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Egmont Key Ferry from Ft. DeSoto in Tierra Verde, FL

Egmont Key Ferry from Ft. DeSoto in Tierra Verde, FL

Overview

If you want to spend some time on a beautiful pristine island paradise, the ferry to Egmont Key State Park from Fort De Soto is a great choice for you and your family! Get ready for a day of fun in the sun with Hubbard’s Marina. The ferry ride to the island is about 25-30 minutes and offers great chances to spot dolphins, sea turtles, and sometimes even manatees! We often spot sea birds on the ride to and from Egmont Key Island aboard the Hubbard’s Ferry, our big blue boat.

Once on the island, Egmont Key offers great shelling, swimming, and opportunities for adventures. Including Fort Dade, a fort that dates back to the Spanish American war for to explore. Egmont Key is also home to a large population of endangered native gopher tortoises!

Be sure to pack like you’re spending the day at the beach! Bring sunscreen, towels, bathing suits, protective hats, shirts. Egmont Key is a pristine island so come prepared with a cooler full of water, food and drinks.

City: St Petersburg

Fri 01 Nov

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Starting at $49.95

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Fri 01 Nov

Starting at $49.95

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Restroom on board

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (112)

john_p_morris

Jun 2022

Booked reservation quite easily at the John’s Pass location, and Fort DeSoto boat ramp was easy to find via GPS. Captain Zip was super informative on the Egmont history, dictating important bits here and there during the cruise, and he was above all else the most kid-friendly captain I’ve ever encountered, often interacting with the little ones, letting them pretend drive the boat, interviewing them on the mic, and giving them good snorkeling tips, especially for the first-timers. Zip made sure to halt the ride when we saw a family of dolphins, a drifting manatee, and a treading sea tortoise, and he had patience with members on board who had a difficult time locating the animals on the horizon, waiting until everyone who wanted to see rhe wildlife had gotten the opportunity. First Mate Robin was super friendly and energetic, keeping the crowd motivated despite heat and midday drowse, encouraging us to sing along to the beachy tunes playing on the radio. She answered my many questions about snorkeling, and when we had an issue with my card, she took care of it smoothly and professionally. Egmont itself was gorgeous! Pristine turquoise waters invited us in, historic ruins and intact sea shells that looked like they were straight out of a beachside shop kept us interested, shade kept us protected, and wildlife got us wanting more! We did the snorkeling excursion to the seagrass on the Key, which was a perfect time to float in the shallow water and catch glimpses of schools of fish and multiple hiding sea urchins, as well. Zip and Robin made sure to guide us through the process flawlessly and cheerfully. My family vacations in Madeira Beach every June, and this is definitely an experience I’d repeat every year and enthusiastically recommend to family members and friends of all ages. There’s something for almost everyone!

497stanib

Jun 2022

It was a wonderful experience. Both captain and first mate were super personable. They were great with the kids on board My husband and I had a wonderful time exploring the key and swimming in the beautiful water

alikO7309BO

Jun 2022

Scott and Zip were the best tour guides on this trip. Funny and entertaining and made this excursion an exciting one. Trip worth every penny with these 2 mates.