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Boat & Ship Sound Effects

Boat sound effects for anything that floats. Rowing boats. Sailing boats, speedboats, jet skis, fishing boats, ferries and big cargo ships, plus docks and marinas for when everything's tied up. Naval warfare and pirate ships too, for the scenes where the sea gets a lot less peaceful. Engines, hulls and horns, from a quiet lake to the open ocean.

Libraries
53
Publishers
26
Formats
Mono, stereo, M/S, surround, ambisonic
Sample rates
44.1 to 192 kHz
Licence
Royalty-free for commercial work
Price range
$3.50 to $400
FiltersAll 53 libraries in Boats & ShipsFilter by the spec, not just the subjectRecorded or designed, sample rate, bit depth, channel format, embedded metadata and file count. Narrow it down before you download anything.
Recorded or designed
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Recorded means captured in the field or a studio. Designed means built from other material.

Sample rate
44.1 kHz48 kHz96 kHz192 kHz
Bit depth
16-bit24-bit32-bit
Channel format
MonoStereoM/SSurroundAmbisonic

Mono for 3D positional audio. Ambisonic and surround for immersive mixes.

Embedded metadata
Tagged for Soundminer or UCSUntagged

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Motorboat Sound PackSylvain Livenais
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Bombard Explorer motorboat sound effects powered by a 4-stroke Yamaha outboard, covering start-ups, idle, RPM ranges, acceleration, deceleration, shutdowns, and hull water impacts across 335 stereo files at 96kHz/24-bit.
335 files · 8.83 GB · Metadata
Was $50.00, now $30.00
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Military Warfare SFX Bundle – Guns, Explosions, Vehicles & Battlefield SoundsGfxSoundsStudios
44.1 to 48 kHz, 16 to 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Military warfare sound effects featuring over 1,300 files covering gunshots, explosions, radio chatter, helicopters, tanks, submarines, tactical gear foley, melee combat, and battlefield ambiences for game and film production.
1,305 files · 1.66 GB · Metadata
Was $119.00, now $69.00
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Pirate Gameepicstockmedia
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
This nautical sound effects collection features 3,200 high-quality audio assets, including ship ambiences, cannon fire, and creature sounds, spanning 9.2GB of professionally recorded maritime-themed content in 96k/24bit format.
3,200 files · 9.2 GB · Metadata
Was $129.00, now $77.40
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Naval WarfareGladestock Studios
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
This naval warfare collection features authentic sound effects from Age of Sail weapons, offering cannon broadsides, musket fire, and projectile impacts across multiple distances and variations.
85 files · 87.4 MB · Metadata
$30.00
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Marina AmbienceInMotionAudio
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Spanish marina ambience sound effects recorded on a windy day, featuring flapping sails, creaking ropes, clanking masts, wind whistles, and a passing tourist train across eight audio files.
8 files · 469.1 MB · Metadata
Was $7.00, now $3.50
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Water Movements Vol. 1344 SFX
192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Professional water sound effects captured through specialized microphones, featuring aquatic movements and underwater resonances in high-resolution 24bit/192kHz format with detailed metadata tags.
0.98 GB · Metadata
Was $38.00, now $15.20
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Bavaria 36 Sailing BoatVadi Sound
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
A comprehensive collection of 58 sailing-related sound effects, featuring boat engines, water movements, deck ambiences, and various nautical elements recorded with professional equipment on the Marmara Sea.
58 files · 1.08 GB
Was $49.00, now $31.85
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BOATSOriginal Sounds
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Comprehensive marine sound effects spanning motorized vessels and sailboats, featuring engine dynamics, nautical equipment operations, harbor ambiences, and authentic sailing maneuvers in varied conditions.
36 files · 879.8 MB · Metadata
$30.00
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DOCKSOriginal Sounds
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
The industrial soundscape captures busy dock activities with powerful sound effects: containers crashing, cranes operating, metal scraping, and reverberating impacts aboard container ships.
17 files · 763 MB · Metadata
$25.00
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Yacht & MarinaRogue Waves
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
A library of yacht and marina sound effects featuring exterior ambiances, interior foley like doors and switches, engine sounds, and bonus contact mic rope recordings.
86 files · 900.6 MB · Metadata
Was $29.99, now $9.00
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Pirate AdventureFUSEHIVE
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
A comprehensive audio collection featuring nautical sound effects, battle sequences, and ambient recordings for pirate-themed content, including ship environments, combat, tavern scenes, and maritime atmospheres.
260 files · 1.34 GB
$99.99
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Cigarette 39 Top Gun 2012Pole Position
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
Authentic sound effects from a high-performance racing boat, featuring detailed onboard and exterior recordings of dual supercharged V8 engines captured from multiple synchronized perspectives.
