The Return of Tampa Bay’s Cross Bay Ferry In St. Pete

Have you had a chance yet to travel aboard the Cross Bay Ferry? It's easy, relaxing and offers a beautiful view as you traverse the bay.

Season seven is now underway! The season began Sunday morning. But things are slightly different this year. The ferry has a new location in St. Petersburg.

Some folks love the fact that the ferry is a more environmentally friendly option for transportation. But what many people love about the ferry is its affordability. Guess how much it costs for one ticket for a one-way trip. Only $12. And for kids who are three years old and under, it's only $10.

If you're curious about why there is a new port in St. Pete, we can explain. St. Pete permit to use the docks near North Straub Park was no longer valid. The new location is 501 2nd Avenue Northeast in St. Petersburg.

So if you're traveling from Tampa, you'll pick up the ferry at the Tampa Convention Center. Then you'll be dropped off in St. Pete at the new port.

Here are some things to know about the travel times. The ferry will be running for all of the Tampa Bay Lightning home games for the current season.
If you want to ride on Mondays and Tuesdays, look at the ferry schedule for Wednesday and Thursday because it will run according to the Wednesday & Thursday schedule starting at 4:45pm from St. Pete.

In the evenings on Wednesday and Thursday, it departs St. Pete at 4:45 and then departs Tampa at 6:15. It leaves St. Pete again at 9:30 and departs from Tampa at 10:45.

For more information on the schedule of the ferry and to buy tickets, click here.

Here are 5 things to do when taking the Cross Bay Ferry from Tampa to St. Petersburg.

Besides taking the Cross Bay Ferry to get to and from a Tampa Bay Lightning game or concert at Amalie Arena, there are so many things you can explore in St. Pete when taking the Cross Bay Ferry.

No need to worry about traffic on the bridges, just buy your Cross Bay Ferry ticket online and jump on the Provincetown III and enjoy the ride.

You can board the Cross Bay Ferry in Tampa at the Tampa Ferry Terminal, located on the waterside of the Tampa Convention Center, just east of the Sail Restaurant and Franklin Street. When you arrive in St. Pete the ferry will drop you at the St. Petersburg Ferry Terminal (Bayshore Drive NE, between 2nd Ave North & 5th Ave N across from North Straub Park and just south of the Vinoy Hotel).

Pre-purchase your tickets online so you don't have to delay at the terminal. The ferry runs Wednesday through Sunday.

The adult fare is only $20 roundtrip

This list is just scratching the surface of all the things you can see by taking the Cross Bay Ferry to St. Petersburg for a day trip!

You can gaze at pieces of Monet, O'Keeffe, and others as well as one of Florida's most respected photography collections. Tickets range from $20 to $10, with children 6 and younger being FREE! See museum hours here.

There is so much to explore at the new St. Pete Pier. Have a picnic, shop local vendors at the Marketplace, and learn something new at the Discovery Center! Click here for a list of their upcoming events. 

There is something for everyone at the popular Saturday Morning Market. It happens Saturdays from 9 AM to 2 PM between now and May 28th, 2022 in the parking lot of Al Lang Stadium. For one day only on February 19th, the market will move location will at the intersection of 5th Street North and 2nd Avenue North, by Mirror Lake and City Hall.

You can take a walking or trolley tour of St. Pete's yummiest food! Learn more about the tours here >>

Built in 1925, this hotel not only showcases beautiful Mediterranean architecture but it is also believed to be haunted. Grab a bite to eat at The Vinoy Club Grill and then take a stroll along Bayshore Drive.