Getting Around: NOLA Ferry

In Gretna

Our first full day in New Orleans was a beautiful Monday. Museums, as most probably know, are often closed on Mondays and that holds true of the museums in New Orleans. The girls wanted to go to the zoo, the aquarium and the insectarium … all of which are closed on Mondays (other than Lundi Gras).

As we headed out to see the sights on Monday, I decided we’d start with a ferry ride then head on down to Cafe du Monde. As we walked up to the ferry dock, the lady standing there asked us what ferry we wanted. “What are our choices?” Apparently, there are two choices. A very, very short roundtrip straight across the river to Algiers or an hour long round-trip up and across the river to Gretna. I figured we had time to kill and it might be nice to see some of New Orleans from the river, so I replied Gretna. “Hop on” she said. The ferry (free!) was just about to depart.

The girls and I wandered around the decks and found a nice place to stand and observe as the ferry headed up to Gretna. On the trip back, we found some seats and kicked back and relaxed in the sunshine.

Can’t beat a free boat ride on the Mississippi!

Visit Canal St./Algiers & Canal St./Gretna Ferries to learn more.

Heading to the ferry

Ferry seats

Along the Mississippi

Along the Mississippi

The ferry