Algiers Ferry Terminal is the place you go to grab the ferry to travel across the river to NOLA. Really, what can you say about the terminal? It is well designed and it does its job very well. It is clean and it is very well maintained. What you should expect when you walk the gangplank towards the boat is that the guard who is stationed there will ask to check your backpack, if you are wearing one. No big deal. It's a quick check. I get it. You don't want anyone to bring a bomb, or anything like that, on board. The best way to get your ticket for the ferry is online and show it to the staff member via your phone. They have everything from one day to long term passes. I believe the best way to do, if you are not a local, is to get the Jazzy Pass. Then, you can buy it for one or however many days you will be in New Orleans. Overall, this is an easy way to get across the river. The staff are all nice. They do their job very well. And, you should have nothing to complain about. read more

Algiers Ferry Terminal is a short 5 mins. ferry trip across the mighty Mississippi River to Algiers Point a residential neighborhood. The ferry is double decker vessel has A/C plus seating inside as well as up staires, it was very clean,the staff was nice as well, it is very cheap and use the same tickets as NOLA MTA, $2.00 each way or you can get the jazzy pass for all day for .80 One of the best thing about taking this ferry is you will get some absoltely gorgeous pictures of NOLA. read more

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Ferry was... Quick Clean On time Used Jazzy 24hour card so a bargain too. A few of the patrons were over served before they got on the ferry, so added entertainment for the rest of us read more

Algiers Ferry Terminal - Ramp to ferry - Public Transportation Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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The ferry is sooo fast and upgraded now! The TVs are a nice touch even though it only shows the same commercial.. I still hate that no cars are still allowed. read more

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We just took the ferry across to Algiers and back to see the view. With the one day Jazzy pass that we bought for the streetcar the ferry was included so it was worth the short trip. The view was OK but probably better in the morning with the sun on NO since in the afternoon we were staring into the sun. read more

Two dollars gets you a ride across the Mississippi river. If you get the jazzy pass, the ferry ride is included, Don't stand up on the ferry you have to be seated. The trip took three minutes. It was fun to walk around Algiers point. there's a great restoration antique shop and fabulous English pub! Good breakfast can be found around the corner read more

Algiers Ferry Terminal - Foot path with a view - Public Transportation Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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This review is to address the entire RTA transit system including ferry, bus, and streetcar. The 1 day pass can be purchased from any Walgreens in New Orleans, transit office or the vehicle operator for $3 The ferry travels to Algiers Point in 15 minute increments between two boats. There isn't really anything here besides one town cafe and a long walking path along the river, not necessarily worth even coming except for riding the ferry. The street car rides along the rails and stops at each train stop if riders waiting, neat transport mode to ride once. Now the bus, we rode this to go to the botanical garden it was like pulling teeth. It literally stopped for anyone standing on the street not even at a designated bus stop. I would not recommend this mode of transportation if you are trying to travel quickly, take an Uber instead. read more

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I love that ferry rides are included in the RTA pass Adult Jazzy Pass. A short ferry ride to Algiers Point neighborhood directly across from Downtown NOLA's Canal Street Ferry Terminal. There is an upper deck or inside, air-conditioned seating area to choose from. read more

Algiers Ferry Terminal - Algiers Ferry Terminal sign on Algiers Point. - Public Transportation Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Old New Orleans. $2 Ferry ride. Not much to see here. Great views of NOLA for pictures. read more

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The point of the ferry is not to sightsee (although, you do get a beautiful view of the city day or night). It's a 10 minute trip. The point is to make parking in New Orleans EASY and CHEAP. The fact that it's a nice ride on the upper deck is icing on the cake. There is a paid parking lot near the terminal, but I don't know who falls for that. The street parking all in all of the neighborhoods around the parking lot is free. Easy walk to the terminal. The ferry is clean and actually quite nice. You can bring bikes and strollers on the ferry. For $3 (adults), $1 (kids), $0 under 5 (?) you can purchase a Jazzy pass and not only ride the ferry back and forth that day, but hop on any street car or bus you find yourself in front of. The only hassle is that you either have to buy your jazzy pass in advance on the app or have exact change at the ferry terminal. Speaking of the app, it does quite efficiently allow you to type in the desired destination and view public transportation routes. We took the ferry across, walked the French Quarter, hopped on a bus to City Park, took the streetcar back to the ferry, and the ferry back across to Algiers, where our car was parked, all for the price of that one day jazzy pass. The employees working the ferry weren't the friendliest, but they got the job done. We stayed at Bayou Segnette State Park and drove from there, but I know there are multiple Airbnbs in Algiers and the ferry makes it easy to take advantage of those less expensive lodging options and still enjoy the city. read more

