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Pensacola Bay City Ferry Service to Fort Pickens

Gulf Islands National Seashore

  • May 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
  • Fees apply

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Must be purchased in advance to reserve spot.

Join a park ranger on a National Park Service ferry ride trip from Pensacola to Gulf Islands National Seashore's Fort Pickens Area then to Pensacola Beach. 

 

Once you arrive at Fort Pickens if you choose to get off, you will have a either 2.5 hours or 5 hours to recreate and enjoy the historic fortifications, private beaches, bike paths, fishing pier and visitor center. 

 

Ferry departure times from Fort Pickens to Pensacola Beachthree times a day.

 

 

More information

Fees

This year’s ferry rates are $30 for adults, $24 for seniors, military, college students, and persons with disabilities, $20 for youths aged 3-15, and free for 2 and under. Ferry tickets must be purchased online or at the terminal. The price does not include the entrance fee to the National Park.

Location

Latitude and Longitude 30.405674, -87.212119

Schedule

Date:

May 26, 2025

Time:

9:00 AM

Duration:

9 hours

Arrive 30 minutes prior if you need to purchase tickets at the terminal.

Contact Information

Pensacola City Bay Ferry
(850) 466-3379
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Event Type

  • Boat Cruise
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