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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)

scheyanne

Oct 2022

Todd and Braylon took us out on the ferry to shell key, they are the best! They have great customer service and engage with all the customers. Next time we want to go out we will request them.

wtverjenna

Oct 2022

we ended up using Hubbards to get to Shell Key and they were fantastic! Our crew: Captain Todd and hand Braylyn were amazing and knowledgeable! they gave us a brief over view of the history behind the islands and what we were seeing. having the flexibility to come back whenever we wanted without booking in advanced (they have 3 return trips scheduled) was super helpful as we didn't know when we would be done or not. They take the list you sign in on and check off when you get back on the boat to make sure they don't leave anyone behind! They have umbrellas for rent, shell bags you can buy.

modonnell53

Sep 2022

12 members of our Barefoot Beachcombers Club elected to visit Shell Key via the ferry on 9/19/22. They had a fabulous trip....one rated it in her top 3 beach trips over the past 11 years! They felt like they were on a private island. Many of them came home with more shells than they had collected on a beach previously. Since our club originates in a 55 & over community, we should have asked how far the ferry drop was from the swimming beach, but I neglected to do that. It is a bit of a trek with everything you need for the day in two. But everyone had a great time. All were complimentary of Captain Todd saying he was very helpful and well informed. All in all, a Spectacular Day!