Who knew there was a ferry connecting Algiers Point to NOLA? Not this chick, until Sorority sister told us about it! It's been a while and not just my memory but the photos I took are kinda fuzzy (sorry). We tried to time the ride (back in Sept. 2015, ya'll) with the sunset - which didn't quite work out. Still, back then it was $2 I think, so, after enjoying a nice chard at Vine and Dine (almost directly next door to the terminal and now, sadly closed), we queued up to board the ferry. The trip is short, I think someone said it lasts ~ 5 minutes, which sounds about right, and it stopped at two locations, one is where the outlet mall WWII museum is (near Harrah's) and the other location was closer to the main Café Du Monde location (neighborhood name escapes me). It seems like, at that time the ferry stopped running around 9 PM which was outside our timeframe, so we enjoyed a beautiful one way trip across the 'Sippi! This was a fun, unique, inexpensive, and convenient way to experience the Mighty Mississippi!! read more

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Wahoo! Up and running at last, you can either bring exact change or more.....OR you can also buy a ticket through the RTA app....and hop on for a ride across the mighty Mississippi. This ferry is all brand new and shiny. It had been 8 months since i last took the trip. I did notice a few changes. Number one for now, MASK Up. Let's keep everyone safe until we tackle this Covid19. Got a bike? Sure! As you roll on, there are racks to slide into. Grab a seat and stay seated. Inside seating and a limited number of seats outside on the upper deck are available. You must stay in your seat during the duration of the trip. No more are the days of leaning against a rail and taking it all in. You'll have to do that from your seat, so choose accordingly. One one side you have your Riverwalk, Aquarium and the whole of downtown New Orleans and French quarters and on the other, the quaint storybook neighborhood of Algiers Point, Federal city and the Westbank as a whole. It makes for a nice little adventure, whichever way you're coming or going. On this fine day, we rode our bikes to have breakfast at Tout de Suite cafe in Algiers, then rode to the ferry and caught a ride to the other side, rode along the path through Woldenberg water front park to the french market and grabbed a daiquiri. Rode back to the park and found an open bench, day drank and people watched(i highly recommend this). When we were finished we rode back to the ferry and continued on our ride home. It was the perfect little outing and we still had tons of day for important stuff like napping. read more

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I love the accessibility and convenience of the ferry. Living on the westbank it is so east to use the ferry. Catch a street car and be where all the action is downtown In No time at all. Just wish it ran later into the evening. But for the money and the convenience it is a great option over driving and facing the traffic. read more

Awesome small ferry with great service every half hour. Convenient and relaxing way to travel from the West Bank to New Orleans. read more

Algiers Ferry Terminal - Entry area in Algiers point - Public Transportation Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Not many places can you ride a boat without shelling out $$, but this ferry's one of them! Included with your nola Jazzy Pass or one-way $1.50, you can set sail with a double decker ferry and see the New Orleans skyline by day or night. Because it's a river crossing of barely 15 minutes, there's little chance for seasickness/motion sickness over the calm waters:) Upper deck has the wider view and enjoyable breeze, while lower interior deck has table booths and can be a hideout when it rains. We sat on the roof deck going to Algiers in the warm afternoon and returned in the shelter of the lower deck in the smattering of rain coming back to Canal ferry terminal. read more

Algiers Ferry Terminal - river views of New Orleans! - Public Transportation Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

It was a 5 minute ride. We spent longer in line to get on the ferry, and longer in line to get off, than we did on the water. I don't know that I'd recommend it. The ride was smooth. The staff was ok, no interaction really other than them announcing to stay in your seats. It was cheap -$4 r/t or buy a 24 hour Le Pass for $3. read more

