Shell Key Ferry from Ft. DeSoto Boat Ramp in Tierra Verde, FL


20 minutes
Free cancellation
1 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

This trip is one of a kind… If you want to travel to an uninhabited barrier island with white sand, warm water, and shelling galore, our ferry to Shell Key from the Fort De Soto boat ramp is a great choice for you and your family! Our ferry boat operates daily in the spring and summer and nearly every day in the fall and winter. This 20 minute trip offers great chances to spot dolphins, sea turtles and even manatees! We often spot sea birds on the ride to and from Shell Key!

Shell Key is also home to a large nature preserve, where nearly half of the island is blocked to allow the native seabirds a section of undisturbed beach. Come out and enjoy a beautiful day of fun in the sun!

For camping enthusiasts, we offer an overnight experience on Shell Key! All you need is your “camper” ferry ticket, a camping permit from Pinellas County, and all your camping gear to have an epic night under the stars! This is an unbelievably unique opportunity to camp out on a secluded island.

Inclusions

  • Restroom on board

What to expect

Board our ferry at Fort De Soto boat ramp, at the historic Fort De Soto, a military outpost constructed during the Spanish American Ware. It is listed in the "National Register of Historic Places" and Pinellas County's largest park. The 20-minute ferry will then travel to Shell Key, an uninhabited barrier island with white sand, warm water and shelling galore. The trip between is a great chance to spot dolphins, sea turtles and even manatees!

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
sherrymP1998ZQ
November 2021

It was a fun and informative time. The guys were helpful and nice. We found so many sand dollars and they told us how to keep them safe.

hhaining96
May 2022

The perfect day-cation. If you’re a last minute packer the crew has you covered. Todd, Robin, and Scott provided umbrellas, goggles, snacks, shell bags-you name it. Whatever would make the trip more enjoyable, they had it! This was a great experience and I would love to be able to go again during...

K2865FWroberts
April 2022

Fun boat ride to island and great time shell hunting and snorkeling with my wife. Saw dolphins and manatees on ride back.

Diane F
April 2022

Snorkeling for all kinds of shells, We got sand dollarsd, conches and so many more. Watching all the differnt kinds of birds and we even had water animals swim by.Great experience.l

paulpJ5027FU
April 2022

A beautiful day, an awesome crew, and a great place for a tourist to spend their last night in FL. From what they said you get a discount on the Sunset cruise by doing this.

debbiedoodlebug
April 2022

I love Shell key I've been there a few times today there were dolphins manatees fish pelicans and several sting rays passing by. The captain and crew mate were great. Thank you Hubbard's Marina for having excellence in what you do!

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