Welcome to paradise on the water. Public per-passenger excursions and fully private 40-passenger charters with scheduled AMI pickup, the island's premier boat experience for large groups and celebrations.
Riverside Tours Inc. offers the most unique public cruises and private group charters with scheduled pickup from beautiful Anna Maria Island. Our custom-built, USCG-inspected commercial tiki vessel accommodates up to 40 passengers, making us the absolute premier option for bachelorette parties, family reunions, weddings, and corporate beach excursions on AMI.
Anna Maria Island pickup is available for private and big group charters only. The Manatee River is about an hour of travel each way from AMI, which makes shared per-passenger tickets impractical at this distance.
When you book a private or big group charter with AMI pickup, the boat departs from Regatta Pointe Marina in Palmetto, cruises down to pick up your group on the island, and then heads out to your destination from there. You get the full boat, your whole group together, and a captain who knows these waters.
For shared per-passenger cruises departing Regatta Pointe, see our Shared Experiences page. Bradenton Riverwalk pickup is also available for shared tours.
Anna Maria Island is one of Florida's top destinations for celebrations, and our 40-passenger commercial vessel is built to handle them all. Fully customizable private bookings out into the Gulf passes and local bays.
The island's top pre-wedding party choice. Enjoy a custom daytime sandbar party or a high-energy sunset cruise with all your closest friends, anchored at legendary spots like Jewfish Key or Passage Key.
📞 Plan Your Bachelorette TripHost your rehearsal dinner, post-wedding mixer, or family reunion on a unique floating tropical venue. The Gulf of Mexico at sunset provides a ceremony backdrop no land-based venue can equal.
📞 Inquire About Event PackagesWe'll anchor at legendary local spots like Jewfish Key, Passage Key, or Beer Can Island for an afternoon of swimming, floating, and relaxing in shallow turquoise Gulf water. A true Florida bucket-list day.
📞 Book a Sandbar DayClean, fully private marine restroom with running water, unavailable on virtually every AMI rental vessel.
A massive thatched canopy provides whole-deck sun protection throughout your cruise or charter.
Stream your own music to the entire boat. Your playlist, your party, your vibe, start to finish.
Bring your own coolers, beverages, and snacks, or arrange professional catering. No onboard purchase pressure.
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Tell us your date, your group size, and what you have in mind. We will handle the rest.