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    Ship Island

    282 Reviews
    #3 of 61 things to do in Biloxi
    Islands, Nature & Parks
    1040 22nd Ave, Gulfport Small Craft Harbor, Biloxi, MS 39502
    +1 228-864-1014
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    “a must see.”

    great area clear water. make sure to take sun tan lotion and an umbrella, the sun can get intense... read more

    Reviewed 27 August 2012
    alanh45953
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    Henderson, Nevada
    “Fun family beach day trip”

    If you love the beach, you'll love the trip to Ship Island. Beautiful beaches. You can stay with... read more

    Reviewed 28 July 2012
    photoecologist
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    Biloxi, Mississippi
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    282 reviews
    • Excellent71%
    • Very good21%
    • Average6%
    • Poor1%
    • Terrible1%
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    1040 22nd Ave, Gulfport Small Craft Harbor, Biloxi, MS 39502
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    Reviewed 27 August 2012
    a must see.

    great area clear water. make sure to take sun tan lotion and an umbrella, the sun can get intense. I lost my watch in the shallow water but after 15 minutes of looking we found it. we both got sunburned anyway. very nice day.

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    Reviewed 28 July 2012
    Fun family beach day trip

    If you love the beach, you'll love the trip to Ship Island. Beautiful beaches. You can stay with the crowd or venture off down the beach for more privacy. Be prepared for a walk across the island, and lots of heat and sun.

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    Reviewed 10 July 2012
    Plenty of sun and lots to explore

    It was not crowded! Our 2 sons walked and explored and we sat by ocean and enjoyed surf. We threw football around, had a nice long walk. It was a very enjoyable day!

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    Reviewed 23 June 2012
    Beach Time

    Great place to go and enjoy beach time and wild life. I seen the most cleaner sand and sea water and great people.

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    Reviewed 18 June 2012
    Ship Island

    12 mile trip to pristine and hot Ship Island wonderful beaches,fort,refreshments.Spend the day and unwind..

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    Reviewed 17 June 2012
    Fun day

    Wonderful way to spend a day. Visit the fort and see dolphins in the water.

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    Reviewed 11 June 2012
    Watch Out for Jellyfish seasons

    I had traveled to Ship Island years ago and loved it so we traveled back this year. The water was particularly high that day so when the waves came in, they sometimes made it up to where you were sitting. Soon the guy came around...More

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    Reviewed 1 June 2012
    Awesome!

    The kids loved Ship Island! They enjoyed seeing the old fort and the cannons. The beaches were beautiful as well!

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    Reviewed 22 May 2012
    day trip

    By far the best beach I know of around biloxi, a pain in the but to get to but really nice once you get there.

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    Reviewed 20 May 2012
    GO TO SHIP ISLAND, this was great!!!

    Maybe we were there on the perfect day? Tour of Fort...clear water...light breeze...dolphins playin in surf...pleasant temperature...all around great. Don't miss this beach!

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    hayley l
    28 June 2018|
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    Response from 130thedude1980 |
    boat to island, walk over long bridge to fort and beach, good luck!
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    cajunpeach
    26 June 2018|
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    Response from erinf450 | Reviewed this property |
    It was not packed. We left at 11 I believe to go out and back at 5 or 6. Times are listed on their site.
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    Jessica S
    12 June 2018|
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    Response from mst3kjp |
    From US NPS: “Private boats are welcome to visit all islands in the Mississippi unit of the Gulf Islands National Seashore. The islands range anywhere from eight to twelve miles from the mainland and the seas can get quite... More
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