Activities the Whole Family Can Enjoy Together: Gift Guide

Activities the Whole Family Can Enjoy Together: Gift Guide

Written by Nicky Haller
|
Published on November 8, 2024

It can be challenging to find gifts the whole family can enjoy together. Make choosing a gift a cinch with this guide to recreational gifts the family can enjoy together. From dive sets to stand-up paddleboards to entire portable water parks, there is something for everyone in this handy list of underwater adventuring fun! Grab your snorkel and get ready to plunge beneath the surface of SCUBA gifting. Don’t have a snorkel yet? We have you covered! Just keep reading (and swimming!)

Aquaglide Lakefront Mini Park 2

Make your next waterfront vacation even more luxurious with the Aquaglide Mini Park 2! The Mini Park 2 features a 6 person lounge with two bench seats, a table with cup holders, and a nice canopy cover that provides sun protection and shade. When looking for gifts the whole family can enjoy together, it’s important to realize different family members enjoy difference activities. At almost seven feet tall, the four-sided Aquaglide Spire creates an excellent playground for adventure seekers. The Spire is an inflatable climbing tower that is perfect for entertaining the kids while you stay cool in the lounge. Durable and designed with safety in mind, the Spire also features a soaker mesh floor that serves as a splash zone so climbers can cool off after their adventure.

Also included in the Mini Park 2 is the inflatable floating platform, the Full Deck 15.0. This rigid platform surface can be used as a walkway, slideway, and boarding platform, and it offers additional activity space for kids. Lastly, the Mini Park 2 comes with an Inflatable Launch Bag for the thrill seekers in your family. This water trampoline accessory ensures endless hours of bouncy, airborne fun! So, if your family is looking to take their water-focused vacation up a notch (or three or four), consider investing in the Aquaglide Mini Park 2. You will surely be the envy of the entire waterfront!

Ocean Reef Aria QR+ Full Face Snorkeling Mask Large/X-Large Black

Channel your inner fish with a new Snorkeling Mask! The Ocean Reef Aria eliminates troublesome mouthpieces. Instead, the Aria features full face coverage for natural breathing. Worried about lens fogging? The Aria has an innovative design that functions like the defroster in a vehicle, helping to eliminate fogging so you can get the perfect view of your aquatic friends and their underwater world. The snorkel tube is integrated with the top of the mask, with a float that blocks the tube when you are underwater and opens up again on the surface. The Mask comes with a storage bag and is available in multiple sizes, so the whole family can snorkel together. Grab an Ocean Reef Area mask and start exploring today!

Insta360 X4 360 Dive Bundle with Selfie Stick

Record your family having a great time in the water with the Insta360 Dive Bundle. The Insta360 X4 360 Action Camera lets you up your photography and videography game with 8k 360-degree capture. The Camera guarantees clarity and magnificent detail. It is waterproof for 33 ft(10m) and designed to catch you and your family in action, with FlowState Stabilization 360-degree horizon lock. This Bundle includes the Insta360 Invisible Dive Case for X4 8K 360 Action Camera.

It is called invisible for a reason. Simply snap your Action Camera into the case, and you can record or photograph your surroundings without obstruction. The Case also can tolerate depths of up to 164ft (50m) and has undergone precise testing to ensure quality and durability. In addition to the Camera and Invisible Case, the Bundle comes with the Insta360 Invisible Selfie Stick. The Selfie Stick is lightweight and portable yet dependably strong for all your high-intensity adventures. Insta360’s proprietary software allows the Selfie Stick to melt away in photos, leaving your images pristine and unobstructed. If you want to make lasting family memories that feel as authentic as the experience itself, pick up the Insta360 Dive Bundle.

Advanced Elements AirVolution 2 Pro Kayak with Pump

Explore all kinds of waterways with a new tandem kayak. Designed for performance and durability, the Airvolution 2 Pro Kayak has a streamlined shape and an easy-entry open deck. Cruise down the river in your adjustable, comfortable high back seats or brave tougher conditions, knowing the Kayak can handle them with its strong PVC outer cover. The Kayak has bungee deck lacing and D-rings so gear can be secured, as well as a drain well for convenient, easy cleaning and emptying. A dual-action pump is included, and the Kayak has pressure relief valves to prevent overinflation. Have water loving explorers on your gift list? The AirVolution 2 Pro Kayak makes pursuing water adventures uncomplicated and fun!

