Official Start Date Announced for Gulf Islands Ferry Service is January 12th, 2024
MANATEE COUNTY, FL (December 29, 2023) – Service for the Gulf Islands Ferry is set to start Friday, January 12, 2024, barring any inclement weather.
Visitors and residents can catch a ride on the water Friday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Ride times between stops will range from 25-40 minutes. The two catamarans hold 49 passengers and will have two crew aboard to ensure smooth transport to and from each port.
The initial route of the two 50-foot open-air catamarans, Miss Anna Maria and Downtown Duchess, will take riders from the day dock in downtown Bradenton located just east of the Green Bridge and directly off Bradenton Riverwalk, to the Anna Maria City pier. The Historic City Pier at Bradenton Beach will be added to the route system as soon as some minor enhancements are completed.
Tickets can be purchased here.
To learn more, visit bradentongulfislands.com/gulf-islands-ferry or contact Elliott Falcione, Executive Director at elliott.falcione@bacvb.com or call at 941-209-0960.
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The Bradenton Area Convention & Visitors Bureau promotes tourism to Bradenton, Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key through domestic and international advertising, public relations and marketing efforts. For more information visit bradentongulfislands.com.
Photo: Manatee County
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