The Pensacola Bay Cruises Ferry Service is set to reopen Wednesday, May 19 with 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.
“On behalf of the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners, we are extremely thankful for Coast Guard Sector 8 in Mobile for their assistance in relaying the need for an expediated federal approval,” said Chairman and District 4 County Commissioner Robert Bender.
Mayor Grover Robinson said,”We are grateful to all of our partners who made this happen, and I hope everyone will take advantage of this service to help reduce traffic while also getting to enjoy the beautiful views of Pensacola Bay.”
Tickets will cost:
- Adults = $13 each way ($26 roundtrip)
- Seniors (62 and up), military, disabled persons, students = $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.
The Ferry service operation schedule is below, and the schedule will be updated onpensacolabaycruise.com:
Monday – Thursday Departures
- 6AM: Downtown Pensacola (750 Commendencia St.)
- 7AM: Pensacola Beach, Quietwater Landing (400 Quietwater Beach Road)
- 8AM: Downtown Pensacola
- 9AM: Pensacola Beach
- 4PM: Downtown Pensacola
- 5PM: Pensacola Beach
- 6PM: Downtown Pensacola
- 7PM: Pensacola Beach
Friday Departures
- 6AM: Downtown Pensacola
- 7AM: Pensacola Beach
- 8AM: Downtown Pensacola
- 9AM: Pensacola Beach
- 12PM: Downtown Pensacola
- 1PM: Pensacola Beach
- 2PM: Downtown Pensacola
- 3PM: Pensacola Beach
- 4PM: Downtown Pensacola
- 5PM: Pensacola Beach
- 6PM: Downtown Pensacola
- 7PM: Pensacola Beach
Saturday and Sunday Departures
- 12PM: Downtown Pensacola
- 1PM: Pensacola Beach
- 2PM: Downtown Pensacola
- 3PM: Pensacola Beach
- 4PM: Downtown Pensacola
- 5PM: 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.