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Crossing the Great River
The journey across the Mississippi is one of the city's oldest traditions. The ferry service connecting Canal Street to Algiers dates all the way back to 1827. For nearly two cent…
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The journey across the Mississippi is one of the city's oldest traditions. The ferry service connecting Canal Street to Algiers dates all the way back to 1827. For nearly two centuries, these boats have carried residents and visitors across the churning brown waters of the river.
Today, it's still one of the best ways to see the skyline, offering a scenic ride with views of Downtown and the French Quarter. Whether you're a pedestrian riding for free or a driver paying a small toll, you're participating in a maritime commute that has remained a constant in a city that's always changing.
Updated June 2026