The Swatch FIVB World Tour 2004 was the official international beach volleyball tour for that year.
The USA won seven women's tournaments, while Brazil won five, out of the 12 women's tournaments on the 2004 tour.
For the men's tournaments, Brazil won nine of the 14 tournaments.
There were three Grand Slam tournaments.
These events give a higher number of points and more money than the rest of the tournaments.