Shell Key Ferry shelling trip

Join us for a scenic ferry ride from the Fort De Soto boat ramp and spot dolphins, sea turtles, and even manatees along the way. Wander the island to collect shells, take photos, make memories and enjoy the morning! 

We will take the 10 o’clock ferry so please be there by 9:00 to allow for check-in and traffic. Return times are 1 PM, 3 PM or 5 PM at your leisure.

**There is a $6 fee to park per car, Payable by Plate with multiple kiosks available to enter Fort De Soto or the Shell Key Lot.

Ferry tickets should be purchased by phone or online from Hubbards Marina (727-393-1947) ahead of time.
They are $35 plus $2.10 in fees for a total of $37.10
https://www.hubbardsmarina.com/shell-key-ferry/

There is a 24 hour cancellation policy for a full refund.

Before your ferry ride, make sure to pack for a day at the beach, including sunscreen, towels, and sun protective gear. There are no facilities on the island, so come prepared with a cooler of food, drinks, and water. While the ferry boat is docked, you can use the bathroom and purchase snacks, soda, and water from the galley on board.

You cannot bring alcohol, glass, pets, kites, or drones to the island because it is a wildlife preserve and these items are prohibited.

Explore the pristine beauty of Shell Key, a white sand island in Florida, surrounded by warm waters and abundant shelling opportunities. This island was formed from a neighboring island in the early 1990s and has been designated as a Wildlife Preserve by Pinellas County.

Begin and end your journey at Fort De Soto, a historic military outpost built during the Spanish-American War, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and now Pinellas County’s largest park. Explore the fort’s unique features, including 12-inch rifled mortars and two British breech-loading 6-inch Armstrong rapid-fire guns. This beach park has been rated the number one beach in the United States.