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Ferries & Water Taxis in Louisiana

23 of the 695 marinas and boating businesses we track in Louisiana are ferry services and passenger boats. Full listings for every city are on the Louisiana page.

23locations
17cities
695locations statewide

Ferry routes vary widely between scheduled vehicular crossings, seasonal island shuttles, and passenger-only urban water taxis. Choosing the right service depends on whether you are transporting a vehicle, traveling with pets, or needing a strict commuter timeline. Map pins show terminal docks, but they do not indicate reservation requirements, vehicle height limits, or seasonal sailing schedules.

New Orleans 4

  1. Algier's Ferry

    New Orleans, LA 70116

    Mon–Sat 10am–7pm, Sun 10am–6pm

    Call Website All New Orleans

  2. The Canal Street Ferry

    1 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130-1152

    Sun–Thu 6 a.m. to 8:45 p.m., Fri & Sat 6 a.m. to 10:45 p.m.

    Call Website All New Orleans

  3. Toulouse Street Wharf

    400 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130

    Call Website All New Orleans

  4. Lower Algiers Ferry

    New Orleans, LA 70131

    Call All New Orleans

Houma 2

  1. Bordelon Marine

    682 Thompson Rd, Houma, LA 70363

    Call All Houma

  2. Laborde Marine LLC

    2020 Bayou Blue Rd, Houma, LA 70364

    Call All Houma

Lake Charles 2

  1. Castaway Charters Co.

    133 Belle Savane Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70607-8553

    Call Website All Lake Charles

  2. LNG Terminal Services, Inc.

    8200 Big Lake Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605

    Call All Lake Charles

Larose 2

  1. Odyssea Marine

    11864 Highway 308, Larose, LA 70373-5877

    Call All Larose

  2. Cheramie Marine

    11603 LA-308, Larose, LA 70373

    Call All Larose

Baton Rouge 1

  1. Kirby Inland Marine

    11211 Industriplex Blvd #1400, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

    Call All Baton Rouge

Belle Chasse 1

  1. McDonough Marine Service

    414 Bayou Rd, Belle Chasse, LA 70037

    Call All Belle Chasse

Braithwaite 1

  1. Shallow Draft Elevating Boats

    1035 LA-39, Braithwaite, LA 70040

    Call Website

Cameron 1

  1. Cameron

    Pa Rd 3155, Cameron, LA 70631

    Call All Cameron

Convent 1

  1. AEP Fleet Boat Operations

    6582 Highway 44, Convent, LA 70723-2228

    Call All Convent

Cut Off 1

  1. Edison Chouest Offshore

    16201 E Main St, Cut Off, LA 70345

    Call Website All Cut Off

Golden Meadow 1

  1. Bollinger Shipyards

    106 Norman Doucet Dr, Golden Meadow, LA 70357

    Call All Golden Meadow

Lafayette 1

  1. Rodi Marine

    1428 Hugh Wallis Rd S, Lafayette, LA 70508

    Call All Lafayette

Marrero 1

  1. Jean Lafitte Swamp Boat Tours

    Lafitte Larose Hwy, Marrero, LA 70072

    Call Website All Marrero

Metairie 1

  1. McDonough Marine Service

    3500 N Causeway Blvd #900, Metairie, LA 70002

    Call All Metairie

Port Allen 1

  1. Dal-Co Marine Services

    932 Ernest Wilson Dr, Port Allen, LA 70767

    Call Website All Port Allen

Port Sulphur 1

  1. Point a la Hache Ferry

    Port Sulphur, LA 70082

    Call All Port Sulphur

Venice 1

  1. USACE Boat Basin

    335 Jump Basin Rd, Venice, LA 70091-4307

    All Venice
Book vehicle spots early. Many island and long-distance passenger ferries require advance reservations for cars during peak summer months, while walk-on passengers can often buy tickets at the pier.

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Good to know

Do I need to arrive early if I already bought a ticket?

Yes, most operators require vehicles to be in the boarding lane 30 to 60 minutes before departure. Walk-on passengers usually need to clear the gate 15 to 20 minutes prior to sailing. Late arrivals risk losing their reserved spot to standby commuters.

Are pets allowed on ferry crossings?

Policies depend on the specific line and duration of the trip. Many passenger ferries allow leashed dogs on exterior decks, while vehicle ferries often require pets to remain inside your personal car during the transit. Always check specific carrier rules before arriving at the terminal.

How much do passenger and vehicle ferry tickets usually cost?

Short commuter water taxis often cost under $10 per passenger. Longer vehicular crossings to islands typically range from $20 to over $100 depending on the size of the vehicle, the number of passengers, and peak seasonal pricing.

How to shrink wrap a boat?

To shrink wrap a boat, cover support structures with protective padding, lay the shrink film across the hull, heat-shrink it with a heat gun, and add ventilation ports. For large vessels or professional weatherproofing in Louisiana, check the 23 marine service providers cataloged on MarinaAtlas.

What is a marine survey?

A marine survey is a detailed inspection of a boat's hull, mechanical systems, and overall condition conducted by a certified surveyor. Across Louisiana, MarinaAtlas indexes 23 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.