The Ultimate Boating Playlist: 100 Songs to Set Sail To
There’s nothing quite like cruising on the open water, the wind in your hair, and the sun on your face, accompanied by the perfect soundtrack. Whether you’re relaxing on a pontoon boat, speeding along on a jet ski, or casting a line from a fishing boat, music adds an extra layer of enjoyment to your boating experience. So, we’ve curated the ultimate boating playlist, featuring 100 songs that capture the spirit of boating, famous bodies of water, beaches, and hot summer days. Let’s dive in!
Certainly! Here’s the combined list of 100 songs for your ultimate boating playlist:
- “Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay” by Otis Redding
- “Kokomo” by The Beach Boys
- “Margaritaville” by Jimmy Buffett
- “Boats and Birds” by Gregory and the Hawk
- “Island in the Sun” by Weezer
- “Soak Up the Sun” by Sheryl Crow
- “Beyond the Sea” by Bobby Darin
- “Come Sail Away” by Styx
- “Lake Michigan” by Rogue Wave
- “Under the Boardwalk” by The Drifters
- “Southern Cross” by Crosby, Stills & Nash
- “Red Red Wine” by UB40
- “Three Little Birds” by Bob Marley & The Wailers
- “Drift Away” by Dobie Gray
- “Toes” by Zac Brown Band
- “Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)” by Looking Glass
- “Sailing” by Christopher Cross
- “Down by the River” by Neil Young
- “Son of a Son of a Sailor” by Jimmy Buffett
- “Orinoco Flow” by Enya
- “Cruisin'” by Smokey Robinson
- “The Tide Is High” by Blondie
- “Into the Mystic” by Van Morrison
- “Boat Drinks” by Jimmy Buffett
- “Cool Change” by Little River Band
- “Ocean Drive” by Duke Dumont
- “In the Summertime” by Mungo Jerry
- “Rock the Boat” by Hues Corporation
- “Dock of the Bay” by The Dirty Heads
- “Walking on Sunshine” by Katrina and the Waves
- “Summer Breeze” by Seals and Crofts
- “Cruise” by Florida Georgia Line
- “Island Song” by Zac Brown Band
- “Sloop John B” by The Beach Boys
- “A Pirate Looks at Forty” by Jimmy Buffett
- “Knee Deep” by Zac Brown Band ft. Jimmy Buffett
- “Proud Mary” by Creedence Clearwater Revival
- “Sunset Lover” by Petit Biscuit
- “Boat to Nowhere” by Charlie Winston
- “Surfin’ USA” by The Beach Boys
- “Summertime” by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
- “Down Under” by Men At Work
- “I’m On A Boat” by The Lonely Island ft. T-Pain
- “Smooth Sailin'” by Leon Bridges
- “Sail Away” by David Gray
- “Waves” by Mr. Probz
- “River of Dreams” by Billy Joel
- “Good Vibrations” by The Beach Boys
- “Pirate Flag” by Kenny Chesney
- “Sun Is Shining” by Bob Marley & The Wailers
- “Summer of ’69” by Bryan Adams
- “Escape (The PiƱa Colada Song)” by Rupert Holmes
- “Beyond the Sea” by Frank Sinatra
- “Boat Drinks” by Little Big Town
- “In the Summertime” by Shaggy
- “Sail On” by The Commodores
- “River Deep, Mountain High” by Ike & Tina Turner
- “Pontoon” by Little Big Town
- “Beyond the Sea” by Rod Stewart
- “On the Beach” by Chris Rea
- “Sunset Lover” by Petit Biscuit
- “Boat on the River” by Styx
- “Under the Sea” by Samuel E. Wright (from “The Little Mermaid” soundtrack)
- “Back Down South” by Kings of Leon
- “Sea of Love” by Cat Power
- “Knee Deep” by Zac Brown Band ft. Jimmy Buffett
- “Ocean Avenue” by Yellowcard
- “Rockaway Beach” by Ramones
- “Sittin’ on the Boat Dock” by Otis Redding
- “Sunny Afternoon” by The Kinks
- “Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes” by Jimmy Buffett
- “California Dreamin'” by The Mamas & The Papas
- “Boats” by Kenny Chesney
- “Sunset Grill” by Don Henley
- “Down By the Water” by PJ Harvey
- “Seaside Rendezvous” by Queen
- “In the Summertime” by Thirsty Merc
- “Boat Song” by JJ Heller
- “Rivers of Babylon” by Boney M.
- “Sloop John B” by Me First and the Gimme Gimmes
- “Sailing” by Rod Stewart
- “Riptide” by Vance Joy
- “Boats Against the Current” by Eric Carmen
- “Down by the Seaside” by Led Zeppelin
- “Coast of Carolina” by Jimmy Buffett
- “Ship to Wreck” by Florence + The Machine
- “Boat Drinks” by Zac Brown Band
- “The River” by Bruce Springsteen
- “Island Girl” by Elton John
- “The Ocean” by Led Zeppelin
- “Waterfront” by Simple Minds
- “Island” by The Starting Line
- “Boats and Bluegrass” by JJ Heller
- “Rivers and Roads” by The Head and the Heart
- “The River of Dreams” by Billy Joel
- “Cruise” by Allister
- “Float On” by Modest Mouse
- “Boats and Hoes” by Prestige Worldwide
- “Smooth Sailin'” by Leon Bridges
- “The Sailor Song” by Autoheart
With these 100 songs, your boating playlist is now fully equipped to provide the perfect soundtrack for your maritime adventures with RAW Watersports. Let the music enhance your time on the water as you cruise aboard our pontoon boats, speed along on our jet skis, or cast a line from our fishing boats. Create unforgettable memories with friends and family as you soak up the sun and enjoy the beauty of Lake St. Clair.
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