What can you bring to Ship Island?

What can you bring to Ship Island?

Travel light, luggage is limited to what can be stowed under your seat. Small backpacks and small coolers up to 42 quarts allowed on the boat. Lightweight compact bagged chairs and umbrellas permitted.

Can you drink on Ship Island?

On the beach, alcohol and food are allowed—but no glass containers. A small cooler is a smart carry-on for the ferry. Shelling, hiking and kite-flying are other popular ways to spend your time on Ship Island.

Can you camp on Ship Island?

Camping is suspended on Ship Island (formerly known as East and West Ship Islands). On Ship Island (formerly known as West Ship & East Ship Islands), fires are permitted in portable charcoal or gas grills only.

Can you swim at Ship Island?

Ship island is part of Gulf Island National Seashore and one of four Mississippi barrier islands. In addition to the cruise, passengers will have access to Mississippi’s best beaches for swimming and shelling. Swim in emerald green waters, snorkel, hike, and explore.

Can you take a personal boat to Ship Island?

West Ship Island is accessible only by private boat or the seasonal ferry service that runs from Gulfport, Miss., from March through the end of October. Moving at the speed of flip-flops, we walked the third-of-a-mile from the ferry dock to the beach at Ship Island in about 10 minutes.

Can you drive on Ship Island?

Ship Island is only accessible by boat. If traveling in your private vessel consult navigational charts. A public ferry boat is available between March and October from Gulfport, Mississippi. The ferry departure pier is located at the Gulfport’s Jones Park 1022 23rd Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39501.

Is the water clear at Ship Island?

Situated 12 miles off shore, West Ship Island puts pristine white sand and clear water closer to home. Sure, the beaches begin almost as soon as you cross into Mississippi, but the really celebrated stretches of the Gulf Coast, with crystalline water and fine white sand, are several hours farther along.

Why is Ship Island closed?

Mississippi’s 10th natural disaster in 2020, Hurricane Zeta, hit Ship Island on Oct. 28, tore up the piers where the Ship Island Excursion ferries land and damaged other facilities. That canceled the end of the 2020 season and the excursions are on hold for awhile this spring until the repairs are made.

Why does Ship Island have black sand?

Gulf Islands National Seashore. National Park Service.

Can you take your own boat to Ship Island?

Can you drive your own boat to Ship Island?

West Ship Island is accessible only by private boat or the seasonal ferry service that runs from Gulfport, Miss., from March through the end of October. A privately-run ferry service shuttles day trippers to West Ship Island daily from March through the end of October.

How long is the boat ride to Ship Island from Biloxi?

The island is approximately 10 miles offshore from Gulfport/Biloxi offering visitors beautiful high quality beaches, and clear Gulf waters for swimming, shelling, birding, sunbathing and more. The cruise to the barrier island takes about an hour one way, and dolphin sightings are frequent during the boat ride!

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