Egmont Key Ferry from Ft. DeSoto Park
Description
If you want to spend some time on a beautiful pristine island paradise, the ferry to Egmont Key State Park from Fort De Soto is a great choice for the whole family! Get ready for a day of fun in the sun. 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. The ferry ride to the island is about 45-60 minutes and offers great chances to spot dolphins, sea turtles, and sometimes even manatees! We often spot sea birds on the ride to and from Egmont Key Island aboard the Hubbard’s Ferry, our big blue boat. Once on the island (3hrs), Egmont Key offers great shelling, swimming, and opportunities for adventures. Including Fort Dade, a fort that dates back to the Spanish American war for to explore. Egmont Key is also home to a large population of endangered native gopher tortoise! Snorkeling is sold separately on the day of the trip and not always guaranteed. Dependent on water quality, weather, predator fish.
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- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(378)
Enjoyed our trip to Egmont key. Weather was great, boat ride was fun, saw dolphins & manatees, captain & co-captain were informative, helpful & fun!! We hiked the trails & enjoyed hanging out on the beach, almost like having our own private beach!! Saw some dolphins from the beach, collected some good shells. Very fun & relaxing time. We highly recommend!!!! Bring plenty of water, it was hot when we were there. They sell snacks & drinks on the boat that are quite reasonably priced! Bring anything you might like to use on the beach especially an umbrella if you have one, they do have umbrellas on the boat you can rent and again reasonably priced, I believe $5. Thanks again for the fun time!!
Fun beach day and our captain and crew were exceptional. We got to see several dolphins on our way back. And 3 manatee that swam close to our area. Overall the trip was excellent from start to finish. FYI bring some kind of shade. The crew on the 11am: 6-19-26 provided exceptional service.
This was a great, smooth ride to Egmont key! Having 3 hours to exlpore the island and enjoy the beach was more than enough time. The crew, Robin & Tim are amazing. The offered great history/information about the area, took the time to slowdown so we can admire dolphins and manatees, and most importantly, brought us back safely. I highly recommend this ferry to Egmont.
Was a great expierence. Great boat ride there was fun and entertaining. Found some good shells. The turtles are amazing. I hope they restore the island. It’s a beautiful place.
Egmont Key really is a beautiful place, and we’re so glad you had a great experience visiting the island with Hubbard’s Marina! It’s wonderful to hear the boat ride from Fort De Soto Park was fun, entertaining, and added to the overall adventure. Finding good shells and seeing the gopher tortoises are both memorable parts of exploring Egmont Key. The island has such a special mix of natural beauty, wildlife, history, and peaceful beaches, and we love helping guests experience it. Thank you for choosing the Egmont Key Ferry from Fort De Soto in Tierra Verde. We appreciate the kind words and hope to welcome you back again for another island trip soon!
They were very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable of the area. The focus on safety first was held to standard which I appreciated. I definitely recommend and look forward to doing this again soon.
Zip, Kyle and Collin were awesome guides. Highly recommend this trip. Egmont Key is a beautiful island and it is really cool to hike out to the lighthouse and old fort.
Absolutely wonderful experience. The crew was amazing and the island was well worth the cost. Beautiful water everywhere you look. The ride over and back was spectacular. We saw manatees and dolphins on the way as well as on the island. Truly a vacation destination high light.
What a wonderful description of an Egmont Key trip! We’re so glad you had such an amazing experience with Hubbard’s Marina and felt the island was well worth the visit. Egmont Key is a truly special destination, with beautiful water, peaceful beaches, wildlife, and incredible views everywhere you look. Seeing manatees and dolphins on the ride, and even around the island, makes the adventure that much more memorable. We’re also happy to hear the crew helped make the ride over and back so enjoyable. Thank you for choosing the Egmont Key Ferry from Fort De Soto Park in Tierra Verde. We appreciate the kind words and are thrilled it became a highlight of your vacation!
Colon and the Captain were very helpful and made the trip well worth the investment. Very impressed by their commitment to keeping debris out of the water. Stop and salvaged numerous items from the water!! 👍
It was very nice to disconnect from real world to go into the Ferri navigating through the waters, good music, good crew, and although it was cloudy day the water at the island was very clean and refreshing! Very Good escape after long time
We’re glad your Egmont Key Ferry trip with Hubbard’s Marina gave you such a nice escape from the everyday! There’s something special about getting out on the water, enjoying the music, and having time to disconnect while heading toward one of the Gulf’s most unique island destinations. Even on a cloudy day, Egmont Key can still deliver with clean, refreshing water, natural beauty, wildlife, history, and plenty of space to explore at your own pace. We’re happy to hear the crew helped make the Ferry ride enjoyable and that the experience felt like a much-needed break. Thank you for choosing Hubbard’s Marina for your Egmont Key Ferry trip from Fort De Soto. We appreciate the kind words and hope to welcome you back again soon for an even better island adventure!
Ferry ride is great! Snorkeling was rough due to high winds. Best to go on a calm day if you can manage it. Water is nice and warm, just lacked visibility due to weather.
