Hotels Near Ship Island Excursions

Ship Island Excursions provide your family with a great way to get out and enjoy time on the water. They offer dolphin-watching cruises, sunset cruises, a 4th of July fireworks cruise, and a popular ferry service to Ship Island. Or, if you are looking for a unique way to celebrate, book a private charter.

Did you know there were undeveloped islands 11 miles offshore of the Mississippi Coast? Ship Island is part of Gulf Islands National Seashore, and it's only accessible by private boat or ferry.

Ship Island Excursions transports visitors to Ship Island in speed and comfort. Meet your professional captain at Gulfport Yacht Harbor. It takes an hour to reach the deserted island. Don't plan on napping on the trip out; you'll want to stay alert and have the camera ready. Dolphins usually join the ferry as it crosses Mississippi Sound.

Once you reach Ship Island, you can enjoy a day of relaxing, swimming, and shelling. You can also check out the historical Civil War-era Fort Massachusetts.

On the island, you won't find a Starbucks or McDonalds. However, there are umbrellas and chairs available to rent. Lifeguards are usually present in the summer. The National Park Service provides restrooms, water fountains, and picnic areas. A snack bar serves food and refreshments. This day out at Ship Island is sure to be a highlight of your Secret Coast stay. One of the best ways to enjoy your trip to the Gulfport, MS area is to stay at one of the hotels near ship island excursions.

Ship Island Excursions also offers a dolphin-watching cruise. This 90-minute cruise takes guests along the shoreline in search of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. There's nothing more delightful than watching dolphins frolic in open waters. These friendly, fun marine mammals love jumping in the boat's wake. Have your cameras ready! The cruise also includes a tour of Gulfport Ship Harbor.

For the adults in the group looking for a better view of the sunset, check out their Sunset Cocktail Cruise. Because alcohol is served, you must be over 21 to partake in the sunset cocktail cruise. The two-hour cruise glides along the Gulfport Biloxi waterfront. This is an excellent way to celebrate a special occasion, even if it's something as simple as celebrating the sunset. You can purchase drinks and light snacks from the full bar on board. Dance the night away or enjoy the view. There's something magical about watching the sunset from the water. On the way back, enjoy the moonlight and the waterfront as the lights come on over the city.

The best way to see the city's Fourth of July firework display is from the water! You'll enjoy unobstructed views from the boat. The cruise departs in time for guests to enjoy nature's finest show: the sun setting at the end of the day. Then, watch the fireworks show over the city skyline. Enjoy the bar, light snacks, and dancing the night away. This cruise is sure to be the highlight of your holiday weekend trip.

If you are looking to celebrate a milestone birthday, a rehearsal dinner, have a memorable wedding onboard or treat your employees, a private charter is hard to beat. Whatever the occasion, you'll make memories that will last a lifetime. Watch dolphins, enjoy the sunset on the water, and treat yourself with a stay at one of the hotels near ship island excursions.