When most people think of eco-friendly boating, it usually brings to mind images of sailboats or canoes. Some people, however, know that there are a range of powerful new watercraft innovations that don’t wreak havoc on the environment. There are plenty of solar-powered boats that aren’t as futuristic as they sound. There are also personal Jet Ski-style devices like iDive, which are powered by salt water.
The cluster below highlights a few more environmentally-friendly methods of travel on water, so you won’t have to feel guilty for having fun in the sun!
16 Eco-Friendly Water Crafts
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$100 Million Sailboat
The Maltese Falcon
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Earthrace
Environmental Powerboat Aims for Circumnavigation Record
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Solar-Powered Hybrid Ferries
San Francisco Evolves
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Boats Powered by Human Fat (FOLLOW UP)
Earthrace Sets Records
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Eye Candy At Sea
Hugo Boss Yacht
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Solar Boat Race
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Monster Sailboats
PUMA's 'Il Monstro' for the Volvo Ocean Race
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Solar Power Yachts
The Volitan
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Fuel-Cell Hamburgers
Zemship on the Alster
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Mini Recycled Yachts
3D Plywood Luxury Boat
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Eco-Friendly "Flying Fish"
Volitan Concept Boat
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Solar Pedal Boat
Jonathan Mahieddine's Eco Design
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Eco-Friendly Yachts
The Island Pilot DSe Hybrid
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The Solar Shuttle
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Origami Boat
Folds to the Size of a Windsurf Board
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Solar Energy-Capturing Tents
The Jackery LightTent-AIR Has its Own Eco Energy System
Yacht-Inspired Camping Trailers
This Modern Travel Trailer Concept by Maria Prokosheva is Sleek
Battery-Run Miniature Trailers
Aero Build Designs the Small Coast Trailer with Luxe Elements
Submarine-Storing Superyachts
The 'Silent 120 Explorer' Has Room For a Submersible & a VTOL Craft
Smart Bird Baths
Bird Buddy's Bird Bath Captures Feathered Friends Cooling Off & Getting Clean
Inflatable Two-Level Catamarans
The Portless Catamaran Offers Space for Up to Six People
Extreme Environment Yacht Designs
The 75ft Explorer Sailing Yacht by Harry Miesbauer is Elegant
Watersport-Minded Concept Campers
This Camper Features Separate Wet and Dry Zones
Water-Reflecting Superyacht Concepts
The Pegasus 88m Superyacht Concept is Emissions-Free
Billion-Dollar Yacht Concepts
The G-QUEST Goliath Series Gigayacht Comes in at 220-Meters
Electric Hydrofoil Jet Skis
The Valo Hyperfoil Has a 58mph Top Speed
Seafaring Camping Trailers
The SealVans Amphibious Caravan Easily Travels on Land and Sea
Opulent Catamaran Yachts
The Sunreef 55 Ultima Has a Hybrid Propulsion and Luxury Design
Motorized Electric Off-Road Wagons
The e-Beach Wagon Has a Safe, Variable Speed
Water-Inspired Sustainable Fashion
Craghoppers Unveils a New Collection for the SS23 Season
Off-Grid Exploration Vans
The Conceptual GAC Van Life Autonomous Vehicle is Eco-Friendly
Surfer-Inspired Sustainable Swimwear
Outerknown and Seea Launch a New Swim Collection
Futuristic Portable Pods
This Ventilated Pod is Designed For a Multitude Of Applications
