What comes to mind when you think boating? Laid back times on the water, hot sun and boat drinks have never been more popular. In fact, interest in Boating and RVing are way up, with reports of sales up double digits and boat club membership booming. So whether you’re new to boating, a salty dog, or lover of 70’s Yacht Rock, we have you covered. See below for the best Boating playlists for a family cruise or sand bar BBQ.
Spotify
- Family Boat Trip – Family-friendly classics from Marley to Nemo
- Laid Back Boat Trip – Our favorites from the beach to the bay
- Boating Music – 17hrs of music for the boat, over 20,000 followers
- Boating Songs – 13hrs of good times, drinking, and sun
- Spotify’s Summer Party – That modern summer sound, still a classic
- Spotify’s Sunny Day – Jack Johnson is perfect for the boat
- Spotify’s [Seasonal] Acoustic – Mellow vibes updated for each season
- Spotify’s Yacht Rock – Smooth rock for your smooth sail
Apple Music
- Family Boat Trip – Family-friendly classics from Marley to Nemo
- Laid Back Boat Trip – Our favorites from the beach to the bay
- Beach Chill – Chill ambient background beach club vibes
- Ibiza Risers – Lil Yachty and the Ibiza crew for a modern take
- The Sand Bar – Country goes sunny with Cole Swindell
- Summer Waves – Ideal for pool lounging or summer cruising (Explicit)
- Yacht Rock Essentials – We’re on a boat! Who knew this was a genre?
- Sunkissed – Instrumental driven background music for the night
- Feeling Good – Mixing feel-good songs from across the decades
Pandora
- Lake Life – a mashup of country, reggae, and classics for the lake
- Boating Instrumental – background instrumental for cocktail cruises
- Life’s a Beach – Put your toes in the sand with this beachin’ country
- Modern Yacht Rock – A contemporary take on the 70’s genre
- Jimmy Buffett – For the best cheeseburgers and country crossovers
- Summer Hits from the 90’s – From Boyz II Men to Britney with a splash of Nirvana
Did we miss any of your favorites? Share in the comments as we’ll update the list.