Longboat Key Boat Rentals | Pontoon & Tritoon Rentals

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⭐ 100 Reviews • 4.90/5 Rating | From $500 | 4, 6 & 8 Hours | Self-Drive Rentals

Spend a day exploring the waters near Longboat Key with Manatee River Boat Rentals and Water Sports. Our pontoon and tritoon rentals give qualified boaters a comfortable way to cruise Sarasota Bay, enjoy the scenery around Longboat Pass, and plan a swimming or sandbar stop near Jewfish Key.

Boat rentals serving Longboat Key guests start at $500 for 4 hours, $600 for 6 hours, or $700 for 8 hours. These are base rates for a private boat reserved for your group. Pickup and any requested delivery are confirmed for your selected date.

Bring your family, pack a picnic, choose your playlist, and make room for a day on the water. 🌴☀️

📞 Call 941-932-3700 • 💬 Text to Check Availability

🚤 Boat options: Pontoon and tritoon boats.

⏱️ Rental lengths: Choose 4, 6, or 8 hours.

💰 Starting rates: $500 for 4 hours, $600 for 6 hours, or $700 for 8 hours.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Capacity: Up to 12 people aboard, depending on the vessel.

🧭 Self-drive rentals: Available for qualified operators.

☀️ Included features: Bimini shade, Bluetooth audio, GPS, and safety equipment.

📍 Pickup: A confirmed ramp or dock for your reservation.

🏡 Dock delivery: Ask about availability and suitability for your waterfront property.

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Choose a rental length that leaves time for both exploring and relaxing.

A shorter outing with time for a scenic cruise and a nearby stop, depending on your departure location.

More time for bay cruising, a sandbar outing, and lunch aboard. A six-hour rental gives your group room to relax and combine several activities.

A full day on the water with more flexibility for traveling between stops and enjoying your chosen destinations.

Rates are per boat, rather than per person. Fuel, sales tax, optional captain service, and requested extras are additional. Ask about any insurance, pickup, delivery, payment, or holiday charges that apply to your reservation before booking.

Your departure point affects how much time you can spend at each stop. Tell us which destination matters most so we can help you choose a suitable rental length.

Staying on Longboat Key? Share your vacation address and preferred date when you contact us. We will help you compare available departure arrangements.

For a trip focused on northern Longboat Key, ask about pickup near Coquina Boat Ramp in Bradenton Beach, across Longboat Pass from the island’s north end. Other arrangements may be available depending on the boat and date.

Our business is based in Ellenton. Your rental confirmation will identify the actual boarding location, which may be different from our business address.

Send us the dock address before reserving. We can check whether boat delivery is possible for that property, considering access, water depth, dock suitability, availability, and conditions.

Delivery and resort or marina pickup require advance confirmation. Contact us before making plans around a particular dock.

Longboat Key has Sarasota Bay on its eastern side and the Gulf on its western side. A boating day here can focus on bay scenery, nearby sandbars, and the waterways around the island’s north end.

Build your outing around open bay views, waterfront homes, coastal scenery, and time together aboard your own boat. A bay cruise works well for a group that wants to bring lunch, listen to music, take photos, and enjoy the changing views.

We will discuss an approved route that fits your experience and the day’s weather.

The waters near Jewfish Key are a popular option for a sandbar outing close to northern Longboat Key. Ask whether a stop fits your departure location and rental time.

Plan around the surrounding sandbar waters and approved stopping areas. A boating stop does not automatically include permission to enter private property, and suitable anchoring or swimming conditions vary with the tide.

See the north end of Longboat Key and the connection between the bay and Gulf near Longboat Pass. This is an active boating passage where tidal currents and traffic affect route planning.

Follow your rental orientation and approved operating area when exploring. We can help you decide whether this part of the route suits your experience.

Keep an eye out for dolphins, manatees, and coastal birds while cruising. Every outing is different, and wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. Give animals space and follow posted boating zones.

Our fleet includes Bentley and Viaggio tritoons, subject to availability. These boats provide space for families and friends to spend time together while enjoying the coast.

Features vary by vessel and include:

• ☀️ Bimini shade for a break from the sun.
• 🎵 Bluetooth audio for your boating playlist.
• 🧭 GPS navigation equipment.
• 🛟 Required safety equipment.
• 🪑 Comfortable seating for your group.

Every self-drive rental begins with an operating and safety orientation. We review the boat, local route guidance, and the conditions that matter for your trip.

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Choose 4 hours for a focused outing with a shorter cruise and one nearby stop, where your pickup location allows.

Choose 6 hours if you want more time to settle into the day, combine cruising with a sandbar stop, and enjoy lunch aboard. This is a useful middle option for groups planning several activities.

Choose 8 hours for the most flexibility. A full day gives you more time at your stops and more room in the schedule for traveling between them.

All rental plans must fit the approved boating area, conditions, and return time.

A private rental gives your group a place to enjoy the day together. Bring snacks, drinking water, towels, sun protection, and a charged phone.

Tell us about children and pets when booking so we can confirm arrangements for your boat. Pet-friendly rentals are available by advance arrangement.

Yes. Manatee River Boat Rentals and Water Sports offers self-drive pontoon and tritoon rentals for qualified operators serving Longboat Key guests. You must meet our rental requirements and the applicable boating-safety requirements.

Florida uses boating-safety education requirements rather than a boating license. Operators born on or after January 1, 1988, generally need approved education credentials and photo identification to operate a motorboat of 10 horsepower or more. Accepted certificates and exemptions may apply. Check the current FWC requirements and confirm your documents with us before booking.

Our rental boats can accommodate up to 12 people aboard, depending on the selected vessel and its capacity limits. Include children in your total group count when requesting a boat.

A stop near Jewfish Key may be possible when it fits your confirmed departure point, approved route, rental length, and conditions. Tell us before booking if a sandbar stop is your main priority.

Fuel is additional to the advertised base rental rate. Ask how fuel is billed and request the complete cost for your selected boat, date, and pickup arrangements.

Send us the property’s dock address so we can check. Delivery depends on suitability, access, availability, and conditions, and must be approved before booking.

Yes. Bring your picnic, snacks, drinking water, and cooler. Ask about storage and any boat-specific restrictions when arranging your rental.

Contact us about your reservation if the forecast is concerning. Weather-related decisions and available options follow the rental agreement and weather policy. We review conditions before departure.

Ready for a private boat day? Send us your date, group size, preferred rental length, and where you are staying. We will help you confirm the boat, pickup arrangements, and a route that fits your plans.

4 hours from $500 • 6 hours from $600 • 8 hours from $700

📞 Call 941-932-3700 • 💬 Text for Rental Availability

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