You open ThemeForest searching "water theme" and spend an evening before realizing half the themes are for beach bars, while another quarter haven't been updated since 2021.

Need a theme for water delivery, a surf school, or boat rentals? These are three different tasks with different functionality requirements. We went through the entire ThemeForest catalog, kept 10 viable options, and organized them by use case with ratings, update dates, and honest drawbacks.

💡 Quick overview:

• Identify your business type: bottled water delivery, water sports school, boat rentals, or filter shop
• Check the table for price, rating, and last update date
• Open live demos of two or three candidates and verify compatibility with WooCommerce and your page builder
• Install the theme, import demo content, and configure built-in order or booking forms
• Test the mobile version before launch: most water orders come from smartphones

Comparison: price, rating, and update date

How to choose: video on selection criteria

Before breaking down each theme individually, watch Darrel Wilson's overview on key criteria for choosing a WordPress theme. The principles are universal and work for the water niche just as well as for any other:

Now let's cover each theme with pros, cons, and use case.

1. Aquaterias

Aquaterias is the most popular niche theme for a drinking water delivery company. You can build a complete store without writing a single line of code: product cards, pricing plans, and order forms through WooCommerce. Visual Composer is included for visual page building.

In practice, 692 sales and a 4.84 rating on Themeforest speak for themselves: the leader in buyer trust in the water delivery niche. Contact Form 7 and Mailchimp support covers lead collection and email campaigns. The shortcode set speeds up building landing pages for pricing and promotions.

Pros:

• ✅ Ready-made structure for water: product cards, pricing, and delivery forms
• ✅ 692 sales and 4.84 rating, niche leader in buyer trust
• ✅ Contact Form 7 and Mailchimp for lead collection and campaigns
• ✅ Shortcodes for quick landing page assembly

Cons:

• ❌ Last updated in July 2021, five years without new features
• ❌ Visual Composer is inferior to Elementor and Gutenberg blocks

Price: $59 on Themeforest

🔗 Aquaterias on Themeforest | 🔗 Live demo

2. Uaques

Uaques is the most affordable option in the collection: $39 compared to $59-99 for the others. Built on Bootstrap with guaranteed responsiveness without manual tweaking: the fluid layout adapts to smartphones, tablets, and desktops. The Retina-ready design maintains image clarity on high-density pixel screens.

The flexible grid and unlimited sidebars provide room for customization. A good choice for those willing to customize the theme manually and don't want to overpay for a page builder.

Pros:

• ✅ Lowest price in the niche ($39) with a full feature set
• ✅ Bootstrap-based: mobile adaptation without manual fixes
• ✅ Flexible grid and unlimited sidebars for customization

Cons:

• ❌ No built-in page builder, requires manual coding with HTML and CSS
• ❌ 337 sales on Themeforest, small user base

Price: $39 on Themeforest

🔗 Uaques on Themeforest

3. Surfy

Surfy is designed for surf, kitesurfing, and windsurfing schools. The key feature is a built-in booking system where clients select an instructor, date, and time, pay, and the booking immediately appears in your calendar. The animated portfolio gallery adds visual impact from the first second.

Rating of 5.00 with 386 sales on Themeforest, the highest score among all sports themes in the collection. Google Maps integration shows the school's location directly on the service page.

Pros:

• ✅ 5.00 rating with 386 sales, highest score in the collection
• ✅ Built-in online lesson booking system
• ✅ Animated portfolio gallery for showcasing services
• ✅ Google Maps integration for displaying school location

Cons:

• ❌ Appointment Booking System plugin not included in the price, purchased separately
• ❌ Narrow focus on water sports, not suitable for water delivery

Price: $59 on Themeforest

🔗 Surfy on Themeforest

4. Wavio

Wavio is visually one of the most appealing themes in the collection. Full customization through a visual editor, with support for three translation plugins: WPML, TranslatePress, and Loco Translate. Launch your site in one language, then add a foreign version a week later without extra add-ons.

