Starting Jan. 23, 2025, the Gulf Islands Ferry will have a two-stop system from the Bradenton Riverwalk Pier to the Historic Bridge Street Pier on Anna Maria Island
The ferry will run Thursday through Sunday. The ferry will depart from Bradenton at 7:30 a.m. through 7:30 p.m. Anna Maria Island will have services starting at 9 a.m. through 9 p.m.
Manatee Country is working with Anna Maria Island to rebuild the city pier and have services return by the end of 2025.
For more information about schedule times can visit the Gulf Islands website, the Bradenton Area Tourism Bureau website or call the customer service line at 727-200-6487.