7 Best Floating Coolers (Review) In 2020

We think the Intex Mega Chill is the ultimate floating cooler. If you want to enjoy a day lounging in your pool (or at the lake), you’re gonna need refreshments. And that means you need somewhere to keep them cold. Whether it’s bottles of water or beers, the Intex Mega Chill has plenty of room. The main cooler compartment is big enough to hold a 12-pack, a couple of bottles of water, and enough ice to keep it all cool. Then, on the outside, it has multiple cup holders and larger spaces for snacks. Other features include two durable grab handles, an easy-to-use connector, and three air chambers for a stable ride. 

Got a small pool party coming up for close friends and family? The AIRHEAD AQUA OASIS Beverage Cooler is the ideal product for those more intimate occasions. Holding up to 24 cans or bottles, with six cup holders, the AIRHEAD cooler might not be the biggest on the market but certainly does the job, keeping your drinks cool. The numbered cup holders are ideal if you’re constantly getting your drinks mixed up and the size is large enough to keep everyone hydrated but small enough so it doesn’t get in the way. With a bright design, the AIRHEAD is perfect for long, lazy days in the sun by the pool. It doesn’t get much better than this! Our guide to the best coolers for camping features more great products like this. 

Another great Intex product on our list of the best floating coolers. However, this one is a little different and is more of a floating lounge, than just a cooler. If you’re looking for something that’s small and comes with two great seats, then the River Run II Sport Lounge is a perfect choice. If there’s just the two of you enjoying a romantic float on the lake or your own private pool, this floating cooler is ideal, with two built-in cup holders and armrests for perfect relaxation. The sturdy grab handles, mesh bottom, and connectors mean that this is a durable inflatable. The built-in cooler comes with a lid, so you can keep your drinks and food covered up. Although not the largest cooler in the world, the unique seating of this floating lounge area makes up for it and is ideal for just the two of you.

This is an excellent floating cooler, especially if you’re looking for a floating cooler for a kayak. Not only does it look like a kayak, but it’s built with the water sport in mind, naming itself ‘the ultimate water companion’. With durable materials and foam insulation, the CreekKooler can withstand different surfaces, connecting to your kayak and floating along with ease. It can hold around 15 cans of drink, as well as ice, keeping your drinks cool until you reach your destination. However long you decide to kayak for, this handing little cooler will protect and keep your drinks at optimum temperatures, so you can enjoy a cold when whenever you’re ready. With built-in drinks holders for when you have come to a stop, keeping your drinks safe on the water. The water-tight lid ensures it’s properly locked, keeping your belongings safe along the journey. The molded handles make for easy transportation too, and it can double up as a storage container on the dry as well. This is a nifty little product that not only looks great but puts the work in too. Love this product? Check out our review of the best soft sided coolers for our top picks.

If you’re looking for the ideal pool party floating cooler, then the Beer Nation Inflatable Beer Pong Table (with cooler, of course) is the perfect choice. Whether you’re chilling on the lake or having the ultimate pool party, this can be your centerpiece and keep you entertained for hours. There’s an extra-large cooler in the middle, which is then surrounded by the quintessential floating beer pong table, so you can grab and go and keeping refilling until your heart’s content. This is quite a large float, so might not be ideal for those with smaller pools and especially not for those with children, but if you have Spring Break or a big summer blow out coming up, then this floating cooler definitely does the job. For a gimmicky float, it’s also extremely high quality and well-constructed, so there’s no need to worry that it will let you down in those crucial beer pong moments. Find more great products like this by checking out our guide to the best backpack coolers.

Find yourself often on the water in your kayak or raft, gasping for a drink? The CreekKooler Outdoor Insulated Floating Cooler is perfect for those of you who are active on the water and need something that can keep up. The cute cooler has a water-tight locking lid, so you know your drinks are safe and dry, as well as foam insulation that keeps them cool for hours. The cooler works just as well on dry land too. Although more expensive than most, this cooler is certainly worth the money as it’s robust, durable, and perfect for kayaking. Some customers have even accessorized their floats to match their kayaks, which looks great and will ensure your floating cooler is the talk of the river. Don’t forget to also check our guide to the best golf coolers.

Floating island is an understatement for this cooler. This giant product from CoolerZ can hold up to six people, allowing you to relax and enjoy the ride on this robust and comfortable float. With six cup pouches, a removable sun awning, extra-wide backrests, and cooler bag, the Tropical Breeze Inflatable Floating Island is ideal for families and those of you looking to make a real statement at the pool or on the lake. The cool bag isn’t the largest of the coolers on our list, but we couldn’t not showcase this unique product, perfect if you’re looking for something a little more robust and for socializing too. With a removable sunshade, the Tropical Breeze allows you to take a break from the harsh summer rays, as well as an area for dipping your feet into and keeping them cool. This can also double up as another drink storage area too, as the cool bag provided really isn’t that large.