I cant not praise this enough! The highlight of our trip! The staff on the boat was the nicest! Boat ride was about 1 hour each way. There is a snack bar on the boat and they let you walk around freely as you wish. When you get to the island you have quite a long walk on a boardwalk but would HIGHLY recommend wearing shoes that will be comfortable during the trek. There is no shade on the beach, but the do offer umbrellas and chairs you can rent. The chairs look iffy at first but they are really comfortable once you set them up! Youre allowed to bring coolers/bags/liquor just no glass. The water there is crystal clear and there are lots of critters! We saw sting rays as soon as we got in the water, angel fish, crabs, flounder, hermits, dolphins and tons of other small fish awesome place, clean beach and colder water than back on the shore. This trip was the highlight of our vacation and we would return again and again!

We loved the journey, though we didnt get see dolphins. But it is really good place to chill

It is a great opportunity to go out on a large vessel, enjoy the water, breeze and see the dolphins.Ship island is amazing. crystal clear water, white sandy beach.

Visit was well planned and employees well skilled at taking care of customers and boat. You could not get better help anywhere. On time arrival and departure

Great way to spend a sunny day. Clear water and lots of aquatic wildlife. Do NOT forget sunscreen and cold drinks! Watch for dolphins that sometimes follow the boat during the relaxing 60- minute ride. Walk from boat to beach is 1/3 mile and can be brutally hot.

Such a great experience. My boyfriend and I were worried we were going to be disappointed, but it was so much fun! Dont worry you are going to see sea life. We had a great time with the sea turtles, blue crabs, fish, and more! The hermit crabs were super cute! Dont take them from their habitat. It is said they live 30 years outside of captivity and only a year to 5 years in captivity. We saw a dolphin on our way there. I high recommend going. If you want more dolphin action then go to the marine institute!

The cruise experience was awesome. The lights of the city at night made it even better

Took the dolphin watching cruise today. It was absolutely amazing!! The staff if so nice and helpful! We saw so so many dolphin! And the boat was very comfortable! Such a deal!! Will do it again!! Highly recommend!!

Took a dolphin cruise and had a wonderful time. The captain and crew are always so kind and do everything in their power for us to see dolphins . A storm came up and they took us out of the path so we had a full 90 minute cruise. AWESOME TIME. we will be back for a 3rd cruise soon.

All in all a fun time. Weather was nice, crew was fantastic and knowledgeable, and the boat was fun. Docked a star because we didnt actually see dolphins, though we did see a lot of birds, and the crew seemed really surprised and apologetic. 4/5 stars would recommend, even without dolphins its a good time.

Great Beach sandy white and clear water. Nice Boat ride out

This cruise was very fun! And the captain was very nice, he shared lots of knowledge and stories. We saw a ton of dolphins! I will do this every time i come back to town! Highly recommended.

Awesome captain who took extra time to make sure passengers got a great dolphin watching experience.

Definitely worth it. Island was best part of vacation. You can actually swim there. Boat staff very nice

This was a fun trip. Would have been nice to know the fort was closed before we bought our tickets but we had fun.

Saw dolphins as advertised! Enjoyed the ride. I got lost and called for directions and they called me back! How cool is that! Food was reasonable price and tasty. Will definitely return.

My son enjoys a lot a day on school trip on ship boat and the island excursion, this a good and unforgettable experience.

The excursion was good. The boat ride takes about 50 minutes to get to the island. (So one way)The staff are very professional and friendly. Once you get off the boat, it is LONG, HOT walk to the beach so pack light and wear light clothing or just swimwear. The boat has a snack bar with food and beverages (including beer) if you drink. There is also a snack bar and covered eating area on the island. You can take a small cooler 48 qt. or less. Lots of history on the island and the beach was nice with chairs and umbrellas you can rent, It was just very hot. Wear sunscreen and drink lots of water!!!!

Loved it We would definitely recommend... The trip was awesome && Ship island was nice You gotta go at least once!! Definitely worth the ride

Our experience with Ship Island Excursions was amazing! It was my sister, neice and myself and we had a wonderful time. The boat was well taken care of, trip was well organized and the island was a dream. We went just before season began and it was absolutely perfect. Our souvineer photo was even great and a must-have to take home.The walk from the boat to the other side of the island was a but long for little kids so I would recommend planning accordingly.

