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Fort Matanzas National Monument
Operating Hours and Seasons
The Matanzas Queen III takes visitors to the fort.
L. Chandler -- NPS Photo
The Matanzas Queen III takes visitors to the fort.

Fort Matanzas National Monument is open every day of the year except December 25 from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm.

Ferry times:
The ferry to the fort leaves the Visitor Center dock at the following times, weather permitting: (Every hour at half past) There is no charge for the ferry service.

  9:30 a.m.        1:30 pm.            
10:30 a.m.        2:30 pm.
11:30 a.m.        3:30 pm.
12:30 p.m.        4:30 pm.

Note: Adverse weather conditions such as high wind or lightning in the area may shut down ferry operations temporarily.

Visitation is highest March through July, mid-December to January 1, and holiday weekends throughout the year. At these times there may be a wait to take the ferry, especially at mid-day.

Visitation is at its lowest from mid-August through mid-November and in January.

 


 

 


 
Ft Matanzas stands stark against the low landscape of the Matanzas River  

Did You Know?
Matanzas is Spanish for "slaughters" or "killings" and refers to the execution of over 250 Frenchmen by Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles, founder of St. Augustine. Ft Matanzas National Monument, Florida

Last Updated: December 22, 2006 at 12:25 EST