A suspension system (2) for a boat (4), which suspension system (2) is for mounting to a hull (6) of the boat (4), and which suspension system (2) comprises a single accommodation unit (8) for at least one person travelling on the boat (4), and suspension means (10) for providing suspension for the accommodation unit (8) with respect to the hull (6) of the boat (4), and the suspension system (2) being such that is prevents or reduces shocks to the hull (6) caused by the boat (4) travelling through the water from being transmitted to the accommodation unit (8), and the suspension system (2) being such that is enables weight transfer between the accommodation unit (8) and the hull (6) for enhancing handling and ride characteristics of the boat (4).