If you’re vacationing, on business, or just passing through the Mississippi/Louisiana/Alabama Gulf Coast, make plans and time to take the 90 minute Biloxi Shrimping Trip, a tourist attraction since 1954.
Your affable captain and mate will take you on a highly education yet entertaining cruise through Biloxi Bay, explaining the local shrimp industry, the life of the shrimp, all about the different colors and sizes and how they are caught.
A hands-on demonstration will show you a net cast into the bay and pulled aboard to reveal the bounty of the Gulf Coast waters, including shrimp, fish, crabs and more. Each species brought aboard will be labeled and explained.
The trip is only $20, and the return is much more rewarding than what you’ll get in a casino.
In the summer, they sail three times daily, 10:30, 1:30, and 3:30.
Soft drinks, bottled water and beer are available onboard for a very nominal price. The entire trip takes place at a slow speed in the placid waters of the protected bay, so it’s a calm, smooth cruise.
If you’re interested in grabbing a mess of Gulf shrimp to take home, at very reasonable prices, the Captain can direct you to the best locations to buy directly off the boats. I took their advice and was very pleased with the outcome. Of course they know all the best local restaurants, too, if you need suggestions.
The tour is pet friendly. Fancy some off-shore fishing? The same crew can arrange short guided trips on a very economical basis. Brochure for both outings below.
All departures are from the small craft harbor at 693 Beach Blvd, in Biloxi. Traveling east, the turn in is on your right just past the Hard Rock Casino.
I cannot recommend this highly enough. Reservations needed ONLY for very large groups: 228-392-8645.
Biloxi MS Shrimp Tour
Biloxi MS Shrimp Tour