Cross-browser compatibility covers Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Opera, and Edge. WooCommerce and Mailchimp integration covers basic online store needs. 117 sales on Themeforest.

Pros:

• ✅ Support for three translation plugins: WPML, TranslatePress, Loco Translate
• ✅ Cross-browser compatibility with major browsers
• ✅ WooCommerce and Mailchimp integration

Cons:

• ❌ Bootstrap 4 based, the framework is outdated by 2026
• ❌ 117 buyers for Wavio, small user base

Price: $59 on Themeforest

🔗 Wavio on Themeforest | 🔗 Live demo

5. Shaka

Shaka is built for beach businesses: equipment rentals, kayaking schools, and sailing clubs. The main feature is real-time customization, where you change colors, fonts, or block positions and see results immediately without page reloads. 30 built-in widgets cover price lists, schedules, maps, and reviews without additional plugins.

With 855 sales on Themeforest, this is the absolute popularity leader in the collection. WooCommerce lets you sell merch and gift certificates directly from the site.

Pros:

• ✅ 855 sales, collection leader by number of buyers
• ✅ 30 built-in widgets: price lists, schedules, maps, and reviews
• ✅ Real-time customization through WordPress Customizer
• ✅ WooCommerce for selling merch and certificates

Cons:

• ❌ Most expensive theme in the collection ($99), twice the price of budget options
• ❌ Uses Live Composer, not Elementor or Gutenberg

Price: $99 on Themeforest

🔗 Shaka on Themeforest

6. WellSpring

WellSpring stands out with its plugin bundle included in the price: WPBakery Page Builder for layout, Slider Revolution for stunning sliders, and Essential Grid for product galleries. Add WooCommerce and you get a filter store with online installation booking through Booked Appointments.

Rating of 5.00 with 421 sales on Themeforest, the highest user rating among water delivery themes. Supports boxed and full-width page layouts.

Pros:

• ✅ 5.00 rating with 421 sales, highest score among delivery themes
• ✅ Three premium plugins included: WPBakery, Slider Revolution, Essential Grid
• ✅ Built-in installation booking system through Booked Appointments

Cons:

• ❌ Last updated in April 2022, four years without new features
• ❌ Dependency on specific plugins: replacing one requires reworking the others

Price: $59 on Themeforest

🔗 WellSpring on Themeforest | 🔗 Live demo

7. Briny

Briny was updated most recently in the collection: last change in June 2024, which is rare among niche themes. Designed for diving, snorkeling, and water tourism schools. Inside: lesson booking system, instructor calendar, and e-commerce for selling equipment.

AJAX search lets clients instantly find the course or service they need. HTML5 and CSS3 foundation ensures fast loading on any device. Rating of 4.84 with 208 sales on Themeforest, with Slider Revolution and Swiper Slider included.

Pros:

• ✅ Most current in the collection: updated in June 2024
• ✅ 4.84 rating with 208 sales
• ✅ Interactive AJAX search for courses and services
• ✅ Slider Revolution and Swiper Slider included in the price

Cons:

• ❌ Above average price ($69), more expensive than most themes in the collection
• ❌ Narrow focus on diving, requires significant modifications for water delivery

Price: $69 on Themeforest (includes 6 months of support and lifetime updates)

🔗 Briny on Themeforest | 🔗 Live demo

8. Werfy

Werfy is a theme for surf schools that can sell online courses. Launch recorded surf theory training or water safety webinars. A free visual editor based on Unyson Framework, Mailchimp integration, and contact forms make up a complete starter kit.

Rating of 4.71 with 56 sales on Themeforest. The main caveat: Unyson Framework is barely being developed, which poses compatibility risks with new WordPress versions.

Pros:

• ✅ 4.71 rating, stable score with a small buyer count
• ✅ Online courses and class schedules linked to instructors
• ✅ Video content integration for demonstrating surf techniques

Cons:

• ❌ Only 56 buyers for Werfy, minimal community support
• ❌ Unyson Framework is not actively developed, potential compatibility issues with future WP versions

Price: $49 on Themeforest

🔗 Werfy on Themeforest | 🔗 Live demo

9. Kayaking & Paddling

Kayaking & Paddling covers the niche of boat, yacht, and kayak rentals. Built-in online booking system: clients select a watercraft, date, and time, and the booking is confirmed automatically. Compatible with Gutenberg, allowing you to work in WordPress's native editor without additional plugins.

