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Ship Island Excursions Ferry Service to Ship Island

Gulf Islands National Seashore

  • Every week on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 9:00 AM from March 14, 2026 to October 31, 2026
  • Fees apply

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Reservations in advance highly encouraged.

Join a National Park Service ranger on a one-hour Ship Island Excursions ferry ride to Ship Island where you can have access to ranger-led programs in Fort Massachusetts and a private swim beach. 

The swim beach is a quarter of a mile walk on a boardwalk from the fishing pier. There is very little shade on the island and no transportation. Food and umbrellas are for purchase at an additional cost on the swim beach. 

No pets are allowed on the ferry. Fishing is only permitted on the sound side beach.

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Location

Port of Gulfport ferry pier.

Latitude and Longitude 30.355793, -89.094666

Schedule

Days:

Every week on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

Dates:

March 14, 2026 to October 31, 2026

Time:

9:00 AM

Duration:

8 hours

Ferry departs Gulfport at 9 a.m. and noon for Ship Island. It departs from Ship Island at 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. from the island to return to Gulfport. It takes one hour to travel across the Mississippi Sound to Ship Island.

Contact Information

Ship Island Excursions
228-864-1014
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Event Type

  • Boat Cruise
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