The 74 Best Sailing Quotes

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Ever since its inception, sailing has been linked to a sense of freedom and drive for adventure out on the sea. For many centuries, sailors were considered to be bold and courageous people willing to risk their lives for fortune and honor.

Many people have tried to express the freedom and enjoyment of sailing through words and quotes.

Many great men and women have fallen in love with sailing over the years, giving birth to a practically endless series of funny, happy and inspirational quotes.

Below you will find a comprehensive list of our personal favorites.

Inspirational Sailing Quotes

Our favorite inspirational sailing quotes to get you inspired and motivated are below.

“Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than those you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from safe harbor. Catch the wind in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” ‍ ‍-Mark Twain
“You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore” ‍ ‍-Christopher Columbus
“Sailors, with their built-in sense of order, service and discipline, should really be running the world.” ‍ ‍-Nicholas Monsarrat
“The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.” ‍ ‍-William Arthur Ward
“A bad day sailing is 100 times better than a good day at work.” ‍ ‍-An Unknown Sailor
“Who is staring at the sea is already sailing a little” ‍ ‍-Paul Carvel
“There are some things you learn best in calm, and some in storm.” ‍ ‍-Willa Cather
“I must go down to the sea again, to the lonely sea and the sky. And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by.” ‍ ‍-John Masefield
“To be successful at sea we must keep things simple.” ‍ ‍-Pete Culler
“The sea is the same as it has been since before men ever went on it in boats.” ‍ ‍-Ernest Hemingway
“Nothing comes sailing by itself” ‍ ‍-Alexander Dale Oen
“The goal is not to sail the boat, but rather to help the boat sail herself” ‍ ‍-John Rousmaniere
“Until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore, you will not know the terror of being forever lost at sea.” ‍ ‍-Charles Cook
“A ship in the harbor is safe, but that's not what ships are built for.” ‍ ‍-William Sheed
“To young men contemplating a voyage I would say go” ‍ ‍-Joshua Slocum
“To desire nothing beyond what you have is surely happiness. Aboard a boat, it is frequently possible to achieve just that. That is why sailing is a way of life, one of the finest of lives.” ‍ ‍-Carleton Mitchell
“What can we gain by sailing to the moon if we are not able to cross the abyss that separates us from ourselves? This is the most important of all voyages of discovery, and without it, all the rest are not only useless, but disastrous.” ‍ ‍-Thomas Merton
“I wanted freedom, open air and adventure. I found it on the sea.” ‍ ‍-Alain Gerbault
“There is nothing more enticing, disenchanting, and enslaving than the life at sea.” ‍ ‍-Joseph Conrad
“To reach a port we must set sail - Sail, not tie at anchor - Sail, not drift.” ‍ ‍-Franklin D. Roosevelt
“The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore.” ‍ ‍-Vincent Van Gogh
“If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable.” ‍ ‍-Lucius Annaeus Seneca
“Without goals, and plans to reach them, you are like a ship that has set sail with no destination.” ‍ ‍-Fitzhugh Dodson
“Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm.” ‍ ‍-Syrus Publilius
“Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors.” ‍ ‍-African proverb
“Can't control the wind but I can adjust the sail.” ‍ ‍-Ricky Skaggs
“We must free ourselves of the hope that the sea will ever rest. We must learn topsail in high winds.” ‍ ‍-Aristotle Onassis
“He who lets the sea lull him into a sense of security is in very grave danger.” ‍ ‍-Hammond Ines
“Sailing is just the bottom line, like adding up the score in bridge. My real interest is in the tremendous game of life.” ‍ ‍-Dennis Conner
“Thought is the wind, knowledge the sail, and mankind the vessel.” ‍ ‍-Augustus Hare
“No literature is richer than that of the sea. No story is more enthralling, no tradition is more secure.” ‍ ‍-Felix Riesenberg
“The man who has experienced shipwreck shudders even at a calm sea.” ‍ ‍-Ovid
“There is but a plank between a sailor and eternity.” ‍ ‍-Thomas Gibbons
“At sea, I learned how little a person needs, not how much.” ‍ ‍-Robin Graham
“The lovely thing about cruising is that planning usually turns out to be of little use.” ‍ ‍-Dom Degnon
“I cannot not sail” ‍ ‍-E. B. White
“The art of the sailor is to leave nothing to chance” ‍ ‍-Annie Van De Wiele
“When all seems to be against you, remember, a ship sometimes has to sail against the current, not with it.” ‍ ‍-Matshona Dhliwayo
“In a calm sea, every man is a pilot.” ‍ ‍-John Ray

Happy Sailing Quotes

Below are our favorite sailing quotes that will make you happy.

“Never in my life before have I experienced such beauty, and fear at the same time.” ‍ ‍-Ellen MacArthur
“The days pass happily with me wherever my ship sails.” ‍ ‍-Joshua Slocum
“Mackerel skies and mares tails, soon will be time to shorten sails” ‍ ‍-Sailors Proverb
“Sailing a boat calls for quick action, a blending of feeling with the wind and water as well as with the very heart and soul of the boat itself. Sailing teaches alertness and courage, and gives in return a joyousness and peace that but few sports afford.” ‍ ‍-George Matthew Adams
“Success soon palls. The joyous time is when the breeze first strikes your sails, and the waters rustle under your bows.” ‍ ‍-Charles Buxton
“Instead of sailing off into the sunset, he hopes to sail into the next century.” ‍ ‍-Dave Anderson
“I am a citizen of the most beautiful nation on earth, a nation whose laws are harsh yet simple, a nation that never cheats, which is immense and without borders, where life is lived in the present. In this limitless nation, this nation of wind, light, and peace, there is no other ruler besides the sea.” ‍ ‍-Bernard Moitessier
“You haven't lived until you've sailed.” ‍ ‍-David Sedaris
“It is not that life ashore is distasteful to me. But life at sea is better.” ‍ ‍-Sir Francis Drake
“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” ‍ ‍-Jacques Yves Cousteau
“The wind and the waves are always on the side of the ablest navigator.” ‍ ‍-Edmund Gibbon
“Sailor is an artist whose medium is the wind. Live passionately, even if it kills you, because something is going to kill you anyway.” ‍ ‍-Webb Chiles
“I find the great thing in this world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving: To reach the port of heaven, we must sail sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it - but we must sail, and not drift, nor lie at anchor.” ‍ ‍-Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
“It is not the ship so much as the skillful sailing that assures the prosperous voyage.” ‍ ‍-George William Curtis
“For the most part, a sailboat navigates through its world of wind and water not leaving a single trace of its passage. Nothing is consumed. Nothing is altered. The winds and the water are left in exactly the same condition for the next user. Sailing is forever.” ‍ ‍-Michael B. McPhee
“Wonders are many, and none is more wonderful than the power that crosses the white sea, driven by the stormy wind, making a path under surges that threaten to engulf him.” ‍ ‍-Sophocles
“The planning stage of a cruise is often just as enjoyable as the voyage itself, letting ones imagination loose on all kinds of possibilities. Yet translating dreams into reality means a lot of practical questions have to be answered.” ‍ ‍-Jimmy Cornell
“The cabin of a small yacht is truly a wonderful thing; not only will it shelter you from a tempest, but from the other troubles in life, it is a safe retreat” ‍ ‍-Francis Herreshoff
“And after two days in civilization we realized we could never stay for long and started to plan our next adventure.” ‍ ‍-Bob Bitchin
“Sail Now, Work Later” ‍ ‍-An Unknown Sailor

Funny Sailing Quotes

Below are our favorite funny sailing quotes that will make you laugh.

“Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Give him a fishing lesson and he'll sit in a boat drinking beer every weekend.” ‍ ‍-Alex Blackwell
“Any damn fool can navigate the world sober. It takes a really good sailor to do it drunk.” ‍ ‍-Sir Francis Chichester
“When a man comes to like a sea life, he is not fit to live on land.” ‍ ‍-Dr. Samuel Johnson
“The cure for anything is saltwater - sweat, tears, or the sea.” ‍ ‍-Isak Dinesen
“Out of sight of land the sailor feels safe. It is the beach that worries him.” ‍ ‍-Charles Davis
“Sailing – The fine art of slowly going nowhere at great expense while being cold, wet and miserable.” ‍ ‍-Irv Heller
“The only way to get a good crew is to marry one.” ‍ ‍-Eric Hiscock
“Only two sailors, in my experience, never ran aground. One never left port and the other was an atrocious liar.” ‍ ‍-Don Bamford
“Land was created to provide a place for boats to visit.” ‍ ‍-Brooks Atkinson
“Thing about boats is, you can always sell them if you don't like them. Can't sell kids.” ‍ ‍-Lin Pardey

Sad Sailing Quotes

Below are our favorite sad sailing quotes that are deeply thoughtful.

“As we sail through life, don't avoid rough waters, sail on because calm waters won't make a skillful sailor.” ‍ ‍-Unknown
“The ocean has taken everything from me and yet I still love her.” ‍ ‍-Unknown
“Only the guy who isn't rowing has time to rock the boat.” ‍ ‍-Jean-Paul Sartre

These are our favorite sailing quotes to get you inspired, motivated and happy.

Some of these quotes are deeply thoughtful whilst others are more light- hearted and funny.

What's your favorite quote?

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30 Hilariously Funny Sailing Quotes: Sailing and Boating Quotes to Make You Laugh

Let’s be honest, if you’re a sailor and don’t have a great sense of humor something is wrong with you. Sailing inevitably involves boat work, and if you’ve found yourself folded into a pretzel in a small compartment and drop a small boat part that falls into the bilge you really should start to laugh at some point, because if you don’t you’ll probably start to cry.

Whether it’s boat work, no wind, dropping something overboard, or how much money sailboats require, laughing is a required coping mechanism.

These are some of the funniest quotes about sailing and boats we love.

There are two types of sailors, those that have run aground, and those that lie about it. -Author Unknown

If anything’s going to happen, it’s going to happen out there. -Captain Ron

Now and then we had a hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be pirates. -Mark Twain

Why is the rum gone? – Captain Jack Sparrow

A diesel loves her oil same as a sailor loves rum. -Captain Ron

Work like a captain and play like a pirate. – Author Unknown

The sea finds out everything you did wrong. – Francis Stokes

Any damn fool can navigate the world sober. It takes a really good sailor to do it drunk. – Sir Francis Chichester

A sailor is an artist whose medium is the wind. Live passionately, even if it kills you because something is going to kill you anyway. – Webb Chiles

Only two sailors, in my experience, never ran aground. One never left port, and the other was an atrocious liar. – Don Bamford

The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. – William Arthur Ward

There is nothing, absolutely nothing, half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats. – Kenneth Grahame

Sailors, with their built-in sense of order, service and discipline, should really be running the world. – Nicholas Monsarrat

Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Give him a fishing lesson and he’ll sit in a boat drinking beer every weekend. – Alex Blackwell

Sailing – The fine art of slowly going nowhere at great expense while being cold, wet and miserable. – Irv Heller

I shared this insight with some other boat owners, and they all agreed that, definitely, putting your boat into the water is asking for trouble. Most of them have had their boats sitting in their driveways long enough to be registered historical landmarks. – Dave Barry

I’m pretty sure my birthstone is a sea shell. – Author Unknown

There is nothing as relaxing as being out on the open sea, listening to the waves and the wind and the sails and voices downstairs yelling “HOW DO YOU FLUSH THESE TOILETS? – Dave Barry

It takes a minimum of six people, working in close harmony, to successfully flush a nautical toilet. That’s why those old ships carried such large crews. – Dave Barry

Life is like the ocean, it goes up and down. – Vanessa Paradis

You have to be careful on the deck, because of the “hatches,” which are holes placed around a sailboat at random to increase the insurance rates. – Dave Barry

Fortunately the boat we rented had a motor in it You will definitely want this feature on your sailboat too, because if you put up the sails, the boat tips way over, and you could spill your beer. – Dave Barry

The Ancient Mariner would not have taken so well if it had been called The Old Sailor. – Samuel Butler

He’s a boating enthusiast, although that phrase seems too weak to describe the level of his interest, kind of like describing someone as a heroin fancier. – Dave Barry

I swear like a sailor, assuming the sailor in question died in 1800 and was really square. – Alexandra Petri

Sailboats are the slowest form of transportation on Earth with the possible exception of airline flights that go through O’Hare. – Dave Barry

A bad day sailing is 100 times better than a good day at work. – Author Unknown

How to Sail a Sailboat by Dave Barry

  • 1.    Figure out where you want to go
  • 2.    Whichever way it is, do NOT aim the sailboat in that direction
  • 3.    Aim the sailboat in some other direction
  • 4.    Trust me, this is the way sailboaters do it
  • 5.    They are heavy drinkers

I had to choose between her and the boat, she said. Any sailor will know it is a lot more difficult to get a new boat than a new wife, so I bought her a one-way ticket back to Norway. – Peter Tangvald

A rough day at sea is still better than any day in the office. – Anonymous

If there are any other good sailing quotes you think should be on this list please email me at [email protected] so I can add them to the list.

