Egmont Key Ferry from Ft. DeSoto Park
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St Petersburg, USA
- 5 hours (approx.)
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Overview
Edgmont Key is a remote island, and the only way to visit is by boat. Book your ferry in advance from De Soto Park to guarantee your spot. Look for dolphins, manatees, and sea turtles on the ferry ride over and enjoy a bit of free time on the island, where you can grab snacks or rent snorkeling gear.
- Ferry to Edgmont Key from Fort De Soto Park
- Easily visit a remote island only accessible by boat
- Includes restrooms on board, key for an island with no facilities
- Book ahead to ensure your spot on your preferred date and time
What's Included
- Restroom on Board: while the boat is docked you'll have access to bathroom and galley for snacks
- SnacksSnacks, soda and water available for purchase from the galley on board.
- Gratuities
- Parking available nearby for a fee
Meeting and Pickup
Ticket Redemption Point
Fort De Soto Park, FT De Soto Park, Florida 33715, USA
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Destiny_C
Overall, it was a really great experience. The captain and the captains assistant were very nice and very informational. The gentleman and the lady at the booth were beyond exceptional. On the ferry ride there we got to see dolphins and I’m pretty sure I saw a sea turtle or two. Egmont key was absolutely beautiful. I would definitely go again.
Reviews
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Charyl_F, Jul 2026
We had a great time exploring the island, lighthouse, old fort & walked the trails. Paused under the palms through a pop-up shower. That drew out many gopher tortoises. Back on the beach we watched as a couple manatees swam past. Played in the water for a good while, then relaxed on the beach, shelling for the remainder of the afternoon. Captain Zep & first mate Cody made sure that we had the opportunity for dolphin viewing while enjoying a first class play list.
Jossie_M, Jun 2026
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.
Jonathan_M, Jun 2026
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.
Marcie_F, Jun 2026
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.
Randall_S, Jun 2026
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!! 👍
Rebecca_B, May 2026
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.
Janet_K, Apr 2026
Day was wonderful! Enjoyed ride to and from Egmont Key, explored the island and then sat on the beach. Captain and crew were informative, friendly and knowledgeable.
Joshua_K, Apr 2026
Enjoyable for either relaxing at the beach or exploring the island. Nearly nothing of the ghost town remains, though, so don’t expect to walk among buildings. There are still signs that say what did stand there.
Renee_L, Apr 2026
Kip and Collin were very accommodating and made sure everyone was enjoying themselves. We had a beautiful day and got to see a manatee, dolphins and tortoises on the island. Highly recommend!
Destiny_C, Mar 2026
Overall, it was a really great experience. The captain and the captains assistant were very nice and very informational. The gentleman and the lady at the booth were beyond exceptional. On the ferry ride there we got to see dolphins and I’m pretty sure I saw a sea turtle or two. Egmont key was absolutely beautiful. I would definitely go again.
Jennifer_H, Mar 2026
This is the second time we’ve visited Egmont Key with our kids. We love this trip. It’s a great opportunity to get out on the water for a couple hours, and then once on the island play on the beach, look for shells, and explore the ruins for a few hours. We even got to see a few dolphins on the way back. Great day all around.
Karen_K, Mar 2026
Beautiful boat ride to and from the island. Great crew with good information about Egmont and what we would find there. Lots of shells and places to explore. Bring a lunch and enjoy the day!
Gargi_B, Dec 2025
The whole thing was well organized. The boat operators were super friendly and knowledgeable! We even saw some dolphins! The sweetest thing was my daughter couldn’t find I. Shark tooth in the sand, they found it and gave her one! It was so sweet of them! I will book again with them if I visit again!
Ron_T, Dec 2025
The experience was a once in a lifetime! Found a 3.5” megalodon tooth, we saw gopher tortoise, found amazing shells.
Julie_V, Nov 2025
The boat ride to and from was fun and relaxing. The guides were great. We saw dolphins and rays, plus beautiful scenery. The island itself was really nice and had tons of cool history and beauty. We saw tons of tortises and found lots of shells. We packed sandwiches and drinks which worked out well for us.
kelmatus, Oct 2025
Such a fun time! Great crew!!! Couldn’t have asked for a better day on the water and island! Smoothie ride!
Pamela_M, Jul 2025
This was an absolute wonderful experience! I traveled with my hubby & 11mo old son. 10/10 would do again! Very comfortable boat ride. Captain Robin was funny and very informative. The girls stopped the boat multiple times to point out dolphins and manatees. Truly a memory my family and I will never forget.
Christopher_L, Jul 2025
We had a wonderful time and the Boat Crew was top notch, they took the time to give us a back ground history on the island and the surrounding area. Also they took the time to find dolphins to watch.👍👍
Peter_T, Jun 2025
It was a great boat ride both ways capt Zip and crew were great and friendly especially with the kids
Denise_L, Jun 2025
Wonderful experience! Kim and Zip were delightful, lots of fun. They were informative abd funny. Loved the music!
lynn, Apr 2024
Going on an early ferry beat the crowds and made walking the beach very enjoyable. 3 hours was more than enough time to explore the island. Be sure to take a picture of a map of the island before you go. No brochures available.
Joe_G, Apr 2024
$50 for a ferry ride (approx 30 min each way) and nearly 3 hours on a deserted island & ecological reserve? I had an entire beach to myself, until a few others discovered it after exploring the island... worth every penny and zero regrets, or stress, after this 1/2 day trip!
PamHoltHawkins, Apr 2024
The ferry operators were excellent. They were kind and informative and fun. I especially loved that they stopped twice on the return trip to get trash out of the water. A+++ for their care about the environment and wildlife. Egmont Key itself exceeded my expectations. I loved learning about its history and the solitude of the beach. Boaters love to anchor there for the day and I can see why. There are no facilities so you should be mindful of that and the boat doesn’t stay at the island. We (my adult daughter and myself) packed our own drinks and sandwich/snacks and were fine for our time there. Overall, we had an awesome time. We saw a few turtles on the island and on the return ferry ride a large loggerhead. We would definitely return.
Kelly_S, Apr 2024
It was a great experience loved the gopher tortoises but enjoyed the beach and just relaxing the captain of the boat Robin was excellent
Chris_R, Apr 2024
Nice experience. Can’t remember their names, but very welcoming and accommodating. The key was interesting with a lot of history.
Peter_S, Mar 2024
Enjoy being out on the key and in the quiet that it provides. We enjoyed looking for shells and hiking around the key.
Gary_M, Mar 2024
The boat ride was outstanding, we enjoyed being on the ride, we will be going back again. The island was great, not enough time to see it all so look for us in the future. Loved the forts. Beach was outstanding.
Ricardo_V, Mar 2024
Very nice experience to the whole family. The ferry staff was really helpful and friendly. The key was amazing.
Carol, Mar 2024
The island is a special experience that I highly recommend. Our ferry crew (Robin and captain Zip) were friendly and provided background information about the island. And if you enjoy looking for shells this is the place to visit. We also saw dolphins on the trip over and back from the island.
Tammy_S, Feb 2024
We loved the beach and the history of the park. Perfect day to collect shells, enjoy nature and appreciate the past significance of the island
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