8 Best Inflatable Boats UK 2024 | Intex, Bestway and More

The Excursion 5 from Intex is a marvel of inflatable boat design. With a weight capacity of 455 kg and a design intended for five adults, you can adorn the captain's hat and set sail across your local lake, river or seaway with four lucky friends or family members.

It also conveniently comes with two inflatable seats with super comfy backrests, which is market-leading seating that can't be found on any other inflatable online. Also in tow are two oars and a high output hand pump, plus it's compatible for a motor should you want to fit one. Need we say more?

This high-grade inflatable dinghy from Hydro Force is a force to be reckoned with. Capable of handling a 10 HP motor, you can bet this thing will zing along your local watering hole with you smiling ear to ear. 

It's also an inflatable that can take a whole lot of weight and keep on moving, thanks to its generous weight capacity of 480 kg. Recommended for three adults, this is the perfect stallion to get you and your mates up into the secret fishing spots that no one else can get to. It comes with all the bells and whistles you would expect, making for an impressive all-in deal indeed. 

If you're starting to see a running trend of Intex inflatables, then your eyes are not deceiving you. We didn't want to be biased, but we also couldn't ignore Intex's emphasis on quality deals for less.

This is their Seahawk 3 model, which comes fully equipped with almost everything you'll need – inflatable seats, oars, a hand pump, fishing rod holders, a repair kit and even motor mount fittings. It also has a high weight capacity at 360 kg and can safely float three adults, making all of this inflatable goodness for just over £100 an astonishing bargain. 

Intex are an insanely popular stronghold of all things inflatable, and this is their small, child-friendly Explorer model. Being the number one best-selling inflatable on Amazon, you can tell that children are the real winners in the inflatable world. 

The Explorer is recommended for a maximum of two people with a weight capacity of 120 kg, making it super comfortable for two kids to spend hours exploring their local spot of water (adult supervision is always strongly advised, of course). Despite the cheap price, it also comes with two oars and a hand rather than a foot pump. Well done Intex!

Here's another inflatable raft that's fit for the purpose of two adults and one child. With a maximum capacity of 225 kg, you could even bring lunch and drinks on board while you paddle to somewhere off the beaten track for the day. Just don't hold us responsible when it's time to paddle back! 

This is a large boat that has three air chambers for a more than adequate amount of buoyancy. It also comes with two oars, a foot pump and a repair kit, making for a solid all-inclusive option to hit the water paddling. 

The Horizon from Plastimo is a small and light dinghy that can be easily packed up into the boot and taken wherever you need it to. It's a great starter set, coming not just with two oars but also a pump, a repair kit, a carry bag and an aluminium seat for two. 

You can also fit a motor mount and 3.3 HP motor to the back of the dinghy, which will allow you to go further afield with a lot less effort. The weight capacity of 270 kg is on the lighter side for a dinghy, though this would still suit a fisherman or two quite nicely.

This bright yellow number is certainly not going to get lost in the inflatable crowd – perfect for family days out. It's another affordable option and comes equipped with two oars and a repair kit for when the inevitable happens and pop goes the boat. You will have to source your own pump, however. 

Having four separate air chambers should allow you to get this boat nice and buoyant, too. It's worth noting that with a weight capacity of just 98 kg and a maximum of two people recommended you would have to assume that raft is intended just for kids, although this isn't stated. 

The Hydro-Force Kondor is a small inflatable boat that is more geared toward children than adults. It is recommended for just one person, however, with an unknown weight capacity, you would assume it's not going to be the most floatable boat to pile into.

That being said, for under £20 it's a very cheap option for providing plenty of summer fun with minimal investment. Just be aware that it doesn't come with oars or a pump, so it may be one to avoid if you're looking for the full package.