15 Quirky Pool Floats That Are Way Cooler Than The Ubiquitous Swan
Ever since Taylor Swift shared a selfie on Instagram in which she was perched atop a swan-shaped pool float with her then-beau Calvin Harris back in 2015, Instagram has been brimming with similar photos featuring these inflatable curve-necked creatures. Sure, there’s something majestic about those giant pool floats, but don’t you want your pool pics to stand out from the fray? Make a splash with these zany and totally adorable pool floats, modeled after everything from popsicles and butterflies to seashells and engagement rings. Dive right in!
Big Mouth Inc. Unicorn Float, $29.99. Available exclusively at Macys.com and Macy’s stores.
Want to be a unicorn in a field of horses? Then float into the sunset on this magical unicorn, which spans 4″ in length and is filled with glitter flakes that shine in the sunlight.
ban.do Sweetheart Inflatable Pool Float, $85. Available at bando.com
Like those heart-shaped beds we see in romantic comedies about quickie Las Vegas marriages, this heavyweight vinyl float, featuring half circle scallops along its perimeter, is designed to get you in the mood for loving — especially since it fits two!
Wembley Frozen Treat Pool Float, $19.99. Available at JCPenney.com
Do you still perk up whenever you hear an ice cream truck in the distance? Then this popsicle-shaped pool float will melt your heart.
Kangaroo Hibiscus Pool Float, $19.95. Available at Amazon.com
Prepare to experience a blue crush when you lounge on this Hawaiian-flavored pool float, modeled after a hibiscus blossom.
FUNBOY Rainbow Cloud Daybed Pool Float, $169. Available at Funboy.com
Were you ever jealous of the Care Bears because they got to sleep on fluffy clouds and slide down pretty rainbows? Well, you can pretend you’re frolicking around Care-A-Lot when you relax on this pool float, which measures over 50 ft. to accommodate you and a friend. After all, any Care Bear knows that sharing is caring.
Swimline Giant Butterfly Island Lounging Pool Float, $39.99. Available at Walmart.com
Float like a butterfly in this multi-person lounger, which will encourage you to spread those wings and, after some R&R, continue transforming into the majestic creature you are and flying higher and higher each time!
Sunnylife Luxe Toucan Float, $70. Available at Sunnylife.com
Follow your nose right to this bright blue pool float, which closely resembles Toucan Sam — and might just trigger a Fruit Loops craving!
Mimosa Inc. Diamond Engagement Ring Pool Float, $49.95. Available at MimosaInc.com
If you like the pool, then you should put a ring on it — just make sure it’s an inflatable one! This cheeky float consists of a metallic gold ring measuring 4 feet in diameter and a silver-colored, diamond-shaped accent along the top rim completing the promise of a happily ever after filled with relaxing pool excursions.
ANKIT Pineapple Emoji Pool Float, $24.97. Available at NordstromRack.com
Apparently, girls post pineapple emojis on Snapchat to indicate that their relationship status is murky (or, to use Facebook rhetoric, that “it’s complicated”). If you’re down with the Snapchat fruit game, then you’ll appreciate this pool float all the more. And hey, even if you’re not on Snapchat, how can you resist a pineapple with glasses?
FUNBOY Yacht Inflatable Pool Float, $128. Available at Revolve.com
Fine, so you can’t venture out to St. Tropez on your 450-foot yacht, but at the very least you can glide atop the bluest of water in this fun-loving, yacht-shaped pool lounger, which even has a built-in pillow along the back of the “cockpit” for neck support.
Seashell Pool Float, $48. Available at UrbanOutfitters.com
Feel like you’re bringing Sandro Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus painting to life with this sea shell-shaped pool float, measuring 82″ in length, 83.5″ in width, and 13.5″ in height. Equipped with two drink holders, it’s quite the pool party pearl.
Floatie Kings Peacock Pool Float, $29.99. Available at FloatieKings.com
Peacocks are natural show-offs, flaunting their iridescent patterned feathers to attract pea hens. Pool lovers, meanwhile, strut their peacock floats to flaunt their great taste.
Sunnylife Luxe Lie-On Cactus Pool Float, $60. Available at Sunnylife.com
No need to fear the needles on this cactus! You can lie right on this bad boy, inspired by the famous succulent plant, and never feel as much as a prick.
Swimline Watermelon Slice Pool Float, $19.89. Available at Amazon.com
What would summer be without juicy watermelon? Drink up the sun’s rays atop a float that celebrates the moisture-packed fruit we associate with the season.
Big Mouth Inc. Mermaid Tail Pool Float, $50. Available at US.Boohoo.com
Those wearable mermaid tales may be great for staged Instagram photos, but they’re not exactly practical! You can live out your mermaid fantasies without confining your legs when you slip your body through the ring portion of this kitschy pool float, which features a colorful scale pattern and is equipped with a long undulating tail and fin that curve upward as if in motion.
