very bright and colorful. We used them two months ago for a pool party and they are still blown up and ready to use." —Eirret

Get a set of three from Amazon for $22.99 (available in three pack styles).

18. A floating snack board with eight different-sized pockets and an impossibly precious (i.e., photo-worthy) pattern, so you can enjoy a lovely lil' picnic in the pool. Delicious.

Anthropologie

Get it on sale from Anthropologie for $69.95 (originally $88).

19. A giant sorbet stripe nope noodle — the giant googly eyes and a twisted tail are sure seem pretty darn darling, especially considering the *last* time you found a snake in your swimming pool. The reaction was...not the same.

Maisonette

Get it from Maisonette for $69.99.

20. And finally, a floating hotdog for folks who take the term "suns out, buns out" in more ways than one.

Target

Promising review: "This has to be the funniest pool float I have ever seen. It is definitely fun and eye-catching. It is made out of a thick, high-quality material, and I really love it. You can definitely tell that this float will last a long time. Another great thing is that it holds air very well. The size is perfect for kids as well as adults. This float will definitely be a conversation piece at my next pool party. I highly recommend this product." —KCC05

Get it on sale from Target for $10.50 (originally $15).

Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.

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