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101 Awesome Boat Puns And Yacht Captions For Instagram 2024

Looking for the best boat puns and yacht captions to spice up your Instagram?

If you’re looking to add a splash of nautical fun and humor to your Instagram posts, you’ve come to the right port (get it, port!?). Whether you’re an avid boater, a weekend cruiser, or simply love the allure of the open waters, boat puns are the perfect way to navigate your captions with wit and charm.

Adam is a big fan of a boat pun, so I’ve heard my fair share over the years (and would happily never hear them again!) But they are a fun way to bring some humour into your feed. They are short and snappy, and perfect for catching attention.

In this maritime-themed blog post, we’ve meticulously gathered the most buoyant and creative boat puns to elevate your social media game and keep your followers entertained. We’ve also included attention-grabbing emojis and hashtags too, so if it’s copy and paste you’re looking for then we’ve delivered!

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From clever wordplay to puns that are sure to make waves of laughter, these boat puns will have your captions sailing smoothly through the vast ocean of Instagram feeds.

So, hoist the anchor, raise the sails, and prepare to dive into a treasure trove of boat puns that’ll leave you and your audience in stitches.

Whether you’re sharing your latest boating adventure, a relaxing day on the water, or a captivating sunset cruise, these puns will make sure your Instagram captions stay afloat and set you apart from the rest of the fleet.

Let’s navigate the waters of hilarity and embark on a pun-tastic journey filled with laughter, smiles, and all the joys that come with sailing into the realm of boat puns for Instagram. Get ready to “sea” what we did there and dive right in! Anchors aweigh! 🌊⛵️

Table Of Contents

  • The Best Boat Puns For Instagram

Yacht Captions For Instagram

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Boat Puns For Instagram

  • “Sailing into the sunset like… ⛵️🌅 #SeasTheDay”
  • “Feeling boat-tiful and ready to set sail! 🚢💨 #AllAboard”
  • “Knot your average day on the water! 🌊⚓️ #BoatLife”
  • “I’m on a boat, and it’s going fast! 🚤💨 #Cruisin'”
  • “Anchors aweigh, adventure awaits! ⚓️🌊 #SailAway”
  • “Life is better on the water 💙🌊 #BoatingAdventures”

a girl on a yacht thinking about funny boat puns

  • “Ready to make some waves! 🌊🌊 #BoatVibes”
  • “Seas the moment and sail away! ⛵️🌅 #BoatTime”
  • “Lost at sea, but loving it! 🌊🧭 #NavigatingLife”
  • “Catching some rays and making memories 🌞⚓️ #BoatDays”
  • “I’m steering my way to a great day! 🚤💪 #CaptainLife”
  • “Beach please, I’m on a boat! 🏖️⛵️ #WaterLover”
  • “The only way to travel: by boat! 🌊✨ #OnBoard”
  • “Saltwater in my hair, don’t care! 🌊💁‍♀️ #MermaidVibes”
  • “Living the yacht life! 🛥️💎 #LuxuryBoating”

a yacht at anchor in a pretty bay

  • “Smooth sailing and good vibes only! ⛵️😎 #SmoothSailing”
  • “Nothing but blue skies and open seas ahead! 🌊🔆 #OceanBound”
  • “Boat hair, don’t care! 🚤💨 #WindInMyHair”
  • “Cruising through life with a smile! 😊⚓️ #BoatLifeBestLife”
  • “I’m a buoy on the water, floating through life! 🌊🏝️ #BuoyantFeels”
  • “Let the sea set you free! 🌊✨ #SeaEscape”
  • “Tacking my way through the week like… ⛵️💪 #MidWeekSail”
  • “Riding the waves and feeling alive! 🌊🌞 #AliveAndSailing”
  • “I’m in a nautical state of mind! 🚢🧠 #NauticalVibes”
  • “The boat life is the good life! 🚤💙 #BoatEnthusiast”

the cockpit of a sailboat

  • “When in doubt, sail it out! ⛵️🙌 #SailAwayWithMe”
  • “I’m knot kidding, I love boating! ⚓️❤️ #KnotKidding”
  • “Sea-ze the day and ride the waves! 🌊🌊 #BeachBound”
  • “There’s nothing like the feeling of wind in your sails! ⛵️💨 #WindPower”
  • “I’ve got that sea breeze and boat hair look! 🌊💁‍♂️ #BoatLifeHair”
  • “Living on island time, all the time! 🏝️🕒 #IslandVibes”
  • “Leaving my worries on the shore and sailing away! 🚤🌅 #ByeByeWorries”
  • “A little vitamin sea goes a long way! 🌊🌞 #VitaminSea”
  • “Sailin’ and smilin’ all day long! ⛵️😄 #SailingLife”
  • “Life is better on a boat, hands down! 🙌⚓️ #BetterOnABoat”

a woman on a boat thinking about yacht captions for instagram

  • “Boat life is the best life, no contest! 🚤💙 #BoatLove”
  • “When in doubt, hoist the sails and cruise! ⛵️💨 #SailorSpirit”
  • “Seas the day, because why not? 🌊🤷‍♀️ #YachtLife”
  • “Keep calm and sail on! ⛵️✌️ #KeepCalmAndSail”
  • “Is it just me, or does life look better from a boat? 🚤👀 #BoatPerspective”
  • “My happy place? Right here on this boat! 🌊🏝️ #HappyPlace”
  • “Cruisin’ into the weekend like… 🚢🎉 #WeekendVibes”
  • “I’m shore-ly having a boatload of fun! ⚓️😄 #BoatloadOfFun”

a sailboat at sea

  • “Ocean breeze and salty seas, that’s the life for me! 🌊💨 #SaltyLife”
  • “A day without boating is like a day without sunshine! ☀️⛵️ #SunshineAndBoats”
  • “Boat life: where every day is an adventure! 🚤🌊 #AdventureAwaits”
  • “Cruisin’ through life with a smile on my face! 😄⚓️ #CruisinLife”
  • “Set sail for happiness and good times! ⛵️🌈 #SetSail”
  • “I’m on island time, and the living is easy! 🏝️🌞 #IslandTimeLife”
  • “Sun, sea, and boats – the perfect trifecta! 🌞🌊⚓️ #BoatTribe”

the sail of a sailboat yacht sailing through the ocean

  • “Living the yacht life and feeling so grand! 🛥️💫 #YachtGoals”
  • “Onboard and sailing towards paradise! 🌊⚓ #LuxuryYachtLife”
  • “A little yacht time is good for the soul! ⛵️💙 #YachtEscape”
  • “Yachting through crystal-clear waters like a boss! 💎🌊 #YachtBoss”
  • “Life is yacht a dream when you’re on the water! 🚤✨ #YachtDreams”
  • “Anchored in serenity and loving every moment! ⚓️😌 #YachtSerenity”
  • “Sailing into the sunset with my yacht squad! 🌅⛵️ #YachtSquadGoals”
  • “All aboard the happiness cruise! 🚢😄 #YachtLifeHappyLife”
  • “Yacht life: where every day feels like a celebration! 🎉🥂 #YachtCelebration”

a boat heeling over in the wind

  • “Chasing sunsets and yachting adventures! 🌇⛵️ #YachtVibes”
  • “Salty air, yacht hair, and not a single care! 🌊💁‍♀️ #YachtHairDontCare”
  • “Yachting like it’s nobody’s business! 🛥️💼 #YachtBusiness”
  • “Anchors aweigh, ready for a yachting getaway! ⚓️🌴 #YachtGetaway”
  • “Life is better on a yacht, no arguments! 🌞🚤 #YachtLifeBestLife”
  • “Floating through life in yacht mode! 🏝️⛵️ #YachtMode”
  • “Just yacht-ing around and soaking up the views! 🌊👀 #YachtViews”
  • “Yachting adventures and endless horizons! 🌅⛵️ #EndlessHorizons”
  • “When in doubt, yacht it out! 🚤💨 #YachtLifeMotto”
  • “Sun-kissed and yacht blissed! 🌞🛥️ #YachtBliss”

a man at the helm of a boat thinking about great instagram yacht captions

  • “Yacht hair, don’t care, it’s all about the experience! 🌊💆‍♂️ #YachtExperience”
  • “Champagne on deck, living life in excess! 🥂🍾 #YachtExtravaganza”
  • “Yacht adventures are my kind of therapy! 🌊🌴 #YachtTherapy”
  • “Sailing into the future, one yacht day at a time! ⛵️🚀 #YachtFuture”
  • “On the deck of dreams, living my best yacht life! 💭🛥️ #BestYachtLife”
  • “Island hopping and yacht shopping! 🏝️🛍️ #YachtShopping”
  • “A yacht on the water is a dream come true! 🌊💙 #DreamYacht”
  • “Yachting like royalty on these open seas! 👑⛵️ #YachtRoyalty”
  • “A little yacht time never hurt nobody! ⏰🚤 #YachtTime”
  • “Sail away with me into the great unknown! ⛵️🌌 #SailAwayWithMe”
  • “Yacht life is pure bliss, can’t deny this! 😌🛥️ #YachtBliss”
  • “Yachting is the art of finding joy in the journey! 🎨⚓️ #ArtOfYachting”
  • “Sunsets and yachts, a perfect match made in heaven! 🌇⛵️ #YachtHeaven”

a boat at anchor

  • “Life is better on a yacht, hands down! 🙌🌊 #BetterOnAYacht”
  • “Yachting through life, one wave at a time! 🌊⏳ #YachtLifeJourney”
  • “Cruising on a yacht, living life with no regrets! 🚢💫 #YachtRegrets”
  • “Yacht vibes and good times, always! 🎉🛥️ #YachtGoodTimes”
  • “Feeling like a captain of my destiny on this yacht adventure! 🧭⚓️ #YachtDestiny”
  • “Sailing towards new horizons and endless possibilities! ⛵️🌅 #NewHorizonsAhead”
  • “Yachting through life with a smile on my face! 😄⚓️ #YachtLifeSmiles”
  • “Yachting with my crew, a bond that’s true! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦⛵️ #YachtCrewLove”

a cat on a boat looking at the sunset

  • “Sailing into happiness, one yacht day at a time! 🌞🚤 #YachtHappiness”
  • “Yacht life is all about sailing free! 🌊💫 #SailingFree”
  • “Yacht life, where every day is a work of art! 🎨🛥️ #YachtArt”
  • “Smooth sailing and yacht smiles, that’s how we roll! ⛵️😊 #YachtSmiles”
  • “Yacht life: the ultimate luxury escape! 🏝️🚢 #LuxuryYachtEscape”
  • “I’m yachtally obsessed with this view! 😍🌊 #YachtObsessed”
  • “Life is a journey, and yachting makes it even better! ⚓️🌊 #YachtJourney”
  • “Yachting: where dreams set sail and become reality! 🌌⛵️ #YachtReality”
  • “Yachting through life, where every wave brings new possibilities! 🌊⚓️ #YachtLifeUncharted”

a happy girl on a yacht

Conclusion: Awesome Boat Puns And Yacht Captions For Instagram

We’ve reached the shore of our boat pun adventure, and what a delightful journey it has been. From setting sail on a sea of laughter to exploring uncharted waters of creativity, these boat puns for Instagram have proven to be the perfect navigational tools for crafting caption magic.

Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or a landlubber dreaming of the ocean, these puns will infuse your posts with that special “aquatic” charm that keeps followers coming back for more.

So, as you share your boating adventures, dockside memories, or serene sunsets on the horizon, use these boat puns to amplify the experience and set your captions sailing on a sea of entertainment. Remember, life is always more “shipshape” with a splash of humor!

We hope you’ve enjoyed this buoyant voyage of boat puns for Instagram. Keep your creativity afloat, and may your journey through the vast ocean of social media be filled with laughter, joy, and endless waves of appreciation.

Thank goodness that’s over, because I’m done with writing like a crazy person! Fair winds and smooth sailing, dear sailors! ⛵️🌊

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100 Funny Quotes About Boats: Set Sail with Laughter!

Funny Quotes About Boats

Get ready to set sail on a l aughter-filled adventure with our collection of 100 funny quotes about boats . Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or prefer to stay on dry land, these humorous quips and witty one-liners are sure to make you chuckle . From clever puns about anchors to hilarious observations about life on the water, this list has something for everyone. So grab your life jacket, cast off your worries, and get ready to be amused by these boat-themed jokes and jests.

