Pensacola Bay City Ferry Service to Fort Pickens
Description
Join a park ranger on a National Park Service ferry ride trip from Pensacola to Gulf Islands National Seashore's Fort Pickens Area then to Pensacola Beach.
Once you arrive at Fort Pickens if you choose to get off, you will have a either 2.5 hours or 5 hours to recreate and enjoy the historic fortifications, private beaches, bike paths, fishing pier and visitor center.
Ferry departure times from Fort Pickens to Pensacola Beachthree times a day.
About the Park
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Route
Credit: NPS
Event Details
Date & Time
Schedule: Weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturdays
From: May 23, 2025
To: Oct 11, 2025
Times:
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Arrive 30 minutes prior if you need to purchase tickets at the terminal.
Duration: 1 hour
Cost
Paid Event
This year’s ferry rates are $30 for adults, $24 for seniors, military, college students, and persons with disabilities, $20 for youths aged 3-15, and free for 2 and under. Ferry tickets must be purchased online or at the terminal. The price does not include the entrance fee to the National Park.
Registration
Registration Information
Must be purchased in advance to reserve spot.