9 pool floats you need right now

Dive into summer.
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Molly Levine
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You heard it here first: No pool party is complete this summer without an epic float.

We can all thank the infamous swan model for adding some much needed spice to the inflatable scene and inspiring Instagram posts everywhere.

Whether you want to refrain from contaminating your beverage with chlorine or just hate treading water, here are the floats that are guaranteed to get the party started.

Ride into the sunset on this giant swan

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The float that started it all, now with a gold upgrade. Get it here for $69.

Store your drinks in ‘the cloud’

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BYO pot of gold. Get it here for $39.

Beer pong + water = aquapong

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There’s never a bad time (or place) to hone your skills. Get it here for $49.97.

Crack open a cold one

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You’ll never need to leave the pool again thanks to this floating cooler. Get it here for $45.69.

Make all your mermaid dreams come true

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Fish scales look good on you. Get it here for 24.99.

Grab a seat at this floating table

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Business meeting: Summer Edition. Get it here for $199.99.

Because your drink deserves a fun float too

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Break the internet by putting your Starbucks unicorn frappuccino in one of these unicorn drink floats. Get a set of 3 here for $19.99.

The most magical float of them all

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A unicorn with room enough for two. Get it here for $34.99.


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