MANATEE COUNTY, FL (March 10, 2025) – Passengers can now ride the Gulf Islands Ferry five days a week, as the popular multi-modal form of public transportation expands service from Wednesdays to Sundays, beginning March 12, 2025.
The two 50-foot catamarans ride the waterways between the downtown Bradenton Riverwalk Pier and the Historic Bridge Street Pier on Anna Maria Island.
“As Manatee County welcomes visitors this Spring, the Gulf Islands Ferry helps ease the traffic on our roadways,” said Manatee County District 3 Commissioner Tal Siddique.
In addition to providing easy transport to the island, the service is an extended commitment in working to preserve and protect the natural beauty of the area for future generations. Featuring energy-efficient design elements, the vessels further support the Bradenton Area’s Love It Like a Local initiative and Leave No Trace commitment.
Weather permitting, the boats will depart from the Riverwalk Pier between 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, visit
gulfislandsferry.com or the
Bradenton Area Tourism Bureau website.