Ship Island Excursions

Category: Tourist attraction in Gulfport, Mississippi

Address: 1040 23rd Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501, USA

Phone: +12288641014

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Reviews

Kelly Bradley

Oct 20, 2022

Best Captain! They give a good experience to their guests!!

Keith Naquin

Oct 16, 2022

Good adventure. Secluded and a great place to visit

Wolfgang Jas

Oct 10, 2022

Perfect!!! Caine and Zach are cool dudes.

Charles Geary

Oct 3, 2022

First-rate operation, from ship to shore: steady, capable crew, great facilities on mainland and on Ship Island.

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Questions & Answers

Is there a place to get lunch on the island?

Diane Shoemaker | Oct 24, 2018
Matt Roberts | Oct 24, 2018

Indeed...it came in handy when we were unprepared for the day...nachos were the bomb diggity

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Is there a military discount?

Ry Erickson | Oct 24, 2019
Celeste Nichols | Jun 25, 2022

It's went up $30 in 3 years so it's more like $60

Will the island be open by Memorial Day

Ryan Barnett | Oct 24, 2018
Ryan Barnett | Oct 24, 2018

Even though the hurricane damage

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Is this place open rain or shine?

Kimberly Morris | Oct 23, 2020
Chanterra Lloyd | Oct 23, 2020

Yes, provided it is not storming. You can always call and check status. The staff is really friendly.

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Is the beaches on ship island open now with the algie issues.

Dave Holland | Oct 24, 2019
David Kanera | Oct 24, 2019

I don't know. We took a trip for the 4th of July Fireworks. Had a great time and highly recommend that or sunset cruise. I would think those areas are open. I just moved here but have business interest in what's happening in the gulf. The islands hold some of the water in. Not allowing it to mix and filter out to sea.

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can you snorkel?

Jayden Lewis | Oct 23, 2020
Bethany Nichols | Oct 23, 2020

I believe u can but ship island is currently closed due to damage from cristobal.. we went there yesterday and went on the dolphin cruise..

What is the age range

Yolanda Brumfield | Oct 24, 2019
Kiran Reddy | Oct 24, 2019

All ages

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Is ship island open due to the beach water issue

Melissa Mccormick | Oct 24, 2019
Rachel Abraham Dupont | Oct 24, 2019

Yes

Is there a place to shower and change after your trip

james cupp | Oct 24, 2019
Rachel Abraham Dupont | Oct 24, 2019

Showers and restrooms on boardwalk before heading down to boat

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Does the boat have air-conditioning

Miranda Helms | Oct 24, 2019
Melissa White | Oct 24, 2019

They do have an enclosed downstairs area with air conditioning. As well as a concession area that is air conditioned.

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Can we make reservations for Saturday

Cherry Coates | Oct 24, 2019
R J | Oct 24, 2019

You can buy tickets in advance on ship island excursions website

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Can we no longer bring a cooler or beer to ship island? It used to b ok as long as it was not glass

Marcia Fitzpatrick | Oct 24, 2018
Randy N | Oct 24, 2018

I was there in July and several people had coolers

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If we get there on the 930, do we have to leave on the 230? Or can we stay till the 5 o clock departure

stefan Gundlach | Oct 24, 2018
Ria Turnbull | Oct 24, 2018

Leave at 9am or 12 noon. it's an hour to the island, and return at 2:30 or 5pm, your choice.

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How long is boat ride

Joe White | Oct 24, 2018
Rhonda Miller | Oct 24, 2018

Close to an hour.

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Where is good shore fishing that the locals like to fish

Ernie Hodge | Oct 24, 2018
P C | Oct 24, 2018

When I go there I just asked a local for that information

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How long it takes to cross

Jean Kazadi | Oct 24, 2018
Donnell Buie | Oct 24, 2018

Off the top of my head....1 hour

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Do you have a seniors citizens price

Brenda Scott | Oct 24, 2018
Kimmy B | Oct 24, 2018

You may receive a small discount.

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Is the water still clear, or is it like the beach water, nasty and dirty..

Kayla Harris | Oct 24, 2018
Michelle Gonzales | Oct 24, 2018

The water at the island was nice when we were there. It was clear enough to see fish swimming in the shallows on the calm side where the ferry docks up.

How long do i stay on the island for and can u take the boat out and take the second trip back

Rita Hankins | Oct 24, 2018
Kimmy B | Oct 24, 2018

2-4 hours

What's the cost ?

