Palmetto Tiki Boat Tours & Regatta Pointe Charters

Florida's largest tiki boat departs daily from our home slip at Regatta Pointe Marina — public per-passenger tickets and private charters for up to 40 guests on the Manatee River.

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✅ USCG Inspected 👥 Up to 40 Passengers 🍺 BYOB Friendly 🚹 Free Parking at Marina ⛳ Onboard Restroom
Our Home Dock · Palmetto, Florida

The Manatee River's Only Tiki Boat, Docked Right Here

Welcome to Riverside Tours Inc., departing straight from our primary home slip at the premier Regatta Pointe Marina in Palmetto, Florida. Whether you're buying individual tickets for a scheduled cruise or booking an unforgettable private event, our custom-built, USCG-inspected commercial tiki vessel keeps your entire party together on one spacious, safe, and fully staffed boat.

Unlike local rental boats that cap groups at 6 or 12, our 45-foot Trident pontoon accommodates up to 40 passengers — making us the only real option in Palmetto and Bradenton for large groups who want to stay together, party together, and cruise safely as one.

Daily Departures from Palmetto

Public Cruise Schedule — Per-Passenger Tickets

You don't need to rent the whole boat. Buy an individual seat on any of our daily scheduled departures from Regatta Pointe Marina and join fellow river lovers for a premium guided experience.

Family Friendly

🌞 Morning Guided Tour — 10:00 AM

Beat the Florida heat with an early cruise down the historic Manatee River. Interactive narration covers local ecology, wildlife, and river history. Dolphins and manatees sighted frequently near Snead Island.

$50 Adult · $40 Child  |  2 Hours

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Family Friendly

☀️ Afternoon Guided Tour — 1:00 PM

Perfect for late risers and resort guests. Glide through the Manatee River waterways as our expert crew shares stories of the river's rich history, ecology, and colorful characters.

$50 Adult · $40 Child  |  2 Hours

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Most Popular

🌅 Palmetto Sunset Party Cruise

Watch the sun melt into the Gulf from Tampa Bay, then dance all the way back upriver as the Sunshine Skyway Bridge lights up the night sky. Views stretching toward the Skyway — sells out fast.

$50 Per Person  |  2 Hours

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Full Boat Bookings · Up to 40 Guests

Private Group Charters from Regatta Pointe

Planning a milestone event? Don't split your group across multiple small rental boats. From the moment you step off the docks at Regatta Pointe Marina, our licensed Master Captain and crew handle everything so you can focus on celebrating.

Bachelorette Favorite

💍 Bachelorette & Bachelor Parties

AMI bachelorette parties are our specialty. We'll map a custom route to local sandbars like Jewfish Key or Passage Key for a floating dance party with all 40 of your closest friends on one boat.

📞 Call to Plan Your Party
Weddings & Events

💍 Waterfront Weddings & Rehearsal Dinners

Host an intimate, unforgettable ceremony or pre-wedding mixer right on the water. The Manatee River at sunset provides a backdrop no land-based venue can match.

📞 Inquire About Wedding Packages
Corporate

💼 Corporate Events & Team Outings

Treat your staff or clients to a private river pub crawl or sunset networking mixer. Nothing closes a deal — or builds a team — like a sunset on the Manatee River.

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The Riverside Difference

Why Guests Choose the River Skipper II

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Florida's Largest Tiki Boat

45-foot Trident pontoon — the first and largest tiki boat on the Manatee River.

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Free Marina Parking

Ample free parking at Regatta Pointe. Golf cart shuttle from lot to dock.

Onboard Restroom

Full restroom with running water — unavailable on most area charter boats.

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BYOB Your Way

Bring your own food, drinks, and coolers. No overpriced bar — just your favorites.

USCG Inspected

Fully US Coast Guard inspected and safety approved annually.

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Dolphins & Manatees

Frequent wildlife sightings near Snead Island and the Intracoastal.

Getting Here

Find Us at Regatta Pointe Marina

Regatta Pointe Marina — Palmetto, FL

Address
1005 Riverside Dr, Palmetto, FL 34221
Phone
(941) 209-0203
Parking
Ample free parking in the marina lot. Golf cart shuttle available to dock.
Nearby Dining
Riverhouse Waterfront Restaurant is steps from the dock — great for pre- or post-cruise dining.
Daily Tour Times
10:00 AM · 1:00 PM · Sunset (~45 min before)
See our live calendar for specific dates.

Ready to Tiki on the Manatee?

Book your seat online or call us to plan a private charter from Regatta Pointe Marina.