New Boats, Local Operator Secured for Year-Round Tampa Bay Ferry

New boats, local operator secured for year-round Tampa Bay Ferry

Tampa Bay’s ferry service is moving closer to a comeback with two new vessels secured for the route between Tampa and St. Pete.

PSTA announces purchase of ferry boats for revamped service

The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority officially announced the purchase of two boats for an enhanced ferry service.

PSTA purchases two vessels for future Tampa Bay Ferry fleet

The vessels will undergo refurbishment, painting and other upgrades at a Fort Lauderdale shipyard before traveling under their own power to Tampa Bay for final testing and service preparation.

Tampa Bay Ferry moves closer to launch with second vessel

The Tampa Bay Ferry moved a major step closer to reality Monday as the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority officially purchased the two vessels that will comprise the service’s permanent fleet. PSTA announced it has finalized the purchase of the Bay Breeze and the Clipper, ending a nationwide search for vessels capable of supporting year-round passenger ferry service between downtown St. Source

Tampa Bay Ferry buys two vessels for permanent route

Plans for a permanent ferry service between St. Petersburg and Tampa advanced Monday as the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority completed the purchase of the Bay Breeze and Clipper, the two vessels that will form the fleet for the future Tampa Bay Ferry service. PSTA is developing the route with Hubbard’s Marina, which will operate the service. Agency officials say the two-vessel fleet will provide greater reliability than the previous Cross-Bay…