ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Now operating in its seventh season, the Cross Bay Ferry continues to shuttle more passengers across Tampa Bay between St. Pete and Tampa.

But there are some changes this season.

What You Need To Know

  • The Cross Bay Ferry is now operating in its seventh season

  • Ferry is now docking at the Port of St. Pete, located on 8th Avenue Southeast

  • CROSS BAY FERRY: Tickets, schedule, parking and FAQ

The St. Pete ferry stop is no longer in the Central Yacht Basin near Straub Park. Instead, the ferry is docking at the Port of St. Pete, located a few blocks south on 8th Avenue Southeast.

Transportation and Parking Management Director Evan Mory said the new location is affording some new amenities.

“I’m excited mostly about the fact that it’s back and that it’s a longer season,” Mory said. “This season is almost nine months and what’s even more exciting is next year it’s year-round service.

“So we’ve been growing it from a half a year all the way to a year.”

The city is also adding additional free parking in the lot adjacent to the port building. Also, officials said the city will add more corrals for more e-bikes and scooters, in addition to a new trolley stop.

The ferry, which makes four round trips each day, can move up to 149 passengers per trip.

One-way adult tickets begin at $12.