The Most Extra Pool Floats You Absolutely Need This Summer (Before They Sell Out)

When you’re searching for a pool floatie, you want something durable and cute — with this PoolCandy Jumbo Pool Float you get both! This cool looking holographic design comes in an extra large size (42 inches!). You’ve also got your choice between rose gold glitter, pineapples, and the American flag. Relax for hours and look cool doing it!

Is it really summer without the classic giant flamingo pool float? This one from JOYIN is only $20! And if that’s not a sign to get one for you and the whole fam, I don’t know what is. Take this cutie out in the pool, in the river, or chill on the lawn while you get some much needed sun — either way, this big guy will be there to carry you through. “It is a really beautiful and high quality float. We have used it a couple of times on the ocean and on pools and it is still holding up great!” said one reviewer. Another raved about the cup holder feature (because who wouldn’t love a drink while relaxing in the water?). “It was the perfect size!! Not too large or small. Very comfortable and the cup holders were a plus!!” Looking for a flamingo float without the hole in the center? JOYIN’s got that too! Find it here.

This pool float thing is so not kids only, after all, we’re the ones paying for it all, right?  A Tiki Bar in the pool, seriously, it’s perfect. This 7.5 ft wide inflatable gives you shade, a place to rest and is a real Tiki Bar! It has 3 ice storage bins and 6 drink holders, so it works for you plus 5. We’re not saying you can’t store fresh juice and sparkling water here, but we’re also not saying there can’t be wine spritzers or frozen margaritas either. Can you invite us, please?

We all love pool games (Marco Polo anyone?) and Jasonwell’s Inflatable Avocado Pool Floatie is ripe for one. The removable pit is actually an inflatable beach ball that can be tossed around or into the center of the avocado for an afternoon of fun. When the fun and games are done, this turns into a comfortable pool float for kids, teens, and adults  (yes all of them will fit!).  “Super fun, durable pool float at a good price!” one reviewer wrote. “This is by far the most popular float in our pool thus far! It is a decent size so it will hold a full adult. It was easy to inflate thanks to the multiple option/large inflate tube that other floats don’t have!”

Jasonwell is known for designing creative toys and products for water leisure activities that are both well made and beautiful. Jasonwell’s Mermaid Tail Pool Float is no exception, this one is Instagram worthy from any angle. Our kids will love the bright color and creative design of the tail, while we try to capture the perfect IG photo of them in their summer glory. Available in green or pink, our kids can pretend to be their favorite Little Mermaid or their own version of one entirely. Equipped with fast inflation valves, the “is it done yet?!” won’t even have a chance to cross their lips before the tail is in the water.  One mama wrote, “I love this float! My girls are crazy about mermaids. This float has beautiful colors. Seems to be a strong inflatable to put up with all the climbing and jumping on it my kids do to it. It is bigger than I expected but that was a pleasant surprise.”

Talk about a show stopper! This Peacock Pool Float by Intex is actually so large it’s considered a party island on Amazon. Measuring 64′ in length and 76’ across, this whimsical creature surpasses anything our young kids can dream up for their idea of a magical, mystical float. Perfect for an afternoon with friends in the pool or out on the lake, this float includes two handles and 2 air chambers for easy fill. Designed to fit up to a few kiddos at once, you’ll get less fighting over who gets to ride it. One reviewer said it’s a perfect size for her and her husband. Another fan said, “I luv luv luv my peacock island so comfortable and if u don’t want to get wet u won’t, it’s b u t ful to watch in the water too! Really good quality. Just one more thing – Why did I wait all summer to get this??”

Watermelon and summer go hand in hand. We have so many memories of biting into a juicy watermelon outside by the pool and letting it dribble down our chins, then jumping in the water to clean up. This giant watermelon float is a nod to our younger years while giving our kids a fresh take on summer fun. Ideal for multiple kids (or adults) to lay on at a time, this watermelon is 6 feet in diameter, which will give everyone plenty of space. (Aka “I’m not touching you!” will not be a thing this year.) One reviewer noted that this isn’t just for the kids, take note mamas. “We bought this for vacation and the kids had so much fun on it but so did Mom soaking up the sun! You can bring it to the beach, pool or even fun at the lake! ! ! I would definitely recommend to anyone who likes to have fun in the water!”

Who doesn’t love a giant pretzel? At the mall, the movies, or New York City, giant pretzels are synonymous with having a good time. We love this fun and creative Giant Pretzel design from Swimline for kids because with 3 holes it will hold multiples or make a really great game! We can see them diving through the holes now. While this pretzel is big, it is sized perfectly for kids who can sometimes have a harder time with the bigger holes in adult style floats.  Swimline, (who is known for the original giant swan float), has been in business for almost 50 years making fun and durable swim gear, everything from pool liners to pool toys for kids. One mama we know had these pro-tips to offer, “make sure to spread it all the way out first before filling it up. It will loosen the pretzel.” She also suggested skipping the fancy pump on this one as she was able to use a bike pump to fill it! Way to go mama!

Also from Swimline, this Labyrinth Island Inflatable Pool Toy has us thinking of an afternoon playing Connect Four. Made out of heavy duty PVC, this super cool float is designed to hold up to 8 kids. More than just a lounger, this float invites creativity and games to be played. Kids of all ages will be going for dive rings, jumping, and flipping through the holes when they’re not laying out gossiping with their friends.  One reviewer wrote, “I bought this for our annual camping trip to Bucks Lake, California. Our group includes 6 teenage boys, 2 teenage girls, and 5 kids under 12. All of the kids had a blast on this thing. They lounged on it and did backflips off of it. We inflated it Wednesday when we arrived and it sat on the shore (when not in use) for five days and four nights. It stayed inflated the entire time. After one camping trip with many kids, I am impressed by the durability.”

If you’re looking for something nice and simple this pool float is the one for you. Choose between the blue, lavender, hot pink, or yellow strips — or go a little crazy with the leopard print (Yes, I’m talking to you, Mama!).

Need pool float for the whole family? This 3 pack of donut float from JOYIN will satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth. And the coolest thing about this trio is that they’re actually clear! So you’ll be able to see the glitter perfectly when it glimmers in the sunshine. One happy customer said, “First off these are adorable..love the donut & glitter theme. Not only are they delicious to look at they are ridiculously sturdy and fun to float in for average sized adults in freezing alpine lakes. They took us hardly any time to inflate & deflate. We took these backpacking and they kept us entertained for days. Will definitely bring them with us again next year.”

If camera ready was a pool float, it’d be this one for sure. Get ready for an Instagram-worthy summer with this adorable camera floatie! “I laughed when I first saw this product and thought it was the coolest inflatable float as it actually has Canon’s lens spec which is the kit lens that you get with a lot of beginner DSLR’s.” said one reviewer. “One thing I love about this inflatable float is that the opening to pump the area in is big so if you have an air compressor especially the flow is very easy to inflate and deflate. We’ve sat on it and so far no air has been leaking out so we’ll be using this real soon when we open up the pool.”