Water tourism, also known as aquatic tourism, is a type of tourism that includes activities done in or on water bodies such as lakes, rivers, oceans, and seas. Some synonyms for water tourism include marine tourism, aquatic leisure, nautical recreation, and boating vacations. In marine tourism, people partake in activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving, and boat tours. Aquatic leisure involves swimming, surfing, paddleboarding, and kayaking. Nautical recreation encompasses activities done on boats such as sailing, fishing, and cruising. Boating vacations are trips where travelers rent boats for recreational purposes. Water tourism is becoming increasingly popular worldwide, and travelers can enjoy these activities in various tourist destinations globally.