Last updated: March 10, 2022
Thing to Do
Ride the Ferry
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Note: The Fort Pickens Ferry Pier is currently closed.
The Pensacola Bay City Ferry runs trips from Pensacola to Pensacola Beach and Fort Pickens. Trips between each landing location are about 30 to 40 minutes, and beverages and snacks are sold on board. Ticketing, passenger queuing, restrooms, parking, and gateway information, are available at all departure points. Tickets can also be purchased ahead of time on the Pensacola Bay City Ferry website. The tour boats are accessible including wheelchair ramps on to the boats and tie-down inside the cabin and on the first deck.
Ship Island Excursions links Biloxi and Gulf Port with Ship Island, where visitors are able to visit Fort Massachusetts. The 12 mile trip takes about 1 hour each way, and food and beverages are sold on board. Tickets can be purchased online or at the boat dock. The boats are accessible including wheelchair ramps on to the boats and tie-down inside the cabin and on the first deck.
The Pensacola Bay City Ferry runs trips from Pensacola to Pensacola Beach and Fort Pickens. Trips between each landing location are about 30 to 40 minutes, and beverages and snacks are sold on board. Ticketing, passenger queuing, restrooms, parking, and gateway information, are available at all departure points. Tickets can also be purchased ahead of time on the Pensacola Bay City Ferry website. The tour boats are accessible including wheelchair ramps on to the boats and tie-down inside the cabin and on the first deck.
Ship Island Excursions links Biloxi and Gulf Port with Ship Island, where visitors are able to visit Fort Massachusetts. The 12 mile trip takes about 1 hour each way, and food and beverages are sold on board. Tickets can be purchased online or at the boat dock. The boats are accessible including wheelchair ramps on to the boats and tie-down inside the cabin and on the first deck.
Details
Duration
30-60 Minutes
Activity
Boating
Ride the ferry in Florida or Mississippi.
Pets Allowed
No
Activity Fee
Yes
Ferry tickets may be purchased on the Pensacola Bay City Ferry website.
Location
Florida and Mississippi
The Florida ferry runs from Pensacola to Pensacola Beach and Fort Pickens.
The Mississippi ferry runs from Biloxi and Gulfport to Ship Island.
The Mississippi ferry runs from Biloxi and Gulfport to Ship Island.
Reservations
No
Tickets are available at the dock, but reservations are highly recommended.
Season
Spring, Summer
Visit Pensacola Bay City Ferry schedule or the Ship Island Excursions webpage for information on dates and times the ferry is running.
Time of Day
Day
Visit Pensacola Bay City Ferry schedule or the Ship Island Excursions webpage for information on dates and times the ferry is running.
Accessibility Information
The boats are accessible including wheelchair ramps on to the boats and tie-down inside the cabin and on the first deck.