Egmont Key Ferry: Unique St. Pete Experience

Embark on a unique St. Pete experience with the Egmont Key Ferry. Sail along the beautiful shorelines, pass under the stunning Sunshine Skyway bridge, and explore the pristine beaches, historic lighthouse, and wildlife on Egmont Key. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover paradise!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 400 2nd Ave NE - Relax and unwind during the 60-minute journey from the Pier to Paradise. Enjoy the scenic views of St. Pete’s shorelines, sail under the magnificent Sunshine Skyway bridge, and you might even spot a dolphin or two! Please be aware that stepping into shallow water is required when arriving on the island. Feel free to bring your own…
What's Included
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Partially Narrated Ferry
  • Restroom on Board
Additional Information

From the Pier to Paradise. Enjoy a scenic sail along the picturesque shorelines of St. Pete, glide beneath the magnificent Sunshine Skyway Bridge, and perhaps catch a glimpse of dolphins! This is the exclusive charter providing service from downtown St. Petersburg to Egmont Key, passing under the Sunshine Skyway.
Spend around 2 hours on Egmont Key, where…

Location
400 2nd Ave NE
2nd Avenue Northeast
Please arrive 30 minutes early to ensure time to park and make your way to Gate 24. Wine and beer are available for purchase on the boat. Outside alcohol is not permitted on the boat
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Karthik_r
Dec 31, 2025
Exceptional - Great staff and Great experience overall. Everything was accessible and the journey felt like a smooth ride
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Bradsh3116gw
Dec 11, 2025
Great value, great trip! - This boat trip is a must-do when one travels to St. Pete. The crew were extremely polite and skilled. We loved the historical background that was provided. Highly recommend for any tourist regardless of age.
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Natasha_j
Nov 7, 2025
Best of both downtown & the beach - A little bit of serenity. Smooth sailing from downtown to the state park. Friendly and helpful crew, especially Ann at the bar and Lou on deck. The perfect way to spend the day i St. Pete whether you're a local on a staycation or a visitor. I would highly recommend them
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Melissa_h
Oct 17, 2025
Will do again. - Really amazing! Staff was very attentive. Absolutely beautiful! Hope to do this again. Boat ride was very relaxing
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Josepha_d
Sep 29, 2025
Fun & Sun - This was are second time on the Pelican good weather overall great experience. Crew was friendly and attentive. Had and awesome time.
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Gina_t
Sep 29, 2025
Excellent boat trip! - Captain Brady, Lou and Britney are friendly, fun and skilled. And the boat very nice, too. We were informed of all the details prior to departure, what to expect during the trip (with historical insights from Lou) and suggestions for when we got to Egmont Key. Oh, and let's not forget that they accommodated our cooler and beach stuff; plus provided fantastic host services - Yes. You don't have to move from your comfy seats to get a drink!! Great sparkling, wine and beer selections, too. Well. We wanted a relaxing a fun time and that's exactly what we got! Thanks to The Pelican Boats crew for an amazing experience!
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Diane_m
Jul 25, 2025
It was phenomenal! Great trip! - The boat ride out to the island took about an hour. The captain gave some history/information about what we were seeing. The crew was very accommodating and took good care of us all! We were on the island for about 2 hours. It was a little deceiving coming up on the island. The captain told us the far side of the island would be a better shelling/swimming area - he just didn’t say anything about the people. It wasn’t awful! crowded but it was crowded. Lots of boats - some people had the whole picnic/grilling setup going on. But the water was great and we swam some and the worked our way back around, closer to the boat. And then the hour ride ride back to the dock. The only disappointment was the dolphins did not make an appearance, but a manatee did. We will do this again!!
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Kathy_m
Jul 22, 2025
Excellent recommended , very friendly and helpful crew members 👏☺️ - Recommended I would go with them again to other trips, very good attention a love the crew, the very quiet trip does not feel the boat move I was very delighted with everything
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Cecile_m
Oct 14, 2025
It’s a great outdoor... - It’s a great outdoor experience, with snorkeling possible and discovering a little bit of history and abbr all a beautiful nature.
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Laura_r
Dec 27, 2025
They forgot about us - They forgot about me and my daughter in Egmont Key and went back to San Peter’s without us, after around 30-40 minutes they came back for us offering us a free drink instead of an apology, because the left Egmont Key 10 minutes before the time
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From $67
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).