Ship Island Excursions Ferry Service to Ship Island
Friday, July 24, 2026
9:00 AM · confirmed time
<p>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. </p> <p>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. </p> <p>No pets are allowed on the ferry. Fishing is only permitted on the sound side beach.</p>
Good to know
- Published schedule
- 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.
- Cost
- Visit website.
Sources checked Jul 24, 2026
Where
Gulf Islands National Seashore · Port of Gulfport ferry pier. · Miami
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