Brandon Flake | Oct 24, 2018
Michael Arcana | Oct 24, 2018

$32 per adult $22 per child.

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What time does it open

Elijah King | Oct 24, 2018
Diana Hurd | Oct 24, 2018

9 :00 am everyday except Monday and Tuesday when they are closed. We arrived early so we could choose better seats on the boat

Can you bring a dog?

Katie scarlett Royal | Oct 24, 2018
Randy Behn | Oct 24, 2018

No you can't

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Can you bring g your own food.

Lea Ann Huskey | Oct 24, 2017
Laura Jackson | Oct 24, 2018

Can you go to the island now?

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What does it cost during the week? Family coming, 5 adults, 1 kids, 1 baby

Becky Chastain | Jun 25, 2022
Doug Shafer | Jul 25, 2022

$41 adults kids under 3 free

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How much does a round trip to ships island cost?

JR Knepp | May 26, 2022
Ship Island Excursions | May 26, 2022

$44 adult $38 children buy tickets online at msshipisland.com

Are you currently open for tours? Hours? pricing?

Connie Tow | Oct 23, 2021
Rachael M. | Oct 23, 2021

They are open. Please check their website for times and pricing. It's all on there :)

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How much does this cost to go. I'm definitely into dolphins and will be going soon.

Sheila Byrd | Oct 23, 2021
alhoraby moody | Oct 23, 2021

$24 per person for adults, $16 for children, $22 for seniors, and $22 for military.

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what kind of food do they have

Debra Gomez | Oct 23, 2021
Freddy Doolittle | Oct 23, 2021

The snack bar which is located on the lower deck has hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, ice cream, assorted chips, sodas, beers and cocktails.

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What time do you need to be there for the 4pm Dolphin Watching cruise? Website says 1:30pm.

Tantrell Gulston | Oct 23, 2021
Natasha Honore | Oct 23, 2021

15-30 min prior. They also have a snack bar and souvenirs. Pretty cool!!

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When does ship island open

Beth Crochet | Oct 23, 2021
Ship Island Excursions | Oct 23, 2021

Hopefully mid to late June

Does the ferry run daily now or is it closed

Chuck Edwards | Oct 23, 2021
Rick Dalton | Oct 23, 2021

Ferry is not operating as of April 2021 - they say it will be June until the NPS gets the facilities and docks repaired at the island.

If this an actual "private" island? like not many people there? Do you have to worry about it being over crowded during holidays?

Nancy Drew | Oct 23, 2021
Job Tate | Oct 23, 2021

The National Park Service owns most the island now. Has never been busy any time I've been out there. Fairly secluded, quiet time and provides a legitimate "beach" experience vs the non-wave experience on the Sound. Visit the Fort and bring some food. You'll have a relaxing day.

Can kids ride?

Jackson Jackson | Oct 23, 2020
Jerry Wakefield | Oct 23, 2020

Kids can ride all but the cocktail cruise. The evening cocktail cruise is 21 and over.

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when do they open ?march 7 today is it open to day?

Halubai Gangadhar | Oct 23, 2020
David Lawrence | Oct 23, 2020

I'm not sure, I think it's . Open march 14th to November 1st I think but google ship island

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Do you do any dolphin tours the first 2 weeks of March or any island tours at that time of the year?

dean slaughter | Oct 23, 2020
Shan M | Oct 23, 2020

The best time is warmer weather... And mid-day.

Do you have any places close to beach safe to live in for someone to start out in cheap that planes to live there till death I love y'all helped Helped

Lesa Armstrong | Oct 24, 2019
LittleMiss Sunshine | Oct 24, 2019

Living on the beach isnt cheap. A decent one bedroom is going to be about $600 a month. North Gulfport isnt very safe. Matter fact N of the tracks is sketchy and S of the tracks is outrageous $$. Just look on Trulia.com and Apartments.com and Zillow.com they will show you crime rates in different neighborhoods and will help you find a place according to your budget. The Coast as a whole is relatively safe. Good luck on your search. Welcome to Ms.

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Is there plenty of parking?

Kari Isakson | Oct 24, 2019
Ashley Burd | Oct 24, 2019

Very large parking lot

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How much are the tickets

Nancy Stone | Oct 24, 2019
Wayne McGowan | Oct 24, 2019

32.00. Military discounts 30.00 adult. Kids I don't know.

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Can u take ur dog with u

Patricia Barnett | Oct 24, 2019
robin raiteri | Oct 24, 2019

No, no pets. I would guess that service animals are allowed, but that's just a guess

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Do they sell bags of ice

Ubviously_ Zack | Oct 24, 2019
Pete Scholtens | Oct 24, 2019

Yes

Do i have to pay online or can I pay when i get there

Rowan King | Oct 24, 2019
Madhu Nepal | Oct 24, 2019

U can do both

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Is the address to "board" for ship island on 23rd st? At the gulfport area?

