First look: New Tampa Bay Ferry ships unveiled ahead of daily service launch ⛴️🌊 Comment BOAT for the full story 📖 We are so back. Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (ridepsta) announced it has purchased two vessels that will service St. Pete and Tampa as part of the upcoming year-round ferry service crossing the waters of Tampa Bay. The two new ships, which will be operated by Hubbard’s Marina, are traveling from the Pacific Northwest to their new home here in Tampa Bay. The Bay Breeze is a 97-foot, 250-passenger catamaran, while the 103-foot Clipper carries around 150 passengers. 👋 Show of hands if you’re psyched for the new ferry! #tampabay #stpete #tampa #ferry #boat