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Ride the Cross Bay Ferry with the Rays’ mascots

DJ Kitty and Raymond are heading out on a voyage with fans in tow.

The Tampa Bay area's double-decker Cross Bay Ferry sits docked waiting for its next ride, surrounded by blue skies.

Sail to the Rays game on this stunning ride

Photo by TBAYtoday

Seadogs and cats first.

The Rays beloved mascots — Raymond and DJ Kitty — are boarding the Cross Bay Ferry today for a Rays Up celebration. The duo are riding along with fans on the ferry’s 4:45 p.m. departure from St. Petersburg + heading back on the 6:15 p.m. departure from Tampa to catch the 7 p.m. game against the Blue Jays, duh.

In addition to grabbing photos with Raymond and your favorite friendly cat, riders can also win Rays swag + and raffle baseballs signed by Rays players Shane McClanahan + Yandy Díaz.

Book tickets to the star-studded ride now. Please note: if you’re hoping to ride round trip, you need to book two separate tickets.

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