PLACIDA BEACH FERRY SCHEDULE
Departs daily from the mainland on the hour
and from Placida Beach on the half hour.
***MUST CALL FOR BEACH DEPARTURES***
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DEPART PLACIDA BEACH |
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9:00A.M.
10:00A.M.
11:00A.M.
12 NOON
1:00 P.M.
2:00 P.M.
3:00 P.M.
4:00 P.M.
5:00 P.M.
6:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M.
8:00 P.M.
9:00 P.M.
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9:30 A.M.
10:30 A.M
11:30 A.M.
12:30 P.M.
1:30 P.M.
2:30 P.M.
3:30 P.M.
4:30 P.M.
5:30 P.M.
6:30 P.M.
7:30 P.M.
8:30 P.M.
9:30 P.M.
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***WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY***
Ferry on demand after 6:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M.
Call Captain prior to 5:00 P.M. for arrangements.
Captain's Cell: 941-662-1218
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PARKING FOR FERRY SERVICE:
- Park all vehicles in the parking area next to the rental and sales office.
- Parking permit from guard is required for all overnight parking.
- Guard at the gate house is on duty from 8:00 A.M to 6:00 P.M. ONLY.
- The guard house phone number is (941) 697-0115.
Directions to Placida Beach Ferry and Parking during your stay:
From The North
From Interstate 75, take Exit #191 (old Exit #34) to Englewood. Approximately 5 miles, cross U.S. 41 onto River Road. Approximately 7 miles, turn left at light onto Pine Street, CR 775. Continue south toward Placida for approximately 9 miles. Placida Harbor, a gated community will be on your right. Stop at the guard house and give the security guard your name and check in. Pull in to the ferry loading area, unload your luggage and groceries then park your car in front of the rental/sales office. The ferry usually runs on time so make sure you get there on time or you will have to wait for the next ferry.
From The South
From I-75, take Exit #170 (old Exit #31), turn left onto Hwy 17. Approximately 0.3 miles turn right at the first light onto Veterans' Parkway. After approximately 7 miles you will cross U.S. 41. Veterans’ Parkway turns into CR 776 when you cross U.S. 41. After traveling for about 7 miles and after crossing the bridge at El Jobean, turn left at next light onto CR 771. Continue on CR 771 for about 8 miles. You will pass Gasparilla Marina on your left. The road takes a tight turn to the right. You will pass the Boca Grande Causeway on your left. Placida Harbor, a gated community will be about a mile on your left. Stop at the guard house and give the security guard your name and check in. Pull in to the ferry loading area, unload your luggage and groceries then park your car in front of the rental/sales office. The ferry usually runs on time so make sure you get there on time or you will have to wait for the next ferry.
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