Rent the whole boat. Hop Bradenton's waterfront bars with nobody aboard but your people. No parking, no Ubers, no strangers.
Organizing a bar crawl for a group on land means parking nightmares, lost people, and someone always volunteering to drive. We cut all of that out.
Your group meets at the dock in Palmetto. One spot, one time, nobody circling for parking.
The boat heads out. Drinks are BYOB on the water. Music plays. The party starts before the first stop.
We dock right at the bar. Walk off the boat, walk in the door. No cover, no searching for the entrance.
When your group is ready, you reboard and we move to the next stop. Four hours, three to four bars, zero designated drivers.
This is a private charter, which means the River Skipper II belongs entirely to your group. No other guests, no shared seats. Your group controls the vibe, the music, and the pace between stops.
The captain selects the best route based on which waterfront bars are open and dockable that day. We operate on the Manatee River and along the Bradenton waterfront, where several bars and restaurants are directly accessible by water.
The cruise is four hours total. BYOB on the boat between stops. We provide the ice. All guests must be 21 or older. Valid ID is checked at the dock.
The private pub crawl works for any adult group that wants to drink, move, and keep it just between them.
The most popular reason people book this. No strangers, no bar lines, all yours.
Make the big one count. Bar to bar by boat, your whole crew together.
Different from a company dinner. Nobody is checking their phone out here.
Old friends, new city, one boat. Best night of the trip.
If your group is 21 and looking for a night on the water, this is the booking.
Yes. All guests must be 21 or older. This is strictly enforced. Valid government-issued ID is required at the dock before boarding. No exceptions.
The captain selects the route based on which waterfront bars are open and dockable on your date. We typically hit three to four stops along the Manatee River and Bradenton waterfront. We will give you a general idea of the route when you book.
Yes. The boat is BYOB. Bring your own cooler and drinks for the ride between bars. We supply the ice. Drink responsibly.
Up to 40 passengers on one boat. The River Skipper II is a 45-foot USCG inspected vessel. Most charter boats on this water cap at six. Your whole group stays together.
There is no strict minimum for a private charter. Pricing is by the boat. Call us at (941) 209-0203 and we will walk you through the rates for your headcount.
Yes. Call us and we will talk through what you have in mind. Extended cruises and custom routes are available depending on availability and conditions.
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Tell us your date, your headcount, and your occasion. We will confirm availability and hold your spot.