eFoils, SEABOBs and inflatable slides are no longer trends. They have become the essentials of every superyacht, and guests now expect to find them on board. On most superyachts they are simply part of the toys, and guests expect to find them on board. So what actually changes in 2027? The biggest shifts are not about adding one more gadget. They are about new categories of toys that open the water to more guests, the move away from petrol engines, and a rethink of what happens at the waterline itself, where every toy starts and ends its day. Here are the five trends we expect to shape superyacht days in 2027.
1. Beyond the eFoil: the rise of the seated foiler
The eFoil proved how good it feels to glide silently above the water. Its one drawback has always been the learning curve: plenty of guests never get past the first wobbly attempts. The next step solves exactly that.
Manufacturers such as Awake are now building electric foiling craft that seat two people and lift out of the water with no balancing required. You sit, steer and fly. It brings the foiling experience to guests who would never stand on a board, from older family members to couples who want to share the ride. We expect foiling to move from a solo sport for the adventurous few to something the whole group can enjoy.
2. The jet ski goes fully electric
Jet skis remain the most requested toy on charteryachts. What is changing is what powers them. Electric personal watercraft such as the Taiga Orca deliver the same thrill with almost no noise, no fuel on board and no exhaust smell on the swim platform. For superyachts this matters more than ever. Quiet toys keep the peace in a crowded anchorage, and more protected bays are restricting noisy, fuel-powered craft. An electric fleet also means one charging routine for every toy, instead of fuel handling in the garage. In 2027, we expect the electric jet ski to become the default choice for new toy collections rather than the exception.
3. Going deeper: the compact submarine
Underwater scooters made it easy to explore just below the surface. The next spottet level is a real submarine, small enough to live on board. Until recently, a personal submersible was reserved for the largest explorer yachts with dedicated cranes and hangars. Newer models such as the Nemo series are built to be light and compact, needing less storage space than a small boat. With a qualified submarine pilot, guests can take a supervised turn at the controls and see reefs and wrecks that no snorkel trip would ever reach. It will not be on every yacht in 2027. But for owners who want an experience their guests have never had before, the compact submarine is quickly becoming the ultimate toy.
A submarine also needs somewhere to go once it is in the water: a stable platform to board, to wait between dives and to park safely beside the yacht. Because every Searaft platform is made to measure, we can design a floating platform or dock around your submarine and your yacht’s stern. Planning to add a submersible to your toy collection? Ask our sales team about a custom setup.
4. From swim platform to floating beach club
5. Smarter, safer launching
The least glamorous trend may be the most important one. As toy collections grow, so does the daily routine of launching, parking and recovering them.
Driving a jet ski onto a hard swim platform risks damage to both the craft and the yacht, and it is one of the moments where crew and guests are most likely to get hurt. Dedicated inflatable docks are replacing that habit. A jet ski simply drives up onto the soft dock and stays there, ready for the next ride.
SeaRaft offers docks shaped for each type of toy, including T-shape and M-shape jet ski docks and a dedicated SEABOB dock. Because they use the same modular connection system as the platforms, the docks become part of the floating beach club instead of a separate piece of equipment.
The result is a calmer swim platform, less wear on expensive toys and a crew that can focus on guests instead of logistics.
Ready for 2027 on the water
The toys of 2027 are quieter, more inclusive and more adventurous than ever. But every one of them starts and ends its day at the waterline. The yachts that get the most out of their collection will be the ones that plan that space as carefully as the toys themselves.
Planning a new setup for next season? SeaRaft designs and builds modular inflatable platforms, sea pools, air steps and docks for superyachts, made in Europe and tailored to your yacht. Contact the SeaRaft team to start designing your floating beach club.
