Page 14 - South Mississippi Living - November, 2026

COAST NOTE
ON THE
Tiger Beach’s
Toothy New
Water Taxi story by Cherie Ward
photos courtesy of Tiger Beach
ust when you thought
it was safe to go back
into the bar. There’s
something new prowling
in the waters off Pass
Christian—but this shark
isn’t looking for lunch, it
wants passengers.
With a toothy grin, large dorsal fin,
and distinctive turquoise-and-white
paint, Tiger Beach’s new shark-inspired
water taxi adds a fun bite to the Bay of
St. Louis.
The eye-catching water taxi transports
passengers between Tiger Beach, the
new waterfront spot at Henderson Point,
and The Blind Tiger in Bay St. Louis,
providing another way for visitors to
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needed.
And subtle it is not.
The boat features a giant shark head
with rows of teeth, while a towering fin
rises from the roof. Part transportation,
part floating photo op, it seems ready to
take a bite out of an ordinary day on the
water.
This whimsical ride is just one part of
Thomas Genin’s larger plan for Tiger
Beach, which opened in September
on more than three waterfront acres
at Henderson Point. The development
expands Genin’s Blind Tiger restaurants
and marks the return of commercial
activity to an area left empty after
Hurricane Katrina.
Visitors can arrive by land or water
to enjoy Sails, the casual waterfront
restaurant, along with beach cabanas,
docks, boat and jet ski rentals, a fuel
dock, and plenty of space to take in the
view. An upstairs restaurant, Salt Fire, is
also in development.
The 30-passenger Tiger Shark Water
Taxi runs scheduled trips between The
Blind Tiger and Tiger Beach, with
tickets available at The Blind Tiger.
Round-trip rides are $20 for adults and
$10 for children under 12. Operating
hours may change, so passengers should
check Tiger Beach’s social media for the
latest schedule before heading out.
Genin wanted to connect Bay St. Louis
and Henderson Point by water for years.
Now, the transportation he dreamed of
comes with a lot more personality—and
a lot more teeth.
So, if you happen to see a giant shark
gliding across the bay, there’s no need to
panic—just wave.
That very well might be your ride.
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