We traveled to the island on the first day of their summer schedule. We arrived on the first ship and found a great spot where the kids could play and swim. You can rent 2 chairs and an umbrella for $25. We decided to bring our own. You can bring coolers with drinks and food, which we did. I would... More

I planned the trip out to the island on the day that it was supposed to be 81 degrees and calm. Instead it ended up being 70 degrees and extremely windy. Regardless, we had a wonderful time! The trip out there was a bit rough but we managed to not get seasick! Because of the large waves the water was... More

This was an amazing getaway. The trip to the island was very smooth; the crew of the ferry were all very friendly and informative. The island itself is like a little bit of heaven untouched by development. There were so many things to see. There were bathrooms and a snack shack which was pretty much to totality of anything man... More

The boat ride over was smooth and relaxing. The fee for the trip was $27/pp with additional fees for chair/umbrellas if you wanted to rent them. We had birds following our boat and dolphins swimming beside us. The bonus of this trip is you basically have the island to yourself along with your fellow passengers. I would recommend the tour... More

If you want to spend a day in the sun on the sand and in the surf, look no further than Ship Island. Bring along some beach blankets, an ice-chest with your lunch and drinks and plenty of sun-screen, and maybe even your fishing tackle for a fun half or full day on the island. Check out the old fort... More

Ship Island is a great outdoor adventure. However, before going, do some planning. If you are "on the cheap" bring items such as sunscreen, beach chairs, coolers etc. They do have the items there for rent/sale as well. A good break from the sun is the tour of the fort. All in all, it is a great place for a... More

The boat trip to and from the island was pleasant. I am prone to motion sickness, but no problem here. Water was calm. We saw dolphins both ways. It was a beautiful day to walk the beach and look for "treasures". We also enjoyed the tour of the fort. There aren't many places you can visit and enjoy uninhabited beach.... More

My husband, myself, and 2 Teens had a truly enjoyable day at Ship Island. The water and beaches in Biloxi and Gulfport are not pleasant by any means, but this island 12 miles away is a true treasure and very beautiful. The boat ride was fun for us as we did sit at the front of the boat and enjoyed... More

I haven't been to Ship Island since I was a kid, so 35 years later I didn't know what to expect. The ferry ride out to the island lasts about 1 hour. We went on a Sunday and it wasn't packed. About halfway there, dolphins started following the boat. Once at the island, it's about a 10 minute walk to... More