GDPR Framework WP Plugin included covers personal data protection requirements. Rating of 4.63 with 415 sales on Themeforest, good metrics for a niche theme.

Pros:

• ✅ 4.63 rating with 415 sales
• ✅ Built-in booking system for boats and yachts
• ✅ Gutenberg compatibility, WordPress native editor
• ✅ GDPR Framework included for data legislation compliance

Cons:

• ❌ Minimalist design, may seem too simple for some niches
• ❌ Last updated in May 2023, three years without new features

Price: $59 on Themeforest (with 6 months of support and unlimited updates)

🔗 Kayaking & Paddling on Themeforest | 🔗 Live demo

10. Aquato

Aquato is a theme for drinking water stores built on Elementor. Included are a child theme, detailed documentation with examples, and social media integration out of the box. Launching a basic store is realistic in one evening: import the demo, connect WooCommerce, configure contacts.

Font Awesome for icons, Google Fonts for typography, and clean code for those who dive into PHP templates. The included child theme ensures safe updates without losing modifications. 72 sales on Themeforest.

Pros:

• ✅ Elementor for quick storefront assembly without code
• ✅ Child theme included, safe updates
• ✅ Social media integration out of the box
• ✅ Detailed documentation with setup examples

Cons:

• ❌ Only 72 buyers for Aquato, theme is relatively unknown in the niche
• ❌ Bootstrap 4 based, outdated by 2026

Price: $59 on Themeforest

🔗 Aquato on Themeforest | 🔗 Live demo

⁉️🤔 Frequently asked questions

Which theme should I choose for a drinking water delivery company?

Three options for different budgets. Minimum budget: Uaques for $39 with responsive Bootstrap layout. Optimal choice: Aquaterias for $59 with a 4.84 rating, the niche leader by sales. Need Elementor and a child theme included: get Aquato, though its community is still small.

Which theme is most popular in the water sports niche?

Shaka with 855 sales leads, though it costs $99. For beach businesses, this is the most proven choice. For surf schools with a budget under $59: Surfy with a 5.00 rating and a built-in booking system.

How do water sports themes differ from water delivery themes?

Sports themes (Surfy, Shaka, Briny, Werfy, Kayaking & Paddling) include booking systems, instructor schedules, and service portfolios. Delivery themes (Aquaterias, Uaques, Wavio, WellSpring, Aquato) are tailored for WooCommerce storefronts, pricing, and order forms. The former sell experiences, the latter sell products with delivery.

Do I need a page builder in my theme?

Not required, but significantly speeds up launch. Elementor is included out of the box in Aquato. WPBakery comes with WellSpring. Themes without a builder (like Uaques) require manual coding with HTML and CSS, but give you full control over markup.

Which theme is best for a multilingual site?

Wavio supports three translation plugins: WPML, TranslatePress, and Loco Translate. If multilingual support is critical, this is the most convenient choice in the water delivery niche.

Which theme to install in 2026

The choice comes down to use case, not rating.

• If you deliver water and need a ready-made WooCommerce storefront: get Aquaterias ($59, 4.84 rating).
• If you're opening a surf school with online booking: Surfy ($59, 5.00 rating).
• If you're launching boat and yacht rentals: Kayaking & Paddling ($59, Gutenberg and GDPR included).
• If you need the most current support: Briny ($69, updated June 2024).
• If budget is limited: Uaques ($39, Bootstrap, customize it yourself).

Note: most themes in this collection haven't been updated since 2021 to 2023. Before purchasing, check compatibility with your WordPress version and make sure the author responds to questions in ThemeForest comments. Demos are available via the links above. Test two or three options and share in the comments which theme worked for your project.