ZUP You Got This 2.0 ZUB Board Blue

Surf’s up! This versatile water sports board, made for beginner to intermediate riders, will add hours of fun to your family’s water exploits. With non-skid padding, slip-in foot straps that can also be elbow and knee pads if necessary, and a stable hydrodynamic design, the You Got This Board is perfect for everyone. The board is lightweight but can easily hold riders up to 350 pounds. The board has an integrated tow hook that allows it to be pulled behind your boat or jet-ski. Get surfing (or standing, or kneeling, or riding backward, whatever you like) now with the ZUP You Got This 2.0 Board.

Nautica SeaScooters Skipper

Perfect for underwater adventures, the Nautica SeaScooters Skipper will let you move through the water just like your fish friends. This scooter has a motor that propels you up to 2 miles per hour. Maneuver yourself effortlessly through pools and calm lakes for up to 90 minutes of battery life. The controls are user-friendly, and a safety grill protects your hands from the propeller. The Nautica Skipper also has a mount to which a GoPro or other suitable sports camera can be attached, so you don’t miss a minute of the underwater fun! Get your family moving below the surface with the Nautica SeaScooters Skipper now.

Nautica SeaScooter Marine 500

If you are looking for a more powerful, faster underwater scooter, consider the Nautica SeaScooter Marine 500. This is one of those gifts the whole family can enjoy. This scooter has three speed settings, allowing you to maximize time spent on your snorkel or dive. The Marine 500 utilizes dual thrusters to reach a maximum cruising speed of 3.5 miles per hour. The adjustable buoyancy allows for diving at many different depths. The Marine 500 is also incredibly durable. It is made to withstand more challenging marine environments. This scooter is equipped with a camera mount to capture underwater sights. More power, speed, and durability make this a great gift for the diving aficionado in your life.

Solstice Maori Multi-Person SUP Kit

Going on a family-and-friends group paddling trip? The Solstice Maori Multi-Person SUP Kit should be on your wish list. The Mega Maori SUP has a weight capacity of 1,000 lbs and can accommodate 2-6 people. With that capacity, how we we not menation it in a list of gifts the whole family can enjoy together! Start using your Mega Maori board right away with the included, complete SUP kit. The kit has a hand pump with a pressure gauge, 4 adjustable paddles, an ankle leash, a carry bag, and a repair kit. Lightweight, portable, and sporting a bungee storage system, this SUP kit will make your next paddling adventure one to remember!

Blue Reef Valiant Snorkeling Set Small/Medium Black

Mask, snorkel, fins, and snorkel bag, oh my! Everything you need for your next snorkel excursion is included in the Blue Reef Valiant Snorkeling Set. The Valiant Mask is designed to give the wearer perfect visibility underwater, with minimal fogging. Blue Reef Bay fins allow you to navigate through the water effortlessly. Use the Cortes Dry Snorkel to delve into the depths with the dry top valve that seals the tube when you dive. Want to go deeper? The Cortes Dry Snorkel has a tube that bends away from your mouth while scuba diving. Finally, the included Blue Reef Mesh Snorkel Bag allows you to carry, store, and rinse your gear. That way, you won’t have to worry about mildew or other odors. The Blue Reef Valiant Snorkeling Set will delight any fans of the deep blue on your gift list!

Blue Reef Kids Piper Snorkeling Set Turquoise

Let’s not forget about the kids when we choose gifts the whole family can enjoy. The little ones love to learn about underwater life and experience the magic of the aquatic world just as much as the adults on your list! Luckily, the Blue Reef Kids Piper Snorkeling Set makes the perfect gift for curious swimmers. This set is available in two fun colors: turquoise and purple! The Blue Reef Piper Kids mask has all the features of the Blue Reef Valiant above, sized down and designed to fit young faces.

The Kids Piper Snorkeling Set also features a Cortes Dry Snorkel to make swimming and diving comfortable for children while maximizing breathability. Blue Reef Bay Kids fins have adjustable straps to accommodate growing snorkelers. Of course, the set includes a Blue Reef Mesh Snorkel Bag for easy gear carrying and cleaning. Young treasure hunters can also squirrel away their beach finds in the bag! Kit up your young adventures today with the Blue Reef Kids Piper Snorkeling Set. 

Conclusion

Now that you have come up for air after our deep SCUBA gift dive, you should be prepared to take your water excursions to the next level. On the surface or far below the waves, these SCUBA gifts will have you hankering for your next aquatic adventure. If you would like even more inspiration for your SCUBA gift-giving, check out our other SCUBA gift guides here.

Nicky Haller

Nicky Haller

Nicky Haller is a writer, gamer, and fitness enthusiast living in New York. She enjoys hiking, running, and is an avid reader. A lifelong learner, her varied career paths have given her lots of different experiences that inform her work.