100 Funny Quotes About Boats

  • “Boating with friends is always knot-ty fun!”
  • “The sea has a lot of depth, but our puns have more!”
  • “Sailors know how to tell knot-ty jokes.”
  • “I don’t always go boating, but when I do, it’s pun-believable.”
  • “I got a ticket for not wearing a life jacket. Turns out it was buoyancy.”
  • “Why did the boat go to the bank? To get a loan!”
  • “A boat is a hole in the water that you throw money into… and puns, lots of puns.”
  • “Why do boaters make terrible comedians? Their jokes are all a-float!”
  • “You know what they say about boating with friends? The more, the Mariner!”
  • “Boating may be expensive, but puns are shore-cheap!”
  • “Why do boats have trouble keeping up with jokes? Because they have slow-pokes!”
  • “I’m not afraid of deep water, just shallow puns.”
  • “If life hands you lemons, make lemonade. If the sea hands you waves, make puns!”
  • “A good pun is like a life jacket – it keeps you afloat.”
  • “Why don’t boats go to the gym? They already have plenty of anchor-age!”
  • “Why did the sailor join a gym? To get his sea-legs!”
  • “Boat puns are just like boat rides – they’re always smooth sailing!”
  • “Why do sailors hate online shopping? They prefer a sea-mall!”
  • “I’m not saying boating puns are the best, but they really float my boat!”
  • “Boat puns are like fish – they’re always better fresh!”
  • “Fishing is like yoga, except instead of posing, you’re hoping the fish don’t notice you.”
  • “I’m convinced that the only reason people go fishing is to brag about the size of their catch.”
  • “Fishing: the art of patience and the sport of spending a lot of money on equipment.”
  • “Why go to therapy when you can go fishing and catch your own stress relief?”
  • “Some people wait their whole lives to catch the big one. Others just go to the grocery store.”
  • “Fishing: the perfect excuse to sit and do nothing for hours without feeling guilty.”
  • “Fishing may not solve all your problems, but it’s a great way to forget them for a while.”
  • “The best time to go fishing is when you can’t go to work.”
  • “Fishing is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re going to get… but you’re always hoping for something sweet.”
  • “Fishing isn’t just a hobby, it’s a way of life.”
  • “If at first you don’t succeed, switch to a different lure and try again.”
  • “Fishing: the ultimate test of patience, persistence, and waterproof clothing.”
  • “The worst day fishing is still better than the best day working.”
  • “You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy a fishing rod… and that’s pretty much the same thing.”
  • “Fishing: the original mindfulness exercise.”
  • “There’s no such thing as too much fishing… only not enough vacation days.”
  • “Fishing is a sport where you can’t just throw money at the problem… but you can certainly try.”
  • “Fishing: the only time it’s acceptable to talk about the one that got away.”
  • “Some people dream of exotic vacations. Others dream of catching exotic fish.”
  • “Fishing: the perfect way to bond with friends and family, as long as nobody mentions the one that got away.”
  • “Life on a boat is like a never-ending vacation, except you have to do all the cooking and cleaning yourself.”
  • “If you think life is a journey, try spending a week on a boat with a broken toilet.”
  • “There’s nothing quite like the feeling of being rocked to sleep by the gentle waves of the ocean – unless you’re prone to seasickness, that is.”
  • “A day on a boat is worth a month on land, as long as you don’t count the times you have to untangle the fishing line.”
  • “There’s no better way to get away from it all than to take your troubles out to sea and leave them there.”
  • “Life is a journey, and on a boat, the journey is always more interesting than the destination.”
  • “There’s something magical about watching the sun rise over the ocean – until you realize you forgot to pack sunscreen.”
  • “A boat is like a floating home, with all the comforts of home and none of the privacy.”
  • “If you want to test your relationship, spend a week on a boat together and see if you still want to be married by the end of it.”
  • “Life on a boat is like a box of chocolates – you never know what you’re going to get, but it’s always sweet.”
  • “The ocean is a mysterious and unpredictable place, but that’s what makes life on a boat so exciting.”
  • “There’s nothing quite like the freedom of being out on the open water, with nothing but the wind and the waves to guide you.”
  • “Life on a boat is all about living in the moment and enjoying the simple things in life, like a good book and a cold beer.”
  • “If you think life is tough, try living on a boat with a family of five and only one bathroom.”
  • “A boat is like a time machine, taking you back to a simpler, more peaceful way of life.”
  • “Life on a boat is all about making memories, whether they’re good, bad, or downright hilarious.”
  • “The best part about life on a boat is that you can leave all your worries on shore and just focus on having fun.”
  • “There’s nothing quite like the feeling of being surrounded by nothing but endless blue ocean.”
  • “Life on a boat is all about going with the flow, even when the flow is heading straight into a storm.”
  • “The ocean is a vast and beautiful place, full of surprises and wonder – just like life on a boat.”
  • “I’ve never met a sea I couldn’t steer, as long as I have my GPS and a cup of coffee.”
  • “The best way to navigate a stormy sea? With a sense of humor and a sturdy ship.”
  • “If you’re lost at sea, just remember: all roads lead to the horizon.”
  • “Navigating the seas is like a game of chess – you have to stay one step ahead of the waves.”
  • “There’s nothing quite like the feeling of wind in your sails, unless it’s the feeling of a well-timed joke.”
  • “The sea is a cruel mistress, but a good laugh is the ultimate life preserver.”
  • “Navigating the seas is a lot like life – sometimes you just have to go with the flow.”
  • “When the going gets tough, the tough get a compass and a quip.”
  • “If you’re not sure which direction to go, just follow the seagulls – they always know where the party’s at.”
  • “The sea may be unpredictable, but a good sense of humor is always on course.”
  • “The best way to navigate through rough waters? With a little bit of wit and a lot of determination.”
  • “There’s no such thing as a perfect voyage, but a few good jokes can make any trip smoother.”
  • “Navigating the seas requires a steady hand and a quick wit – but mostly a steady hand.”
  • “The sea is full of surprises, but a good sense of humor can help you weather any storm.”
  • “The only thing better than a good sailing adventure is a good joke to share with your crewmates.”
  • “Navigating the seas is like solving a riddle – the key is to keep your sense of humor afloat.”
  • “A good captain always has a joke up their sleeve – and a map in their hands.”
  • “There’s nothing quite like a sunrise over the open sea, except maybe a perfectly timed pun.”
  • “Navigating the seas is all about finding your sea legs and your funny bone.”
  • “The best way to avoid a mutiny? Keep your crew laughing.”
  • “A boat is like a marriage, it requires commitment and effort to keep it afloat.”
  • “Boating is the perfect escape from the chaos of life on land.”
  • “The wind may change direction, but a skilled sailor knows how to adjust the sails.”
  • “There’s nothing more peaceful than the sound of the water lapping against the hull of your boat.”
  • “The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.”
  • “Boating isn’t just a hobby, it’s a way of life.”
  • “A day on the water is like hitting the reset button on your soul.”
  • “The ocean is a vast and wondrous world, and boating is the key to unlocking its mysteries.”
  • “On a boat, every problem is solvable with a little ingenuity and elbow grease.”
  • “Boating isn’t about getting from point A to point B, it’s about the journey along the way.”
  • “A bad day on a boat is still better than a good day on land.”
  • “The only thing better than being on a boat is being on a boat with good friends.”
  • “The sea is a vast and endless horizon, reminding us of the infinite possibilities of life.”
  • “The world looks a little brighter from the deck of a boat.”
  • “Boating is the perfect antidote to a stressful day at work.”
  • “Sailing isn’t just a sport, it’s a way of life.”
  • “A true sailor knows that there’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad gear.”
  • “The best thing about a boat is that it can take you anywhere, as long as you’re willing to go.”
  • “The sea is a great teacher, reminding us that we are small and the world is vast.”
  • “Boating isn’t just about the destination, it’s about the journey, the people, and the memories made along the way.”

Tips On How To Use Funny Quotes About Boats

  • Share them with your boating buddies – Boating is all about community, so why not spread the joy of funny boat quotes with your fellow sailors? Send them in a group chat or share them on social media for some boating-themed laughs.
  • Use them as Instagram captions – If you’re an avid boater who loves to share your adventures on social media, use a funny quote about boats as your next Instagram caption. It’s a simple way to add some humor to your post and show off your love for all things nautical.
  • Incorporate them into your boat decor – If you’re looking to spruce up your boat’s interior, consider adding a framed print or canvas with a funny boat quote. It’s a unique and playful way to add some personality to your vessel.
  • Include them in your boating blog or newsletter – If you’re a boating enthusiast who loves to share tips and tricks with others, consider including some funny boat quotes in your next blog post or newsletter. It’s a fun way to keep your readers engaged and add some humor to your content.
  • Use them as inspiration for your own humor – If you’re feeling creative, use funny boat quotes as inspiration for your own jokes and one-liners. Boating is full of humorous situations and observations, so channel your inner comedian and see what you come up with!

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Funny Sailor Quotes

A sailor without a sense of humor is like a ship without a rudder.

Sailors have a compass, but their true direction is always in search of laughter.

A funny sailor is a sailor with a smile as wide as the ocean.

I may be a sailor, but even the sea can’t compete with the waves of laughter I bring.

Sailors don’t just chart the waters, they navigate the comedy of life.

Sailing is 90% skill, 10% luck, and 100% hilarious stories.

A sailor’s laughter is the wind that fills their sails.

There’s always a lighthouse of humor to guide a sailor through stormy seas.

Sailors are the comedians of the sea, always finding humor in the waves.

A good sailor knows how to tie knots and tie a room in laughter.

Life is like sailing, better with a crew of jokers.

Smooth sailing is overrated, give me rough waves and belly laughs any day.

Sailors are the original adventurers, always ready for a humorous voyage.

Sailing: where the only compass needed is a good sense of humor.

The sea may be vast, but a funny sailor is an even greater expanse.

Sailors are masters of navigation, both on the water and in the realm of comedy.

A sailor’s laughter is like a buoy in the vast ocean of life.

Sailing is a journey, and humor is the delightful breeze that carries us along.

Sailors know the art of laughter, it’s their secret to conquering any storm.

A sailor’s wit is sharper than the captain’s hook.

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Sailors don’t just tell fish tales, they weave hilarious legends.

In the sea of life, sailors always find the laughter hidden beneath the waves.

A sailor’s humor can melt the iciest of hearts, just like a warm tropical breeze.

Sailing is where laughter sets sail and brightens the darkest of skies.

A sailor’s jokes are like the winds at their back, propelling them forward with mirth.

Setting sail is just the beginning of a sailor’s comedic exploits.

When in doubt, a sailor always resorts to humor. It’s their life preserver.

Sailors have a shore leave from seriousness, and they spend it in the comedy club of life.

Sailing: the art of laughter unleashed on the high seas.

A sailboat is a vessel for both adventure and hilarity.

A sailor’s funny bone is stronger than an anchor.

Sailors don’t just navigate ships, they navigate punchlines with the precision of a helm.

Sailing is the key to unlocking the laughter buried in the depths of life.

A sailor’s belly laugh can rock a boat more than any storm.

The true treasure of the sea is a sailor’s sense of humor.

Sailors know that comedy is the wind beneath their wings.

Laughter is the compass that guides a sailor through uncharted waters.

Sailors don’t take life too seriously, they’re too busy laughing at its absurdity.

A funny sailor is like a lighthouse in a storm, guiding others to laughter.

Sailing is the art of finding humor even in the most turbulent of waters.

Sailors are the jesters of the sea, always ready with a comedic trick up their sleeve.

A sailor’s humor is as infinite as the horizons they explore.

Laughter is a sailor’s North Star, guiding them home after a long voyage on the sea of jokes.

A sailor’s laughter is contagious, spreading joy like a ripple across the ocean.

Sailors don’t just catch fish, they reel in laughter.

A sailor’s punchlines hit harder than any rogue wave.

Sailing is like a comedy show on an endless loop, with each wave bringing a new punchline.

The sea is funny, and sailors are the ones who know how to laugh at its jokes.

A sailor’s sense of humor is the mast that keeps their spirit afloat.

In the world of sailing, the funniest sailors are the brightest stars on the horizon.

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180+ Best Yacht Captions For Instagram & Quotes

Are you looking to elevate your Instagram game with some nautical flair? Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or just love the idea of sailing through life in style, we’ve got you covered. Yacht life isn’t just about the open seas and luxurious interiors it’s also about capturing those moments in captivating captions.

In this blog post, we’ve curated a collection of yacht captions for Instagram that will complement your maritime photos perfectly. From sea-inspired puns to quotes that capture the essence of the high seas, get ready to set sail on a voyage of Instagram-worthy captions!

