Ship Island Excursions Ferry Service to Ship Island
Description
Join a National Park Service ranger on a one-hour Ship Island Excursions ferry ride to Ship Island where you can have access to ranger-led programs in Fort Massachusetts and a private swim beach.
The swim beach is a quarter of a mile walk on a boardwalk from the fishing pier. There is very little shade on the island and no transportation. Food and umbrellas are for purchase at an additional cost on the swim beach.
No pets are allowed on the ferry. Fishing is only permitted on the sound side beach.
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A ferry takes people to Ship Island, managed by the National Park Service.
Credit: NPS/Kiss
Event Details
Date & Time
Schedule: Weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturdays
From: Mar 15, 2025
To: Oct 31, 2025
Times:
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Ferry departs Gulfport at 9 a.m. and noon for Ship Island. It departs from Ship Island at 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. from the island to return to Gulfport. It takes one hour to travel across the Mississippi Sound to Ship Island.
Duration: 8 hours
Location
Port of Gulfport ferry pier.
Cost
Paid Event
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