Traffic & Transit
New Ferry Service From AMI To Bradenton Has Start Date: Manatee County
Gulf Islands Ferry, which will bring passengers to and from Anna Maria Island and Bradenton, finally has a start date, Manatee County said.
MANATEE COUNTY, FL — Service for the Gulf Islands Ferry, which will shuttle passengers between Anna Maria Island and downtown Bradenton, will launch Jan. 12, according to a Manatee County news release.
Visitors and residents can catch a ride on the water Friday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Ride times between stops will range from 25 to 40 minutes.
Tickets can be purchased here.
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The two catamarans hold 49 passengers and will have two crew aboard to ensure smooth transport to and from each port.
The initial route of the two 50-foot open-air catamarans, Miss Anna Maria and Downtown Duchess, will take riders from the day dock in downtown Bradenton located just east of the Green Bridge and directly off Bradenton Riverwalk, to the Anna Maria City pier.
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The Historic City Pier at Bradenton Beach will be added to the route system as soon as some minor enhancements are completed, the county said.
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