Hovercrafts have been a cool idea for decades, but still haven't quite made it into the mainstream for some reason.
As far back as Back To The Future, many have seen them in movies, and many of us have wondered what it would be like to hover above the surface of water or land and travel at high speeds. There's likely some kind of superhero complex associated with our fascination.
This list outlines a variety of hovercrafts ranging from cutting edge to makeshift. One of the most impressive hovercrafts is the Mercier-Jones Hovercraft, which is designed like a sports car. It's the kind of high performance vehicle that Batman would probably drive.
You can even get personal hovercrafts for recreational use.
21 Levitating Hovercrafts
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The Hover Bike
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Hardcore Hoverbikes
Chris Malloy Wants to Change the World of Alternative Vehicle Options
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Amphibious All-Terrain Autos
Volkswagen Aqua Will Cope with the Changing Chinese Landscape
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Levitating Scooters
Fly High With This Awesome Hover-Mobile
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Exoskeleton Vehicles
The Human-Powered Audi Exo Concept by Andrea Mocellin
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Personal UFOs
Moller M200G Hovercraft to Begin Production
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Flying Hovercrafts
Rudy Heeman Builds World's First Airborne Boat
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Versatile Aquatic Vehicles
The Hammacher Schlemmer 'Flying Hovercraft' is for Air and Water
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Levitating Magnet Automobiles
The Nissan 400C Floats Like a Cloud (or a Hovercraft)
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Hovering Air Craft
X-Hawk VTOL
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Flying Hovercraft Auctions (UPDATE)
Rudy Heeman Puts Invention Up for Sale
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Floating Concept Cars
The Volkswagen Aqua Curvy Hovercraft is an All-Pupose Vehicle
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Solar Powered Hovercrafts
The 'Airflow' Hovercraft is the Future Transportation for Helsinki
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Futuristic Tri-Wheel Hovercrafts
The Thrustcycle SRT is a Stunning Concept Vehicle
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Futuristic Hovercraft Cars
Dobbertin HydroCar is an Evolutionary Automobile
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Alternate Vigilante Vehicles
Andy MacDonald Depicts Ghost Rider on Anything but a Motorcycle
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Personal Hovercrafts
The Air Board is like Skateboarding, But on Air
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Fierce Futuristic Hovercrafts
The Mercier-Jones Hovercraft is a Speedboat-Inspired Machine
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Flying Saucer to be Developed as Surveillance Drone
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Leisure Hovercraft
Hov Pod
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Hovering Santa Rides
The Hova-Sleigh Brings Saint Nick into the 21st Century
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Amphibious Mobile Abodes
The Gambo Design 'Thansadet' is Your Home on Land or Water
Robotic Exoskeletons
'Wearable Agrirobot' Power Suit Helps Farm Harvest & Pruning
Kickass Cars of the Future
Fighter Jet Supercars, Open Source Eco Cars and Shark-Shaped Hovercraft
Teenage Anime-Style Avengers
Artist Ricken Illustrates American Superheroes in a Japanese Style
Famous Feline Crime Fighters
Marvel Cats Meme Invites Artists to Reinterpret Beloved Superheroes
The Hover Bike
Who Needs a Motorbike?