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  • Sailing into serenity.
  • Sea breeze and good vibes.
  • Nautical dreams on the horizon.
  • Ocean views and yacht hues.
  • Life is better on a boat.
  • Anchors aweigh!
  • Chasing sunsets on the sea.
  • Yacht hair, don’t care.
  • Waves for days.
  • Sunkissed and sea-dazed.
  • Sail more, worry less.
  • Yacht life, high tide.
  • Saltwater therapy.
  • Captain of my own destiny.
  • Knot all who wander are lost.
  • Smooth seas never made a skilled sailor.
  • Champagne and ocean dreams.
  • Lost at sea, found at peace.
  • Yachting into the golden hour.
  • Sailing into the weekend like…
  • Beyond the sea lies freedom.
  • Life’s a yacht, sail it well.
  • Vitamin Sea overdose.
  • Yacht vibes and high tides.
  • Boat hair, don’t care.
  • Cruisin’ through life.
  • Sunset state of mind.
  • Decked out in sea chic.
  • Catching dreams on the waves.
  • Living on yacht time.
  • Seaside serenity.
  • Boat life, best life.
  • Sails before nails.
  • Seas the day!
  • Sunset sails and champagne trails.
  • Sailing into the unknown.

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  • Yacht and relax.
  • Anchor down, stress away.
  • Seas-ing the day.
  • Waves, sun, and a yacht-load of fun.
  • Nautical but nice.
  • Yachting into the blue.
  • Life is a shipwreck, but we must not forget to sing in the lifeboats.
  • Sailing on sunshine.
  • Yacht to trot.
  • Living the yacht dream.
  • Salt in the air, wind in my hair.
  • Seas the moment.
  • Sail away with me.
  • Ship happens.
  • Yacht to be kidding me!
  • Lost in the right direction.
  • Sail into the weekend like it’s a perpetual vacation.
  • Beyond the shore, more to explore.
  • Yacht goals and champagne souls.
  • Cruising through life with style.
  • Sea you on board.
  • Adventure awaits on the open sea.
  • Yacht life is the best life.
  • Waves, wine, and yacht time.
  • Life’s a wave—ride it.
  • Smooth sailing and good company.
  • Yacht views and good news.
  • Nauti by nature.
  • Boatloads of memories.

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  • Castles made of sand, but yachts made of dreams.
  • Ocean air, salty hair.
  • Yacht hair, don’t care, just sail.
  • Sailing through the week like a boss.
  • Living the salt life.
  • Adventure on the horizon.
  • Yacht and about.
  • Life’s a yacht, and then you sail.
  • Yacht chic and ocean sleek.
  • Sailing towards tranquility.
  • Sea, sun, and serenity.
  • Anchored in paradise.
  • Yacht party of one.
  • Beyond the horizon lies endless possibilities.
  • Knot your average day.
  • Sailing through life’s adventures.
  • Vitamin Sea and salty air.
  • Boatloads of fun.
  • Yacht so good!
  • Captain of my soul, master of my yacht.
  • Seaside soirées and yacht days.
  • Yacht life, salt life.
  • Sail the moments, steer the dreams.
  • Seaside dreams on a yacht reality.
  • Captain of my own destiny, navigating through waves of success.
  • “Sea” the world from a different perspective.
  • Salt in the air, wind in my hair—living the yacht life.
  • Champagne wishes and caviar dreams on the high seas.
  • Anchors aweigh, leaving ordinary behind.
  • Yacht vibes and good times only.
  • Nautical by nature, stylish by choice.
  • Lost at sea, but loving every moment.
  • Sun, sea, and yacht—my kind of therapy.
  • A yacht is not just a boat; it’s a lifestyle.

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  • Setting sail for a day of bliss on the blue.
  • Living on yacht time—where every hour is happy hour.
  • Yacht life: Where the ocean meets opulence.
  • Cruising through life with a yacht and a smile.
  • Waves for days, worries for none.
  • Sip happens when you’re on a yacht.
  • Dancing with the waves and chasing the sunset.
  • Yacht mode: Engaged.
  • Life’s a yacht, and I’m the captain of my destiny.
  • Sea the beauty, feel the breeze, live the yacht life.
  • Yacht days are the best days.
  • Smooth sailing and champagne toasts.
  • Finding paradise wherever the anchor drops.
  • Navigating through life with style and grace.
  • Yachting: Because the best stories rarely come from land.
  • Seafaring adventures and yacht chic vibes.
  • Yacht hair, don’t care—living on island time.
  • The sea, the sun, and a yacht—what more do you need?
  • Anchored in paradise, sails set for adventure.
  • Every day is a yacht day if you believe it.
  • Sailing into the sunset with a heart full of gratitude.
  • Yacht views and good vibes only.
  • Sea breeze and yacht dreams.
  • A yacht is a love affair with the ocean.
  • Life is better on a yacht—where worries float away.
  • Yachting: Because the best memories are made at sea.

Yacht Quotes For Instagram

  • Finding serenity in the rhythm of the waves.
  • Floating on clouds of salt and sunshine.
  • Yacht life: Where ordinary ends, and adventure begins.
  • Sailing towards a horizon of endless possibilities.
  • Yachting is the art of getting lost in the right direction.
  • Waves may come and go, but yacht memories last forever.
  • Living the yacht life one anchor drop at a time.
  • Chasing sunsets and making waves on a yacht.
  • Yacht days are the happiest days.
  • Sail more, worry less—yacht mantra.
  • Life’s a journey—yachting makes it a celebration.
  • Yacht vibes: Where luxury meets the sea.
  • Floating through life with style and grace.
  • Sailing away from ordinary into extraordinary.
  • Sea, sun, and a yacht—recipe for a perfect day.
  • Yachting is not just a hobby; it’s a lifestyle choice.
  • Yacht dreams and champagne wishes.
  • Anchors aweigh, problems away.
  • Yacht life: Because normal is overrated.
  • Lost in the right direction—yacht adventures.
  • Sun-kissed and yacht blessed.
  • Saltwater therapy and yacht living.
  • Cruising through life with a yacht-state of mind.
  • Navigating through waves of joy and bliss.
  • Seas the day with yacht vibes.
  • Yacht days are the answer to everything.
  • Sailing into serenity with a touch of elegance.
  • Champagne in hand, worries on land.
  • Yachting: Where the ocean meets serenity.
  • Sea, yacht, and a heart full of wanderlust.
  • Sunsets are proof that endings can be beautiful—especially on a yacht.
  • Living on yacht time: Where every moment is golden.
  • Sailing into the weekend like a true yacht enthusiast.
  • Yacht life is the only life.
  • Saltwater in the air, adventure everywhere.
  • Yachting is my happy place.
  • Floating through life with a yacht by my side.
  • Life is short—buy the yacht.
  • Yacht vibes and ocean tides.
  • Yacht life: Because happiness comes in waves.
  • Saltwater heals everything—especially on a yacht.
  • Anchors down, worries away.
  • Sailing through life’s adventures with a touch of class.
  • Yacht dreams and ocean themes.
  • Life is a journey; yachting makes it an adventure.
  • Yacht life: Where the sea meets sophistication.
  • Seaside serenity on a yacht horizon.
  • Sipping on sunshine, sailing through life.
  • Lost at sea, found in luxury.

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22 Sailing Jokes That Will Send You Into Waves Of Laughter

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There’s nothing quite like a wave and a good sailing joke to make a new maritime friendship. We don’t mean to say that sailing isn’t serious business — the beauty of the open sea may have you looking for inspiring quotes , or for romantic sayings when the sun sets over the waves. But sometimes, after all that hard work and introspection, you need a little laugh to break the waves. These sailing jokes will leave you lost at sea with laughter!

1. What do you do with a drunker sailor?

Worry he’s gonna get wrecked!

2. “Can you go pick up my boat ? It’s at the dock.”

Oh no! Is it sick? You should give it some vitamin sea.

3. A pirate walks into a bar with a ship’s steering wheel in his pants.

The bartender says: “Hey, did you know you’ve got a steering wheel in your pants?”

“Aye, sir that it be, “says the pirate, “it’s driving me nuts!”

4. At the regatta, the blue sailboat hit the red one…

They were marooned !

5. Guy goes out on a friends yacht and asks, “don’t these cheap yachts sink all the time.”

His brother answers: “All the time? If it’s gonna sink, it’ll only be once!”

6. Two sailors talking, the first one says, “My girlfriend just sailed to the Caribbean.”

“Jamaica?” The other one asked.

“Heck no! She’d been wanting to go for a long time.”

7. When is it time to paint another coat on a pirate ship?

When its timbers be shivering!

8. What do British sea monsters eat?

Why fish and ships, of course!

9. Guy at the Marina: “So which of these boats is the one I won in the dice game?”

“Yacht C,” the attendant says.

“No. Craps!”

10. Don’t worry. Schooner or later, you’ll learn to sail!

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11. Why do pirates have such a hard time remembering the alphabet?

They get lost at “C”.

12. How do boats say hello to one another?

13. Pirate at the pirate awards : “And I would like to thank me wife, me daughters, and last boat not least, my ship!’

14. What do sailors get when they’re finally cured of writer’s block?

A tidal wave.

15. What did Watson say to his boss when he noticed their boat had to be towed?

“No shit! Sherlock.”

16. I went to the Black Friday sale at the boat store.

It was quite an oar deal.

17. Why is the boat always getting great deals?

It loves a sail.

18. How do you know when a boat is feeling affectionate?

When it hugs the shore!

19. What’s the sailor’s favorite detergent?

20. What did they call the boat that refused to let sea men on?

Censor-ship.

21. How do you rejuvenate an old boat?

22. Where do zombies go sailing?

In the Dead Sea.

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90+ Boat Captions for Those Perfect Days on the Water

These boat captions for Instagram will float anyone's boat!

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For those setting sail this season, creative boat captions are the best way to seas the attention of the many scrollers on your feed! The next time you're out on the water, snap a lot of fun photos and pair them with sailorly sayings to share your seafaring joy with your landlubber friends.

Not sure how to caption your pics? Explore the brilliant boat captions below and discover the perfect words to sum up your time on the water!

Unless otherwise noted, all quotes and captions are original and written by LoveToKnow Staff.

Short Boat Captions for Instagram

Let your boating photos speak for themselves by pairing them with super-brief captions. These short and snappy boat Instagram captions pair perfectly with fun photos of you and your crew on the water.

  • Hope floats
  • Boating babe
  • Makin' waves
  • Float therapy
  • Just add water.
  • Fortunate floater
  • Salty as I want to be
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Carefree Boat Ride Captions to Show Off Your Bliss

There's nothing quite as relaxing and awe-inspiring as a boat ride. The next time you're out on the lake or river, snap some spectacular shots and share them with your social connections.

  • Floatin' the coast.
  • Livin' the lake life.
  • Not a pier in sight.
  • Chillin' on the river.
  • Cruisin' with my bffs.
  • Boat hair, don't care!
  • Sailin' away from ordinary.
  • Ain't life grand on the water?
  • I like my water just a bit choppy.
  • Just soakin' up some sun and sea.
  • Does this boat make me look happy?
  • There's no such thing as a bad day on a boat.
  • Getting (a little) lost at sea is how I find myself.
  • There's nothing like sunshine and the open sea.

Funny Boat Captions to Bring Some Salty Smiles

Okay, so maybe puns inspire more groans than laughs. Either way, they're still super-cute. Your friends are sure to at least let out a chuckle (even if they also roll their eyes) when you post these punny boat captions for Instagram.

  • Wake for me!
  • Ship happens...
  • Too hot to paddle.
  • Thrown for a sloop ...
  • Taking the sea-nic route.
  • Float-loose and fancy-free.
  • Did I leave you in my wake?
  • Gettin' a boost of vitamin sea .
  • In port today? Naut if I can help it!
  • Will I be back soon? Naut if I can help it!
  • A day at sea? Just what the dock-tor ordered!
  • I love boating a yacht .
  • Back that raft up.
  • I was ferry impressed with today's views on the water.
  • It was a boat-iful day to be on the water!
  • Canoe believe it?!
  • I have been harboring hopes of a boat day for a while.
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Sweet Boat Day Captions for Couples

When you and your beau go out cruising on the water, that's the best time to snap a few selfies of the two of you. Choose your favorites and share away. The sayings below will help you find just the right thing to say.

  • Love on the water.
  • My catch of the day.
  • Boatin' with my boo.
  • [He/she/they] reeled me in.
  • The only crew I need.
  • Just me and my buoy.
  • Me and my bae, floating away.
  • [He/she/they] really floats my boat.
  • Just me, my old man, and the sea.
  • Oh Captain, my Captain!
  • He/she is my anchor!
  • Isn't she boat-iful?
  • On land or at sea, together is where we always want to be.
  • Who's the captain and who's the first mate? That is the question!
  • Just [him/her/them], me, and the open sea. There is nothing else on earth I need.

