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Gulf Islands Ferry, Bradenton

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Gulf Islands Ferry, from its own website

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About Gulf Islands Ferry

Gulf Islands Ferry provides scenic water transportation between the Bradenton Riverwalk and the Historic Bridge Street Pier on Anna Maria Island, with each trip taking approximately 50 minutes. The ferry operates Wednesday through Sunday, departing from Bradenton at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m., and 7 p.m., with return departures from Bridge Street at 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 8:30 p.m. The Historic Bridge Street Pier sits near the south end of Anna Maria Island and provides walkable access to beach boutiques, open-air dining, and live music venues. Once on Anna Maria Island, visitors can connect with the Island Trolley to explore area beaches, shops, and restaurants. Tickets are sold online through the venue's website. The ferry suits day-trippers and commuters seeking traffic-free transportation between downtown Bradenton and Anna Maria Island.

Choose your tickets

Pick who’s coming and see the total. You’ll finish your booking on Gulf Islands Ferry’s own ticket page. You pay there, not here.

Bradenton Riverwalk Pier ➔ Bridge Street Pier

Prices quoted for Oct 11

  • Adult
    Adult
    $7.420
  • Youth
    Youth
    $5.300
  • Toddler
    Infant
    Free0
  • Senior - Ages 60-79
    Senior
    $5.300
  • Active Military
    Military
    $5.300
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Return: Bridge Street Pier ➔ Bradenton Riverwalk Pier

Prices quoted for Oct 11

  • Adult
    Adult
    $4.240
  • Youth
    Youth
    $2.120
  • Toddler
    Infant
    Free0
  • Senior - Ages 60-79
    Senior
    $2.120
  • Active Military
    Military
    $2.120
Choose your tickets to see a total.
Choose tickets firstOpens the booking site in a new tab. Your day stays here.

Choose your tickets and they’ll be selected for you when you get there. You pay on Gulf Islands Ferry’s ticket page, not here.

Bridge Street Pier ➔ Bradenton Riverwalk Pier

Prices quoted for Oct 11

  • Adult
    Adult
    $7.420
  • Youth
    Youth
    $5.300
  • Toddler
    Infant
    Free0
  • Senior - Ages 60-79
    Senior
    $5.300
  • Active Military
    Military
    $5.300
Choose your tickets to see a total.
Choose tickets firstOpens the booking site in a new tab. Your day stays here.

Choose your tickets and they’ll be selected for you when you get there. You pay on Gulf Islands Ferry’s ticket page, not here.

Return: Bradenton Riverwalk Pier ➔ Bridge Street Pier

Prices quoted for Oct 11

  • Adult
    Adult
    $4.240
  • Youth
    Youth
    $2.120
  • Toddler
    Infant
    Free0
  • Senior - Ages 60-79
    Senior
    $2.120
  • Active Military
    Military
    $2.120
Choose your tickets to see a total.
Choose tickets firstOpens the booking site in a new tab. Your day stays here.

Choose your tickets and they’ll be selected for you when you get there. You pay on Gulf Islands Ferry’s ticket page, not here.

Bridge Street Pier ➔ Coquina Beach

Prices quoted for Oct 11

  • Adult
    Adult
    $5.300
  • Youth
    Youth
    $3.180
  • Toddler
    Infant
    Free0
  • Senior - Ages 60-79
    Senior
    $3.180
  • Active Military
    Military
    $3.180
Choose your tickets to see a total.
Choose tickets firstOpens the booking site in a new tab. Your day stays here.

Choose your tickets and they’ll be selected for you when you get there. You pay on Gulf Islands Ferry’s ticket page, not here.

Return: Coquina Beach ➔ Bridge Street Pier

Prices quoted for Oct 11

  • Adult
    Adult
    $4.240
  • Youth
    Youth
    $2.120
  • Toddler
    Infant
    Free0
  • Senior - Ages 60-79
    Senior
    $2.120
  • Active Military
    Military
    $2.120
Choose your tickets to see a total.
Choose tickets firstOpens the booking site in a new tab. Your day stays here.

Choose your tickets and they’ll be selected for you when you get there. You pay on Gulf Islands Ferry’s ticket page, not here.

Prices from Gulf Islands Ferry’s own ticket page (ticketing by FareHarbor) · read on , booking fee included. Prices change by date; the checkout shows today’s.

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Tickets, prices & hours

Senior (60-79) and Military
$5
Child (4-18)
$5
Child (under 3)
Free
Senior (60-79) and Military
$7
Child (4-18)
$7
Senior (60-79) and Military
$3
Child (4-18)
$3

Hours: Wednesday through Sunday 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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Prices quoted from bradentongulfislands.com. Prices can change — the link above goes to the page they came from.

The 2 savings

Kids & family

Child Under 3 Free

Free admission for children under 3 years old

Free $7

“Child (under 3) FREE”

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If you qualify

Senior 80+ Free

Free admission for seniors aged 80 and over

Free $7

“Senior (80+) FREE”

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