GTA VI Boats & Watercraft: All Vehicles for Exploring Vice City Waters

Vice City is surrounded by water. The Atlantic Ocean borders the eastern coastline, the expansive Leonida swamps and bayous sprawl to the west, and a network of canals, rivers, and Intracoastal waterways weave through the urban landscape. In GTA VI, the water is not just scenery — it is a fully realized environment with its own ecosystem of vehicles, activities, and exploration opportunities. This guide covers every boat, watercraft, and maritime vehicle available in GTA VI, from humble fishing dinghies to multi-million-dollar luxury yachts.

For vehicle spawn locations, including all marina docks and Pegasus delivery points, consult our Map. For airborne alternatives to maritime travel, see our Aircraft guide.

Why Watercraft Matter in GTA VI

Grand Theft Auto VI places unprecedented emphasis on maritime gameplay. The Vice City setting, modeled on modern Miami and greater Florida, is inherently aquatic. Watercraft are not optional novelties — they are essential tools for exploration, mission completion, and enjoying everything the map offers.

A Map Built Around Water

Leonida’s geography is defined by water. The Atlantic coastline stretches for virtual miles, featuring beaches, marinas, offshore islands, and coral reefs. The western side of the map dissolves into the Grasslands swamps and bayous — shallow, vegetation-choked waterways that only small boats can navigate. The Florida Keys-inspired archipelago south of Vice City is accessible only by boat or aircraft. If you want to see everything GTA VI offers, you need a boat.

Maritime Missions and Businesses

Several of the game’s criminal enterprises are water-based. Smuggling operations use speedboats to move contraband between offshore meeting points and coastal drop-offs. Maritime salvage missions require submersibles and diving equipment. The fishing industry side-hustle lets you catch and sell fish from any boat equipped with fishing gear. Check our Missions guide for the full breakdown of maritime activities.

Hidden Content Beneath the Waves

The waters around Leonida conceal shipwrecks, hidden packages, underwater caves, crashed aircraft, and environmental storytelling that is only accessible by diving or using a submersible. Dozens of collectibles and easter eggs lie beneath the surface. A boat is your gateway to this hidden layer of content.

Complete Boat and Watercraft List

Speedboats and Performance Boats

Speedboats are the sports cars of the sea — fast, agile, and built for covering distance quickly. They are the workhorses of maritime gameplay.

Pegassi Speeder — The king of Vice City’s waterways. The Speeder combines a sleek Italian-inspired hull design with twin high-output engines that propel it to speeds exceeding 95 knots in calm conditions. It seats four passengers, handles choppy water with composure, and looks stunning cutting through the waves off Vice Beach. The Speeder is the boat you buy when you are serious about maritime speed. Price: $1,850,000 from DockTease.

Shitzu Longfin — A dedicated offshore racing boat that prioritizes pure speed over comfort. The Longfin’s deep-V hull slices through waves rather than bouncing over them, maintaining composure when lesser boats are airborne. Its stripped-down interior and racing bucket seats signal its intentions clearly. Price: $1,425,000 from DockTease.

Kraken Offshore — The classic speedboat design returns. The Kraken Offshore features a stepped hull that reduces drag and increases top speed by aerating the water beneath the hull. It is a touch slower than the Speeder and Longfin but offers better fuel economy and a lower purchase price. Price: $850,000 from DockTease.

Lampadati Toro — A luxury speedboat for the discerning maritime enthusiast. The Toro wraps genuine performance in a leather-lined, wood-trimmed package that looks equally at home docked at a yacht club or running at speed between islands. Price: $1,100,000 from DockTease.

Grotti Riva — New to GTA VI, the Grotti Riva brings Italian supercar design language to the water. Mahogany decking, a throaty V8 engine note echoing across the bay, and handling that encourages aggressive driving. This is the boat for players who drive a Grotti on land and want their watercraft to match. Price: $2,100,000 from DockTease.

Fishing and Utility Boats

Not every boat needs to break speed records. These utilitarian vessels are designed for work and leisure rather than outright performance.

Marquis — The Marquis is a classic cabin cruiser, perfect for leisurely exploration of Vice City’s waterways. It features a small interior cabin, a flybridge with excellent visibility, and a hull that prioritizes stability over speed. The Marquis is the boat you take for a sunset cruise, not a high-speed chase. Price: $485,000 from DockTease. Also spawns commonly at marinas across Leonida.

Kosatka Utility Tender — A rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) designed for supporting submarine operations. The Utility Tender is unsinkable, highly maneuverable at low speeds, and features mounting points for diving equipment. It is the support vessel of choice for underwater exploration. Price: Included with Kosatka submarine purchase.

