Jetski emoji 🚤
The jetski emoji 🚤 is officially named “speedboat”. It shows a small, fast boat and is used for jet skis, speedboats and zippy watercraft.
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What the jetski emoji means
The emoji 🚤 is officially named “speedboat”. Many people call it the jetski emoji because it is used for jet skis, personal watercraft and other small fast boats.
It represents speed, water sports and a day out on the water. You will often see it paired with summer emoji or water wave emoji to set a holiday mood.
- Speed and excitement on the water
- Summer holidays and lake days
- A love of boating or water sports
The emoji works well in short messages, adding a burst of energy and movement. It can also stand in for any small, fast thing, not just boats.
How people use the jetski emoji
People send 🚤 to talk about jet skiing, speed boating or any fast trip on the water. It can also signal excitement about an upcoming holiday or a love of water sports.
In captions, it works as a shorthand for “out on the boat” or “living my best lake life”. It pairs naturally with beach, sun and beach emoji.
Some people use 🚤 as a metaphor for moving fast in life or work, similar to the rocket emoji but with a water theme.
Compare speedboat with similar emoji
| Emoji | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| speedboatU+1F6A4 | Small, fast motor boat; often used for jet skis | |
| motor boatU+1F6E5 U+FE0F | Larger motorised boat, less sporty | |
| sailboatU+26F5 | Wind-powered, relaxed sailing | |
| canoeU+1F6F6 | Human-powered, calm waters | |
| ferryU+26F4 U+FE0F | Carries vehicles and passengers on regular routes | |
| shipU+1F6A2 | Large ocean-going vessel |
Jet ski or speedboat: which name to use
The official Unicode name is “speedboat”, and that is the word to use when searching for the emoji on a keyboard. In everyday conversation, many people say “jetski emoji” because the design often looks like a personal watercraft.
Both names point to the same emoji. You can call it a speedboat when talking about a small motor boat, or a jetski when you mean the rider-on-top style of watercraft.
This flexibility makes it useful for a range of water-based activities, from racing across a lake to a relaxed ride along the coast.
Similar water craft emoji
The speedboat emoji 🚤 belongs to a whole fleet of water transport emoji.
The motor boat emoji is for larger motorised boats, while the sailboat emoji is wind-powered. For paddling, use the canoe emoji.
For a larger vessel, the ship emoji 🚢 is your best bet. The ferry emoji ⛴️ is for regular crossings with vehicles, and the ring buoy emoji 🛟 is for safety, not travel.
Each of these emoji has a specific use, so choosing the right one makes your message clearer.
How to type and copy the jetski emoji
On a desktop, you can use the emoji picker or simply copy 🚤 from this page.
- Android: open your emoji keyboard and type “speedboat” in the search bar.
- Windows: press Windows key + . (period) and search “speedboat”.
- macOS: press Control + Command + Space and type “speedboat”.
Paste it into a message, caption or note. If you cannot find it on your keyboard, you can always bookmark this page and copy it from here.
Most messaging and social media apps support emoji, so it will appear wherever you paste it.
Questions people ask
Is there a jetski emoji?
Yes, the emoji 🚤 is commonly called the jetski emoji, though its official Unicode name is “speedboat”. It represents a small, fast personal watercraft.
What does the speedboat emoji mean?
It typically means speed, water sports, summer fun, or a day out on the water. People often pair it with water, sun and beach emoji.
What is the difference between the speedboat emoji 🚤 and the motor boat emoji 🛥️?
The speedboat emoji is often used for jet skis and other fast personal watercraft, while the motor boat emoji represents a larger motorised boat. Both are used for motorised boats, but 🚤 is commonly treated as a jet ski.
About this guide
Written and maintained by the Emoji Directory editorial team, without ads or sponsorship. Meanings describe how the emoji is commonly used in public posts and messages, not an official definition. Names, code points, versions, keywords and translations come from the Unicode Emoji 18.0 and CLDR data; shortcodes from the gemoji project. Last reviewed . Spotted a mistake or a new usage? Tell us, or read how the directory is made.
