Get a behind-the-scenes look at Port Manatee on our free open-air public tram tour. Tours take place Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. October through May, unless other arrangements are made.
Port Manatee’s open-air tram accommodates 70 adults. Call 941-722-6621 to reserve a spot for you and a friend, a club, school or civic group. We look forward to seeing you!
Follow signs for Tram and Visitor Parking as you enter the port’s main entrance off Piney Point Road near the Port Manatee water tower.
- Port Manatee’s Public Tours are free and are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Spaces fill up quickly, so plan accordingly.
- Security protocols require that all reservations be made at least one week in advance.
- Last-minute additions to your group are not permitted.
- When making a reservation, be prepared to provide the date of birth and contact information for each person in your party.
- A government-issued photo ID is required at check-in.
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time, no earlier. This is sufficient time for security personnel to check identification and issue a personalized badge, which is yours to keep as a souvenir.
- Food, beverages and restroom facilities are not available during the tour.
- The weather is generally moderate during the tour season, but visitors should prepare for the possibility of extreme temperatures. Tours are not given on rainy days. If the tour is postponed, we will make every effort to contact you by phone by 9 a.m. the day of your tour.
- Port Manatee offers fantastic views of Tampa Bay and up-close encounters with large, oceangoing ships. Be sure to bring your camera.