Tropic — The Tropic is a modest open-bow runabout — the everyday boat for everyday boaters. Affordable, reliable, and easy to handle, the Tropic is an excellent first boat purchase for players new to maritime gameplay. It seats four and reaches a respectable 45 knots. Price: $35,000 from DockTease. Commonly found at beach spawns.

Suntrap — A pontoon boat designed for partying, not performance. The Suntrap features a flat deck, ample seating, and a top speed that can charitably be described as relaxed. Its real value is as a mobile social platform — bring friends, park somewhere scenic, and enjoy the Vice City skyline. Price: $60,000 from DockTease.

Personal Watercraft

Jet skis and similar personal watercraft occupy the motorcycle niche of the maritime world — small, fast, and ridiculously fun.

Speedophile Seashark — The Seashark is the definitive GTA personal watercraft and returns in GTA VI with improved handling and a new visual model. Jet skis offer unique advantages: they can navigate extremely shallow water that would beach a boat, they are highly maneuverable, and they provide a more visceral connection to the water than larger vessels. The Seashark seats two and reaches approximately 65 knots. Price: $18,000 from DockTease. Also spawns commonly at beach locations.

Speedophile Seashark (Armed Variant) — A weaponized Seashark equipped with a forward-facing machine gun. Available through Warstock Cache & Carry after completing specific maritime mission content. Ideal for water-based combat scenarios where speed and a small target profile are advantages. Price: $295,000 from Warstock Cache & Carry.

Nagasaki Blazer Aqua — An amphibious ATV that functions as both a land vehicle and a personal watercraft. The Blazer Aqua transitions seamlessly between driving on roads and planing across water, making it uniquely versatile for exploring Leonida’s swampy regions where land and water intermingle constantly. It is not the best ATV on land nor the best jet ski on water, but nothing else does both. Price: $1,755,000 from Warstock Cache & Carry.

Amphibious Vehicles

Amphibious vehicles bridge the gap between land and sea, allowing you to drive directly into the water without stopping.

HVY APC (Amphibious Mode) — The APC is primarily an armored land vehicle, but its amphibious capability makes it surprisingly useful for maritime approaches. It floats and propels itself through water at modest speed using its track rotation. Its heavy armor makes it the safest way to approach hostile offshore locations, though it is painfully slow in the water. Price: $3,100,000 from Warstock Cache & Carry.

Technical Aqua — A weaponized technical truck modified for amphibious operation. Unlike the APC, the Technical Aqua is fast on water thanks to a dedicated marine propulsion system. The mounted machine gun remains operational while floating. Price: $1,200,000 from Warstock Cache & Carry.

Ocelot Stromberg — While primarily a submersible sports car (see below), the Stromberg’s ability to drive into the water and transition to submarine mode places it in the amphibious category. It is the fastest way to transition from land pursuit to underwater evasion. Price: $3,185,000 from Warstock Cache & Carry.

Submersibles

The underwater world of GTA VI demands dedicated vehicles capable of exploring the depths.

Kraken Avisa — The premier deep-water exploration submersible. The Kraken Avisa can dive to depths exceeding 500 meters, features powerful floodlights for illuminating the ocean floor, and includes a sonar system that reveals underwater points of interest on the minimap. Its compact size allows it to navigate underwater caves and wreck interiors that larger submersibles cannot access. Essential for serious underwater explorers. Price: $2,200,000 from Warstock Cache & Carry.

Kosatka Submarine — The Kosatka is less a vehicle and more a mobile base of operations. This massive submarine serves as a command center for maritime activities, featuring a planning room, living quarters, weapons workshop, and a moon pool that stores the Kraken Avisa and Sparrow helicopter. The Kosatka can fast-travel to various offshore locations around Leonida, functioning as a mobile spawn point. Price: $2,200,000 base from Warstock Cache & Carry, with significant upgrade costs.

Ocelot Stromberg — A sports car that transforms into a submersible. The Stromberg handles like a competent sports car on land, then seamlessly transitions to submarine mode upon entering water. It features torpedoes and machine guns operable in both modes. While its maximum depth is less than the Kraken Avisa, the ability to drive to the water’s edge and continue straight in makes it uniquely convenient. Price: $3,185,000 from Warstock Cache & Carry.