Unrestrained Car Concepts
The Michelin Design Challenge 2011 Shows the Future of Transportation
Romantic Retro Superhero Renderings
Des Taylor Depicts Comic Protagonists in Sentimental Scenes
Hardcore Hoverbikes
Chris Malloy Wants to Change the World of Alternative Vehicle Options
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Christmas Creations from Yoda Claus to Solid-Gold Santa
39 Futuristic Autovations
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Pixelated Pop Culture Ensembles
Paulo Capdeville Renders Comic Book Favorites Using Chunky Blocks
Faux Boat Concept Cars
The Hovering Honda Fuzo Goes 350 mph Above Ground
Amphibious Concept Scooters
The Kawasaki JetCycle Conforms for Land and Sea
Comic-Inspired Armored Vehicles
The Raider by Bae Systems is Modeled After the Batmobile
Staring Skeleton Photography
Bone Straight by Mariell Amelie is Totally Avant Garde
Wall-Climbing Cars
The Peugeot Metromorph Concept Climbs Buildings Like a Spider
Eco-Amphibious Autos
The Manta Concept is a Three-Wheeled Wave Runner
Retro Futuristic Roadsters
The Maserati GT Garbin Concept Car is Slated to Launch in 2020
Amphibious Muscle Cars
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Boat
Reborn Concept Cars
The BMW M5 Concept Vehicle is a Preview of the New Upcoming German Supercar
Swapped Costume Superheroes
Goenetix Mixes up Comic Apparel in 'Bad Laundry Day' Series
Amphibious All-Terrain Autos
Volkswagen Aqua Will Cope with the Changing Chinese Landscape
Segway of the Sky
Vertipod DIY Kit
Levitating Scooters
Fly High With This Awesome Hover-Mobile
Geometric Avenger Art
Polygon Heroes Morphes Comic Characters into Stained Glass Graphics
Personal Rocket Cars
Immaculate Futuristic Concept Vehicle from Daniel Simon
Tragic Cartoon Caricatures
Tony Fleecs Illustrates Somber Scenes with Child-Like Superheroes
Splattered Superheroine Pin-Ups
Lora Zombie Depicts Female Avengers as Sultry Models
30 Audi Innovations
From Avant-Garde Ad Campaigns to Pirate-Themed Designer Supercars
Pollution-Cleaning Vehicles
Viera Keeps Air Clean Through an Air Purification System
Exoskeleton Vehicles
The Human-Powered Audi Exo Concept by Andrea Mocellin
Personal UFOs
Moller M200G Hovercraft to Begin Production
Sleek Bug-Like Vehicles
The Audi RH is Designed for the Year 2015
Illuminated Cars of the Future
Audi A'KIMONO LS2.0 Design Emerges from Lighting Concept
Fanciful Watercolor Superheroes
Andrea Jen Brings Her Elegant Style to Comic Book Renderings
Motorcycle Exoskeletons
Yamaha Deus Ex Machina
Amphibious Public Transit
The SKhy Bus Concept Aims to Clean Up the Urban Environment
Robotic Exoskeleton to Aid the Elderly or Workers
11 Hot Hovercraft Innovations
From Floating Concept Cars to Solar-Powered Hovercrafts
Super Exoskeletons
Now on Sale
Flying Hovercrafts
Rudy Heeman Builds World's First Airborne Boat
Wicked Transforming Vehicles
Images of Transformers 3 Autobots Have Surfaced the Net
Versatile Aquatic Vehicles
The Hammacher Schlemmer 'Flying Hovercraft' is for Air and Water
Levitating Magnet Automobiles
The Nissan 400C Floats Like a Cloud (or a Hovercraft)
Boats On Wheels
The Playboy Land Yacht by Syed Mead was an Accurate Prediction of the Future
High-Speed Hybrid Helicopters
The Sprightly Eurocopter X3 Can Reach 267 Miles Per Hour
Luxury Hardwood Concept Cars
The Mercedes-Benz Aria Has Four Suicide Doors and Hardwood Floors
Iceberg Cars
Cerulian Concept Car by Shawn Deutchman Makes for Icy Adventures
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Zipped-Up Boats
The Zipper Ship is Designed to Skim Across the Water
2009 Geneva Concept Cars