Dana McKeever | Oct 24, 2019
charles bush | Oct 24, 2019

Yes, 23rd street

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What is the senior citizens age for discount.

charles Goodrich | Oct 24, 2019
Micheal Mobley | Oct 24, 2019

55 is the legal age for senior citizens

Has anyone been catching any fish there lately?

Calvin May | Oct 24, 2019
Christine Apollonio | Oct 24, 2019

Not a fishing area. Just a beautiful beach & nice Ferry ride. You can see many dolphins on the ride

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Can metal detectors be taken?

Dimita Dodson | Oct 24, 2019
KD | Oct 24, 2019

Yes..

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Can I bring a pet?

Estefany Mejia | Oct 24, 2019
Randy N | Oct 24, 2019

There are no pets allowed

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Can u bring low sitting beach chairs. My girlfriend called and spoke with someone that said no beach chairs unless in a bag

Marcia Fitzpatrick | Oct 24, 2018
Vickie Porter | Oct 24, 2018

The previous snswerd are coree

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Is there any assistance/transport on the island for someone unable to walk the long distance across to the south side?

Dee Chambala | Oct 24, 2018
D York | Oct 24, 2018

There really isnt a lot of people there to help they do have a couple side by sides that they might drive you on but thats about it.

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Have there been alot of jellyfish at the island.

Tiffany Mccoy | Oct 24, 2018
Bobby Harper | Oct 24, 2018

I haven't ever seen jellyfish on West Ship Island. But they could appear anywhere at any time.

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What are departure times from Gulfport?

Kathleen McCann | Oct 24, 2018
Kimmy B | Oct 24, 2018

Yep. 9&12

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Is there pretty sea shells on the sand there.

Jenna Coffell | Oct 24, 2018
Michael Arcana | Oct 24, 2018

Definitely plenty of sea shells.

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Can you bring live bait as long it is in a bucket

Tom Gardner | Oct 24, 2018
Donnell Buie | Oct 24, 2018

That's depends on what live bait we talking about 😉

I am on Oxygen and use either O2 cylinders or a portable oxygen concentrator. Therefore, I cannot be near cigarette smoking or flames or sparks. Will this trip be safe with Oxygen?

Linda Vornheder | Oct 24, 2018
Ship Island Excursions | Oct 24, 2018

There is NO smoking permitted on our vessels. Please inform the crew of your equipment, they will assist you with safe storage and handling while on board.

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I visited ship island when I was a child I now have a service dog but would like to come visit again. Is there any history of people on the ferry and island with Service dogs or would that be an issue for the birds?

Lilith Riddle | Oct 24, 2018
Lilith Riddle | Oct 24, 2018

There is no certification for a legit SD they are like a prescription medication for their handler i was more asking about the birds, but thank you.

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Do we drive on

Sharon Kerschn,er | Oct 24, 2018
Ed Yeager | Oct 24, 2018

No roads to drive on

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Are they still doing 2 trips a day out to island?

amber tinkham | Oct 24, 2018
Donnell Buie | Oct 24, 2018

Yeah

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Can you take the ship to the island and camp for a night or so and come back on the next ship visit?

Nicolette Medeiros | Oct 24, 2018
Randy Behn | Oct 24, 2018

Not allowed

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Can you take fishing equipment to fish while on the island?

Alan Ward | Oct 24, 2018
Ryan Nelson | Oct 24, 2018

Pretty much you can fish the entire island other than the "designated" swimming area

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Is there a senior discounts? If so, what is the qualifying age?

Linda Sullivan | Oct 24, 2018
Donnell Buie | Oct 24, 2018

AARP

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Is this also considered, Shell Island?

Lenny Messina | Oct 24, 2018
Jessica Boyington | Oct 24, 2018

Shell island is in Florida. That's the only one I know of

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Is this an all year round event or is it open only during a certain time of year??

Felicia Evans | Oct 24, 2018
Patrick W Georgetown | Oct 24, 2018

Seasonal..

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Is the ship wheelchair accessable

Mary Eanes | Oct 24, 2017
Vladimir Chernov | Oct 24, 2017

Yes, it is, but as stated stay on the wood path.

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