ISLAND CHARTERS

More Information about Egmont Key:

You can enjoy all that Egmont Key has to offer, including pristine white beaches and many types of native wildlife can be seen on the island. Shelling is excellent and you might just find some shark teeth.

The remains of the homes, buildings and brick roads are fascinating to explore. Numerous artillery batteries still stand on the island and the big guns once mounted there pointed toward the shipping channel and St. Pete Beach. Many of the structures have fallen into the water as the island beaches have eroded over time.

The lighthouse, completed in 1858, still marks the entrance to Tampa Bay from the Gulf of Mexico with its beacon. It was once the only lighthouse on the Gulf coast of Florida between Key West and St. Marks near Tallahassee. Egmont Key was used in the Seminole Indian Wars and the Civil War. A cemetery for Union and Confederate dead was opened on the island in 1864. Fort Dade was established in 1899 on Egmont Key to help protect the entrance to Tampa Bay from Spanish battleships during the Spanish American War. A settlement was built on the island to house the approximately 300 U.S. Army personnel and officers’ families.

Things to Know Before Visiting Egmont Key:

• Egmont Key does not have any visitor facilities of any kind! Visitors should bring everything that they may need.
• There is no drinking water on the island!
• There are not any restrooms on Egmont Key!
• There are no docks, so we will safely anchor in the shallows so you can walk up.
• Pets are not allowed on Egmont Key because it is a wildlife refuge, along with nearby Passage Key
• The south end of Egmont Key is closed and restricted because it is a shorebird refuge. It is an important nesting ground for many bird species.
• There are picnic tables and a shaded area at the north end of the island. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on Egmont Key.
• Kites, drones, glass, pets and alcohol are all prohibited on Egmont Key because it is a state park and protected wildlife preserve.

More Information about Pine Key Island:

Pine Key Tampa Bay, formerly known as Beer Can Island, is a privately owned, 11-acre slice of paradise located just offshore in Tampa Bay.  In 2017, it was purchased by a team who have been working hard to improve the island and add facilities.

The iconic retreat has been a popular destination among locals for many years.  It’s a great place for locals and visitors to spend the day and enjoy the sensational Florida weather.

A beautiful white sand beach and lush greenery provide the perfect backdrop for this tropical destination where guests can enjoy;

• Swimming, relaxing and socializing
• Huge waterslide
• Tiki Bar with drinks and food.
• DJs (seasonal)

Pine Key Tampa Bay is the perfect playground for visitors of all ages!