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Hovering Air Craft
X-Hawk VTOL
Flying Hovercraft Auctions (UPDATE)
Rudy Heeman Puts Invention Up for Sale
Green Holiday Yachts
The 'Le Boat 1500 Series' is a Luxurious Home Away from Home
Floating Concept Cars
The Volkswagen Aqua Curvy Hovercraft is an All-Pupose Vehicle
Amphibious ATVs
The HumVee Evo by Matteo Carniato Runs on Fuel Cells
Student Sourcing Supercars
Audi Sponsors Next Generation Designers in Munich
Car-Copter Concepts
The Zeep CCC Transforming Helicopter Car
Green Luxury Yachts
The Superyacht 006 Aspires to Be the James Bond of Eco Boats
Minimalistic Concept Cars
Ivan Santic's MOTH3R Design Mark I is Simply Stylish and Sleek
Computer Company Concept Cars
The Apple iSync Automobile is Perfect for Macheads
Consumer Batmobiles
Audi's D7 Concept Car Mimics Batman's Personal Automobile
Cute Cartoony Seats
The 'Oddbod Chair' by Javier Alejandre Embodies a Retro Rendered Vibe
Recycled Toy Vehicles
Enrique Conde's Eco Art from Old PC Parts is Amazing
Solar Powered Hovercrafts
The 'Airflow' Hovercraft is the Future Transportation for Helsinki
Next-Gen Countryside Vehicles
This My Space Auto is Designed for Teens Residing in the Country
Sleek Silver Motorboats
The Mazda Nagare Hybrid Powerboat is a Bond-Approved Vessel
Family Eco Vehicles
The Nissan 'Sunny' Will Hit Showrooms Early 2011
Hardcore Militant Ships
The Excelsior Dawes Hovercraft is a Great Investment
Future Car Exoskeletons
Recycled Aluminum 'Stauro' Vehicle Runs on Oranges
Retro Ski Cars
A Nash Metropolitan Gets Converted Into an Auto-Sleigh
Futuristic Tri-Wheel Hovercrafts
The Thrustcycle SRT is a Stunning Concept Vehicle
Powerful Action Photographs
Dirk Rees Captures Bodies Suspended in Time
Cute Compact Convertibles
The Smart ForSpeed Concept Lets You Feel the Wind in Your Hair
Bipedal Pod Cars
The ING-Q is Designed to Cut Emissions and Repair Bills
German Super Sled
Porsche Kinderbob
Hovering Japanese Houses
Apollo Architects Create a Tranquil Oasis in a Crowded Neighborhood
Futuristic Hovercraft Cars
Dobbertin HydroCar is an Evolutionary Automobile
Alternate Vigilante Vehicles
Andy MacDonald Depicts Ghost Rider on Anything but a Motorcycle
Windmill-Wheeled Concept Cars
Ventile From Thierry Dumaine Uses Wind Energy to Provide Power
Oil-Producing Eco-Towers
The Plastikoleum Tower Converts Plastic Waste into Crude Oil
Personal Hovercrafts
The Air Board is like Skateboarding, But on Air
Aggressively Futuristic Roadsters
The Chevrolet Miray Unveiled During the 2011 Seoul Motor Show
Hand-Controlled Snow Vehicles
The HPS is a Human-Powered Eco Vehicle for those Wintry Months
Flying Saucer to be Developed as Surveillance Drone
Electric Family Vehicles
The Volvo C30 Gets a Facelift for the Future
Super Santa Sleighs
GE Pimps the Head Elf's Ride
Shrunken Electric Supercars
The Aston Martin e-Cygnet is the Company's First All-Electric Car
Giant Bicycling Santas
Didi Senft is Crazy Santa Claus on Wheels
Faux Flying Autos
The Airplane Car Will Guarantee a Fun Ride for All
Luxury Car Grass Cutters
The Audi Lawnmower Goes 0 to 60 in Under an Hour
Subaquatic Exoskeletons
The PISCES For Underwater Flight
Magical Pothole Art
Urban Problems are Made Beautiful with Asphalt Hole Photography
Super Safe Supercars
Mercedes ESF s400 Hybrid Concept Boasts Danger Control Driving
Evil Santa Toys
The LEGO Robot Santa Looks it's Straight Out of 'Futurama'
Leisure Hovercraft
Hov Pod
Hovering Santa Rides
The Hova-Sleigh Brings Saint Nick into the 21st Century
Shoe-Shaped Electric Vehicles
The IKONE Three Wheeler Delivers a Clean Ride