Riproaring Electric Boats
This E-Boat Can Temporarily Touch Speeds In Excess of 50 Knots
Hydrodynamic Avian-Inspired Yachts
The WAKINYAN Catamaran Yacht by Aras Kazar is All-Electric
Folding Electric Catamarans
The IZIBoat Collapses Down When Not in Use for Easy Towing
Advanced App-Connected Yachts
The Conceptual Wajer 44 Yacht is Highly Customizable
Propellerless Boat Motors
This Motor Uses An Undulating Membrane Inspired By Dolphins & Jellyfish
Expansive Carbon Hull Catamarans
The Laniakea 86Ft. Catamaran is Lightweight and Luxurious
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Cost-Conscious Electric Boats
The Veer X13 Offers 45-Minutes of Runtime Per Charge
Utilitarian Emergency Kits
Stash One in Your Vehicle, Boat, or Backpack
Solar-Powered Water Purifiers
The Stil Water Purifier Leverages the Sun's Energy
Luxe Electric Hydrofoil Yachts
BMW and TYDE Work Together on THE ICON Watercraft Yacht
Luxury Eco-Focused Yachts
Oceanco Unveils the 430-Foot Concept Yacht Named 'Aeolus'
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Aquatic Shark-Inspired Drones
The Conceptual 'SHARK' Waterborne Drone Has Six Propellers
Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts
The Citroën Above and Under by Sangheon Chung is Transformative
Haute Electric Cruising Boats
The Persico Zagato 100.2 Hyperboat is Limited to Nine Units
Enchanting Old-World Sailing Ships
The Orient Express 'Silenseas' Has a Wind Propulsion System
All-Electric Towed Trailers
The Lightship L1 Trailer is Battery-Powered and has a Minimal Design
Biotech-Informed Surfboard Designs
The BATTBOARD Electric Surfboard is Ready for the Water
Ocean Waste-Made Office Chairs
Okamura Designs the Sphere Office Chair from Fishing Nets
Motorcycle-Inspired Watercraft
The Searider Searacer is a Personal, All-Electric Solution
Sustainable Yacht Tender Boats
The Falcon E8 All-Electric Superyacht Tender is Easy to Board
Eco-Friendly Superyacht Tenders
The EJET 4X Tender is Powered by a 60kW Electric Motor
Sustainable Floating Cork Homes
Studio RAP Designs the Float Home Made from Cork and Timber
Intuitive Underwater Scuba Scooters
The Surando Underwater Scooter Fits Neatly into a Backpack
Eco-Friendly 3D-Printed Surfboards
Paradoxal Surfboards are Crafted with Algae-Based Material
Tank-Free Diving Systems
The 'SeeAir' Tankless Dive System is Durable and Safe to Use
Solar-Powered Water Purifiers
The 'Stil' Water Purifier by Hans Ramzan is Sustainable
Eco Strategy Games
Catan - New Energies Puts a Modern, Sustainable Twist on the Strategy Game
Seaweed-Crafted Watch Packaging
ID Genève Develops New Sustainable Packaging Solutions
Futuristic Small Electric RVs
The Coast by Aero Build is Designed with Soft Sheep Wool
Floating Multi-Person Water Hammocks
The BOTE Inflatable Hangout Water Hammock Comes in Two Sizes
Dual-Motor Underwater Scooters
The Sublue Navbow Underwater Scooter Offers 75-Minutes of Use
Humongous Hydrofoil Luxury Yachts
The 'Open' Yacht Offers Futuristic Water-Cruising Capabilities
Restored 1970s Boats
GAAA Restores a 1970s Chilean Boat with a Contemporary Feel
All-Electric Lifestyle Pontoon Boats
Godfrey Mighty G Electric Pontoon Boat Comes in Two Models
Ocean Waste Surfboards
The Floater Surfboard is Made Out of Recycled Materials & Raw Sewage
Electric Hydrofoil Watercrafts
The Candela C-8 is Debuting at CES 2023
Sustainable Waterproof Footwear
CCILU Unveils the Fish Water Shoes with an Eco Design
All-Electric Leisure Cruise Boats
The Riva El-Iseo Day Boat Offers Up to 10-Hours of Cruising
Soft Sustainable Coolers
Out of the Woods Makes Reusable Bags Made from Supernatural Paper
Drinking Water-Generating Jackets
