Plaquemines Parish Ferry Service - Louisiana Gateway Port at Plaquemines Parish

Connecting Plaquemines Parish Across the Mississippi River

Reliable ferry service linking our Eastbank and Westbank communities.

For information, contact:

Louisiana Gateway Port Ferry Office

106 Croatian Way

Belle Chasse, LA 70037

(504) 635-3115

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Service Overview

The Plaquemines Parish Ferry System connects residents, commuters, and visitors across the Mississippi River with daily service between Belle Chasse, Scarsdale, Pointe à la Hache, and Port Sulphur.

Our ferries provide safe, reliable transportation for vehicles and pedestrians, supporting local commerce and community access.

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CURRENT STATUS: 🟢 Normal Operations

Operates between Belle Chasse and Scarsdale Landings, providing continuous service for vehicles and passengers throughout the day.

FERRY LANDINGS:
Belle Chasse Landing: 208 Croatian Way, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Scarsdale Landing: 3607 English Turn Rd, Braithwaite, LA 70040

Hours of Operation:
5:00 AM - 10:15 PM
Monday - Sunday

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Fare & Ticketing*

Vehicle Toll: $2 per crossing (EXACT CHANGE REQUIRED)
Pedestrian/Bicycle: Free
Exemptions:
- Parish residents and registered essential vehicles
- Parish residents are expected to provide a copy of their license or registration showing a parish address to ride without a toll.
- PPSB, PPG, PPFD, Port, and PPSO employees are exempt and should provide a badge as proof of employment.
- Senior Citizens (individuals age 65 years+) are also exempt.
- Disabled Person Fare Exemption - Any individual who presents valid, government-issued identification verifying disability status shall be exempt from vehicle tolls and passenger ferry fares. This exemption is provided in satisfaction of applicable federal reduced-fare requirements for persons with disabilities.