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.

Get ready for a whole new 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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