Paw-some Insta Captions for Dogs on Boats

Boats aren't just for people! Puppers love them too. There's nothing quite as smile-inducing as a photo that captures the sheer joy of a dog boating with its people. Steal Instagram with a fetching dog caption .

  • Dogs love boats.
  • That's one happy pupper.
  • Welcome to the pup deck.
  • Dogs are built for boating.
  • That's a bow wow of a wave.
  • It's ruff out here on the water.
  • Ah, to feel the wind in one's jowls...
  • Boating beats playing fetch any day.
  • Woof! I'll never go back to car windows.
  • There's a reason it's called the dog paddle.
  • Boat days are simply paw-fection.

Yacht & Sailboat Instagram Captions to Highlight Your Adventures

Lucky enough to spend time on a yacht or sailboat? Document your boating adventure by taking all the photos your SIM card can hold and then pair each one with a suitable saying.

  • Come sail away.
  • Yacht too shabby!
  • Sailing is in my nature.
  • Livin' the yacht life.
  • A sailor's life for me.
  • Work hard, sail free.
  • Sailing soothes my soul.
  • She's a lot more than a little dingy.
  • Ready to sail-ebrate in style!
  • The bigger the boat, the better the vacay!
  • The best yacht is one that someone else gets to maintain.
  • I'm not the type to ride off into the sunset. I'd rather set sail.
  • If you still think one can't buy happiness, you've probably never been on a yacht.

If you are spending the day on a boat, you will likely dock somewhere. This makes beach captions another great source of inspiration! And for those frequenting freshwater, don't forget about lake captions either!

Famous Boat Captions for the Serious and Silly Sailors

Sometimes the best way to caption a boat day is with the sage words of someone else. These silly and serious boat quotes can be a great choice for the seamen looking for some sage words to pair with their post!

  • "For to reach a port, we must sail-sail, not tie at anchor-sail, not drift." - Franklin D. Roosevelt
  • "Fortune brings in some boats that are not steered." - William Shakespeare
  • "You're gonna need a bigger boat." ~ Roy Scheider
  • "I know everybody says money can't buy happiness, but it could buy me a boat. It could buy me a truck to pull it. It could buy me a Yeti 110 iced down with some silver bullets. Yeah, and I know what they say, money can't buy everything. Well, maybe so, but it could buy me a boat." - Chris Janson
  • "Boats. Vessels of freedom. Harbors of heeling." - Kenny Chesney
  • "Shells sink, dreams float. Life's good on our boat." - Jimmy Buffett
  • "Now…bring me that horizon." - Johnny Depp
  • "The motions of our sail--the play of its pulse so like our own lives, so thin and yet so full of life." - Henry David Thoreau
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Caption Your Love of Boating

With such a fabulous list of aquatic captions, it's easy to spread the word about your love of boating. Use these boat day captions as-is, or get inspired to come up with even more fabulous sayings about the joy of being on the water. Also, be sure to check out our 250 family boat names if you're trying to name your crew's vessel.

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75+ Best Sailing Quotes for Your Inner Sailor

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The freedom that comes with casting off the lines and heading out into open water is something many authors, poets, and explorers have aimed to express in words.

This list contains the best sailing quotes, whether from a famous writer or an avid sailor.

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Many of these famous quotes about sailing are inspirational, while others represent the challenges of a sailing lifestyle. Other sayings on the list are sailing metaphors for life – inspiration for all sailors, world travelers, and adventurers!

Find a specfic type of sailing quote in the sections below, or browse all the quotes.

Sail Away Quotes

Below are sailor sayings that express what it feels like to live on the ocean. These quotes make you want to cast off the lines and sail away with no plan for return to port.

1. “There is nothing more enticing, disenchanting, and enslaving than the life at sea.” —  Joseph Conrad, Polish-British Writer

2. “I wanted freedom, open air, and adventure. I found it on the sea.” —  Alaine Gerbault, French Sailor

Sail away inspired quote, “I wanted freedom, open air, and adventure. I found it on the sea.” - Alain Gerbault, written above a red sunset over the ocean.

3. “Smell the sea and feel the sky. Let your soul and spirit fly.” —  Van Morrison, Irish Singer-Songwriter

4. “Flying might not be all plain sailing, but the fun of it is worth the price.” —  Amelia Earhart, American Aviation Pioneer & Author

5. “A man is never lost at sea.” —  Ernest Hemingway, American Writer

6. “It is not that life ashore is distasteful to me. But life at sea is better.” ―  Sir Francis Drake, English Explorer

Inspirational sailing away quote, “It is not that life ashore is distasteful to me. But life at sea is better.” - Sir Francis Drake, written above a woman holding a main stay looking at the colors across the water at twilight.

7. “The days pass happily with me wherever my ship sails.” —   Joshua Slocum, First Person to Single-Hand Circumnavigate

8. “For whatever we lose (like a you or a me), it’s always our self we find in the sea.” — E.E. Cummings, American Poet & Author

9. “To young men contemplating a voyage, I’d say go.” — Joshua Slocum, First Person to Single-Hand Circumnavigate

Inspirational Sailing Quotes

These are our favorite sailing and sailboat quotes that capture the feeling of a day on the water.

10. “A bad day sailing is 100 times better than a good day at work.” —  Unknown

11. “Hark, now hear the sailors cry, smell the sea, and feel the sky let your soul and spirit fly, into the mystic.” — Van Morrison, Northern Irish Singer & Songwriter

12. “It’s out there at sea that you are really yourself.” — Vito Dumas, Argentine Solo Sailor & Circumnavigator

13. “You haven’t lived until you’ve sailed.” — David Sedaris, Theft by Finding: Diaries

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14. “The sail, the play of its pulse so like our own lives: so thin and yet so full of life, so noiseless when it labors hardest, so noisy and impatient when least effective.” — Henry David Thoreau, American Poet & Philosopher

15. “On a day when the wind is perfect, the sail just needs to open and the world is full of beauty.” — Rumi, Persian Poet

16. “Confronting a storm is like fighting God. All the powers in the universe seem to be against you and, in an extraordinary way, your irrelevance is at the same time both humbling and exalting.” — Francis LeGrande

Sailing Quotes About Life

These are our favorite sailing quotes that are metaphors for life and translate to its many challenges and struggles.

17. “The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore.” ―  Vincent Van Gogh, Dutch Post-Impressionist Painter

18. “I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning how to sail my ship.” ―  Louisa May Alcott, American Poet

19. “If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable.” ―  Seneca, Roman Philosopher

20. “I am the master of my fate. I am the captain of my soul.” ― William Ernest Henley, English Poet & Writer

Pinterest image of a small sailboat in a beautiful, but eerie and foggy anchorage.

21. “Not all treasure is silver and gold, mate.” —  Captain Jack Sparrow, Pirates of the Caribbean

22. “Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air.” ―  Ralph Waldo Emerson, American Philosopher

23. “The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.” ―  William Arthur Ward, American Writer

24. “Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than those you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from safe harbor. Catch the wind in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” ―  Mark Twain, American Writer

25. “On life’s vast ocean, diversely we sail. Reasons the card, but passion the gale.” ―  Alexander Pope, English Poet

Sailing quote about life, “On life’s vast ocean, diversely we sail. Reason the card, passion the gale.” - Alexander Pope, written above a jib sheet line with the ocean view in the background.

26. “One’s destination is never a place, but always a new way of seeing things.” —  Henry Miller, American Writer & Artist

27. “Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors.” —  Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd U.S. President

28. “You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.” — Christopher Columbus, Italian Explorer

29. “Any fool can carry on, but a wise man knows how to shorten sail in time.” ―  Joseph Conrad,   Polish-British Writer

30. “There are some things you learn best in calm, and some in storm.” — Willa Cather, American Writer

Cruising Quotes

These quotes are for the full-time cruisers living a life on the water. These are some of our favorite sayings about modern-day life on a sailboat.

31. “To be successful at sea, we must keep things simple.” ―   Pete Culler, Author & Renowned Wooden Boat Builder

32. “Go small, go simple, go now.” ―  Larry Pardey, Sailor & Writer

33. “At sea, I learned how little a person needs, not how much.” —  Robin Lee Graham, American Sailor

Cruising quote, “At sea I learned how little a person needs, not how much.” - Robin Graham, written above a sailboat sailing on blue water.

34. “The single commandment of anchoring is ‘thou shall create scope.'” ― Reese Palley, Art Dealer & Circumnavigator

35. “The charm of singlehanded cruising is not solitude, but independence.” — Claud Worth, Master Mariner & Writer

36. “The lovely thing about cruising is that planning usually turns out to be of little use.” —  Dom Degnon, Yacht Broker & Freelance Writer

37. “Cruising is fixing your boat in exotic locations.” —  Unknown

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38. “Home is where the anchor drops.” —  Unknown

39. “If you are going to do something, do it now. Tomorrow is too late.”   —  Pete Goss, British Sailor

40. “The planning stage of a cruise is often just as enjoyable as the voyage itself, letting one’s imagination loose on all kinds of possibilities. Yet translating dreams into reality means a lot of practical questions have to be answered.” —  Jimmy Cornell, British Sailor & Author

41. “It’s remarkable how quickly a good and favorable wind can sweep away the maddening frustrations of shore living.” —  Ernest K. Gann, American Sailor & Author

Sailing and Adventure Quotes from Novels

These quotes are from some of our favorite novels. They encapsulate life on the water, the sailing lifestyle, and seeking adventure!

42. “Now and then we had a hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be pirates.” —  Mark Twain, Life on the Mississippi

43. “To move, to breathe, to fly, to float, to gain all while you give, to roam the roads of lands remote, to travel is to live.” ―  Hans Christian Andersen, The Fairy Tale of My Life: An Autobiography

Adventure novel quote, “To move, to breathe, to fly, to float - To gain all while you give - To roam the roads, of lands remote - To travel is to live.” - Hans Christian Andersen, written over clear blue water calmly lapping a pebble beach and driftwood

44. “The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.” ―  Christopher McCandless, Into the Wild

45. “The truths of the sea, like the truths of the soul, cannot be reduced to numbers.” ― Webb Chiles, The Ocean Waits

46. “There is nothing — absolutely nothing — half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats. In or out of ’em, it doesn’t matter. Nothing seems really to matter, that’s the charm of it. Whether you get away, or whether you don’t; whether you arrive at your destination or whether you reach somewhere else, or whether you never get anywhere at all, you’re always busy, and you never do anything in particular; and when you’ve done it there’s always something else to do, and you can do it if you like, but you’d much better not.” —  Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows

Quotes About Ships

Whether as vessels of exploration, symbols of resilience, or metaphors for life’s journey, ships have long captured the esscense of the adventurer’s spirit.

47. “A ship in the harbor is safe, but that’s not what ships are built for.” ―  John A. Shedd, American Author

48. “The goal is not to sail the boat, but rather to help the boat sail herself.” — John Rousmaniere, American Author

Inspiration sailing quote “The goal is not to sail the boat, but rather to help the boat sail herself.” - John Rousmaniere, written above a couple on the bow of a sailboat with the sails flying.

49. “It’s not just a keel and a hull and a deck and sails, that’s what a ship needs but what a ship is…what the Black Pearl really is…is freedom.” —  Captain Jack Sparrow, Pirates of the Caribbean

50. “A sailing vessel is alive in a way that no ship with mechanical power ever be.” ― Aubrey de Selincourt, English Writer

51. “Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made, for somewhere deep in their oaken hearts the soul of a song is laid.” — Robert N. Rose, Poet

Ocean Quotes

These quotes are specifically about the ocean or the sea. If you are a sailor or beach lover, I’m sure you love to romanticize the sea, and these quotes will resonate with you.

52. “The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” ―  Jacques Yves Cousteau, French Naval Officer

53. “We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch – we are going back from whence we came.” ―  John F. Kennedy, 35th U.S. President

54. “Dance with the waves, move with the sea, let the rhythm of the water set your soul free.” ―  Christy Ann Martine, Canadian Poet

55. “At the beach, life is different. Time doesn’t move hour to hour but mood to moment. We live by currents, plan by the tides, and follow the sun.” ―  Sandy Gingras, Writer & Illustrator

Quote about the ocean, “At the beach, life is different. Time doesn’t move hour to hour but mood to moment. We live by currents, plan by the tides, and follow the sun.” - Sandy Gingras, written on top of a picture of a people beach with a wave crashing on the shore.

56. “Every time I slip into the ocean, it’s like going home.” ―  Sylvia Earle, American Marine Biologist

57. “If there’s a heaven for me, I’m sure it has a beach attached to it.” ―  Jimmy Buffett, American Singer-Songwriter

58. “The sea is a desert of waves, a wilderness of water.” —  Langston Hughes, American Poet

Funny Sailing Quotes

This selection features funny sailing quotes from poets, writers, and modern-day cruisers, that explore the lighter side of life at sea.

