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Shell Key Ferry from Ft. DeSoto Boat Ramp in Tierra Verde, FL

Shell Key Ferry from Ft. DeSoto Boat Ramp in Tierra Verde, FL

Overview

This trip is one of a kind… If you want to travel to an uninhabited barrier island with white sand, warm water, and shelling galore, our ferry to Shell Key from the Fort De Soto boat ramp is a great choice for you and your family! Our ferry boat operates daily in the spring and summer and nearly every day in the fall and winter. This 20 minute trip offers great chances to spot dolphins, sea turtles and even manatees! We often spot sea birds on the ride to and from Shell Key!

Shell Key is also home to a large nature preserve, where nearly half of the island is blocked to allow the native seabirds a section of undisturbed beach. Come out and enjoy a beautiful day of fun in the sun!

For camping enthusiasts, we offer an overnight experience on Shell Key! All you need is your “camper” ferry ticket, a camping permit from Pinellas County, and all your camping gear to have an epic night under the stars! This is an unbelievably unique opportunity to camp out on a secluded island.

City: St Petersburg

Thu 31 Oct

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Starting at $39.95

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Thu 31 Oct

Starting at $39.95

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Free Parking Pass

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 (53)

amandacSunshine

Jun 2022

Todd the captain and Scott the 1st mate did an excellent job! We even got to take a few minutes to see dolphins 🐬 on the way back to the marina. Great service, good music! We will be back for another trip!

sheedy71

Jun 2022

My family and I went here because we’ve never been there before. And was told it was one of the best places in florida to look for sea shells. And it wasn’t to disappoint. As soon as we stepped off the boat we found huge shells and sand dollars washed up on the beach. We stayed on the island for 2 hours and had a blast!! Worth the trip!! You have many choices on how long you can stay on the island. Then afterwards they took us out to spot dolphins swimming nearby. A must take trip!!

K8017VDkristins

Jun 2022

Great family fun trip! My girls said this was their favorite part of our vacation and we just finished a week at Universal Studios 😀! The captain and co-captain were great and the experience will definitely be a highlight of our family vacation.