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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)

U4732BJkristins

Jul 2022

Captain Jason & Brailynn were knowledgeable and friendly. They took extra time to make sure we saw dolphins during the ferry ride. Shelling was fun for our three kids (12,10,7) and we could have spent more time at the island!

SeashellLover1981

Jul 2022

Everytime we come to St. Pete Beach we always use the ferry at Fort DeSoto and go to Shell Island. We just went again yesterday and like all of the previous times, the experience was perfect. Captain Todd is very knowledgeable and hospitable! Always our favorite thing to do when we visit. A must do!!

brittanyhZ2674EV

Jul 2022

All around this was an amazing experience. Easy to book, fun trip, and nice staff. The captain seen some dolphins on the way back to the shore and turned the boat around so everyone could take pictures. He took the tike to answer and questions and was very informative of the area and the sea creatures. Highly recommend