Pensacola Bay Cruises

This regional ferry services areas between Pensacola Beach and Fort Pickens to the Gulf Islands National Seashore on Santa Rosa Island. Its regular season service happens May through August, with shoulder seasons from March to May, August to October.

There are two different vessels in service for Pensacola Bay Cruises, one called Turtle Runner and the other called Pelican Perch. Both are modern double-hull vessels with the capacity to hold 150 passengers each. They are catamaran-style and have air-conditioned interiors, as well as covered exteriors. There are beverages sold onboard, as well as the added benefit of bike racks and storage.

Your group will likely be most interested in the specialty cruise offerings, each specialty cruise lasting 90 minutes. Enjoy a Sunset Cruise, Dolphin Cruise, or Blue Angels Practice Cruise during your visit for some extra fun in the sun (or moon).