Galveston to Florida By Boat

With a good vessel, good planning, and skilled crew, this is a trip anyone can make. With a good vessel, good planning, and skilled crew, this is a trip anyone can make.

630NM Takes About 6 Days on a Sailboat

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Clearwater, Florida is a Good Port

It's the shortest trip across the Gulf of Mexico from Galveston without turning north to the Florida panhandle. Tap To View Map Details

Check out this story of how a family crossed the Gulf.

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Galveston to Florida By Boat

630NM Takes About 6 Days on a Sailboat

Clearwater, Florida is a Good Port

Check out this story of how a family crossed the Gulf.

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