Ship Island is a barrier island located about 12 miles off the coast of Mississippi. It is only accessible by boat and features a historic fort, swimming area, beautiful beaches, two pavilion areas, restrooms, and a concession store.
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Visitors should be prepared for a moderate amount of walking. A one-third mile boardwalk is provided to reach the south side of the island where the snack bar and beach umbrella rental areas are located. There are no trees on the island.
Fine or surcharge: On many cruise lines, you may be subject to a fine or a surcharge if they catch you sneaking alcohol onto the ship. Confiscation of alcohol: No matter what other disciplinary action the cruise line takes, you can expect them to confiscate your alcohol as soon as they find it.
Umbrellas and chairs are available for rent on the island's south beach for $25 (two chairs and one umbrella). We suggest making your rental payment at the time of ticket purchase.
The beach has powder-white sand and the water is clearer than in Biloxi Beach (which we also recommend visiting) and very shallow so swimming is safe for kids. Crabs, jellyfish, stingrays are swimming really close!
Operating Hours. Ship Island buildings, structures, and Fort Massachusetts are open March through October 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Ship Island buildings, structures, and Fort Massachusetts are closed from Nov. 1 to Feb.
There is no cost for the island and there is nothing to spend money for on the island.... no restrooms, no facilities. It technically costs nothing to enter or to walk around Shell island, however, the cost is the transportation to get there.
If you wonder whether cruise ships have jails, the answer is yes. Jails are called brigs on a cruise ship and tend only to be used in serious circumstances when no other options are available. Cabin arrest is typically used before the brig is needed.
Generally speaking, if you are found with alcohol that was not purchased from the ship or brought onboard in accordance with their policies, it will be confiscated and you may face disciplinary action such as being asked to leave the ship at your own expense.
Consider that about 12-14 million people cruise from the United States in a given year. With 137 total crimes reported in the past four quarters, that means the chances of being a victim on the ship are about 1 in 88,000.