This interactive map shows every passenger ferry route and terminal in Florida. Across 25 unique routes serving 40 terminals, Florida ferries carry around 881,610 passengers and 256,678 vehicles each year, ranking the state #17 nationally by ferry passenger volume.

The role of ferries in Florida

Florida ferries cover an unusual mix — the St. Johns River ferry in Jacksonville, the year-round Mayport-Fort George Island crossing, the Cumberland Island National Seashore boats, and seasonal services to the Dry Tortugas and to Caladesi Island.

Every ferry route in Florida

The table below lists every passenger ferry route serving Florida in the latest National Census of Ferry Operators, sorted by annual ridership. Passenger counts combine both directions.

Notable Florida ferry routes

• Busiest route: Ft. George – Mayport (St. Johns River Ferry) carries about 457,346 passengers a year.
• Longest route: Garden Key Dock, Dry Tortugas National Park – City of Key West Ferry Terminal is 70.0 miles (Yankee Freedom III, LLCÂ).
• Season mix: 21 routes operate year-round, 4 are seasonal.
• Intermodal terminals: 16 of 40 terminals connect to local bus, rail, or bike share.

Ferry terminals in Florida

The list below covers every ferry terminal recorded in Florida, including the operator, ownership, and what intermodal connections (bus, rail, bike share, parking) are available at the terminal.

Biggest ferry operators in Florida

• St. Johns River Ferry: 457,346 annual passengers
• Caladesi Island Ferry Service: 153,156 annual passengers
• National Park Service (Fort Matanzas): 105,988 annual passengers

How Florida compares nationally

Florida ranks #17 of the 41 US states with ferry service. Just ahead is Georgia with 931,044 annual passengers, and just behind is Rhode Island with 860,332.

For the full national picture and rankings across all 41 US ferry states, see the complete US ferries map.

Neighbouring ferry maps

Alabama ferries, Georgia ferries.

Frequently asked questions

How many ferry routes are there in Florida?

The BTS National Census of Ferry Operators records 25 unique passenger ferry routes serving 40 terminals in Florida. Including both directional segments, that is 50 numbered route entries in the database (most routes are recorded once for each direction).

Which is the busiest ferry in Florida?

The Ft. George – Mayport carries about 457,346 passengers each year, making it the busiest ferry route in Florida according to the latest census.

Are Florida ferries free?

Some Florida ferries are operated as part of the state highway system and run free for passengers and vehicles, while privately operated routes charge a fare. Click any route on the map above and refer to the operator’s website for current fares and schedules.

Where does the data on this map come from?

Routes and terminals are pulled live from the National Transportation Atlas Database published by the US Bureau of Transportation Statistics, which compiles every domestic ferry operator’s response to the National Census of Ferry Operators. The map updates automatically whenever BTS refreshes the layer.