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Ferries & Water Taxis in Texas

26 of the 2,112 marinas and boating businesses we track in Texas are ferry services and passenger boats. Full listings for every city are on the Texas page.

26locations
20cities
2,112locations 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.

Port Aransas 3

  1. Port Aransas Ferry Maintenance Operations

    619 W Cotter Ave, Port Aransas, TX 78373

    Call Website All Port Aransas

  2. Island Queen Bay Fishing

    136 W Cotter Ave, Port Aransas, TX 78373-4030

    Call All Port Aransas

  3. Aransas Pass/Port Aransas Ferry.

    300 W Cotter Ave, Port Aransas, TX 78373-4032

    Call All Port Aransas

Corpus Christi 2

  1. Texas Tease Yacht Charters

    98 Peoples Street T-Head, Corpus Christi, TX 78401

    Call All Corpus Christi

  2. Intracostal Waterway

    Laguna Madre RV Park, 3828 Laguna Shores Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78418-3028

    All Corpus Christi

Galveston 2

  1. Ray Stoker Ferry

    Galveston Bay, Galveston, TX 77550

    Call Website All Galveston

  2. Bolivar Ferry Landing

    502 Ferry Rd, Galveston, TX 77550-3146

    Website All Galveston

Houston 2

  1. Lynchburg Ferry

    1001 Independence Pkwy N, Houston, TX 77520

    Call Website All Houston

  2. Bisso Marine Co., Inc.

    11311 Neeshaw Dr, Houston, TX 77065

    Call Website All Houston

Orange 2

  1. Borel Boat Works

    755 W Bluff Rd, Orange, TX 77632

    Call Website All Orange

  2. Bludworth Marine LLC

    2599 S Childers Rd, Orange, TX 77630

    Call Website All Orange

Austin 1

  1. On a Boat Hula Hut

    3825 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703-3500

    All Austin

Channelview 1

  1. WEB Fleet

    17512 Market St, Channelview, TX 77530

    Call Website All Channelview

Denison 1

  1. Elite Airboat Company

    48 Davy Ln, Denison, TX 75020

    Call All Denison

Ft. Worth 1

  1. Bass Pro Shops/Cabela's Boating Outlet Center

    9350 South Freeway, Ft. Worth, TX 76140

    Call

Grapevine 1

  1. Just for Fun

    2500 Fairway Dr, Grapevine, TX 76051

    Call All Grapevine

League City 1

  1. Sacketts Sailing Center

    1500 Marina Bay Dr, League City, TX 77565-2245

    Call Website All League City

Leander 1

  1. Travis Yacht Charter

    16107 FM 2769, Leander, TX 78641-6057

    Call Website All Leander

Montgomery 1

  1. Deep Blue Marine Contractors

    3819 Honea Egypt Rd, Montgomery, TX 77316

    Call All Montgomery

Palacios 1

  1. Tran Sport Boats

    1729 1st St, Palacios, TX 77465

    Call Website All Palacios

Palestine 1

  1. Magnolia Boat Ramp

    9421 W TX-294, Palestine, TX 75801

    All Palestine

Port Bolivar 1

  1. Magnolia Fleet Bolivar

    1455 John Wayne Rd, Port Bolivar, TX 77650

    Call All Port Bolivar

Riviera 1

  1. Williamson Boat Works

    1008 Boat Works Rd, Riviera, TX 78379

    Call All Riviera

Rockwall 1

  1. DFW Boat Ride Harbor Lights Cruises

    2055 Summer Lee Dr, Rockwall, TX 75032-5499

    Call Website All Rockwall

Seadrift 1

  1. Bnd Boat Works

    1699 W Saint Louis Ave, Seadrift, TX 77983-3845

    Call All Seadrift

South Padre Island 1

  1. Ocean Motion

    4309 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597

    Call Website All South Padre Island
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 Texas, check the 26 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 Texas, MarinaAtlas indexes 26 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.