Ship Island Excursions and the Skrmetta Family are celebrating 99 years of transporting visitors to the Mississippi Islands. Relaxation, recreation, and history-these are the gifts offered to you on Ship Island. Come and experience the Mississippi Barrier Islands. Park Service, these exquisite sand islands offer visitors the first high-quality, natural beaches for swimming, birding and shelling east of New Orleans.
A cruise to Ship Island is an affordable, family-friendly adventure and one of the most popular outdoor attractions on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Passengers are sure to spot dolphins while crossing the Mississippi Sound on the 1-hour boat ride. Boats operate typically mid-March through October. The island is also home to Fort Massachusetts, a beautifully preserved, brick structure used during the Civil War.
Seasonal fort tours are offered by the National Park Service. A section of beach with lifeguards is available in summer. Food service is offered on the boats and on the island. Umbrella and beach chair rentals are also available. Printable Brochure. Swim, snorkel, explore, or just relax, and leave the transportation to us. Entertain clients, friends, and family on a private cruise along the beach between Gulfport and Biloxi! Our vessels provide two spacious open air decks, perfect for viewing marine life.
Swim in emerald green waters, snorkel, hike, and explore. Visitors can relax under a beach umbrella or sit under one of two large picnic pavilions. Ship Island is a national park, protected and preserved for future generations to enjoy in its natural unspoiled state.
Family owned and operated by the Skrmetta family since Click Here to View Luggage Policy. Once out on the Island it was awesome to see the old Fort and the Island was great. Snack bar with clean restrooms a great day away from everything. We will definitely do it again when we are down there.
