mayport ferry: Save The Mayport Ferry, Mayport, FL - 02/28/12 07:45 PM
As I've recently posted (I think) the Jacksonville Port Authority has recently decided to cease funding the Mayport Ferry, which provides ferry service between the historic fishing village of Mayport, and connects one side of scenic A1A to the other via the ferry service.
It may not be much shorter than driving from a time perspective (the ferry runs every 30 minutes from one side to the next), it certainly is more fun than the extra drive, and is scenic to say the least. It's my favorite way to get to Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach.
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mayport ferry: Mayport Ferry Resumes Service, Mayport, FL - 01/09/11 02:40 AM
We here at the beaches love our ferry, as it can save us time and money to get to Amelia Island, and Fernandina Beach.  The slowest month for ferry ridership is December, so the local Port Authority decided that was a good time for maintenance and improvements.
It's also fun to ride the ferry vs. driving up 9A because of the great water views you get - sometimes, there is nothing like it. 
You can read more here: http://jacksonville.com/community/arlington/2011-01-07/story/mayport-ferry-back-operation-after-month-closure
 
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