4-Hour St. Pete Pier to Egmont Key Experience by Ferry
Overview
4 hours
Mobile ticket
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 beaches, historic lighthouse, ruins of Ft. Dade, and the amazing wildlife before your return trip. Please note you will have to step into shallow water when going on the island.
Unlike all other boat services to Egmont Key, The Pelican St Pete will stay with you on the island - bathrooms and a bit of shade if needed, available the entire time.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please note: The tours to Egmont Key are 4 hours where guests should expect to be on the boat 1 hour each way to Egmont. When weather interferes with our ability to maintain our speed the time on the boat may be extended.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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 wine and beer available on the boat for purchase. You will have 2 hours on Egmont Key to explore the pristine beaches, historic lighthouse, ruins of Ft. Dade, and the amazing wildlife before your return trip.
What‘s Included
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Partially Narrated Ferry
Restroom on Board
Options
4-Hour St. Pete Pier to Egmont Key Experience by Ferry
Reviews
307 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Exceptional
Karthik R,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great staff and Great experience overall. Everything was accessible and the journey felt like a smooth ride
They forgot about us
LAURA R,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00They forgot about me and my daughter in Egmont Key and went back to San Peter’s without us, after around 30-40 minutes they came back for us offering us a free drink instead of an apology, because the left Egmont Key 10 minutes before the time
Great value, great trip!
bradsH3116GW,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This boat trip is a must-do when one travels to St. Pete. The crew were extremely polite and skilled. We loved the historical background that was provided. Highly recommend for any tourist regardless of age.
Best of both downtown & the beach
Natasha J,,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A little bit of serenity. Smooth sailing from downtown to the state park. Friendly and helpful crew, especially Ann at the bar and Lou on deck. The perfect way to spend the day i St. Pete whether you're a local on a staycation or a visitor. I would highly recommend them
Will do again.
Melissa H,,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Really amazing! Staff was very attentive. Absolutely beautiful! Hope to do this again. Boat ride was very relaxing
It’s a great outdoor...
Cecile M,,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00It’s a great outdoor experience, with snorkeling possible and discovering a little bit of history and abbr all a beautiful nature.
Fun & Sun
JOSEPHA D,,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was are second time on the Pelican good weather overall great experience. Crew was friendly and attentive. Had and awesome time.
Excellent boat trip!
Gina T,,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain 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!
It was phenomenal! Great trip!
Diane M,,Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The 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!!
Excellent recommended , very friendly and helpful crew members 👏☺️
Kathy M,,Jul 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Recommended 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
From US$66.67
Want a private experience? Upgrade to a private tour
Related Experiences
Operated by The Pelican St. Pete