Ride the Ferry

Note: The Fort Pickens Ferry Pier is currently closed. The Pensacola Bay City Ferry runs trips from Pensacola to Pensacola Beach and Fort Pickens. Trips between each landing location are about 30 to 40 minutes, and beverages and snacks are sold on board. Ticketing, passenger queuing, restrooms, parking, and gateway information, are available at all departure points. Tickets can also be purchased ahead of time on the Pensacola Bay City Ferry website. The tour boats are accessible including wheelchair ramps on to the boats and tie-down inside the cabin and on the first deck. Ship Island Excursions links Biloxi and Gulf Port with Ship Island, where visitors are able to visit Fort Massachusetts. The 12 mile trip takes about 1 hour each way, and food and beverages are sold on board. Tickets can be purchased online or at the boat dock. The boats are accessible including wheelchair ramps on to the boats and tie-down inside the cabin and on the first deck.