How do you get to Egmont Key by boat?
Getting to Egmont Key Take the Egmont Key Ferry from the Bay Pier inside Fort De Soto Park to the island. Plan on starting your wildlife viewing from the boat—dolphin sightings are common. It’s best to book in advance. See the roundtrip schedule and make a reservation here.
Are there ferries to Egmont Key?
Hubbard’s Ferry (previously Tampa Bay Ferry) is family owned and operated since 1928. We are the only official ferry service to and from Egmont Key and Shell Key.
How much does it cost to go to Egmont Key?
This means for a ferry ride to the island, snorkeling and snorkel gear rental the entire trip is only $45 per adult and $32.50 for kids 11 and under since kids are half price or $12.50 on the ferry boat to the island. Kids and adults are all $15 to snorkel since spots are limited on that cruise.
Is there a ferry from Anna Maria Island to Egmont Key?
Egmont Key is just a few miles from Anna Maria Island. But, there is no direct way to get to Egmont Key from Anna Maria Island other than a handful of private (and expensive) ferries. Most people, like my family, instead book the popular Hubbard’s Marina Ferry, which departs from Fort De Soto Park near St.
Is there a ferry from Fort de Soto?
Get ready for a day of fun in the sun with Hubbard’s Marina. Our ferry boat operates from the Fort De Soto Bay Pier daily in the spring and summer and nearly every day in the fall and winter (check the schedule for exact times and days of availability).
How much is the ferry to Egmont Key?
This means for a ferry ride to the island, snorkeling and snorkel gear rental the entire trip is only $45 per adult and $32.50 for kids 11 and under since kids are half price or $12.50 on the ferry boat to the island. Kids and adults are all $15 to snorkel since spots are limited on that cruise.
Is there a ferry from Shell Key to Tampa Bay?
Hubbard’s Ferry (previously Tampa Bay Ferry) is family owned and operated since 1928. We are the only official ferry service to and from Egmont Key and Shell Key. Begin and end your adventure at historic Fort De Soto, a military outpost constructed during the Spanish American War, listed in the “National Register of Historic Places”.
Is there a fort on Egmont Key Florida?
There is even a large fort on the island named Fort Dade you can access and explore. This fort dates back to the Spanish American war era and is spread out along the island’s interior. Egmont Key is also home to a large population of native gopher tortoises!