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
13
Solar-Powered Hybrid Ferries
San Francisco Evolves
12
Boats Powered by Human Fat (FOLLOW UP)
Earthrace Sets Records
11
Eye Candy At Sea
Hugo Boss Yacht
10
Solar Boat Race
9
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
6
Mini Recycled Yachts
3D Plywood Luxury Boat
5
Eco-Friendly "Flying Fish"
Volitan Concept Boat
4
Solar Pedal Boat
Jonathan Mahieddine's Eco Design
3
Eco-Friendly Yachts
The Island Pilot DSe Hybrid
2
The Solar Shuttle
1
Origami Boat
Folds to the Size of a Windsurf Board
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This Modern Travel Trailer Concept by Maria Prokosheva is Sleek
Affordable Inflatable Hydrofoil Boards
The Fliteboard 'Flite AIR' Offers 45-Minutes of Riding
Smart Bird Baths
Bird Buddy's Bird Bath Captures Feathered Friends Cooling Off & Getting Clean
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
Origami Travel Solar Panels
Sego Innovations Offers Tech for Powering Farther Off the Grid
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
Minimal Collaborative Dive Watches
Swarch and Blancpain Present the Scuba Fifty Fathoms
All-Electric Luxury Trailers
Coast's 'Model 1' Offers a Premium and Fully Off-Grid RV Experience
Expanding Off-Grid Electric RVs
The Electric Transformer House is Sustainable and Luxurious
Off-Grid Exploration Vans
The Conceptual GAC Van Life Autonomous Vehicle is Eco-Friendly
Tech-Packed Yacht Concepts
The 'Hype-R' Concept Yacht by Davide Benaglia Measures in at 220-Feet
Well-Appointed Floating Tiny Homes
The 'Fang Song' Floating Tiny Home is Solar-Powered
Surfer-Inspired Sustainable Swimwear
Outerknown and Seea Launch a New Swim Collection
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
Scooter-Style Pump Foil Boards
The 'Foil Scoot' Offers a Great Way to Safely Learn and Glide
Sustainable Kinetic Sand Toys
Kinetic Sand Project Planet Encourages Ecosystem Protection
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Utilitarian Emergency Kits
Stash One in Your Vehicle, Boat, or Backpack
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Luxe Electric Hydrofoil Yachts
BMW and TYDE Work Together on THE ICON Watercraft Yacht
Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts
The Citroën Above and Under by Sangheon Chung is Transformative
Luxurious Electric Motorboats
Maserati Introduces the New Tridente Electric Powerboat
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
Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures
Origin Made Boasts the Exquisite Barco Basket Sculptures
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
Intuitive Underwater Scuba Scooters
The Surando Underwater Scooter Fits Neatly into a Backpack
Hand-Blown Skincare Vessels
Scorpion & Toad Makes Skillfully Handcrafted Skincare Storage
Eco-Friendly 3D-Printed Surfboards
Paradoxal Surfboards are Crafted with Algae-Based Material
Device-Charging Sun Hats
The EcoFlow Power Hat Generates Electricity When Worn in the Sun
Eco Strategy Games
Catan - New Energies Puts a Modern, Sustainable Twist on the Strategy Game
Recyclable Performance Coolers
Oyster Tempo Redefines Portable Cooling with Sustainable Design
AI-Powered Hybrid-Electric Catamarans
Rossinavi Recently Introduced the M/Y Seawolf X
Biophilic Design Electric Vehicles
The AZULIK Mobility Electric Vehicle is Nature-Inspired
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
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
Convenience-Focused Upcycled Tote Designs
Out of the Woods Enhances Its Out of the Ocean® Range
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
Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts
The 'Trekker' Concept Vehicle is Imagined for Urbanites in 2030
Drinking Water-Generating Jackets
Pavel Hedström Designs the New Fog X Jacket that Collects Fog
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
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Agile Underwater Exploration Robots
The Youcan Robotics 'OceanEye' Relays Footage to Smartphones
Zero-Emissions Electric Ships
The Hurtigruten Norway Sea Zero Cruise is Fully Electric
Hydrogen-Powered Superyacht Models
Feadship Unveils the Project 821 Hydrogen Superyacht
Solar-Powered Compact Houseboats
Crossboundaries Designs the Fàng Sōng Boat with a Solar Panel
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'
Innovative Seaweed Fabrics
PhycoLabs Harnesses the Potential of Seaweed in Textile Production