Pavel Hedström Designs the New Fog X Jacket that Collects Fog
Electric Solar-Powered Campers
Lightship designs the L1 Trailer with Futuristic Elements
Bio-Cement Oceanic Structures
The 'Reef Rocket' Combats Coastal Flooding and More
Flood-Proof Raft-Inspired Sofas
Mother Releases the Bliss Soda for New York Design Week
Emissions-Free Sport Boats
The Arc Sport Electric Wake Boat Has a 570-Horsepower Motor
Mobile Motorized Inflatable Watercraft
The GoBoat 2.0 is Inflatable for Easy Portability
DIY Portable Electric Campers
Designer Quiet Nerd Creates a Unique New Electric Camper
Direct-to-Consumer Hydropanels
Source Global Seeks to Answer Impending Resource Depletion
Eco-Friendly Ice Straw Molds
The 'Ice Straw' Cools Drinks with Every Sip
Virtual Fantasy-Themed Oceans
Disney Unveils the New Avatar: The Way of Water Eco Project
Plogging-Friendly Sports Bands
Fountain Studio Develops a Device to Enhance Eco Running Adventures
Baby-Friendly Motorized Boats
Little Tikes' Motorized Cozy Coupe Baby Boat is Water-Safe
Zero-Emissions Electric Ships
The Hurtigruten Norway Sea Zero Cruise is Fully Electric
Floating Travelling Saunas
Sandellsandberg Designs the Big Branzino on a Steel Catamaran
Solar-Powered Electric Boats
This Boat's Batteries are Powered With the Help Of Solar Panels
Solar-Powered Rover Kits
4M's 'Solar Rover Kit' Educates Kids About the Power of Green Science
Luxurious Recreational Electric Boats
The 'R30' is Designed For Consummately Comfortable Cruising
Customizable Luxurious Superboats
Mayla Yacht Prepares to Fully Introduce a GT Superboat
Hydrogen-Powered Concept Vehicles
Yamaha Unveils its Hydrogen-Powered Golf Cart, the 'Drive H2'
Luxurious Electric Motorboats
Maserati Introduces the New Tridente Electric Powerboat
Sportscar-Inspired Electric Boats
Porsche and Frauscher Shipyard Join to Design the Fantom Air
Fun-Filled Inflatable Boards
The 'Adventure Board' is Designed For Versatile Outdoor Enjoyment
Sustainable Beachwear Collections
Parley for the Oceans and Dior Launch New Beachwear Collection
Pedal-Powered Fishing Kayaks
The Old Town Sportsman BigWater ePDL+ 132 Offers Pedal Assistance
Wind-Powered Cargo Ships
Mitsubishi Corporation Retrofits Pyxis Ocean for Sustainability Purposes
Autonomous Sailing Research Vessels
The 'Voyager' Can Carry Out Maritime Data Collection
Sustainable Bath Solutions
Skip Hop Launches Moby x Oceanworks Baby Bath Bundle
Recycled Ocean Plastic Lighting
LightArt Presents the Ocean Coil Collection of Lamps
Dino-Themed Water Cartons
Boxed Water is Taking a Bite Out of Pollution with Jurassic World
Autonomous Electric Catamarans
The CallBoats CAT 10L Has an Automatic Docking Feature
Accessibility-Focused Kayaks
The Single-Seater Kayak by David Polasek Has a Balanced Shape
Waist-Worn Underwater Thrusters
The 'Seakool D2' Allows For Sped-Up Underwater Exploring
Three-in-One Aquatic Vessels
The Decathlon X Outercraft HydroBike Prioritizes Adaptability
Industrial-Grade Electric Boats
The 'X Shore Pro' is Targeted Towards Maritime Professionals
Minimalist Gradient Glass Desks
The in.water Concept by Nicola Morelli is a Metaphor for Pollution
Speedy Hydrofoil Water Taxis
The Artemis EF-12 Escape Offers Luxury Rides on the Water
Amphibious VTOL Drones
The 'VT-Naut' Craft Can Make Safe Landings On Water
All-Electric Personal Watercraft
This Eminently Sleek Watercraft Will Offer High-Speed Propulsion
Water-Powered Family Residences
Studio Bark Unveils its Plans for the Breach House Design
Speedy Stability Kayak Designs
The Swell Watercraft Scupper 16 Kayak Has Patented Drainage
Oceanic Pressure Water Purifiers
The QuenchSea Reel Provides Potable Water in Emergencies
Origami-Inspired Solar Panels