59. “Sailing – The fine art of slowly going nowhere at great expense while being cold, wet, and miserable.” — Irv Heller

60. “The sea speaks a language polite people never repeat. It is a colossal scavenger slang and has no respect.” — Carl Sandburg, American Poet

61. “Any damn fool can navigate the world sober. It takes a really good sailor to do it drunk.” —  Sir Francis Chichester, Sailor & Author (First Man to Single-Hand Circumnavigate Non-Stop)

62. “Later down the road of life, I made the discovery that salt water was also good for the mental abrasions one inevitably acquires on land.” — Jimmy Buffett, American Singer-Songwriter (A Pirate Looks at Fifty)

63. “Only two sailors, in my experience, never ran aground. One never left port, and the other was an atrocious liar.” —  Don Bamford, Sailor & Author

Pinterest image of blue green ocean water that is smooth as glass with text overlay of Don Bamford quote.

64. “The chance for mistakes is about equal to the number of crew squared.” — Ted Turner, Entrepreneur & America’s Cup Winner

65. “Land was created to provide a place for boats to visit.” ‍‍— Brooks Atkinson, American Theatre Critic

66. “When the draught of your vessel exceeds the depth of the water, you are most assuredly, aground.” — Ian Walsh

67. “A sailor is an artist whose medium is the wind. Live passionately, even if it kills you, because something is going to kill you anyway.” — Webb Chiles , Writer & Sailor

68. “Being hove to in a long gale is the most boring way of being terrified, I know.” — Donald Hamilton, American Writer

69. “If we get lost, we’ll just pull in somewhere and ask directions.” — Captain Ron Rico (Captain Ron)

70. “The only way to get a good crew is to marry one.” — Eric Hiscock, British Sailor & Author

Sailing Quotes from Movies

These unforgettable sailing quotes are all from the silver screen, where the sea has played a starring role in captivating audiences for decades.

71. “A diesel loves her oil same as a sailor loves rum.” — Captain Ron Rico (Captain Ron)

72. “It’s not just sails and knots, it’s seeing where you’re going in your mind. Knowing where you are by knowing where you’ve been.” — Maui (Moana)

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73. “You know, there have been more people in space than have sailed around the world. I didn’t even know it was something you can do, but you can, and I want to. ‘Cause I’m an adventurer.” — Jessica Watson (True Spirit)

74. “You can’t run from the wind. You trim your sails, face the music, and keep going.”  — Captain Christopher “Skipper” Sheldon (White Squall)

75. “Now…bring me that horizon.” —  Captain Jack Sparrow (Pirates of the Caribbean)

76. “But it ain’t all buttons and charts, little albatross. You know what the first rule of flying is? Love. You can learn all the math in the ‘Verse, but you take a boat in the air that you don’t love, she’ll shake you off just as sure as the turning of the worlds. Love keeps her in the air when she oughta fall down, tells you she’s hurtin’ ‘fore she keens. Makes her a home.” — Captain Malcolm Reynolds (Serenity)

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I hope you were inspired or even nodded along in agreement with some of the sailor sayings on this list.

I’m sure I’m missing some other famous sailing quotes, so feel free to leave your favorite nautical saying in the comments below or even a personal quote that resonates with you!

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Id rather be lost at sea then found at work…..Anon.

I can definitely relate to this one!

The cost of good navigation is constant vigilance.

All sailors of all sorts are more or less capricious and unreliable. They live in the varying outer weather and inhale its fickleness – and when retained for any object remote and blank in the pursuit, however promissory of life and passion in the end, it is above all things requisite that temporary interests and employments should intervene to hold them healthily suspended for the final dash. – Herman Melville, Moby Dick

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  • Setting Sail with Humour: The Best Boat Jokes and Sailor Puns

Boating isn't just a hobby; it's a source of endless humour and camaraderie among those who spend their time navigating the waters. This article sails through the bubbly world of boat jokes, sailor puns, and nautical humour, exploring why these jokes are more than just words—they're an essential part of the boating culture.

The Allure of Nautical Humour: Why Boating Jokes Captivate

Boating jokes and puns have a unique charm that resonates well with those who have a penchant for the sea and sailing. The combination of common boating situations and humorous spins on words creates a bonding experience among mariners and enthusiasts alike. Whether it’s a play on words like "What’s a pirate’s favourite letter? You might think it’s R, but his first love is the C!" or a clever quip about boating life, each joke serves as a small anchor of laughter in the vast ocean of routine.

Types of Nautical Jokes: From Sailor Puns to Cruise Ship Zingers

From quick one-liners to longer anecdotal stories, boating humour can be as diverse as the sea itself. Sailor puns often play on nautical terms and sailor life, delivering a quick wit that's easy to "knot" forget. For instance, why did the sailor grab a bar of soap when lost at sea? He wanted to wash ashore! Meanwhile, boat jokes typically revolve around the quirks of boating life. For example, why don't boats ever get lonely? Because they're always in a buoyant mood! Then there are cruise ship jokes, which often highlight the peculiarities of cruise vacations and the funny encounters onboard. Why don't secrets last long on a cruise ship? Because news travels fast when you're adrift!

Mastering the Craft: How to Deliver the Perfect Boating Joke

Understanding the structure of a good joke can help you deliver it effectively. The key ingredients include timing, context, and a touch of surprise. The best boat jokes are told at just the right moment, often during a boating activity, which heightens their hilarity due to the relevant setting. Puns and wordplay are crucial in boating jokes. They rely on the double meanings of nautical terms to hook the listener until the punchline lands. An effective boat joke, like any good humour, acts as a brief escape from reality and a bonding tool for those sharing the moment.

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Sharing a laugh has a way of bringing people together, and boat jokes are no exception. They are often shared around the dock, during boating trips, or on social media platforms dedicated to boating enthusiasts. Boating clubs and online forums are rife with jokes being swapped as a way of welcoming new members or just passing the time during long trips. It's this shared laughter that helps strengthen the bonds within the boating community, making every social gathering a bit more enjoyable.

Social Media and Boating Humour: Connecting Mariners Worldwide

Platforms like Instagram and Twitter are great for sharing quick sailor puns or boat jokes, reaching a wider audience who appreciate maritime mirth. These platforms allow boaters to connect with others worldwide, exchanging jokes that bring a smile and foster a sense of shared experience, despite the physical distances.

Dive into Nautical Humour: A Collection of Top Boat Jokes and Puns

Ready to dive into some humour? Here are some top picks that are sure to get at least a chuckle, if not a guffaw, from your fellow boaters. What do you call a boat with a hole? A sink-uation! How do you make a yacht look younger? Boat-tox! What's a sailor's favourite letter? Arrr! How do sailors organize a party? They planet! Why did the sailor make a great DJ? Because he knew how to rock the boat!

Boat jokes and sailor puns offer a lighthearted way to enjoy the ups and downs of boating life, proving that sometimes, the best way to weather a storm is simply by laughing through it. These jokes are not just about making people laugh; they're about creating memories and enhancing the shared experience of life at sea. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or someone who enjoys the occasional boat trip, embracing the humour that comes with this territory can make your maritime adventures all the more enjoyable.

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Funny Boating Jokes, Nautical Quotes, Sailing Puns and Boat Names!

Anthony Bianco - The Travel Tart

One thing that many punters do when travelling (including myself) is hopping on board a boat and hopefully not bringing up the entire contents of their stomach if they go out on a boat trip of some kind – for example, fishing for yellowfin tuna , or going for a boat trip to some tropical island to sod around in the sun all day and becoming the next lobster look alike.

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Some people are lucky enough to have their own private yacht where they can pretty much drop anchor anywhere in the world, whenever they want! Some day, I might be lucky enough to step on board a metal beast like this!

Funny Boating Jokes, Nautical Quotes, Sailing Puns And Boat Names!

I have a love/hate relationship with boating. I remember being dragged out by my dad near fishing areas around the Great Barrier Reef in the hot stinking sun all day, and waiting for hours before I received a nibble on the end of my line.

If we managed to catch a great table fish like a Coral Trout, the meal would be worth it! But then again, I’ve had some great boat trip parties that I’ll never forget, so I’m a Yin and Yang kind of guy when it comes to boating.

But hey, walking down towards a marine of moored boats to go on a trip in the outdoors is a much, much better option than being trapped inside the fluorescent prison! Give me that any day, as long as I don’t end up like Tom Hank’s character in the Castaway movie . Or any other Tom Hanks movie involving travel .

So today’s silly post is dedicated to boating jokes and is supported by D’Albora Marinas.

Boating Jokes Time!

Here we go!

Q: What do you call waiting 5 hours to catch a fish? A: Quick!

Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish and he will sit in a boat & drink beer all day.

All sailors and fishermen are liars except you and me. and I’m not so sure about you.

Do fish get cramps after eating?

Q: How much does it cost for a pirate to pierce his ears? A: A Buccaneer! (a buck an ear, boom boom..)

“I finally snapped,” the man said. “Last night while I was going over the bills, I discovered how much money my wife squanders and I hit the roof.” “What did you do?” asked his friend. “I stormed into the bedroom and gave her a lecture on economy and thrift.” “Did it help?” “I’ll say. Tomorrow we’re selling my boat and sailing equipment.”

Q: How many boaters does it take to change a lightbulb? A: None, because the right size bulb isn’t on board, the local marine-supply store doesn’t carry that brand, and the mail-order house has them on back-order.

Q: What’s the difference between a lawyer and a dock line? A: One should be whipped at both ends: the other keeps your boat tied to the dock.

A very nervous first time crew member says to the skipper, “Do boats like this sink very often?” “Not too often,” replied the skipper. “Usually it’s only the once.”

Q. Why are pirates really cool? A. Because they ARRRRRRRRGGGGHHHH!

Stradbroke Island Near Brisbane Queensland Australia

Here are some Funny Boat Names!

And to add onto the nautical theme, I know of loads of people who own boats seem to like naming their boats with some silly boat names which are a play on words in regards to their floating vessels.

Here are some very funny examples I’ve come across due to my extensive shonky research!

Would you call your boat any of these? I’d be tempted!

Some of the best funny boat names I’ve seen include:

  • Seas The Day
  • She Got The House
  • Feeling Nauti
  • Unsinkable II
  • To Sea or Knot To Sea
  • Costaplenty
  • Passing Wind
  • She’ll Get Over It
  • Hydro Therapy
  • Bow Movement
  • Farfrompuken
  • The Codfather
  • Pier Pressure
  • Cirrhosis of the River
  • Campbells Condensed Sloop
  • Marlin Monroe
  • Dijabringabeeralong
  • Moor Often Than Knot

There you go, if you’re dreaming of going onto the ocean for your next trip, think of these silly boating jokes next time! Even if you’re on The Love Boat ..

Thanks again D’Albora Marinas for supporting this article!

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6 thoughts on “Funny Boating Jokes, Nautical Quotes, Sailing Puns and Boat Names!”

Avatar Of Dan

Awesome collection of jokes, bro … thanks for the laughs!

Avatar Of Anthony The Travel Tart

I just put together a page of funny boat names – some of them are boats I have seen around my marina down in San Diego.

If you like one of these categories please include them or my url in your next post on boat jokes http://www.allthingsboat.com/boat-names/

and Fair Winds –

Boaties definitely have a sense of humour!

Hi Anthony,

Okay, so I had some time on my hands last week. I finally got around to putting together a page with all my favorite boat names that are based on nautical puns.

http://www.allthingsboat.com/boat-names/best-boat-names-funny/

Some of these are a bit corny, but others are worth sharing.

I know you’re a fan of nautical humor, so I wanted to pass this on.

Avatar Of Grache

If i had a boat, I’d call it Aye Candy. Haha

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Best Sailing and Sailors Quotes of all time

Best sailing quotes and mariners quotes.

Discover the best sailors and sailing quotes and mariners sayings. We often hear mariners quotes, sailing words, and proverbs from famous and unknown sailors, navigators, explorers about the ocean, the sea, their vessels, their sailing journeys or their adventures. The best mariners and sailors or sailing quotes you will find here are inspiring or funny but they all refer to a passion shared by boating enthusiasts all over the world. We also include maritime and sailing proverbs from different time and civilizations.

We decided to share them with our readers and sailors friends because they are inspiring and often tell in a few words sailors and boat lovers feel or experience at sea. Along with each quote we also indicate who the writer is and a a little bit of their accomplishment.

If you want to add your own preferred quote please contact Coboaters .  It is free and fun.

We hope you like these mariners and sailing or sailors quotes and other proverbs. You can also find them on our Coboaters Facebook and Instagram page. The quote of the week is also published every week on Coboaters home page! Happy reading!

