⛵️ The Ultimate Yacht Rock Playlist: Smooth Sailing Hits

Welcome aboard — you’ve just found the smoothest Yacht Rock Playlist on the internet.

Yacht Rock is more than a genre: it’s a vibe. Think crisp white linen, sunglasses at sunset, and breezy 70s and 80s soft rock hits drifting through the speakers while you unwind with good friends (and maybe a cold piña colada).

Whether you’re cruising the coast, chilling by the pool, or just craving smooth vocals and timeless grooves, this playlist is your captain for the journey.

🎶 What’s on This Yacht Rock Playlist?

Expect only the best mellow classics that defined an era of laid-back luxury pop:

✅ Michael McDonald — “What a Fool Believes”
✅ Christopher Cross — “Sailing”
✅ Toto — “Africa”
✅ Hall & Oates — “Rich Girl”
✅ Steely Dan — “Hey Nineteen”
✅ Player — “Baby Come Back”
✅ Robbie Dupree — “Steal Away”
…and plenty more silky-smooth favorites.

🎧 Listen Here

👇 Check out the playlist below 👇

🏖️ Why You’ll Love This Playlist

• Hand-picked by chart historians and soft rock obsessives — no filler, no skip tracks.

• Perfect for setting the mood at a barbecue, beach party, boat trip, or relaxing evening at home.

• Always up to date — we freshen it up with timeless classics and underrated gems.

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