Sego Innovations Develops a New Foldable and Portable Solar Panel
Industrial Wastewater Clean-Ups
Aquacycl Boasts Innovative Water-Cleaning Technology
Ocean-Friendly Upholstery Textiles
The 'Sport' Textiles Are Crafted From Shoreline-Sourced Plastic
Emissions-Free Cargo Barges
The H2 Barge 2 Project Will Convert the Vessel to Clean Energy
Zero-Emission Solar-Powered Aircrafts
The Falcon Horizon by Laszlo Nemeth Runs on Solar Power
Hybrid Electric Surfer Boards
The Scubajet 'Hybridboard' Can Be Rode in Two Ways
Hybrid Propulsion Catamarans
The Sunreef Zero Cat Has Hydrogen and Electric Propulsion
Compact Electric Watercraft Motors
The ePropulsion eLite Weighs in at Just 14.7-Pounds
Self-Propelling Controlled Buoys
The U-Safe is a Safety-Focused Buoy that Helps Rescue Swimmers
Turtle-Shaped Floating City Concepts
Pangeos the Terayacht Appears to be a Luxurious Vacation
All Terrain Electric Skis
Skwheel One Travels Up to 50 Mph on Snow, Sand, and More
Aquatic Clean Energy Generators
Achelous Developed a Float that Generates Clean Energy from Rivers
Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits
Brainstorm's Create N Colour Let Kids Magically Paint with Water
Miniature Playful Sea Scooters
The Geneinno S2 is a Compact Underwater Propulsion Device
Range-Roving Electric Hydrofoils
The 'SpiritBARTech35EF' Boasts a Range Of 185 Kilometers
Luxe Eco-Conscious Spacious Yachts
Mask Architects Creates the New ONYX H2-BO 85 Yacht
Water-Mapping Autonomous Vessels
This Craft Uses Cameras & Lasers to Map Shorelines & Riverbeds
Optimized Electric Watercrafts
Taiga Debuts the Orca Performance to Redefine Electric Watercraft
Modernized Water-Friendly Outdoor Chairs
This Soleil Adirondack Chair Can Sit on a Pool Baja Shelf
Eco-Friendly Aviation Startups
Ecojet Will Offer Hydrogen-Electric Flights With a Green Ethos
Highly Portable Origami-Style Canoes
MyCanoe SOLO 2 Folds Up to Fit in a Closet Between Uses
Collaborative Electric Outboards
This Outboard Offers Powerfully Efficient Performance
Powerful All-Electric Solar Trailers
Living Vehicle Designs the 2024 HD Trailer on Solar Power
Floating Solar Power Plants
This French Power Plant Will Deliver Clean Energy to 2,000 Homes
Hydrofoiling Electric Boats
Navier's 'N30' Boat Promises Eco-Friendly Waterway Transportation
Handlebar-Toting Hydrofoil Boards
The 'HydroBlade' Aims to Offer Balanced Rides Out On the Water
Supercar-Inspired Submersibles
The U-Boat Worx Super Sub is Designed with a Long Tail
Water-Mapping Autonomous Boats
This Boat Can Carry Out Accurate Surveys Of Underwater Terrain
Modular Aquatic Scooter Designs
The LEFEET P1 Can Be Held or Attached to a Surfboard
Green Energy-Delivering Ships
This Revolutionary Ship Can Deliver Clean Energy to Vessels At Port
Ammonia-Powered Ships
This Novel Ship Uses Green Ammonia For Emissions-Free Maritime Transport
Climate-Friendly Waterfront Homes
From 4 to 1 Creates Three Pavilions in Copenhagen
Sight-Seeing Hot Tubs
Chicago Electric Boat Company Added 6-Person Floating Hot Tubs to Its Fleet
Waterless Boat-Cleaning Products
Sea Clean UK Launches a Line of Waterless Boat Cleaners
Ocean-Centric Portable Jacuzzis
The Spacuzzi Keeps Travellers Warm in the Middle of the Ocean
Eco-Friendly Travel Cosmetics
The KinKind Travel Sets Bring Natural Cosmetics on the Road
Futuristic Wave Energy Plants
This Plant Can Harness Marine Energy to Produce Green Hydrogen
Eco-Friendly Vodka Cocktails
Bali Water's Paradise Pack Helps to Tidy Up Waterways
Family-Friendly Adventure Vacations
OARS Offers Vacations Centered Around Water-Based Experiences
AI-Powered Sail Systems
The 'FastRig' System Allows For Efficient Use Of Wind Power