Had a wonderful time with the sunset tour. Beautiful scenery and excellent drink choices on the boat. Perfect for a romantic night out or just hanging out with friends

This is a great place to go, it was really cool. Weve never seen lights like this. the larger display of lights, moved, changed colors & designs to the Beat of a wide variety of Christmas music. it was mesmerizing. It was FREE !! and sponsored by one of the local casinos, the whole family of all ages can enjoy the free show, they had a live band, train & other rides, food & small gift shop. You could also roast marshmallows on an open fire. I think you can enjoy the free light show until New Years

Great family fun! Beautiful beach and water. Kids loved seeing the dolphins.

Was a fun little ride. Just the right amount of time. Very friendly staff. Saw plenty of dolphins. Reasonably priced. Highly recommend for everyone, but especially families.

We took grandgirls on dolphin cruise. They had a blast. Dolphins galore. Captain would spot them and announce where to look. Concessions sold on boat at reasonable prices. Bathrooms available. Ship has 2 levels. (Also had inside A/C available).

A nice 50 minute boat ride to a slightly historical island. Very family friendly and super reasonable concessions. Take a short hike and see crabs, stingrays, and black sand! Shelling was not nearly as productive as touted, mostly broken. It is nice to have different time options to arrive and leave. Make sure you bring walking shoes, the boardwalk is long and hot!! I saw a couple of people attempting the jaunt in bare feet... unsuccessfully.The fort is pretty cool, but beware the mosquitoes around the cisterns.... you have been warned.Slightly pricey. Bring your own umbrella, snacks and chairs if youd like to save a few bucks.

Nice clean newer boats. Good crew. They keep a tight schedule so dont be late

Fun trip to ship island . Relaxing beach with white sand and everything you need to spend a fun day.

Loved it all except for one thingThe walk was insanely long for disabled people with heart problemsOther than that I loved it!

A nice place for a weekend getaway. Only an hour away from gulfport. The company offering the excursion has very warm and professional staff. Affordable too!

Staff was helpful in boarding the ship. No encouragement for social distancing though. Rained and stormed the whole time, so was confused why the ride wasnt cancelled. I am sure if it wasnt raining and storming this would have been a great trip.

Wonderful crew, beautiful hour long trip to Ship Island. Worth every penny!!!!

Make sure you have the address right. We booked tickets for the 9am-5pm cruise and the address on the reservation Was in Biloxi. After making the 25 min drive from our Hotel we arrived at the destination with no indication of where to go. We called the number and We were informed we needed to be at the Gulf Port location not the Biloxi location. We arrived as the ferry was pulling out. We rebooked on the noon ferry, but missed out on several hours of beach fun. The ferry ride is an hour there and an hour back so plan of 2 hours of travel time. Once arriving to Ship Island you have to walk 25 minutes on a boardwalk to the opposite side of the island. It was a hike carrying coolers, beach bags etc... not something we planned on at all. Once arriving at the beach at such a late time, there were no chairs or umbrellas available and since we were told me could rent them there we didn’t even bring an umbrella with us and had two young children with us. We had a very short time to relax on the beach and swim before making that dreaded hike back to the ferry. All in all it was very disappointing trip. I will definitely drive the extra two hours and go to Gulf Shores next time. A lot less hassle. I heard a lot of people complaining about the hike to the opposite side of the island and trying to manage with their kids, bags and coolers.

Blue water, Open ocean, Nice beach, Historical place to visit with a guided tour

A wonderful experience riding the ferry and seeing the Gulf Coast from a different perspective.

The most quiet and perfect beach that’s close to home. The concessions are affordable. The island is protected. The boat ride there is long but to beautiful and peaceful. They even have snacks you can buy on the boat! Bring cash and visit their website to see what you can buy or what you should bring. Go early in the morning when it’s quiet and less packed and enjoy the whole day!

Had a blast, definitely would recommend. We went for the 4th of July fireworks show and enjoyed our time.

Great place to go.. Small island beach, small Cafe with some food including chicken items.

What a beautiful experience this was! One of the better moments in life.. Small price to pay for a whole day of enjoyment, peace & tranquility!! A definate yes...

Great time! Staff is so nice would highly recommend!

We loved our trip. We spent the day on Ship Island and enjoyed every minute. We will definitely be visiting again soon!

