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12 Best Florida Gulf Coast Ferries

The crossings worth boarding.

The 12 florida gulf coast ferries travellers board the most, with the timetable that matters: how long the crossing takes, what a ticket costs and who runs the boat.

12 Best Florida Gulf Coast Ferries

Egmont Key Ferry from Ft. DeSoto Park - Egmont Key Unpacked: Beaches, Forts, Shelling, and Tortoise Spotting
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Egmont Key Ferry from Ft. DeSoto Park

1.Egmont Key Ferry from Ft. DeSoto Park

Ferry from Fort De Soto to Egmont Key for remote beach time, dolphins and turtles, forts and shelling, with onboard restrooms and snack purchases.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“The boat ride to and from was fun and relaxing. The guides were great. We saw dolphins and rays, plus beautiful scenery. The island itself was really nice and had tons of cool history and beauty. We saw tons of tortises and found lots of shells. We packed sandwiches and drinks which worked out well…”

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Shell Key Ferry from Ft. DeSoto Boat Ramp in Tierra Verde, FL - Boarding at the Fort De Soto Boat Ramp (and what to expect on the dock)
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Shell Key Ferry from Ft. DeSoto Boat Ramp in Tierra Verde, FL

4-Hour St. Pete Pier to Egmont Key Experience by Ferry - The Main Event: Riding the Water Past St. Pete and Under the Sunshine Skyway
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4-Hour St. Pete Pier to Egmont Key Experience by Ferry

From Miami: Bimini or Grand Bahama Day Trip by Ferry - The Timing You’ll Feel in Your Bones (Check-in to Return)
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From Miami: Bimini or Grand Bahama Day Trip by Ferry

5.From Miami: Bimini or Grand Bahama Day Trip by Ferry

Miami ferry day trip to Bimini or Grand Bahama: beach time, snorkeling and water sports options, plus round-trip ferry.

★ 4.5

“We when to Bimini for a girlstrip with the Ferry. We had a wonderful time. Everything was excellent. The service the people super nice experience. Only one thing you have to keep in mind Bimini, Bahamas is a very very expense island...hahahahahah keep your budget full.”

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FROM FLORIDA: Bahamas Day Escape By Ferry - Port Everglades morning: the 6:00 am start and why it matters
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FROM FLORIDA: Bahamas Day Escape By Ferry

6.FROM FLORIDA: Bahamas Day Escape By Ferry

Fort Lauderdale to the Bahamas by ferry with a guaranteed seat, port fees covered, and 5–6 hours on Bimini or Grand Bahama.

★ 3.0

“Unfortunately the trip to Freeport was more than 4 hours so with 40 minutes getting to the beach and back we didn‘t have much time to enjoy the beautiful island. 500 Euros was a bit much for this.”

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Shell Island Ferry - St Andrews State Park - Timing That Keeps Your Day on Track: Top-of-Hour and Bottom-of-Hour
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Shell Island Ferry – St Andrews State Park

7.Shell Island Ferry – St Andrews State Park

A short, hourly ferry ride from St. Andrews State Park to Shell Island for sand time, wildlife spotting, and a primitive-beach escape.

★ 4.0

“Even though I have a reservation because the park was full I was unable to board the ferry. I did receive a refund, however I would’ve loved the opportunity to actually go to shell island and this ruined my plans for my trip. There should be some disclaimer up letting you know about this rule…”

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From Fort Lauderdale: Bimini Island Day Trip by Ferry - Your Six-Hour Block of Freedom on Bimini
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From Fort Lauderdale: Bimini Island Day Trip by Ferry

Miami: Bahamas Full-Day Trip by Ferry - Getting to Port Everglades (or Eller Drive) Without Losing Time
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Miami: Bahamas Full-Day Trip by Ferry

9.Miami: Bahamas Full-Day Trip by Ferry

Take a morning ferry from Port Everglades to Bimini or Grand Bahama for beach time, scenic cruises, and optional water sports.

★ 4.2

“Bring a sweater for the ferry, the air conditioning is much too strong. Everyone should take out their towels to use as blankets... Otherwise, it's a beautiful island, nothing to complain about.”

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From Panama City, FL: Shell Island Ferry - Getting There From the Pier: Tram Ride to the Dock and the Ferry Crossing
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From Panama City, FL: Shell Island Ferry

Bimini or Grand Bahama Island by Ferry - Getting Your Passport Ready: The Non-Negotiable Stuff
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Bimini or Grand Bahama Island by Ferry

11.Bimini or Grand Bahama Island by Ferry

Take a round-trip ferry day trip from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini or Grand Bahama. Seats, restrooms, and 4–5 hours on island.

★ 3.5

“Bimini itself is serene and just stunning views. The ferry ride isn't great. Should be more food options and faster onboarding and offloading. The arrival time is entiry too early for when you actually depart, too.”

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Day Trip to Bimini, Bahamas - Ferry Tickets - Boarding the vessel: comfort, crowd control, and what “premium” changes
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Day Trip to Bimini, Bahamas – Ferry Tickets

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