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 - 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…
What's Included
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Partially Narrated Ferry
  • Restroom on Board
Additional Information

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! This is the only charter offering service from downtown St. Petersburg traveling to Egmont Key and passing under the Sunshine Skyway.
You will have 2 hours on Egmont Key to explore the pristine…

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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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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Q916ycraymondw
Jul 13, 2025
Wonderful Day - The captain and crew were amazing. They gave us a once in a lifetime experience of the local sea-life and of old Florida. This excursion is must for anyone seeking ocean adventure from a team that truly loves what they do and loves their community!! Thank you
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Ciaramn6114oo
Jul 12, 2025
Got lucky! - Great trip! Boat ride was relaxing. Staff were great. Egmont key was beautiful. Even got to swim with a manatee for a few minutes & found some awesome shells! The weather was iffy so the snorkeling could have been better if the sun was out but we dodged a thunderstorm & got to enjoy our day.
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James
Jul 12, 2025
Egmont key cruise - Crew was wonderful, great trip, highly recommend. Very professional. Egmont key is very nice & peaceful. Saw dolphins and tortoise 😊
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470kaneshiah
Jul 10, 2025
Wonderful experience. - Rode the Pelican out to Egmont key this morning and what an absolutely wonderful experience. I can’t say enough good things about the crew on board. You all were attentive, caring & overall a good time! Best boat experience I’ve been on and I’ve been on many boat rides in the Sarasota/tampa area. Thank you for a great day! Keep being great people.
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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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From $67
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).