Take a scenic break from highway travel aboard the last remaining ferry in the state, connecting to the historic village of Mayport to Fort George Island. The Jean Ribault, built in honor of the French explorer who settled on the First Coast in 1562, leaves Fort George Island at 15 and 45 minutes past each hour, with the final departure at 10:15pm daily. Departures from Mayport village are at 6:20am, 7am and on the hour and half hour until 10pm daily.