Private Charters

Bar on Gulf Islander

Inside cabin for food set up

In addition to daily Ship Island cruises, our vessels can provide a one-of-a-kind cocktail or light dinner party aboard one of our 100-foot plus passenger vessels Gulf Islander or Capt. Pete. The smaller, but comfortable 65-foot Pan American Clipper is also an option. Entertain your clients, friends and colleagues on a delightful 2 hour cruise along the beach between Gulfport and Biloxi. Choose a departure time that best accommodates your group. Select one of several caterers we use to help design a menu set to your budget and taste. Private cruises are designed for up to 200 guests aboard our largest vessel, the Gulf Islander, up to 150 folks on the Capt. Pete, and up to 100-passengers aboard our smaller vessel, the Pan American Clipper. All vessels offer two deck levels with a bar, dance floor, and an open-air upper deck that provides passengers a unique opportunity for viewing the delightful Coast sunsets and night sky. Our staff will be happy to help you plan your function with several options available, including D.J.’s, live music, lighting, plants or anything needed for your special event cruise.
Chartered cruises are available year round from our dock in the Gulfport Yacht Harbor.

Arrange your event with us at shipislandsales@cableone.net or call Kevin: (228)343-2245

Private Island Cruises

Pan Isles has exclusive approval from the National Park Service to ferry a limited number of passengers to the Island during early evening. Experience the Island at the best time of day, when the last ferry has departed and beaches are quiet and peaceful. Your group will probably be the only island visitors after 5pm.

Pan Isles can include beach umbrellas & chairs, as well as food & beverages for an additional charge. Volley ball nets are available at no charge. Arrive at our dock with your group by 3:15 PM for the last scheduled ferry departing the Gulfport Harbor (3:30 PM). Your group can relax on the one-hour outbound cruise, arriving on the island at around 4:30 PM. The ferry returns to pick up your group for a 7:00 PM departure from Ship Island. You’ll catch the sunset and later enjoy the city lights as your boat arrives back in the harbor around 8:00 PM. This is an excellent cruise for corporate team building, wedding parties, reunions and those seeking a special Gulf Island getaway! Please contact our staff for more details.

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PRIVATE CHARTER RATES

Private Charter 1 hour 2 hours 2.5 hours

GULF ISLANDER $1700 $2300 $2800

CAPT PETE $1500 $2100 $2600

PAN AMERICAN CLIPPER $900 $1800 $2400

Note: Prices do not reflect applicable taxes. Food, beverages and entertainment not included. Client may choose a caterer, band or DJ from our list, or select their own. Prices indicated reflect departures from our Gulfport dock. An extra charge applies for vessels departing from a different location.

Packaged Themed Cruise Options

*Dolphin Watching Cruise              1.5 Hours             50-10o Passengers       $1800
COME ABOARD THE PAN AMERICAN CLIPPER AS WE EXPLORE THE MISSISSIPPI SOUND FOR PODS OF WILD, ATLANTIC BOTTLENOSE DOLPHINS IN THEIR NATURAL HABITAT.

*Daytime Sightseeing Cruise      2 Hours               50 - 150 Passengers      $2700
VIEW THE STATE PORT OF GULFPORT, ONE OF THE LARGEST U.S.DISTRIBUTION POINTS FOR CHIQUITA AND DOLE BRANDS. CRUISE INCLUDES A RELAXING BOAT RIDE NEAR THE SHORE, WITH AN OPTIONAL NARRATED HISTORY OF THE MISSISSIPPI COAST. WATCH FOR DOLPHINS FROM TWO DECK LEVELS ON OUR 100 FOOT VESSEL "CAPTAIN PETE". PASSENGERS HAVE THE OPTION OF INSIDE SEATING IN A CLIMATE CONTROLLED LOWER CABIN FOR YEAR-ROUND COMFORT.

*Private Island Cruise                        5 Hours               50-150 Passengers       $2600
OUR MOST POPULAR CRUISE! DEPART AT 3:30 FOR SHIP ISLAND. ENJOY THE ISLAND FOR 2.5 HOURS WHILE YOU SWIM IN PRISTINE GULF WATERS, OR RELAX IN OUR BEACH CHAIRS. AS YOU RETURN HOME, ENJOY THE SUNSET OVER SPARKLING CITY LIGHTS.

*Sunset /Moonlight Cruise              2.5 Hours            50-150 Passengers       $3400
ENJOY THE GULFPORT/BILOXI SHORELINE FROM A VANTAGE POINT MOST PEOPLE NEVER EXPERIENCE. ADD A BAND OR DJ. GUESTS CAN SAMPLE HORS DOEUVRES, DANCE, AND RELAX ON TWO DECK LEVELS OF THE 100-FOOT, CLIMATE CONTROLLED, CAPT. PETE. FOR DANCE PARTIES OVER 150, OUR LARGEST BOAT, GULF ISLANDER, IS RECOMMENDED.
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*Our packaged cruises includes your choice of eight trays of finger sandwiches, and vegetable or cheese trays, offered with soft drinks and bottled water.  Ship Island staff will set up and serve all food and beverages for your packaged event. Additional charges apply for parties over 150 passengers. Cruises are subject to reservations and signed contract. Music is extra. Deposit may be required. Alcoholic beverages can be served aboard the vessel and on the island.

Special Rules Apply

Contact Kevin Buckel at 228-343-2245 or shipislandsales@cableone.net