We classified those quotes in different categories:

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  • Marine quotes from famous people (boat designers, scientists,
  • Mariners and sailing quotes from anonymous individuals.

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1- Mariners and Sailing Quotes from famous sailors

“The only way to get a good crew is to marry one” – Eric Hiscock

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“You do not ask a tame seagull why it needs to disappear from time to time toward the open sea.” Bernard Moitessier – Famous Sailor and adventurer- Circumnavigator in The Long Way (published in 1971)

Joshua, the 13m sailboat owned by Bernard Moitessier and his sailing quote

“There is not better tool or equipment you can have on board than a well-trained crew”. Larry Pardey, Cruiser Larry Pardey lived at sea with his wife, Lin for more than 25 years.

Sailing saying and quote from Larry Parley, a famous skipper: There is no better tool or equipment you can have on board than a well-trained crew"

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“I wanted to win not as a woman, but at equal terms with all skippers.” Kirsten Neuschafer. Famous woman sailor. The first female sailor to win a circumnavigation race, the Golden Globe 2022.

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“Spinnakers are perfect in lighter airs and flatter seas for crew to handle…” Unknown writer

A sailor with a spinnaker in the background and a mariners quote about spinnakers

“If we can’t decarbonate shipping, we can’t solve the climate crisis” Chritiaan de Beukelear

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“On the 8th day, God created RUM to prevent sailors from taking over the world”

Black and white image: An old mariner smiling with a pint of rum in his hand

“Citius – Altius – Fortius . Faster – Higher – Stronger”. This is the Olympic games motto.

Olympic moto: Faster, Higher, Stronger.

2- Sailing quotes from Famous writers or artists

“Anchor as though you plan to stay for weeks, even if you plan to stay for one hour” Tommy Moran, American artist

Sailors quote from famous artist

“I want a boat that drinks six, eats four, sleeps two.” Ernest Kellog Gann (1910-1991) American Aviator, Author, Sailor, and conservationist.

Sailors quote from famous writer

“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop” – Confucius, Chinese Philosopher

Sailing quote from Confucius. A man standing in in front of a sailboat.

“How inappropriate it is to call this planet earth when clearly it is sea” Arthur C. Clarke, English science fiction writer and undersea explorer.

Female diver with coral and a sailing quote

“The lovely thing about cruising is that planning turns out to be of little use.” Dom Degnon, Yacht broker and freelance writer.

Sailing quote from Dom

“Everybody in the 15th century Spain was wrong about where China was and as a result, Columbus discovered Caribbean vacations!” P.J. O’Rourke.

Sailors quote with classic boat background and Coboaters logo.

“It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters in the end.” Ernest Hemingway

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“I need the sea because it teaches me” Pablo Neruba

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“Free man, you will always cherish the sea!” Charles Beaudelaire, French poet of the nineteenth century

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“When a man comes to like a sea life, he is not fit to live on land.” Dr Samula Johnson, 18th century writer.

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3- Marine quotes from famous sailors and mariners

“Prevention is, as in other aspects of seamanship, better than cure” . Sir Robin Knox-Johnston. British sailor, the first person to perform a non-stop single-handed circumnavigation of the globe.

Knox-Johnson sailing quote: Prevention is, as other aspects of seamanship, better than cure". Sailboat in the background

“The cabin of a small yacht is truly a wonderful thing; not only will it shelter you from a tempest, but from the other troubles in life, it is a safe retreat” Francis Herreshoff.

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“Sailboat racing becomes a game of chance only when you are not prepared” Buddy Melges.

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“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” Jacques-Yves Cousteau.

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“Red Sky in the morning, sailors take warning. Red sky at night, sailors’ delight.” Ancient mariners

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“ A sailor is an artist whose medium is the wind” Webb Chiles, American sailor, poet, and explorer who has circumnavigated the globe five times.

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“ For most of history, man has had to fight nature to survive; In this century he is starting to realize that, in order to survive he has to protect it.” Jacques-Yves Cousteau in the 20th Century

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I wanted open air, adventures, I found it on the sea” Alain Gerbault

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To young men contemplating a voyage, I would say, Go!” Joshua Slocum, the first person to sail single-handedly around the world.

Famous sailing quote from Joshua Slocum

“The days pass happily with me wherever my ship sails” Joshua Slocum

Joshua Slocum saying: " the days pass happily with me whenever my ship sails"

Mariners quotes from anonymous writers

Land was created for boats to visit!

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A Sailboat that sails backward can never see the sunrise

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“To reach a port we must set sail – sail, not tie at anchor; sail not drift” Franklin D. Roosevelt

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“Your autopilot may be your best crew but it will never be your best friend!”

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“The sooner we learn how to be jointly responsible, the easier the sailing will be” Ella Maillart, Swiss adventurer, Sportwoman. Early 1900.

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“Smell the sea and feel the sky. Let your soul and spirit fly.” Van Morrison Irish Singer – Songwriter

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“There are three sorts of people: those who are alive, those who are dead, and those who are at sea” Aristotle – Greek philosopher 384-322 BC

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Last Updated on October 9, 2021 by Amy

Whether you are just starting out and learning how to sail or have completed a world circumnavigation like us , sometimes it helps to be reminded why we do this. There are many benefits to the cruising life, and some inspirational words always help me get there. And at the moment, they make me miss cruising! That’s why I’ve compiled a list of over fifty sailing quotes to remind me how great – or how impactful, awe-inspiring, and essential the cruising life can be.

Are you just starting out? Or are you in the slumps about cruising? I hope some of these quotes about the sailing and cruising life will make you laugh, think, or even, dare I say it, want to go sailing.

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Inspirational Boat Quotes

“To reach a port we must set sail – Sail, not tie at anchor. Sail, not drift.” ― Franklin D. Roosevelt

“I can’t control the wind but I can adjust the sail.” ―  Ricky Skaggs

“You must never despise the port you were born because no matter how small or how bad it is, it is the place you have started sailing to the universe!” ―  Mehmet Murat ildan

“We each have our oceans and seas that we travel on.” ―  Anthony T Hincks

“No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars or sailed to an uncharted land or opened a new heaven to the human spirit.” ― Helen Keller

“We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch – we are going back from whence we came.” ― John F Kennedy

“I must go down to the sea again, to the lonely sea and the sky. And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by.” ― John Masefield

Dark Subjects

“She watched the gap between ship and shore grow to a huge gulf. Perhaps this was a little like dying, the departed no longer visible to the others, yet both still existed, only in different worlds.” ― Susan Wiggs, The Charm School

“Sometimes I pretend I’m an anchor because there’s a difference between sinking and drowning.” ―  R.I.D. Inkskinned

“When  Predator  sailed into war, she  sang . The rapid winds and rising shrieks suddenly blended into a single harmonious tone. Lines in the rigging and the yards and the masts themselves quivered in time, and began giving off their own notes of music, in harmony with one another. As the speed increased, the chord rose and rose, and built and  built , until it reached a crescendo of pure, eerie, inhuman fury. Grimm  felt  the music rise around him, felt the ship straining eagerly to her task, and his own heart raced in fierce exultation in time with her. Every line of the ship, every smudge upon her decks, every stain upon the leathers of his aeronauts leapt into his mind in vibrant detail. He could feel the ship’s motion, forward and down, could feel the wind of her passage, could feel the rising terror of his crew. One of the men screamed–one of them always did–and then the entire crew joined in with  Predator , shrieking their battle cries together with their ship’s. The ship would not fail them–Grimm knew it; he felt it, the way he could feel sunlight on his face or the rake of wind in his hair.” ―  Jim Butcher,  The Aeronaut’s Windlass

“So there you have it: hearing voices at sea is not a pathological condition. It’s quite normal. Welcome to the world of illusions at sea. Of mirages, looming, towering, stooping and sinking. Of moons that change size, suns that change shape, horizons that bend, lights that change colour, and sounds that play hide and seek. Of waves that speak, ships that effervesce and whales that turn into baby elephants. For the sea has a lobsterpot full of tricks and illusions to confuse and beguile even the most rational 21st century sailor.” ―  Nic Compton,  Off the Deep End: A History of Madness at Sea

“For I say there is no other thing that is worse than the sea is for breaking a man, even though he may be a very strong one.” ―  Homer

“Sail through the good days, and on bad days pick a spot of blue sky to steer toward.” ―  Richelle E. Goodrich,  Making Wishes

Practical Sailing Quotes

“Go small, go simple, go now” ―  Larry Pardey,  Cruising in Seraffyn

“She found out that having something to do prevented you from feeling seasick, and that even a job like scrubbing a deck could be satisfying, if it was done in a seamanlike way. She was very taken with this notion, and later on she folded the blankets on her bunk in a seamanlike way, and put her possessions in the closet in a seamanlike way, and used ‘stow’ instead of ‘tidy’ for the process of doing so. After two days at sea, Lyra decided that this was the life for her.” ―  Philip Pullman,  The Golden Compass

“A small boat that sails the river is better than a large ship that sinks in the sea.” ―  Matshona Dhliwayo

Humorous Yacht Sayings

“Thing about boats is, you can always sell them if you don’t like them. Can’t sell kids.” ―  Lin Pardey,  Bull Canyon: A Boatbuilder, a Writer and Other Wildlife

“For those of you who wish to get a feel for it, get in the car and bring it up to fifty miles an hour and then stick your head and arms outside and, while driving, try to fold up a simple bath towel in the wind” ―  Gary Paulsen,  Caught by the Sea: My Life on Boats

“Charter boats are like books with no covers.” ―  Tania Aebi

“One of the reasons there are so many terms for conditions of ice is that the mariners observing it were often trapped in it, and had nothing to do except look at it.” ―  Alec Wilkinson,  The Ice Balloon: S. A. Andrée and the Heroic Age of Arctic Exploration

“The winds of fortune tend to favour the sails of those who politely yell out to it, ‘Nice to meet you!” ―  Nabil Sabio Azadi

“You don’t throw a compass overboard because the ocean is calm.” ―  Matshona Dhliwayo

The Joys of Sailing Quotes

“Seas were meant to be sailed by those with salt in their veins, and love in their heart.” ―  Anthony T.Hincks

“I wanted freedom, open air, adventure. I found it on the sea.” ― Alain Gerbault

“Sailing unties the knots in my mind.” ― Al Noble

To some it’s just water. To me, it’s where I regain my sanity. ― Anonymous

“A sailing vessel is alive in a way that no ship with mechanical power ever be.” ― Aubrey de Selincourt

“There is no more thrilling sensation I know of than sailing. It comes as near to flying as man has got to yet – except in dreams.” ―  Jerome K. Jerome,  Three Men in a Boat

“Just because a sea is calm doesn’t mean that you can believe in its stillness.” ―  Anthony T. Hincks

“When I’m out sailing, I don’t wonder what heaven is like because I know.” ―  Anthony T. Hincks

It is not that life ashore is distasteful to me. But life at sea is better. ― Sir Francis Drake

The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever. ― Jacques Yves Cousteau

There’s nothing like lying flat on your back on the deck, alone except for the helmsman aft at the wheel, silence except for the lapping of the sea against the side of the ship. At that time you can be equal to Ulysses and brother to him. ― Errol Flynn

“Now and then we had a hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be Pirates” —Mark Twain

“That’s what a ship is, you know—it’s not just a keel and a hull and a deck and sails, that’s what a ship needs. But what a ship is, really is, is freedom.” ― Captain Jack Sparrow, “Pirates of the Caribbean”

“You haven’t lived until you’ve sailed” ―  David Sedaris,  Theft by Finding: Diaries 1977-2002

“Sometimes you need to tether your boats to stop them from following your dreams.” ―  Anthony T. Hincks

There is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats. ― Kenneth Grahame

“The ocean’s currents are a turbulent emotion which man has yet to come to terms with.” ―  Anthony T. Hincks

“If you are a boat that wants to sail in windy weather, you must be more stubborn than the waves!” ―  Mehmet Murat ildan

“We must free ourselves of the hope that the sea will ever rest. We must learn to sail in high winds.” ― Aristotle Onassis

A ship in the harbor is safe, but that’s not what ships are built for. ― William Shedd

“Storms draw out something out of us that calm seas don’t.” ― Bill Hybels

“I hate storms, but calms undermine my spirits.” ― Bernard Moitessier

The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore. ― Vincent Van Gogh

“The only ship you can truly steer in this ocean is the one you’re sailing. Quit trying to alter the winds; harness them.” ―  Richelle E. Goodrich,  Making Wishes

“The wind does not change, the wind only blows and gusts, and it swells and swirls, and it whispers.” ―  Christopher X. Shade,  The Good Mother of Marseille

