Gulf Islands Ferry expands summer service
BRADENTON, Fla - The Gulf Islands Ferry, which runs between downtown Bradenton and Anna Maria Island, is bringing back Wednesday service to its weekly schedule.
Passengers can now ride the ferry five days a week beginning June 18, 2025.
The two 50-foot catamarans travel between the downtown Bradenton Riverwalk Pier and the Historic Bridge Street Pier on Anna Maria Island.
"As Manatee County continues to welcome visitors this summer, the Gulf Islands Ferry is easing the traffic on our roadways," said Manatee County District 3 Commissioner Tal Siddique.
Weather permitting, the boats will depart from the Riverwalk Pier beginning at 7:30 a.m. through 7:30 p.m. to the Historic Bridge Street Pier, on Anna Maria Island, with service starting at 9 a.m. through 9 p.m.
For more information and the full schedule, click here.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by Bradenton Area Convention & Visitors Bureau.