180 files · 28.99 GB · Metadata
Was $249.00, now $186.75
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CONTAINER SHIP VOYAGEPhonography World Library
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo, Surround.
Extensive maritime sound effects collection captured during a 10-day North Atlantic cargo ship journey, featuring authentic vessel operations, port activities, and ocean ambiences in high-resolution audio formats.
154 files · 24 GB · Metadata
$76.00
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Boat PulleySecret Source
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
Nautical sound effects captured from a wooden pulley system feature authentic creaks, rope tension, metal clanks, and threading movements recorded through multiple microphones and perspectives.
100 files · 3.4 GB · Metadata
Was $50.00, now $37.50
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Sound Effects CollectionMechanical Wave
96 kHz, 24 to 32-bit. Formats: Stereo, M/S.
A comprehensive library of high-quality sound effects spanning 41 categories, featuring meticulously edited 24/32-bit recordings, from ambient nature sounds to mechanical and human-generated audio elements.
1,254 files · 8.7 GB · Metadata
Was $499.00, now $400.00
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Italian ambienceFederica Vairani
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Natural outdoor recordings include water elements and transportation sound effects from Italian locations, featuring pristine captures of seas, rivers, cars, and ferryboats.
44 files · 1.28 GB · Metadata
Was $28.00, now $20.00
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Boat RideLUKAS TVRDON
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
Montenegro-recorded boat sound effects encompass both overwater and underwater perspectives, featuring engine roars, hull splashes, and stylized aquatic movements across 94 high-resolution files.
94 files · 7.34 GB · Metadata
$50.00
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TransportGain Walkers
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, M/S, Ambisonic A.
A comprehensive collection of urban transportation sound effects featuring crisp recordings of vehicles, including trains, cars, planes, and motorcycles, captured across various environments and driving conditions.
207 files · 9.46 GB · Metadata
$80.00
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Drag Boat 1970sPole Position
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
This comprehensive collection features 183 drag boat sound effects, capturing both onboard and exterior perspectives of a vintage Chevy-powered race boat from multiple recording positions.
183 files · 20.64 GB · Metadata
Was $249.00, now $186.75
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Mølgaard F2 2006Pole Position
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
Professional stereo and multichannel sound effects capturing a high-performance F2 race boat's powerful Mercury engine, featuring both onboard recordings and exterior perspectives of high-speed maneuvers and idle operations.
161 files · 25 GB · Metadata
Was $249.00, now $186.75
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Barge Bronz diesel 1941Pole Position
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
Extensive nautical sound effects capture an authentic 1929 Dutch barge, featuring detailed engine recordings, multiple onboard perspectives, varied sailing speeds, and mechanical operations across 563 pristine clips.
563 files · 24.84 GB · Metadata
Was $249.00, now $186.75
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Narrowboat Gardner 4LW 1960Pole Position
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
This comprehensive collection captures sound effects from a 1960s narrowboat, featuring multiple engine recordings, cabin acoustics, hydrophone tracks, and detailed mechanical elements across synchronized perspectives.
371 files · 31.49 GB · Metadata
Was $249.00, now $186.75
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Tugboat Deutz VM 145Pole Position
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
Meticulously recorded across 33 channels, this comprehensive collection captures authentic sound effects from a vintage tugboat's engine, interior spaces, deck activities, and water interactions.
582 files · 28.59 GB · Metadata
Was $249.00, now $186.75
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Trawler Hundestedt Hotbulb 1977Pole Position
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
Comprehensive marine recordings capture a vintage trawler's distinctive sound effects, including multi-perspective engine operations, hydrophone captures, mechanical transitions, and shipboard ambiences across various speeds.
944 files · 35.61 GB · Metadata
Was $249.00, now $186.75
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Wellcraft Scarab 34Pole Position
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, M/S, Surround.
Detailed marine sound effects captured from a powerful twin-engine Wellcraft Scarab 34, featuring varied boat maneuvers, engine dynamics, and watercraft operations.
62 files · 14.55 GB · Metadata
Was $249.00, now $186.75
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Chain FerryStephan Marche
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Unique recordings capture authentic chain rattling, engine sounds, and mechanical effects from multiple angles of a historic chain-guided ferry crossing, offering complete journey documentation.
17 files · 2 GB · Metadata
$35.00
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The creaks, clanks and splashes that go with a boat sit right next door in Wood, Metal, Chains, Weather, and Water. All shipshape.

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