Pensacola Bay City Ferry Service to Fort Pickens
Saturday, July 25, 2026
9:00 AM · confirmed time
<p>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. </p> <p> </p> <p>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. </p> <p> </p> <p>Ferry departure times from Fort Pickens to Pensacola Beachthree times a day.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Good to know
- Published schedule
- Arrive 30 minutes prior if you need to purchase tickets at the terminal.
- Cost
- 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.
Sources checked Jul 24, 2026
Where
Gulf Islands National Seashore · Miami
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