Pegassi Toreador — A four-seat sports classic that functions as a submersible with boost capability. The Toreador offers the best mix of practicality (four seats), performance (rocket boost in water), and combat capability (torpedoes, machine guns). It is widely considered the best all-around amphibious vehicle in GTA VI. Price: $4,250,000 from Warstock Cache & Carry.

Luxury Yachts and Large Vessels

At the top of the maritime vehicle hierarchy sit the yachts — floating status symbols that serve as mobile safehouses.

Galaxy Super Yacht — The Galaxy Super Yacht is the ultimate maritime purchase in GTA VI. Available in three configurations (The Orion, The Pices, and The Aquarius), each Galaxy yacht features multiple decks, a helicopter landing pad, hot tub, interior living quarters, and a complement of included watercraft (varies by configuration). The yacht serves as a spawn point, mobile safehouse, and the centerpiece of yacht-specific missions and activities. Price: $6,000,000 to $10,000,000 from DockTease.

Dignity Yacht — A smaller, more affordable luxury yacht that still offers a helicopter pad and onboard amenities. The Dignity is the entry point into yacht ownership, providing the spawn-point and status-symbol benefits at roughly two-thirds the cost of the Galaxy. Price: $4,500,000 from DockTease.

Buckingham Tug — A massive commercial tugboat that is less about luxury and more about absurd presence. The Tug is incredibly slow, handles like a shopping mall, and is utterly impractical — which is exactly why owning one is entertaining. It can serve as an impromptu platform for vehicle stunts and creative gameplay. Price: $1,250,000 from DockTease.

Where to Find and Dock Boats

Marina Locations

GTA VI features multiple marinas where boats spawn naturally and where you can store personal watercraft:

• Vice City Marina — The largest marina, located downtown near the Pinnacle Building area. Features the most natural boat spawns and a DockTease terminal.
• Vice Beach Marina — A smaller marina on the barrier island, convenient for beach-based players.
• Port Gellhorn Docks — The industrial port area spawns utility boats, RHIBs, and occasional speedboats.
• Elysian Island Marina — A working marina on the eastern island, good for utilitarian boat spawns.
• Swamp Landings — Multiple small docks throughout the Grasslands swamp region spawn airboats and small fishing vessels.
• Archipelago Docks — Each major key in the southern archipelago has a small dock with boat spawns.

Storing Personal Watercraft

Personal boats and watercraft are stored in dock slips. Each slip holds one personal watercraft. Additional slips are purchased through the DockTease website or acquired automatically when purchasing waterfront properties. Your primary marina can be designated through the Interaction Menu, and calling your mechanic while near any marina will deliver your stored watercraft to the nearest available dock.

Pegasus Concierge

Larger vessels including the Galaxy Super Yacht, Kosatka Submarine, and certain specialty watercraft are delivered through the Pegasus Concierge service rather than stored in dock slips. Call Pegasus from your in-game phone to request delivery of any Pegasus-registered watercraft to the nearest compatible delivery point. Pegasus deliveries incur a nominal fee per request.

Maritime Exploration: Hidden Content on the Water

Shipwrecks and Underwater Sites

The waters around Leonida contain dozens of shipwrecks ranging from small fishing boats to a massive cargo freighter broken in two on a reef. Each wreck is a potential source of collectibles, cash, weapons, and environmental storytelling. The sonar system on the Kraken Avisa and Kosatka reveals these sites on the minimap. Notable wrecks include:

• The Sunken Freighter — A cargo ship split in half on a coral reef east of Vice City. Both halves are explorable and contain multiple loot spawns.
• The Drug Runner’s Grave — A speedboat wreck southwest of the archipelago containing weapons and cash spawned by failed smuggling operations.
• The Military Salvage — A downed military cargo plane in deeper water north of the map, requiring a submersible to reach.

Underwater Caves and Tunnels

Several underwater cave systems thread through the coastline and offshore islands. These submerged passages often connect to hidden coves, underground chambers, and secret stashes. Some are large enough for the Kraken Avisa; others require diving equipment. The most notable cave system runs beneath the archipelago, connecting several islands through a submerged tunnel network.

Marine Wildlife

GTA VI’s waters are alive with marine wildlife including dolphins, sharks, sea turtles, rays, and various fish species. Underwater photography is a supported side activity, with rare species commanding high prices from wildlife photography contacts. Be cautious — sharks are aggressive and will attack divers and swimmers. The ocean is beautiful, but it is also dangerous.

For a detailed map of all underwater points of interest, visit our Map page.

