We had missed out on this on our trip last year so made it a priority to do this time. We really enjoyed the short ride over and back, there was a beautiful breeze and the sun was shining, along with the company of my lovely hubby, what more could a girl ask for!

We took this ferry across to Algiers out of curiosity for what was over there and so glad we did! Easy free ride across the river...gave us a new perspective of new Orleans river side...we only spent an hour or so on the whole trip, got off the ferry walked a few blocks and enjoyed looking at a few of... More

This was a great way to get to say you have cruised the Mississippi without paying a ridiculous amount of money to be on the Jazz paddle steamboats. This ferry takes about 5 minutes to cross the river and leaves Canal street on the 15 and 45s. It leaves Algiers on the top and half of every hour. Get there... More

The trip across the Mississippi on the ferry is free as long as you don't have a car. It is a great way to get a sense of just how big the river is in New Orleans. You can get out and walk around Algiers, and it is relaxing to do so. Not fancy, but great free fun.

After walking through the busy French Quarter and French Market, a walk along the Riverfront Park can provide views of the river, the Natchez steamboat, and various statues along the way before taking the Algiers Ferry at the Canal Street terminal. The ferry runs every 30 minutes -- currently 15 minutes after the hour and 45 minutes after the hour.... More

Love the ferry ride. I could see NOLA skyline. It is just a short ride. And the best part is it is free. So why not?

The ferry runs from the French Quarter side 15 and 45 minutes after hour and takes walk-on passengers for free across the Mississippi River to Algers on the other side. There are nice views of New Orleans from the ferry. For us, there was nothing to do in Algers, though we did visit the Jean Lafite Bataria Preseve and swamp... More

So relaxing to take a ride on the ferry. It's always on my check list. I'm so glad it's still running.

If you want to be in the cool breeze on the Mighty Mississippi and don't want to spend an entire afternoon or the money on the Natchez or Creole Queen, hop aboard the free ferry (for pedestrians) and pop over to the West Bank. Ferries run frequently and late. Once there, take a look to the right and you'll find... More