Cruise the Beautiful and Historic Manatee River with

RIVERSIDE TOURS INC.

DOCKED AT REGATTA POINTE MARINA, PALMETTO FL 34221

About Us

Welcome to Riverside Tours Inc, home of the Riverskipper 2 which can hold up to 44 passengers and is docked at Regatta Pointe Marina in Palmetto, FL. We are ready to take you and your group on an unforgettable adventure! You can book one of our three daily outings. We offer two family-friendly, 2 hour trips, 10:00 am or 1:00 pm or our adult-oriented Sunset cruise at 45 minutes before sunset. We do offer a Pub Crawl which is 4 hours long. We are also available for charter for birthdays, weddings, business meetings, memorial services, and much, much more! Just give us a call and Captain Tom will work with you to accommodate your needs and party to make your experience an enjoyable one!

OUR MOST

Popular Cruises

Two Hours

$50/Person

Reservations Required

*When booking online, please realize we need a minimum of 10 passengers at the full price of $50 to take the boat out, and there is a maximum of 44 passengers. We make every effort to book small parties together.

DAY CRUISE

See the amazing mansions on the banks of the River. Find out why the mangrove islands in Terra Ceia Bay are thriving. Learn when and where the Manatee River was settled.

10-12 $50/person for 2 hours

1-3 $50/person for 2 hours

MORNING CRUISE

Morning Cruise

ADULTS ONLY

SUNSET CRUISE

From daylight to dark, the visual Sunset Cruise transforms into a party. Departs 45 minutes before sunset

2 hours $50/person

OUR MOST

Popular Cruises

Two Hours

$50/Person

Reservations Required

*When booking online, please realize we need a minimum of 10 passengers at the full price of $50 to take the boat out, and there is a maximum of 44 passengers. We make every effort to book small parties together.

ADULTS ONLY

MORNING CRUISE

Morning Cruise

DAY CRUISE

See the amazing mansions on the banks of the River. Find out why the mangrove islands in Terra Ceia Bay are thriving. Learn when and where the Manatee River was settled.

ADULTS ONLY

SUNSET CRUISE

From daylight to dark, the visual Sunset Cruise transforms into a party.

The Best River Cruise Experience

Why Choose Us

BYOB/BYOFOOD

Bring your own food and beverage to create a truly custom experience.

WEATHER PROTECTED

Our boat has a full roof to keep all guests dry during a Florida rainy day.

ON-BOARD RESTROOM

A Guest favorite- We have a restroom on board so you can feel free to enjoy yourself!

Friendly Staff

Our staff is full of smiles and knowledge to bring life to any trip or private party.

Safe

Our boat is Coast Guard Inspected and maintained to bring safety to all cruises.

hassle-free

Captain Tom and crew can do anything for anyone to make your trip special!

Gift Cards Now Available

Gift cards are now available from $50 and up. Surprise someone you love with a fabulous gift. Their adventure awaits on the blue water.

What We Offer

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What We Offer

Pub Crawl

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WEDDING PARTY TAXI

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Meet Our Captain & Crew

SPECIAL REQUESTS AND TIMES ARE AVAILABLE ALSO FOR GROUPS OVER 20– PRICING/TIMES/DATE CAN BE ACCOMMODATED BY CAPTAIN TOM – PLEASE CALL TO DISCUSS YOUR ADVENTURE YOU WOULD LIKE TO BOOK!

Testimonials

Our Customer Reviews

The boat is well designed for comfort with tables for 4 or two, it's clean and cheerfully decorated. The cruise is relaxing, seeing lovely homes, points of interest with some local history and marine life. You can stop at Mila's before and pick up breakfast or lunch or dine there at Riverhouse after (with reservations). Look up a map of the river before with the preserves and parks so that you can get a better understanding of where you are and can then go back and visit those sites on land after.

Kimberly

Verified Customer

I really enjoyed the cruise; we went down some back canals into different sections of the river which was excellent. We saw a manatee, several dolphins and learned the history of many of the homes on the river. The boat was shaded, however, we could. Open the windows to let the sunshine in. Just a very pleasant cruise. Thank you.

Mary

Verified Customer

Jennifer is the best mixing a great sense of humor with all that is required to make you feel safe. My 92 year young Mother enjoyed being entertained learning new things about the area she has lived in for 30 years. Saw Dolphin and Manatee. Respect the professionalism of the Captain and Crew. We will be back with more friends next year.

Jacqueline

Verified Customer

We had a small group and it was excellent. We learned so much about the history of the area from Civil War times to present. The homes were beautiful. To see the Sunshine Skyway from the point of view out in the water was well worth it. The early morning weather was perfect and we were back in time for lunch. Jennifer was an excellent crew guide; and we loved that the Captain slowed down and they netted a discarded beer can floating in the water. I would highly recommend.

Holly

Verified Customer