St. Augustine History Festival - Experience St. Augustine's rich and exciting past
Fort Matanzas National Monument
Free Ferry Rides to Fort Matanzas and Much More!
May 8 and 9 – Ferry to Fort Matanzas
Climb aboard the FREE passenger ferry and sail away into St. Augustine history. Trips last 45-55 minutes and include a ranger-guided tour of Fort Matanzas. Boarding passes are issued on a first come, first served basis at the Fort Matanzas Visitor Center.
Departures are at 9:30AM, 10:30AM, 11:30AM, 12:30PM, 1:30PM, 2:30PM, and 3:30PM, weather and staffing permitting.
Pass holders must be present when boarding begins 5 minutes before your scheduled departure time. Parking is extremely limited; carpooling is recommended. Before or after your tour, get lost in Florida’s natural history on the Marsh Trail or Nature Trail. Questions? Please call 904-829-6506.