If you're looking to soothe your need to sail under a star filled night sky or to unwind after a busy day of ups and downs, take a look at our list of nautical themed songs. These melodies new and old will transform any day or night into a sea-loving fantasy.

"Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay," Otis Redding: After a long day, imagine yourself sitting back and relaxing while this classic plays in the background transporting you to a quiet summer night by the ocean.

"Boat Drinks," Jimmy Buffett: When responsibilities and unpleasant weather consume your days, playing Jimmy Buffett's, Boat Drinks reminds you that you're not the only one craving a day of sunshine and freedom.

"Sail on Sailor," The Beach Boys: A hypnotizing song that uses sailing as a metaphor. The lyrics remind you that no matter how hard life gets it's important to keep pushing forward. A great song to listen to when you need a little motivation.

"Big Boat," Peter, Paul and Mary: With an upbeat guitar tempo, Big Boat gets your foot tapping within seconds of the song beginning. It's hard not to sing along to the catchy lyrics as you sip from a chilled drink and enjoy the company of friends.

"Under the Sea," Samuel E. Wright: An entertaining song that makes dancing to its electrifying instrumentals hard to resist. If you're throwing a children's nautical themed party, Under the Sea is a must on the playlist.

"If I Had a Boat," Lyle Lovett: A fun and simple song that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Lovett's mellow melody carries you away to a place where boat and ocean equal a life without worries.

"Sailing on," The Derek Trucks Band: An amazing song that entrances you with its mix of fascinating instrumentals. A must add to your dinner party playlist.

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