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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)

KristenP621

Apr 2022

Went on the sunset cruise with my husband and older teens. We had so much fun! The captain and crew were very friendly and fun. The music was fantastic! We saw dolphins and of course a beautiful sunset. We had so many laughs. It has been our favorite part of vacation so far. I highly recommend this cruise.

Seasun5618

Apr 2022

Brittany and Robin were awesome captains on our shell key adventure. The ride was easy, and the beach was just spectacular. White sand, warm water, beautiful shells and was just the right amount of time to get some much needed sunshine. Brittany's jokes and Robins Playlist were just what we needed as we tried to track dolphins down on the way back, even got my teenagers to look up from their phones for a bit. Excellent value, time spent and awesome team. Highly recommend!

Maria P

Apr 2022

Beautiful, clean ferry. Terrific captain and first mate. They made everyone feel so welcome. My young grandson got to sound the horn when we went under the bridge and my granddaughter got to take the microphone and tell a joke. Such a fun day! We saw dolphins and a manatee. Shell Key is amazing! Beautiful, wide vistas and an incredible variety of shells.