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One USCG-inspected tiki boat. Up to 40 passengers. Three pickup locations. Choose your way to cruise the Manatee River.

🎟 Shared Experiences 🛥 Private Experiences 👥 Big Group Experiences

Shared Experiences

Per Person Tickets

Buy individual seats on a scheduled public cruise. Great for couples, families, and small groups. Mix and mingle with other guests aboard the River Skipper II.

Morning guided tour on the Manatee River Family Friendly
🕙 10:00 AM ⏱ 2 Hours

Morning Guided Tour

Beat the heat with an early cruise down the Manatee River. Dolphins, manatees, and river history with expert crew narration every mile.

$50 Adult  ·  $40 Child
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Afternoon guided tour on the Manatee River Family Friendly
🕐 1:00 PM ⏱ 2 Hours

Afternoon Guided Tour

Sleep in, then step back in time. Our crew shares the stories of life along the Manatee River that most visitors never hear.

$50 Adult  ·  $40 Child
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Sunset Sip and Cruise on the Manatee River Most Popular
🌅 45 min before sunset ⏱ 2 Hours

Sunset Sip & Cruise

Watch the sun melt into Tampa Bay, then dance all the way home as the Sunshine Skyway Bridge lights up the night. Our most popular cruise.

$50 Per Person
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Gulf beach sandbar run from Palmetto Gulf Waters
🏖 Call to Schedule ⏱ 4 Hours

Sandbar & Island Run

Cruise out to Passage Key, DeSoto Cove, or Beer Can Island. Two hours of travel, two hours of soft Gulf sand and surf. A true Florida bucket-list day.

$75 Adult  ·  $65 Child
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River pub crawl tiki boat tour on the Manatee River Adults Only
🍺 Call to Schedule ⏱ 4 Hours

River Pub Crawl

Cruise the Manatee River and pull into local waterfront bars. BYOB on the boat, spirits high, music loud. The ultimate party cruise.

$75 Per Person

⚠  Minimum 20 guests required

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Private Experiences

Whole Boat

The entire River Skipper II is yours. No shared guests. Set your own schedule, bring your own crowd, and cruise exactly the way you want. 2 to 40 passengers.

Private
🕙 Morning ⏱ 2 Hours

Private Morning Cruise

Your group, your boat, your morning. Wildlife, river history, and open water with nobody else on board. Perfect for corporate outings and family reunions.

Whole-boat pricing. 2 to 40 guests.

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🕐 Afternoon ⏱ 2 Hours

Private Afternoon Cruise

A relaxed mid-day escape on the Manatee River. Ideal for team building, birthday celebrations, and private group outings of any kind.

Whole-boat pricing. 2 to 40 guests.

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🌅 Sunset ⏱ 2 Hours

Private Sunset Cruise

Golden hour over Tampa Bay, all to yourselves. Weddings, rehearsal dinners, anniversaries, or any evening that deserves a spectacular backdrop.

Whole-boat pricing. 2 to 40 guests.

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🏖 Gulf Waters ⏱ 4 Hours

Private Sandbar Run

Your own beach day at Beer Can Island or DeSoto Cove with your entire crew. Coolers, cannonballs, and Gulf water with no strangers in the mix.

Whole-boat pricing. 2 to 40 guests.

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🍺 Waterfront Bars ⏱ 4 Hours

Private Pub Crawl

Hit the waterfront bar circuit with only your crew on board. Caddy's, Woody's Riveroo, and beyond. Private makes the party better.

Whole-boat pricing. 2 to 40 guests.

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Create your own private experience on the River Skipper II Custom
🎉 Any Occasion ⏱ Custom Duration

Create Your Own Experience

Weddings, birthdays, bachelorette parties, corporate events, memorials, baptisms. Tell us your vision and we will make it happen on the water.

Whole-boat pricing. 2 to 40 guests.

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Big Group Experiences

Up to 40 Passengers

Competitors cap at 6 to 12 passengers on uninspected vessels. We are USCG inspected and carry up to 40 on ONE boat. Your whole group, together, no split parties.

Up to 40
🕙 Morning ⏱ 2 Hours

Big Group Morning Cruise

Your entire crew on the Manatee River at sunrise. Guided wildlife narration, river history, and enough deck space for everyone to spread out and enjoy it.

Whole-boat pricing. Groups of 20 to 40.

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Up to 40
🕐 Afternoon ⏱ 2 Hours

Big Group Afternoon Cruise

A premium group outing without the split-boat shuffle. One vessel, one captain, one crew. The whole team together the entire time.

Whole-boat pricing. Groups of 20 to 40.

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Up to 40
🌅 Sunset ⏱ 2 Hours

Big Group Sunset Cruise

The Gulf sunset show for your whole group. Golden hour, the Skyway lit up, great music, and 40 people who stay on one boat instead of getting split up.

Whole-boat pricing. Groups of 20 to 40.

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🏖 Gulf Waters ⏱ 4 Hours

Big Group Sandbar Run

Take your large group to Beer Can Island or DeSoto Cove without splitting across multiple boats. One trip, one captain, one unforgettable Gulf beach day.

Whole-boat pricing. Groups of 20 to 40.

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🍺 Waterfront Bars ⏱ 4 Hours

Big Group Pub Crawl

Your crew hits the waterfront bar circuit together, all 40 of you, with nobody waiting for a second boat. BYOB on board and bar stops along the way.

Whole-boat pricing. Groups of 20 to 40.

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Create a custom big group experience on the River Skipper II Custom
🎉 Any Occasion ⏱ Custom Duration

Create Your Own Experience

Corporate retreats, holiday parties, school groups, community organizations. We work with you to build the right event for your group size and goals.

Whole-boat pricing. Groups of 20 to 40.

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Pickup Locations

⚓ Regatta Pointe Marina, Palmetto 🌉 Bradenton Riverwalk 🏝 Anna Maria Island

Not Sure Which Experience?

Call us. We will help you find the right cruise for your group size, occasion, and budget. One boat, three pickup locations, zero split groups.

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