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
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
Recycled Ocean Plastic Lighting
LightArt Presents the Ocean Coil Collection of Lamps
Convertible Exploration Boats
The RAND Roamer 29 Boat by Marek Weidlich is High-Performance
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
Inflatable Hydrofoil Accessories
The Lift Blowfish Softens the Equipment for Beginners
Waist-Worn Underwater Thrusters
The 'Seakool D2' Allows For Sped-Up Underwater Exploring
Versatile Office-Ready Canoes
Lienenkugel Creates the Corporate-Ready Canoebicle
Industrial-Grade Electric Boats
The 'X Shore Pro' is Targeted Towards Maritime Professionals
Three-in-One Aquatic Vessels
The Decathlon X Outercraft HydroBike Prioritizes Adaptability
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
Eco-Friendly Adventurer Headlamps
The Coleman PEAK1 Headlamp Supports Solar Charging
Amphibious VTOL Drones
The 'VT-Naut' Craft Can Make Safe Landings On Water
Sustainable Bamboo-Crafted Drones
Deepak Dadheech Designs the Eco-Friendly Bamboo Drone
Tire-Crafted Solar Stills
The Floating Solar Still is an Eco-Friendly Way to Purify Water
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
Hydrofoil Technology Electric Boats
Vessev Introduces the Impressive VS-9 Electric Boat
Eco-Conscious Canned Water
Wenlock Spring's Revamped Cans Appeal to Gen Z
Eco-Friendly Spa Capsules
Divana Unveils a New Sustainable Collection Composed of Eight Scents
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
Compact Underwater Scooters
The ASIWO U1 is an Easy-to-Use Underwater Scooter for New Riders
Low-Waste Sustainable Spritzes
The Sustainable Spritz Eliminates the Need for Single-Use Glasses
Zero-Emission Solar-Powered Aircrafts
The Falcon Horizon by Laszlo Nemeth Runs on Solar Power
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
All Terrain Electric Skis
Skwheel One Travels Up to 50 Mph on Snow, Sand, and More
Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits
Brainstorm's Create N Colour Let Kids Magically Paint with Water
Range-Roving Electric Hydrofoils
The 'SpiritBARTech35EF' Boasts a Range Of 185 Kilometers
Ocean Plastic Laptop Bags
Targus is Expanding its Eco-Friendly Product Offerings
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
Modular Electric Surfboard Models
The Cyclemate Electric Surfboard Has a Durable Build
Expansive Battery Technology Ranges
The Latest EcoFlow Power Solutions Include Four Options
Smart Reusable Fish Crates
IFCO's Marina Uses Bluetooth Tags & QR Codes to Collect Real-Time Data
Next-Generation Yacht Series
Rossinavi Debuted the 43-Meter Seawolf X at the Monaco Yacht Show
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
Collaborative Electric Outboards
This Outboard Offers Powerfully Efficient Performance
Tech-Equipped Eyewear Designs
Nautica Debuts a Collection of Smart Eyeglasses with Bluetooth Audio
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
Electronic Waste-Built Racing Cars
Lazerian and Envision Racing Design the Recover-E Series
Superhero-Inspired Water Vessels
T3MP3ST & Wayne Enterprises Create the Maverick GT Stormy Knight
3D-Woven Textile Lighting Collections
Aleksandra Gaca Unveils the Coastal Breeze Collection
Supercar-Inspired Submersibles
The U-Boat Worx Super Sub is Designed with a Long Tail
Recycled Plastic Swimwear
Coastal Cool’s Sustainable Swimwear Blends Style with Purpose
Traditionally Inspired Yacht Vessels
The Dunia Baru Provides a Luxurious Cultural Experience
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
Solar-Powered Golf Carts
LOBO EV Marks Its Third Successful Export of Golf Carts to the U.S.
Green Energy-Delivering Ships
This Revolutionary Ship Can Deliver Clean Energy to Vessels At Port
AI-Assistive Hybrid Large Yachts
Rossinavi Designs the 164-Foot No Stress Two Yacht
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
Eco-Friendly Kids Lunchware
Duck Duck Books and Duck Duck Eco Goods Unveil a Lunchware Collection
Waterless Boat-Cleaning Products
Sea Clean UK Launches a Line of Waterless Boat Cleaners
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Eco-Friendly Travel Cosmetics
The KinKind Travel Sets Bring Natural Cosmetics on the Road
Eco-Friendly Vodka Cocktails
Bali Water's Paradise Pack Helps to Tidy Up Waterways
Futuristic Wave Energy Plants
This Plant Can Harness Marine Energy to Produce Green Hydrogen
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