Cruise From St. Pete Pier to Egmont Key
Ferry from St. Pete Pier to Egmont Key with time to explore beaches and ruins
Duration
4 Hours
Includes
Round-trip ferry, 2 hrs on key
Highlights
Ride The Pelican from St. Pete Pier to Egmont Key and cruise past local shorelines and under the Sunshine Skyway bridge. Spend time on the island exploring beaches, a historic lighthouse, and the ruins of Ft. Dade before the return trip.
- Cruise about 60 minutes each way along the Florida coast
- Explore Egmont Key for around 2 hours, based on weather and travel time
- Pass under the Sunshine Skyway bridge en route to the island
- Step into shallow water to get on and off the island
- Buy wine, beer, non-alcoholic drinks, and limited snacks on board
- Ride a 60-foot boat with space for up to 49 passengers
Things to know
Arrive 30 minutes early to allow time to park and reach gate 24. Outside alcohol is not permitted, and alcohol purchased on board must stay on the boat and cannot be consumed on Egmont Key. Do not apply spray sunscreen while on the boat.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.
FAQs
Yes. You will need to step into shallow water when going on the island.
No. Outside alcohol is not permitted on the boat. You can buy wine and beer on board, but it must remain on the boat and cannot be consumed on Egmont Key.
You can buy wine, beer, non-alcoholic beverages, and limited snacks on the boat.
Meeting details
St. Pete Pier
More about the Sunshine Skyway Bridge
The Sunshine Skyway Bridge rises like a golden harp over the mouth of Tampa Bay, and there is no better vantage point to appreciate it than from the water. On this boat tour from the St. Pete Pier to Egmont Key, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge becomes a defining landmark of the journey, its slender cables glinting against the Florida sky as you cruise across the bay. Stretching more than four miles and soaring high enough to let cargo ships pass beneath, the bridge has become one of the most recognized symbols of the Tampa Bay region, blending engineering with coastal beauty in a way few crossings in the country can match.
As the boat glides through open water on its way to Egmont Key, you will pass close enough to the Sunshine Skyway Bridge to see how its yellow stay cables fan outward from twin towers, a design that has earned it international acclaim. The breeze carries the salt of the Gulf, dolphins often arc through the wake, and pelicans skim the surface as the bridge frames the horizon behind you. The contrast is striking: a modern engineering marvel set against the wild, undeveloped shoreline of Egmont Key, where historic Fort Dade ruins and powdery white sand await. Few stretches of coast pair human ambition and untouched nature quite so vividly.
This experience is perfect for photographers chasing that signature Florida shot, history lovers curious about the bay's maritime past, and families looking for a memorable day on the water. Couples will find the views from beneath the Sunshine Skyway Bridge especially romantic, while first-time visitors get an unforgettable introduction to the geography that shapes St. Petersburg and Tampa. Whether you come for the wildlife, the island, or the bridge itself, gliding past the Sunshine Skyway Bridge on the way to Egmont Key is the kind of moment that defines a Gulf Coast visit.
