We enjoyed the ferry ride (Hubbard's) about as much as we enjoyed wandering around the north part of the island. On the ride back, the ferry captain stopped several times when dolphins were spotted, and that was fun. The main attraction on the island is the ruins of Ft. Dade, built during the Spanish-American War, which was a functioning army... More

Just want to add to my previous review that I agree w/the comments some others have made about snorkeling here. When younger, I used to scuba dive about 5 miles out in the Gulf from Egmont. There is or at least used to be a 12' coral reef out there off Egmont somewhere, if you can find it! It was... More

Hubbards marina ferry is HORRIBLE. The reservation lady is exceptionally RUDE, and aggressive about being rotten to callers. She should seriously consider a career that doesn't allow her to actually speak with anyone....the booking experience was truly unpleasant. She insisted on a credit card, then demanded to be paid in cash. She refused to answer questions about the duration of... More

We arrived on Egmont Key by way of the ferry from Fort DeSoto. Had no idea what to expect, and were pleasantly surprised and pleased by the enormous amount of history well told through posted info. The day we were there, there were only 8 visitors to the site, and we had the amazing chance to really feel the silence... More

I found the Island to have a magical affect until one finds the Ghost Town.. A town that time forgot,,,, here is where the white man help Seminole Indians until they were deported inland and stripped of their land.... One have to begin to think of how where the Indian population treated??? Food, clothes, shelter. Forced medical care???? Go and... More

Our family went on the Hubbards Ferry departing from Ft. Desoto. It was so easy to get on and off the boat with the ramp. The Captain and crew were so knowledgeable about the island and all it had to offer. Everyone on board were laughing and having a terrific time. We watched people trying to go down a very... More

A boat ride away, Egmont Key is a wonderful place to visit. Snorkeling the ruins of Fort Dade found us swimming with barracuda and enjoying bright orange sea urchins attached to the fort's collapsed structure. While others spent their entire time there shelling which is indeed an enjoyable activity, we chose to explore the history and beauty of this island... More

Our family recently visited Egmont Key on a tour boat run by Tropical Island Getaway (see florida007.com). The island is beautiful and fascinating with it's historical Spanish-American War fort ruins to explore. On the way out to the island, the boat's wake attracted a number of dolphins. This was a highlight of the trip as my children were delighted to... More

I was born in this area of Florida, so the 1st time I visited Egmont was about 50 yrs ago, when I was 5 yrs old. Even today, the place is only accessable by boat & few tourists know of it. (So I might be crazy to be letting you guys in on this fabulous place.) Today, it is a... More