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Pass-a-Grille · cruises, tours & watersports

Shell Key Ferry
daily

The Harbor

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Shell Key Ferry

Island

The original ferry to Shell Key, a 10-minute run from Merry Pier to an undeveloped barrier island for shelling, birding and swimming.

10:00 AM

Next boat

Half day

Trip

$30

From

Departures · Merry Pier

LIVE CLOCK

Dock wisdom

The Shell Key ferry and the fishing charters all leave from Merry Pier on the bay side, a block from the Gulf beach.

Morning trips get the calmest water and the most active dolphins before the afternoon sea breeze.

Bring a bag and shoes for Shell Key, it is undeveloped with no facilities but some of the best shelling around.

Sunset cruises fill fast in season, book a day ahead.

fair winds

Operators are real local fixtures — confirm current sailing times and prices with each operator before you go. Countdowns run on the real local clock and the sunset sail time is computed from tonight’s actual sunset.