How much is the Pensacola Ferry?

Q: Does Pensacola have a downtown?

Pensacolas downtown area is full of historic sites, but the truth is that with more than 450 years of history behind it, every step you take on its brick sidewalks or city parks is a part of our countrys earliest days and memories.

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Ferry Schedule:
PUBLIC INFORMATION:
Is the ferry running in Pensacola?
What's the deepest part of Pensacola Bay?
Does Pensacola have a downtown?

Fare Pricing

Ferry

Fare Type	One Way	Round Trip
Adults (16+)	$13.00	$26.00
Military (active/retired)	$10.00	$20.00
Seniors (62+)	$10.00	$20.00
College Student with current College ID	$10.00	$20.00
Persons with Disabilities	$10.00	$20.00
Youth (3-15)	$7.50	$15.00
Children (2 and under)	$0	$0

Specialty

Fare Type	Fare Price
Adults (16+)	$22.00
Military (active/retired)	$22.00
Seniors (62+)	$22.00
College Student with current College ID	$22.00
Persons with Disabilities	$22.00
Youth (3-15)	$22.00
Children (2 and under)	$0

Pensacola's ferry system, named Pensacola Bay Cruises and operated by Hornblower Maritime Services, started its spring operations Friday.

Ticket prices — $18 for adults, $15 for active and retired military, $15 for seniors, $10 for people with disabilities, $10 children ages 3 to 17.

Group discounts — Groups of 15 or more receive a 15 percent discount.

Where to purchase tickets — in person at the ferry terminal, 750 Commendencia St., at the Quietwater Beach ticket kiosk on Pensacola Beach or the Fort Pickens terminal at Gulf Islands National Seashore. Also online at www.cruisePB.com.

Food and drinks —wine, beer, food and other beverages are available for purchase on the boats. Outside alcohol is not allowed.

Charters — The boats are available for charter. For more information, email .

The trip — each leg takes approximately 45 minutes. Riders only need to purchase one ticket and can get on and off the three different locations or stay on the ferry and ride all day.

Ferry Schedule:

From April 19 to May 15, a single boat will provide service to the following locations at the following times on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays:

Downtown Pensacola to Fort Pickens

9 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m. , 4:30 p.m.

Fort Pickens to Pensacola Beach

9:30 a.m., noon, 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Pensacola Beach to downtown Pensacola

10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.

From May 16 to Aug. 15, the same routes and times as above will be serviced seven days a week. There will be extra routes and times on Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday (in addition to the above schedule) as noted below:

Downtown Pensacola to Pensacola Beach

Noon, 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Pensacola Beach to Fort Pickens

1 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Fort Pickens to Pensacola

2 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m

PUBLIC INFORMATION:

May 11, 2021

MEDIA CONTACT:
Kaycee Lagarde
850-435-1623

The Pensacola Bay Cruises Ferry Service is back for the Spring 2021 season and is set to reopen Friday, May 14. The opening week ferry service for May 14-20 will begin daily service, seven days a week, between Downtown Pensacola and Pensacola Beach. Ferry trips last approximately 50 minutes, and all-day free parking is available at each of the departure sites.

Tickets will cost:

Adults = $13 each way ($26 roundtrip)
Seniors (62 and up), military, disabled persons = $10 each way ($20 roundtrip)
Youth (3-15) = $7.50 each way ($15 roundtrip)
Children 2 and under are free
A locals card may be purchased for additional discounts

Additional fare pricing can be found at Fare Pricing for Pensacola Bay Ferry | Pensacola Bay Cruises. Bike and scooter rentals, cycle racks, storage areas and free shuttles by numerous businesses make it easy to enjoy what Downtown Pensacola and Pensacola Beach have to offer. Additionally, many destinations are within walking distance of the ferry dock, so those wanting to explore the area on foot have a variety of options to choose from.

"We're incredibly excited to have the ferries back in downtown Pensacola, offering residents and visitors additional opportunities to travel to and from Pensacola Beach while enjoying the beautiful views of Pensacola Bay," Mayor Grover Robinson said. "I hope everyone will take advantage of this service to help reduce traffic on the Garcon Point Bridge and the Pensacola Bay Bridge once it reopens."

The Ferry service operation schedule for opening week (May 14-20) is below, and the schedule will be updated on pensacolabaycruise.com:

Friday - Sunday (May 14-16): Departures

Noon: Downtown Pensacola
1 p.m.: Pensacola Beach
2 p.m.: Downtown Pensacola
3 p.m.: Pensacola Beach
4 p.m.: Downtown Pensacola
5 p.m.: Pensacola Beach

Monday - Thursday (May 17-20): Departures

6 a.m.: Downtown Pensacola (750 Commendencia St.)
7 a.m.: Pensacola Beach, Quietwater Landing (400 Quietwater Beach Road)
8 a.m.: Downtown Pensacola
9 a.m.: Pensacola Beach
4 p.m.: Downtown Pensacola
5 p.m.: Pensacola Beach
6 p.m.: Downtown Pensacola
7 p.m.: Pensacola Beach

Tickets can be purchased online at pensacolabaycruise.com, in-person at the Downtown Pensacola Ferry Landing at 750 Commendencia St. or at the Quietwater Beach ticket kiosk on Pensacola Beach. You can find the schedule and more information at the Pensacola Bay Cruises website.

Pensacola Bay Cruises is also currently accepting applications for deckhands and ticket agents. Interested applicants should apply HERE and click on the careers link at the bottom.

About Pensacola Bay Cruises Ferry Service

Pensacola Bay Cruises operates two 149-passenger, catamaran-style vessels, the “Turtle Runner” and “Pelican Perch.” The vessels offer air-conditioned interior and covered exterior seating and restrooms. Imported and domestic beer, wines, soft drinks and water are available for purchase. Bicycle racks and storage areas make it easy to explore much of what Downtown Pensacola and Pensacola Beach have to offer. On select trips, National Park Service Rangers speak on a variety of subjects including wildlife and landscapes of the area.(Due to COVID restrictions National Park Service Rangers will not be able to join us for this season). Come and enjoy one of the most beautiful views of Pensacola Bay aboard the Pensacola Bay Cruises.

Is the ferry running in Pensacola?

Note: The Fort Pickens Ferry Pier is currently closed. Ticketing, passenger queuing, restrooms, parking, and gateway information, are available at all departure points.

What's the deepest part of Pensacola Bay?

Pensacola Bay lies 110 miles WNW of Cape San Blas and 125 miles NE of South Pass, Mississippi River. The bay, about 12.5 miles in length, has depths of 20 to 50 feet, and affords excellent shelter and anchorage; it is frequently used as a harbor of refuge.

Does Pensacola have a downtown?

Pensacola's downtown area is full of historic sites, but the truth is that with more than 450 years of history behind it, every step you take on its brick sidewalks or city parks is a part of our country's earliest days and memories.