Ship Island Excursions offers daily passenger ferry service to West Ship Island and Fort Massachusetts (circa 1858), part of Gulf Island National Seashore. The island is approximately 10 miles offshore from Gulfport/Biloxi offering visitors beautiful high quality beaches, and clear Gulf waters for swimming, shelling, birding, sunbathing and more.

The cruise to the barrier island takes about an hour one way, and dolphin sightings are frequent during the boat ride! Food service, chair, and umbrella rentals are available on the island.

GULFPORT

Ship Island Excursions is located in the Gulfport Yacht Harbor at the intersection of Highway 90 and Highway 49.

Fall cruises are August 15-October 28 departures from Gulfport, Saturday-Sunday 9am and 12 noon.

Biloxi

Ship Island Excursions-Biloxi is located at 195 Beach Blvd at the Margaritaville Hotel Biloxi Resort.

Fall cruises are August 15-October 28 departures Wednesday- Sunday 10am from Biloxi, departing Ship island at 3:30pm.

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Take a Google Trekker tour of Ship Island.

Some tips on preparing for your trip and a quick tour of the island.

Facility Info

Description M/V Capt. Pete is certified for 305 passengers with upstairs seating for 100 guests. Come aboard and cruise the MS Gulf Coast as you conduct your event. The lower level of the vessel is suited to serve food and drinks. Call 228-343-2245 for more information
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Total Sq. Ft. 340
Reception Capacity 150
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Classroom Capacity 100

Dolphin Watching Cruise

Ship Island Excursions
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday until November 25, 2018

Enjoy a scenic 90 minute boat ride near shore searching for the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin. Full snack bar available. No ice chest allowed.

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Dolphin Watching Cruise

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