Tips for Maritime Gameplay

Navigation Basics

Boats handle differently from land vehicles. There is no braking — you reduce throttle to slow down. Steering is less responsive at low speeds and more responsive at high speeds. Waves affect your trajectory: hitting a wave at the wrong angle can launch your boat airborne or swamp the bow. When navigating rough water, approach waves at a 45-degree angle for the smoothest ride.

Avoiding Maritime Wanted Levels

The Coast Guard patrols Leonida’s waters, and committing crimes at sea attracts a maritime police response — police boats, helicopters, and at higher wanted levels, armed Coast Guard vessels. The best evasion strategy is to head for shallow water where larger police boats cannot follow, or to use a submersible to go deep and break line of sight. Dense marina areas provide visual cover similar to alleyways on land.

Weather Awareness

Leonida’s tropical weather patterns include sudden squalls that transform calm seas into violent chop within minutes. A boat that handles beautifully in calm conditions can become nearly undrivable in a storm. Check the weather forecast on your in-game phone before undertaking long maritime journeys. If you are caught in a storm, reduce speed, angle into the waves, and consider finding sheltered water near the coast until conditions improve.

Fuel Management (Hardcore Mode)

If playing with fuel consumption enabled in the gameplay settings, maritime fuel management becomes critical. Boats consume fuel based on throttle position and engine type. Plan maritime expeditions with fuel stops in mind — marinas sell fuel, and certain docks have fuel pumps. Running out of fuel in open water leaves you stranded and requiring a rescue call to your mechanic or Pegasus.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many boats and watercraft are in GTA VI?

GTA VI features over 30 distinct boats, watercraft, and maritime vehicles at launch, making it the largest water vehicle roster in any Grand Theft Auto game. This includes speedboats, sailboats, fishing vessels, jet skis, amphibious vehicles, submersibles, and luxury yachts. The watercraft count is expected to grow with post-launch content updates that expand maritime activities around Vice City and the Florida Keys-inspired archipelago.

Can I store boats and watercraft in GTA VI?

Yes. Boats and watercraft are stored at marina docks and personal waterfront properties rather than traditional garages. Your first dock slip is available at the Elysian Island marina, with additional storage unlockable by purchasing waterfront properties including the luxury yacht. Each dock slip holds one personal watercraft. Pegasus-delivered boats are separate from personal watercraft and can be called in via the Pegasus concierge service from your phone.

What is the fastest boat in GTA VI?

The Pegassi Speeder claims the title of fastest boat in GTA VI with a top speed of approximately 95 knots on calm water. It is closely contested by the Shitzu Longfin and the classic Kraken offshore racing boat. For practical purposes, the Pegassi Speeder offers the best combination of speed, handling, and passenger capacity for most maritime needs.

Are there underwater exploration missions in GTA VI?

Yes, GTA VI features extensive underwater content including shipwreck exploration, submerged treasure hunting, marine wildlife photography, and story missions that take place beneath the waves. The Kraken Avisa submersible is the primary vehicle for deep-water exploration, capable of reaching depths inaccessible to divers. The waters surrounding Vice City and the archipelago hold dozens of hidden locations, collectibles, and environmental storytelling elements.

Can I use boats during missions in GTA VI?

Many story missions and side activities in GTA VI incorporate watercraft, particularly missions involving smuggling operations that use the Vice City waterways and coastal routes. The protagonists’ criminal enterprises include maritime smuggling and offshore operations that rely heavily on boats. Additionally, free-mode maritime activities like fishing, treasure hunting, and maritime cargo recovery can be completed with any owned watercraft.

Can I fish from any boat in GTA VI?

Fishing is available from any stationary boat, but dedicated fishing vessels like the Marquis and Tropic provide better stability and built-in rod holders. The fishing mechanic is available as a side activity — equip a fishing rod from your inventory while aboard a stationary boat, cast into the water, and complete the mini-game to catch fish. Different species are found in different water types (ocean, swamp, river, deep sea). Caught fish can be sold to markets or used as ingredients if the cooking mechanic is unlocked at a safehouse.

Related Guides

• GTA VI Aircraft: Planes, Helicopters & Flying Guide
• GTA VI Special Vehicles: Rare, Unique & Secret Vehicles
• GTA VI Vehicle Customization: Complete Modding Guide
• Vice City Map: All Maritime Locations and Marinas
• GTA VI Missions: Smuggling and Maritime Missions
• GTA VI Cheats: Watercraft Spawn Codes
• GTA VI Characters: Maritime Contacts

Last updated: July 5, 2026 by the GTAVIHub Team. Watercraft roster and pricing verified against launch patch 1.02. Maritime content will be updated as new vessels and activities are added.