Limited Availability! Book in Advance to Ensure Your Perfect Day on the Water!
Limited Availability! Book in Advance to Ensure Your Perfect Day on the Water!

Serving Palmetto • Parrish • Lakewood Ranch• Ellenton • Bradenton • Anna Maria Island
Searching for boat rentals in Palmetto, FL? Manatee River Boat Rentals and Water Sports is one of the nearest pontoon rental location and is the premier choice for locals and visitors looking to explore the beautiful waters around Palmetto.
Our clean, reliable boats offer easy access to the Manatee River, Bradenton, Elgmont Key and Anna Maria Island, making it simple to enjoy fishing, cruising, or a family day on the water. If you’re looking for Palmetto boat rentals or the best boat rental near Palmetto, we’re located just minutes away with convenient online booking and affordable rates clean pontoon boats, smooth access, and beautiful views of Terra Ceia Bay, the Manatee River, and the hidden mangrove areas along Palmetto’s waterfront.
Palmetto offers calm, scenic waterways perfect for:
We focus on comfort, reliability, and a hassle-free rental experience.
From Palmetto, you can quickly access:
Enjoy peaceful, uncrowded waterways full of natural beauty.
Ready for a relaxing day on the water? Book your Palmetto pontoon rental with Manatee River Water Sports today.
For the best boat rentals in Anna Maria Island, check us out!
Our boat rentals and captained charters depart along the Manatee River in Palmetto, with convenient access to Anna Maria Island, Egmont Key, and local sandbars.
Our rental rates vary depending on the type of boat and the duration of the rental. Please visit our Rates page for more information.
Yes, we offer private captained boat charters in Palmetto with experienced local captains—perfect for dolphin tours, sandbar trips, and sunset cruises.
Absolutely. We offer customized dolphin tours, sandbar tours, and island-hopping experiences near Anna Maria Island and the Manatee River.
We love our customers, so feel free to visit during normal business hours.
Manatee River Boat Rentals and Water Sports, 353 Shore Drive, Ellenton, FL, USA
Open today | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm |
Manatee River Boat Rentals and Water Sports
Phone: 941-932-3700
Email: manateeriverwatersports@gmail.com
Location: 353 Shore Dr, Ellenton, FL 34222
Boat Rentals, sunset cruises, sandbar tours, and dolphin tours on the Manatee River, and serving customers searching for boat rentals near me in Bradenton • Anna Maria Island • Palmetto • Parrish • Lakewood Ranch• Ellenton
Pickup location details provided after booking
Hours:
Monday–Sunday: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
(Seasonal hours may vary)
Why Choose Us:
Family-owned • Clean, luxury tritoons • Easy on-the-water pickup • Safe & beginner-friendly • No hidden fees
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Bareboat Charter Disclaimer:
A bareboat charter (or "demise charter") is essentially a rental of the vessel only, similar to renting a car. The key elements and disclaimers are that the charterer must have full control and assume all responsibility. Charterer takes full control: The person leasing the boat is responsible for operating it, including managing the crew, fuel, food, and insurance. Passenger limit: To remain in the "recreational vessel" category and avoid commercial regulations, the total number of people on board (including the charterer and any crew) cannot exceed 12, regardless of the boat's capacity plate. Legal responsibility: The charterer assumes all legal obligations and liability for the vessel and passengers during the rental period.
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