Abstract: An inflatable vehicle incorporating an air cushion is provided. The inflatable vehicle includes a main body defining therein a cavity and configured to be inflated. The vehicle also includes an inflatable, flexible skirt positioned below the main body, the skirt defining therein another cavity and including apertures to allow air to escape. The vehicle also includes a blower configured to blow air, the blower being supported by the main body when inflated. The vehicle also includes a duct system configured to be in fluidic communication with the blower, the cavity of the main body and the cavity of the skirt. The duct system includes valves to control the flow of air from the blower to inflate the main body and subsequently inflate the skirt to form the air cushion.