Pass Christian Harbor.
Shrimp boats, fresh oysters, fishing charters, and the best sunset walk in town.
The heart of the Pass.
Pass Christian Harbor is the town's working waterfront — the largest small-craft harbor on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, home to a shrimp and oyster fleet, sportfishing charters, and hundreds of recreational slips. Rebuilt after Hurricane Katrina, it's now the busiest gathering point in downtown Pass Christian, with restaurants, docks, and a public breakwater open year-round.
At the harbor.
Largest small-craft harbor on the coast
Pass Christian Harbor holds more than 400 slips — the largest small-craft harbor on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Working shrimp and oyster boats share the docks with recreational sailboats.
Fresh dockside seafood
Local shrimp, oysters, and fish come off the boats daily. Buy directly from the docks or eat harborside at Shaggy's, The Blind Tiger, or Pirate's Cove.
Charters & boat launch
Half- and full-day inshore fishing charters launch from the harbor for redfish, speckled trout, and flounder. Public boat ramps and trailer parking are on the west side.
Sunset walks
The pier and breakwater are open to the public. Sunset over the harbor, with shrimp boats returning against the light, is one of the best free things to do in Pass Christian.
Pass Christian Harbor directions.
120 Davis Ave, Pass Christian, MS 39571 — right off U.S. Highway 90 in downtown. Free public parking at the harbor and along Scenic Drive.
Wake up by the harbor.
Most Nest Collection rentals are a short walk from the harbor — grab coffee, watch the boats come in, be at Shaggy's for lunch.
Browse rentalsThe harbor, answered.
- Where is Pass Christian Harbor?
- Pass Christian Harbor is on U.S. Highway 90 in downtown Pass Christian, MS 39571, about 15 miles west of Gulfport and 25 miles west of Biloxi.
- Can you buy fresh seafood at Pass Christian Harbor?
- Yes — shrimp, oysters, and fish are sold directly from working boats and dockside markets at the harbor. Availability changes with the season and daily catch.
- Does Pass Christian Harbor have a public boat launch?
- Yes. Pass Christian Harbor has public boat ramps and trailer parking on the west side of the harbor.
- Are there fishing charters out of Pass Christian Harbor?
- Yes — several licensed captains run half- and full-day inshore charters from Pass Christian Harbor targeting redfish, speckled trout, flounder, and sheepshead in the Mississippi Sound.
- Is the harbor open to the public?
- The harbor piers, breakwater, and boardwalk are open to the public year-round. Slip access is limited to boat owners and charter guests.