For Mardi Gras the round trip ticket is $4 and the last ferry is at 9:45pm They are better organized. Bring exact change Better to buy round trip. Not sure if they have a booth for ticket purchases on the canal street eastbank side read more

Algiers Ferry Terminal - Waiting in line - Public Transportation Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Use the RTA gomobile app and save time and money. If you use the app it's $1.25 each way. If you don't then you need to have exact change and it's $2.00. The ferry arrives about every 30 min. It's a quick 5 minute ride to the other side of the river. It's fun and you get to see NOLA from the other side of the river. read more

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Riding the ferry terminal was one of the very first things I did a few years ago and it's still something I enjoy time-to-time when I had visited since then. I remember when it was free to utilize and loved taking the ferry to go enjoy the few wine spots and bars across the Mississippi. It's a wonderful view when weather permits and it's somewhat nostalgic traveling this mode of transportation. The current fee of $2 each way is very fair but like everyone has noted either use the app or bring exact change. Don't be that person trying to break a $20 bill and then get upset. My parents are coming down to NOLA after many years since their last visit so I'm looking forward to utilizing this since it'll give them the feel of a ferry without the time commitment of the Steamboat Natchez. read more

For tourists, getting around the French Quarter and all the surrounding areas, it's great that so many transportation options exist; car rentals not necessary with with buses, street cars, taxicabs, Uber at your fingertips. With so many options for public transportation here in New Orleans, why not talk about one more option... the Ferry (especially if you want to cross the Mississippi River and wander around Algiers. Arrival at either side of the river (be that of the Algiers side or the French Quarter/Central Business District side), it's quite unimpressive... actually, it's dirty, old, kinda seedy and in dire need of an overhaul. If there wasn't police/security stationed on each end, I would probably suggest not coming in the evening or night. The wait is never too long, considering once the boat loads it's passengers, all it has to do is cross the river (albeit it's a wide river crossing with fierce currents so don't swim it). Once the boat arrives, you wait your turn to pay the attendant your fare and just like the buses and street cars, you must have exact change (although you can pay with a phone app which I believe gives you a discounted rate). I've made the crossing 4 times; I don't think I've ever seen the ferry attendant collecting the fees crack a smile even once, never heard a have a nice day regardless of our saying thanks or any other nice gestures... you don't have to love your job but being cordial is not that hard. Despite the need for an upgrade to the terminals and forcing the crew to learn some manners, the ferry is convenient and useful. read more

How dare you guys change us to go the East Bank? The ferry was always a 5 star experience before they started charging people to use it. I am certain that is only because they do not charge people to use the Crescent City Connection while going from the West Bank to the East Bank. They needed to recoup that money some type of way, so now they are charging for foot traffic. Well, this is a smooth ride over the Mississippi River and is a short water ride, but an experience that will last with you for a long time. It is currently $2 per person to ride, and the ferries come frequently. Just be warned, if you use this for night time travel, the ferry does stop running at some point each night. read more

One shouldn't miss exploring Algiers and the Ferry makes it so easy to get there. As a older adult it was only $2 round trip. Algiers has some wonderful local restaurants that shouldn't be missed and the ferry makes it very easy to get there. read more

Clean No Lines Cheap Ferry arrives regularly and right on time. read more

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Quick and efficient for a trip across the Mississippi. Got some good pictures of the bridge, the cruise ships and the city from the middle of the river. read more

Why take a cruise across the Mississippi when you can take the ferry and get the same view? If you're interested in the ferry, here are some notes: Have $2 in cash for each way ahead of time and you'll be fine. Plan to sit outside on an end chair to get the best pictures. If you're afraid of birds, sit inside. It's about a five minute ride at most. While both terminals have seen better days, don't let that detour you. We took the ferry, walked over to the glass maker (which is at most a 10 minute walk away) then walked back. It was a nice way to start our day, and we were able to take the Canal streetcar down to the cemetery after coming back. I recommend dropping in if you'd like the views from the water without the cost, or the time sink of the cruise. read more