“Maria didn’t fear the sea but, as taught by her father, she respected its power. In her experience the ocean had no intent to drown travellers.” ―  Sara Sheridan,  On Starlit Seas

“A sailor is not defined as much by how many seas he has sailed than by how many storms he has overcome.” ―  Matshona Dhliwayo

“I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning how to sail my ship.” ― Louisa May Alcott

Distant Horizons

“The wind tousled his hair, and Dain’s chest loosed a little as his gaze broke from the wooden maid to follow a breeze-blown gull toward the horizon. The distant salmon skies dipped over the rim of the sea, and for the first time since boarding, he wondered where the waves might take him.” ―  Micheline Ryckman,   The Maiden Ship

“I hate the strange feeling of wanting to be in two places at once, like a sailor who misses the sea as much as he misses dry land.” ― Michelle Moran, Rebel Queen

“To meditate is to sail a course, to navigate, among problems many of which we are in the process of clearing up. After each one looms another, whose shores are even more attractive, more suggestive. Certainly, it requires strength and perseverance to get to windward of problems, but there is no greater delight than to reach new shores, and even to sail, as Camoëns says, “through seas that keel has never cut before.” If you will now open a bank-account of attention for me, I foretell sun-smitten landscapes and promise archipelagoes.” ―  José Ortega y Gasset

“But that’s how it is on a sailing ship, and in this respect its journey parallels that of life: simply knowing where you want to go isn’t enough, because life is a windblown voyage, consisting mainly of the detours imposed by alternating calm and storm.” ―  Carsten Jensen,  We, the Drowned

“At the end of the day…we are anchoring into the peaceful lagoon, smiling at the majestic sun and its flirting rays, slowly slipping into the glittering ballroom of immense night skies, sipping on the platinum moon liquor under the blues of rippling waves kissing my golden foot hanging over the board of gently rocking boat, and diving into the bed of galaxies whispering magical stories of their eternal lives connecting souls…till the dawn…” ―  Oksana Rus

“And there’s that one particular harbour Sheltered from the wind Where the children play on the shore each day And all are safe within” ― Jimmy Buffett

“Midnight sail and moonlight. I remember sunset, and gentle breeze. Leaving the city lights behind, and gazing at the moon. Mountains of clouds. Waves slapping our boat. It was easy to forget that love has no direction, or need for compass. Let it guide you to its destination.” ―  Fidelis O Mkparu

“Cold November nights. It feels as if summer never happened. The beauty of setting sun, moon, and stars. Sailing to nowhere, but finding happiness in our togetherness. Never forget what we are. Stranded hearts.” ― Fidelis O. Mkparu, Love’s Affliction

“The moon was low but not full. The men set out along the dock in conversation. As they dropped onto the dark beach, Simmons declared, ‘There can be no better place in the world than this.’ Henderson had to agree. The beach was beautiful. The stars lit the sand and balmy air rode in as the waves washed up on paradise” ―  Sara Sheridan,  On Starlit Seas

“There, in the shimmering distance, was a sail. I stared in momentary disbelief, but there it was, one of the most beautiful sights the Pacific can ever offer — a ship in full sail edging her way through the blue waters.” ―  Tom Neale,  An Island to Oneself: The Story of Six Years on a Desert Island

“Life on the blue part of the globe for eight years had suited me – the wild open spaces, the bliss of buoyancy, the volatile, soul-powered wind. Sailing had struck a nerve both primal and poetic. On and near the ocean life made sense, It made every sense work.” ―  Kaci Cronkhite

“A true sailor is one who finds love in every port.” ―  Tapan Ghosh

“Never a ship sails out of bay but carries my heart as a stowaway.” ―  Roselle Mercier Montgomery

Land was created to provide a place for boats to visit. ‍ ― Brooks Atkinson

“Simply sailing in a new direction you could enlarge the world” ―  Allen Curnow

“We didn’t make it around the world, but we were able to wrap the world around us.” ―  Janis Couvreux,  Sail Cowabunga!: A Family’s 10 Years at Sea

“It had occurred to her many times that on board it didn’t matter where you were coming from or where you were heading. Each voyage had its own charisma. Like writing a book – word by word – or crossing a country – step by step – each minute had to be lived moment by moment.” ―  Sara Sheridan,  On Starlit Seas

The Cruising Lifestyle

“The cruising life isn’t for all of us. It isn’t even for most of us, but it is for some of us, and for a few of us it is essential to survival.” ―  Jim Trefethen,  The Cruising Life

“What do you do?” is not a question asked to define someone, because out here we’re all working the same jobs: yachties, mechanics, navigators, weather-readers, fishermen, adventure travelers, storytellers.” ―  Torre DeRoche,  Love with a Chance of Drowning

“At sea, I learned how little a person needs, not how much.” ― Robin Lee Graham

“Maybe you’re getting into the rhythm of sailing life,” says James. He looks out at the waves that are rolling in to lap against the dock. “You know, the tides going in and then out, the wind blowing east and then west, the high of a perfect day out on the water, the low of a thunderstorm or a wind that won’t go your way.” ―  Melissa C. Walker,  Unbreak My Heart

“For the most part, a sailboat navigates through its world of wind and water not leaving a single trace of its passage. Nothing is consumed. Nothing is altered. The winds and the water are left in exactly the same condition for the next user. Sailing is forever.” ― Michael B. McPhee

Quotes On Love & Crew

“We simply can’t abandon ship every time we encounter a storm in our marriage. Real love is about weathering the storms of life together.” ―  Seth Adam Smith

“He stared at her hard and long, as if he were gauging a cloudbank that might be worth the trouble to sail around rather than through.” ―  A.S. Peterson,  Fiddler’s Green

“That’s what sailing is, a dance, and your partner is the sea. And with the sea you never take liberties. You ask her, you don’t tell her. You have to remember always that she’s the leader, not you. You and your boat are dancing to her tune.” ―  Michael Morpurgo,  Alone on a Wide Wide Sea

“The only way to get a good crew is to marry one.” ― Eric Hiscock

“Now I remembered a captain’s honor and his only duty: to bring his crew back alive.” ―  Carsten Jensen,  We, the Drowned

“We of the sea come to know each other quickly; our loves, like our hates, are born of sudden dangers.” ―  Lew Wallace,  Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ

Quotes On Departing Ports

“I had acquired the skills to sail a ship; I didn’t acquire the knowledge.” ― Tom Holland

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” ―  H. Jackson Brown Jr.,  P.S. I Love You

“You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.” ― Christopher Columbus

“The boat is safer anchored at the port; but that is not the aim of boats.” ― Paulo Coelho

“The thing that most forget while dreamily looking off into the horizon for the ship of their dreams is that such ships never sail in but are built beneath their feet.” ―  Mike Dooley

“The sea is the same as it has been since before men ever went on it in boats.” ― Ernest Hemingway

“The sea was not meant to be controlled. The sea was meant to be sailed.” ―  Jon Acuff

“The sea speaks a language polite people never repeat. It is a colossal scavenger slang and has no respect.” ― Carl Sandburg

“The sea has never been friendly to man. At most it has been the accomplice of human restlessness.” ― Joseph Conrad

“How inappropriate it is to call this planet Earth, when clearly it is Sea.” ― Arthur C. Clarke

“She loved the sea. She liked the sharp salty smell of the air, and the vastness of the horizons bounded only by a vault of azure sky above. It made her feel small, but free as well.” ―  George R.R. Martin,  A Storm of Swords

Which sailing quote is your favorite?

Beautiful quotes. A pleasure to read. Thank you using so many of my quotes. “The sea is what makes me feel so young.”

All the best. Anthony T. Hincks

You have a way with words!

Amy, devem existir incontáveis citações célebres envolvendo o mar e o nosso eterno caso de amor, que é velejar. Parabéns pelo seu bom gosto. Surpreendente. Já li algumas mas sua seleção é melhor de todas. Sinceros agradecimentos.

The sea is a good muse! 🙂

I collect sailing/travel quotes and many of these were new to me. What a great list.

And…you corrected my erroneously attributing a certain quote to Mark Twain 😉

There is a pleasure in the pathless woods, There is a rapture on the lonely shore, There is society where none intrudes, By the deep Sea, and music in its roar: I love not Man the less, but Nature more, Lord Byron

Thank you, Amy!

I looked up the Mark Twain thing before I posted, because I saw it attributed to both. Geat Bryon quote.

The quote: ‘Quit trying to alter the winds; harness them.’ really resonated with me today 🙂

Thanks for all the work putting this lovely collection together.

Aw great to hear from you! 🙂

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31 Captions For Yacht Pictures That'll Get You Yachts Of Likes This Summer

Let's get real: Whenever you find yourself hanging out on a boat or a yacht, you secretly want to start belting out "I'm On A Boat" by The Lonely Island. Of course, you have to take a picture of you and your bestie or SO standing at the front, recreating the iconic Titanic pose . There's no shame, because I know I've done both as well, which is exactly why you need captions for yacht pictures for the next time you find yourself cruising on the water.

With summer right around the corner, you and your friends might be planning a little excursion on a yacht. You can even rent your own via services like GetMyBoat . Search your destination and party size to find a fancy yacht you and your crew can sail into the sunset and beyond. This is perfect for any bachelorette party, or if you just want to plan an unparalleled trip with the crew, filled with sunny days and seas-ing every single moment.

When you find yourself chilling on the yacht, there are a ton of pics you'll want to snap, like a group selfie lounging on the plush couches, or a cheers boomerang in your swimsuits. When the time comes to post those snaps, use any of these 31 yacht captions, so you can get right back to dancing around, because you're on a boat, after all.

1. "Having yachts of fun with my grill friends."

2. "I'm on a boat." — The Lonely Island, "I'm On A Boat"

3. "I'm the king of the world." — Jack, Titanic

4. "I'm flying, Jack!" — Rose, Titanic

5. "Do whatever floats your boat."

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6. "I like big boats and I cannot lie."

7. "Let's get nauti."

8. "Ocean air, salty hair."

9. "Time to get nautical."

10. "Good vibes and high tides."

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11. "Planning on seas-ing every moment of this."

12. "The doctor said I needed more vitamin sea, so here I am."

13. "Was feeling pier pressure, so I left the dock."

14. "You can't ship with us."

15. "Yeah buoy, we're on a yacht!"

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16. "Oh ship, it's a sea day."

17. "I seek to sea more."

18. "Paradise found."

19. "Happiness comes in waves."

20. "This is my happy place."

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21. "What happens on the yacht stays on the yacht."

22. "It's a-boat time we set sail."

23. "Water you doing today? I'm on a yacht."

24. "My milkshake brings all the buoys to the yard."

25. "If the wind in my sail on the sea stays behind me, one day I'll know, if I go there's just no telling how far I'll go." — Moana , "How Far I'll Go"

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26. "Everything is better on the water."

27. "I love you a yacht."

28. "The ocean is everything I want to be. Beautiful, mysterious, wild, and free."

29. "Yacht to have all the fun in the summer."

30. "Always take the sea-nic route."

31. "Definitely not salty about this view."

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Money can't buy you happiness, but it can buy you a yacht big enough to pull up right alongside it.

Land was created to provide a place for boats to visit.

It isn't that life ashore is distasteful to me. But life at sea is better.

The ocean has always been a salve to my soul.

As soon as you set foot on a yacht you belong to some man, not to yourself, and you die of boredom.

Having a yacht is a reason for being more cheerful than most.

William Arthur Ward quote: The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change...

The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.

There never was a great man yet who spent all his life inland.

And the winds and the waves are always on the side of the ablest navigators.

Robin Lee Graham quote: At sea, I learned how little a person needs, not how much.

At sea, I learned how little a person needs, not how much.

Anyone who has to ask about the annual upkeep of a yacht can't afford one.

The cabin of a small yacht is truly a wonderful thing; not only will it shelter you from a tempest, but from the other troubles in life, it is a safe retreat.

I always say that a girl never really looks as well as she does on board a steamship, or even a yacht.

There is nothing more enticing, disenchanting, and enslaving than the life at sea.

Men in a ship are always looking up, and men ashore are usually looking down.

A small craft in an ocean is, or should be, a benevolent dictatorship.

Of all the things that man has made, no is so full of interest and charm, none possesses so distinct a life and character of its own, as a ship.

A ship is always referred to as 'she' because it costs so much to keep one in paint and powder.

later down the road of life, i made the discovery that salt water was also good for the mental abrasions one inevitably acquires on land.

To young men contemplating a voyage I would say go.

Any damn fool can navigate the world sober. It takes a really good sailor to do it drunk.

Seagulls . . . slim yachts of the element.

The greatest pleasure when I started making money was not buying cars or yachts but finding myself able to have as many freshly typed drafts as possible.

At Christmas you can get real bargains. I saw one item marked down ten dollars. It was a yacht.

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