Ship Island Excursions

Spend time soaking in the sun at the best beaches in Mississippi.

Ship Island is located 12 miles from Gulfport, Mississippi, in the Gulf of Mexico. The only way to reach the island is by ferry provided by Ship Island Excursions. Enjoy the beautiful sandy beaches while soaking up the sun, collecting sea shells and swimming in the Gulf of Mexico. Keep an eye out for dolphins; many people can spot them from the island. Anglers can expect to find an abundance of speckled trout in the grass beds surrounding the island. Flounder, red drum, and sheepshead are among the other native fish species around Ship Island.

Not only is Ship Island an exclusive recreational spot, but it is also filled with a rich history. The Park Service controls and maintains the island and offers informative tours of Fort Massachusetts. The United States built the fort after the War of 1812 to protect its borders. Ship Island was an ideal place for a fort due to its location, and the military continued to use the fort until 1903. Amenities on the island include restrooms, showers, umbrella rentals, and a food shack. The boardwalk is a third of a mile long, offering a beautiful area to enjoy the sights and sounds of the surrounding water. If you're visiting the gulf coast, consider taking a ferry ride out to Ship Island.