Must have exact change!!! Let me start there!!! $2 exactly!! We drove to a lot and parked just outside of the ferry area and because it was a festival weekend prices were higher than usual at $20. Still this made more sense than attempting to park anywhere near the quarter. We arrived a little early for the take off so we waited with others then finally they unlocked the station and we were allowed in only to be told you had to have exact change!! A lot of people being there as tourists were dismayed at having not known this previous. The ride itself was nice we chose to stand on the trip across and check out the views. The ride was only about 10 minutes. read more

When we don't want to stress about traffic and parking hassles in the French Quarter we take the Algiers Ferry from the West Bank to Canal Street. It's a passenger ferry that offers reliable rides from one side of New Orleans to the other. The ferry docks on each riverbank every half hour. On the Canal Street side, the ferry drops off on the doorstep of Harrah's Casino, the Riverwalk and the Aquarium. The terminal on the West Bank is about one block from the Algiers Courthouse, bed and breakfast inns and little shops. Looking at the turbulent waters of the Mighty Mississippi, you might not think it's a smooth ride across but it is. Seating is available inside but during the summer it's nice to sit outside and catch the breezes. The ride is short and uneventful (10 minutes from A to B) but it offers scenic views of New Orleans and the river. Even if you intend to take the ferry roundtrip, you have to hop off the boat and get on again. Rides used to be free but now they cost $2 per passenger, cash only. (Seniors pay $1 and children under age 2 are free.) Remember to bring small bills or exact change since they don't break bills. I like that the ferry runs seven days a week. The schedules and times are here: http://www.norta.com/Maps-Schedules/New-Orleans-Ferry. I just wish it operated later into the night or even 24 hours. Service ends before midnight on the weekend which is odd for a late-night city like New Orleans. read more

Algiers Ferry Terminal - At the terminal entrance - Public Transportation Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

It was a gorgeous Sunday when David suggested we take the ferry to the French Quarter, have lunch and sight see. It was the day of the Barkus parade and we knew there would be a lot of people out and about. I love this ferry. I don't utilize it all that much, but it's a great way to see the city and take some pictures (if that's your thing). On a clear day you can see St. Louis Cathedral as you ride across. As others have said, it costs $2 per person each way and they don't give change which is a bit shady. I get that it would take time to give everyone change, but it's still a little weird. On a nice breezy day, a ferry ride is a great way to get to and from the city and you don't have to worry about driving, which is always a plus. read more

Algiers Ferry Terminal - St. Louis Cathedral - Public Transportation Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Cheapest ferry ride in the world! For $2, you can cross the Mississippi River in 9 minutes. It offers a great view of the NOLA landscape. read more

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Used the NOLA public transportation app to pay for two passenger tickets to get across. Took our bikes and it was easy to get on the boat after the tickets were scanned off the phone. Getting across took about 10 minutes. There are no toilets on board so use the ones in the ferry terminal. One room on the ferry has AC, otherwise enjoy the breeze. Once you get across there does not seem to be much to do. We just biked and biked along the Mississippi. Then turned back. Have fun and enjoy the ferry. Nice views of the city. read more

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One way tickets are $2 a piece. You can buy your return trip tickets on the Algiers Point side before hand and keep them with you if you so desire. Drop off on the French Quarter side is near the aquarium. Parking is available near the terminal. Didn't park there because I found street parking for free so I couldn't tell you how much it was. Ferry leaves Algiers Point on the hour and half hour and from the aquarium on the :15 and :45. Takes about 7:30 min from cast off to ramp down. Bikes ok, water bottles ok, booze ok, public drunkenness appears to be semi tolerated but don't get too crazy. Lots of security. Not sure about dogs. read more

