The Water Toys Edit

The ocean has always held us at arm’s length — magnificent, vast, and just out of reach. The Sublue Vapor changes that equation entirely.

Picture this: you’ve dropped anchor off the Algarve’s golden coastline. The Atlantic is gin-clear, the limestone cliffs dropping away beneath you into a world of sea caves, archways, and reef. You could fin your way down there the old-fashioned way, or you could grip the handles of the Vapor, squeeze the trigger, and let the sea come to you. Within moments, you’re gliding effortlessly, all without burning the energy you’d need for the swim back.

Once the exclusive domain of Navy SEALs and cinematic spies, the underwater scooter has quietly become one of the most coveted toys aboard luxury charter yachts. And with good reason.

There’s a reason James Bond made the underwater scooter famous. It is, quite simply, one of the most exhilarating ways to explore the sea. The Sublue Vapor propels you through the water at speeds that would be impossible to sustain by swimming alone, yet the sensation is one of effortless flight — banking through sea arches, hovering over reef formations, and descending into the blue as though gravity no longer applies.

The Algarve was made for this. Beneath the surface of one of Europe’s most sun-drenched coastlines lies a world that most visitors never see — The Vapor simply puts more of it within reach. 

The Sublue Vapor looks the part — a sleek, motorcycle-inspired form that sits naturally in the water and stows easily aboard without taking over the swim platform. Its pump-jet propulsion means no exposed propellers, making it as safe for the Algarve’s marine life as it is quiet, which matters enormously when you’re hovering a metre from an octopus den.

Three speed settings let you set the pace entirely — drifting gently through a sea cave on the lowest setting, or powering across open water on turbo when the mood takes you. An on-board display keeps you informed at a glance. And when it’s time to head back, a fast-charge battery means the Vapor is ready again long before you are.

It weighs less than a carry-on bag. It dives to 40 metres. And it transforms an already extraordinary charter into something genuinely unforgettable.

The Sublue Vapor is included as standard on all Bond Charters full-day charters, alongside a full selection of water toys to make the most of the Algarve’s coastline. Pair it with a paddleboard session in a sheltered cove, classic snorkelling over the reef, or a blast on the towable ring behind the jet rib — the Vapor simply adds another dimension to a day already built around the sea.

No certification is required for surface-level use — your crew will walk you through everything you need before you drop in. 

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