Darn island still closed during our vacation (stupid COVID!) so we went on a dolphin tour. Captain was informative during the trip and did a good job of pointing people to the dolphins as we passed. Friendly crew.

Very nice experience and the staff was super friendly! Definitely would venture out again on this excursion!

Great experience. Friendly staff and a beautiful island!

Had a blast! Highly recommended for a day trip! Be careful of the alligators!!

They said they ran at half capacity for social distancing... yeah right. We were packed like sardines, masks weren’t required, and we literally saw the guy counting saying he could only let 18 more on and proceeded to let on at least 30. I was so uncomfortable once I got since we all had to crowd to the seats, people were up walking around and because of their lack of concern regarding the pandemic I wouldn’t go back.

We saw a lot of dauphins. It was absolutely gorgeous and fun!

Great company! Safe, kind and fun! My family had a great time!

Traveled and booked a place because website said you are open. purchased tickets online only to find out you are closed. Found out through a delivery driver whose call you took while sending other calls to voicemail. I have a 7 and 9 year old who have been looking forward to this trip. Thank you for ruining the first vacation Ive been able to afford to take my kids on.

This tour was really really great! So peaceful and amazing to see sooooo many dolphins! Highly reccomend

Im in love! Great staff good value

Took my kids and had a great time

My wife and I booked a Dolphin watching tour. The tour was fun and the staff was friendly and we were fortunate enough to see some Dolphins. Highly recommended and we will return. Will take pictures of the boat and facilities when we do.

It was a spur of the moment decision to stop in Gulfport Mississippi for the day, and we are so thrilled we did. It was suggested that we book a dolphin cruise with Ship Island Excursions: it was the best fun!We (my husband Bob and I) are friendly and enjoy meeting new ppl talking to parents that had their excited little ones eagerly look out the span of water for a fin pop up. The kids on the cruise were so hopeful to see a dolphin, however we didnt see anything and it was time to go back. But the captain circled around several times waiting for the these graceful swimmers.We were out sightly longer than the 90 mins but it was the best sound to hear the kids squeal with delight when they got to see the dolphins.I think is says alot that the captain hung out longer to give these kids (and me) a memorable sightings that we be held in our hearts forever.

Nice boat ride out to Ship Island takes about an hour and a half

Amazing island and never disappointing each time we come.

Great time worth every dollar!!

It was a nice enjoyable cruise and we even saw some dolphins

Nice boat ride out to the island. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. I felt safe the entire time.

Paid for firework show couldnt really see the fireworks although we had a nice tour of the coast and the captain pointed out dolphins that isnt what we paid for staff was nice but captain couldnt turn the ship sideways like half of the passengers requested Most passengers couldnt see

Not really worth the money or the ride. It’s a novelty and alright at best. For me personally it’s no different than most of the beaches around that area, the beach is still gross and the water is still dirty. I was hoping for something nicer and more appealing. The boat ride is pretty long. Crabs were out and that was cool to see.

Love this ferry and the island is awesome. The water is so much better then the Biloxi water witthr eh greasiness and the smell. Ship island is the only beach we go to near us

The boat was clean,and they made sure to announce which directions to see the dolphins.

Amazing crew helpful and knowledgeable had a great trip

Ferry to Ship Island takes about an hour Fort and Island great nice beaches great scenery interesting history

Go every year! Love the Boat ride get to see dolphins on way to island. So relaxing. Its an all in one adventure. Cant beat the prices. We always rent the chairs/umbrella. Beats having to carry all the excess yourself. Wonderful experience for the whole family.

Be sure to take a trip to see historic Ship Island when visiting the Gulf Coast...a great place to kick back and relax!

Great experience. Beautiful beach.

Always a good trip and well worth the money.

I booked this tour as an anniversary gift. I must say we both really enjoyed it. The crew was SUPER nice and friendly. The boat was clean. And we did see dolphins!! I would definitely book again.

Ship Island is BEAUTIFUL and the ferry staff is very nice.

Love the boat ride & love to see dolphins on way to island.Amazing!!!Its a beautiful adventure in my life.

Got rained out and saw a waterspout hopefully next time the weather will be better

This is a wonderful way to spend the day on the Mississippi coast. West Ship Island is a protected barrier island that is part of the National Parks so the beach is uncrowded and pristine, a great spot for a day out with the whole family. The trip is very pleasant with a good chance of seeing a dolphin or two and the historic Fort Morgan is a great piece of Gulf Coast history.

