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Gulf Islands National SeashoreClouds hang heavy over the Gulf of Mexico.
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Gulf Islands National Seashore
West Ship Island Ferry Schedule

The passenger ferry to West Ship Island, MS operates spring through fall and leaves from the Gulfport Yacht Harbor at the intersection of U. S. Highways 90 and 49.  Trips are subject to cancellation based on weather and number of passengers (25 people are needed to cruise). For more information call Ship Island Excursions at (228) 864-1014 or visit www.msshipisland.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
The long roots of the sea oats help hold the dunes together.  

Did You Know?
The stunning sugar white beaches of Gulf Islands National Seashore are composed of fine quartz eroded from granite in the Appalachian Mountains. The sand is carried seaward by rivers and creeks and deposited by currents along the shore.

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Last Updated: November 18, 2008 at 10:54 EST