Egmont Key Ferry: Unique St. Pete Experience
4.7
243 Ratings
St. Petersburg
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: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 400 2nd Ave NE - Sit back, relax and enjoy during the 60-minute ride from the Pier to Paradise. You’ll sail by the beautiful shorelines of St. Pete, pass under the stunning Sunshine Skyway bridge and perhaps see a dolphin or two! Please note you will have to step into shallow water when going on the island. You can bring your own food and we have wine and beer available on the boat for purchase.

You will have 2 hours on Egmont Key to explore the pristine beaches, historic lighthouse, ruins of Ft. Dade, and the amazing wildlife before your return trip.

What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • Snorkeling equipment provided
  • Partially narrated ferry ride
  • Onboard restroom facilities
Additional Information

Commence your journey from the dock and set sail towards the paradise that is Egmont Key. You’ll get to witness the picturesque coastlines of St. Pete, cruise under the magnificent Sunshine Skyway bridge, and maybe even spot a few dolphins along the way! This unique charter is the only one that operates from downtown St. Petersburg to Egmont Key and voyages under the famed Sunshine Skyway.

Get ready to spend two hours on Egmont Key where you can unravel its beauty - pristine beaches, a historic lighthouse, the remnants of Fort Dade, and much more. Remember, you’ll need to step into shallow waters to reach the island.

Distinguishing us from other ferry services to Egmont Key, The Pelican St Pete will remain docked on the island throughout your visit — offering access to restrooms and a bit of shade if required, throughout your exploration.

  • Please note: The tours to Egmont Key are 4 hours where guests should expect to be on the boat 1 hour each way to Egmont. When weather interferes with our ability to maintain our speed the time on the boat may be extended.
Location
400 2nd Ave NE
2nd Avenue Northeast
Dock Q48 Gate 24 - please arrive no less than 20 minutes early to allow an on-time departure.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Hollywa1371pg
Apr 13, 2024
Highly recommend - What a great crew ! I felt totally safe and sound every minute of the boat ride. It was comfortable. Bathrooms clean , boat clean . This boat rides so well even in not ideal conditions. Everything you would ask for and more . I would not hesitate to recommend or repeat this excursion.
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Patnewro
Apr 13, 2024
great cruise - Great crew, beautiful waters, amazing Skyway Bridge, smooth ride. Egmont Key itself was lovely with a sense of history- very quiet, lots of shells.
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Michellevn430vp
Apr 10, 2024
Great experience! - The crew were so friendly and helpful. The boat was clean and seating up front was perfect. The island was quiet and full of all types of shells. :) Loved seeing the turtles. :) Wish we could have stayed one more hour to get around the whole island. A definite must if you are visiting St. Pete!
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Frank_w
Mar 24, 2024
We will be back - Personal are outstanding!! Captain is the best. Very knowledgeable, gave us great info. Highly recommended.
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Holli_h
Mar 18, 2024
Great experience - We had a great time. The ride out there was beautiful and we saw several large ships go under the Sky Bridge. When we got to Egmont Key we walked to the opposite side of the island where it was beautiful, but too cloudy to snorkel. We walked back along the shore where we collected shells and the water was much clearer near the dock so we were able to see some fish there. We saw dolphins swimming in the front of a ship on the way back.
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Lisa_k
Mar 15, 2024
Enjoyable cruise! - The crew was friendly and accommodating. The boat was very clean and offers different seating options. Egmont key was fun to explore, we saw the lighthouse, ruins and tortoises. Lots of beach area to enjoy!
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Miranda
Mar 13, 2024
What a fun experience! - This was just right for an afternoon of water, sun, history, and exploration! My husband, kids 8 and 10, and I very much enjoyed this trip. We picked up takeout from a nearby restaurant and had lunch while we sailed out to Egmont Key. The Captain and crew were all super friendly, answering any questions that anyone had. The boat itself is very clean and well maintained, and the music that’s played on the boat is pleasant and not too loud. They offer snorkeling gear (the type that’s a combination of mask and snorkel without a mouthpiece) and shell bags for use free of charge. We enjoyed exploring around the light house, the walk through the palm forest, and around the remains of Fort Dade. After about an hour, the kids wanted to just swim so we hung out near the boat (bathrooms and drinks). On the way back to the marina the captain offered to let the kids steer the boat, which they really enjoyed! When you book through the company’s website, it will prompt you to add a tip if you’d like. I declined at the time since we hadn’t experienced it yet, but there is a tip jar on the boat if you’d like to tip at the end of the trip, which we did. We highly recommend this excursion! Would do it again.
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Tatiana_d
Apr 13, 2024
Nice enjoyable ride. - The boat was nice, it was a smooth boat ride to the key. It was a little too windy and cold for us to enjoy the water but it was a nice time.
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Torrey_k
Apr 6, 2024
Dissatisfied and Disappointed - The captain was very informative and knowledge of landmarks etc. Is about the only good thing I can say about this 4 hour tour . I'll start with the beginning no precise details were layer out on what we was doing , therefore leading us to believe maybe we just sailing and the fact they didn't even have any complimentary water or snacks was a bit upsetting.. Although they offered snacks and some alcoholic at ridiculous high prices was insulting being I paid over $250 dollars for 4 people . I would suggest offering a snack and beverage free or some how integrate into price we was on there starving buying 4 dollar cans of pop and 2 buck chips was not satisfying to say the least. I give the tour a solid 2
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Paul_s
Apr 14, 2024
Poor communications - Due to the boats mechanical problems, the tour was cancelled for the 9am tour. We drove from our RV site in Tarpon Springs for a 1 hour drive to St Pete’s arriving at 8:30 am. When we parked we were told the 9am tour was cancelled. We had other plans for the pm so we cancelled.
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