I loved the little history lesson about the fort and the island. The ferry ride was lovely and we did get to see some dolphins! The water was beautiful on the South side. It was a lot of walking and hot but so worth it.

What a lovely experience. I cant recall the last time I felt so relaxed, just listening to the sound of water and no cars. The crew was also phenomenal and professional!Helpful Info & TipsThere is a mini Mart with beach items (sunscreen, bathing suits, swimming trunks) and some concession stand items (nachos and cheese, candy, burgers, beer, water, soda).Bring a small cooler with WATER and sandwiches or snacks if you have eating preferences. No glass bottles permitted on the beach.There is an area to rent beach chairs and umbrellas, but bring beach towels to cover the chairs as they may be wet or filled with sand.The boat ride was about an hour and 15 minutes both ways.

So beautiful and relaxing

Friendly and helpful crew. Great snack bar. Clean ship and amenities.

My family had a great time at the beach. This beach is more open to the gulf waves than the MS coastal beaches. We saw dolphins several times from the boat on the way to and from the island.

Love ship island, me and my niece go here alot. Great way to spend the day on a clean beach and clear water

A little pricy, but worth it for an all day trip

We went on the Blues Party Cruise expecting to listen to blues music. It was NOT blues. We only recognized one song during the entire evening. The upper deck was way too crowded and extremely hot because of that. The lower was really set up for just relaxing to the music. The food provided was pretty good, but people were filling up plates like they hadnt eaten in a month! It was supposed to snack not dinner. We were disappointed in how the cruise was represented as a Blues Cruise!

A family friendly beach. A fun time was had by all..

Nice staff and a must do if youre out in the area and looking for something relaxing to do.

Very relaxing day!

It was sooo relaxing

They have showers and bathrooms. You do have to walk pretty far but its worth it. The sand and boardwalk are very hot so flip flops usually arent good enough to protect your feet.

Fun and we did c dolphins

The staff were all so wonderful and friendly! Some of the best customer service I’ve ever had, hands down. I’ve heard some people feel stranded out on Ship Island, but if you bring food and a ball or two and a Fitbit, you’ll be fine. The ship ride was lovely, and we even spotted dolphins. Definitely recommend it!

Nice accommodations, friendly crew, beautiful views!

Ship island is a pretty cool place to go for a day. Has a big fort on the island to walk around in

An hour ferry ride out. I always see lots of dolphins the whole trip. Rent the chairs and umbrella, its worth it bc it is a decent walk down the pier to the beach and lugging a bunch of stuff isnt fun. No glass bottles allowed. Bathrooms and a concession stand are available. Snacks and drinks provided on ferry. Beautiful beach and very well kept up. Old fort you can tour. We pack a color full of food and stay all day. We really love this place and the staff who run it are super friendly.

Great engagement party

Two issues in an otherwise great trip. 1. The bathrooms were a mess, bad design. You changed in a puddle of water. 2. I wish the fort would have had more info signs to read. It would have been nice to learn more history.

Really enjoyed this excursion.

Very well organized, even if weather was not as cooperative, too cool for actual swimming. Staff was very pleasant and tour guide was informative at the fort. We did see the dolphins and manta rays too. Water appears much cleaner there than in Biloxi.

The staff were all amazing and friendly. They pointed out the dolphins so you got a chance to see them. Definitely a must if you are visiting the area. Ship Island was stunning. Beautiful beaches, the Fort Massachusetts is a must. The guide was very informative. The water was so clear you could see all the fish and crab. So worth the $ for a family fun day at the beach. We will definitely be coming back.

So much fun! The staff is so very helpful and friendly.

Nothing exciting about this excursion a boat ride to the beach.. The walk from the dock to the beach is rediculosly too far.. Especially for older people or people with small kids please have a stroller... I live in Houston so a trip to surfside would have been better.. I paid 400$ for my family to sit on a beach.. I thought there would be some sort actual fun.

The excursion is fun and entertaining. Dolphins galore!! The boardwalk is a bit long and hot. And make sure you have shoes for the beach or you will be sorry. Chair rental was quick and convenient. Friendly staff and reasonable prices and day of availibility.