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I've been to New Orleans a bunch of times and have never been on the ferry, so I thought I'd give it a try on my most recent trip. Part of my motivation was because I found out the ferry is dog friendly and thought I might see a beautiful sunrise. So, of course at 6:25am I showed up with my dog. The terminals on both ends are as others have described, a bit run down and old. However, they are totally functional and give it a feel that we are using legit local public transit versus some fancy tourist carnival ride. The people working when I visited were friendly enough. They weren't overly nice or talkative but they were cordial. It was early and cold, so I forgive them. The ferry now is $2. Exact change must be given, but it can be in bills or coins. Also, no charge for pups! Now, for the fun part - my pup and I were allowed to sit anywhere on the ferry. We sat out back, which does get a little loud however it had the best views of the bridge and skyline. The sunset was gorgeous (will post pictures later)!!!! The $4 total I spent for a round trip was well worth the view and the pictures I captured! I would totally recommend this to any visitor, especially if you are going during the sun rise or set. The terminal on the downtown side is a bit of a hike from the french quarter, so just keep that in mind - wear sneakers or take the trolley. My only real issue with the visit was the hours....it's confusing what the hours are. Online lists both a 7am and a 6am start time. It seems that they've expanded hours since some of the other reviews, but there still isn't a lot of clarity on this. Granted they took me before 7am so I'm inclined to think they expanded 6-12am hours listed online are the current hours, however it was a holiday so who knows if there were special hours. I'd call ahead or ask when you ride. Also, if driving to the city, park in Algiers on the street (for free) and take the ferry over to venture downtown. Save yourself some money and hassle of downtown parking. read more

Algiers Ferry Terminal - Dog friendly! - Public Transportation Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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A quick and cheap way to move between the Canal Street side and Algiers! It's $2 to go across and they require exact change. You also can't buy your ticket back ahead of time so you'll need $4 dollars total for a round-trip. No bicycles are allowed on the top deck, but I believe you can bring them on the bottom level. We chose to sit on the seats out on the deck to get a beautiful view of the river and the French quarter as we left shore. Time your trip to Algiers with the hours of the shops there, we tried to find a place to grab breakfast but didn't see anything that we liked and was open. read more

We took the ferry across the river from Algiers point to the quarter. It was our first time riding this ferry but we found it very easy. Bring exact cash/change because they don't accept cards or give change. I think it was $2 per person, one way. We enjoyed the 15 min casual ride across the river. Much more fun than taking an Uber over to the quarter! read more

Algiers Ferry Terminal - Public Transportation Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

convenient way to get into to french quarter without dealing with the hassle of paying/parking in the FQ. The ferry is clean, and the line - when there actually is one!- moves fast have exact ferry fee, no change given! read more

Algiers Ferry Terminal - Gate to ferry access inside bldg - Public Transportation Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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For $4 round trip one of the best secrets in NOLA. You can buy tickets via the new mobile app. Very short ride (under 4 minutes) but gets you out on the river and a part of history. read more

For tourists like myself, this is a cheap way to say that you sailed across the Mississippi River. The ride isn't crazy exciting, but there are worse ways to spend $2 for a one-way trip. Tip: You can pay with the RTA app. Otherwise, cash only and exact change. read more

Honestly, I'm not too familiar w/the layout of New Orleans and its suburbs. I have family in the West Bank and every time I've visited we drove in and out over the bridge. However, I was recently in town for Mardi Gras so we used the ferry. It's an older boat, with not much to it but there's a lot of room on it. The ride itself isn't very eventful. It's cheap to ride ($2 each way). Parking seems to be hard to come by and/or expensive in the city so this seems like a good option if you live near this part of town where the terminal is. It also drops off at a pretty centrally located area (by the Harrah's Casino). Also of note (and I know this because I used it on Fat Tuesday) they won't let you on if you appear too intoxicated. read more

Quick boat ride, nice view of the city. Make sure to bring exact change $2.00 one way. There is outdoor and indoor and outdoor. Seats are decent, and no snacks available, andvaso. Once you cross take the trolley on canal which is located near harrahs casino. Trolley ride is $1.25 and $.25 per transfer. We paid $3 for all day ride. The ferry drops you off 5 minutes from bourbon street. read more

Algiers Ferry Terminal - Ferry entrance - Public Transportation Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I would write a little more about this, but there is not a whole lot to say. For $2 you can ride a ferry to Algiers Point. The ride itself is very short - only a few minutes. When we got to the other side we realized that there was not a whole lot to do there. You can go to a Mardi Gras museum. There is a statue of Louis Armstrong. We walked by a record store. I am sure there is more to see, but that was the end of it for us. We walked back to the ferry, and for $2 more, we went back. read more

Algiers Ferry Terminal - Louis Armstrong statue - Public Transportation Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana