Savannah Belles Ferry
Operating Hours: Sunday to Saturday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Zero Fare Passage
Get a unique perspective of Savannah’s downtown by going offshore.
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The Savannah Belles Ferry system provides free passage across the Savannah River between downtown’s riverwalk and Hutchinson Island, home of the Savannah Convention Center and Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa.
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The accessible ferries, which can accommodate bicycles and luggage, operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. Click here to see the Savannah Belles Ferry schedule.
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Dogs of all sizes are allowed on the ferries but must remain on a leash or in a carrier.
Ferry Landing Locations
Click here to view the ferry landing locations and routes and complete dot services map.
City Hall
Savannah Riverwalk at City Hall
Waving Girl
Savannah Riverwalk in Morrell Park near the Savannah Marriott Riverfront
The Westin
Savannah Convention Center on Hutchinson Island, next to the Westin
Large Group Accommodation
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For large groups in need of increased transportation accommodations, CAT can provide additional ferry service by request. The cost of an extra ferry is $250 per hour, with a four-hour minimum. Call (912) 704-9624 or email john.allen@catchacat.org to make a reservation.
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Note: CAT cannot provide private service and the additional ferry remains open to public use.
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Visit the dot website for more information.
Meet The Savannah Belles
The Savannah Belles Ferry fleet includes four distinct vessels named for noteworthy women from Savannah’s history: the Juliette Gordon Low, the Susie King Taylor, the Florence Martus and the Mary Musgrove.
Juliette Gordon Low
Juliette Gordon Low (1860-1927) founded the first American Girl Scout troops in 1912 in her hometown of Savannah. The Girl Scouts are committed to promoting strong leadership and decision-making skills among young women.
Susie King Taylor
Susie King Taylor (1848-1912) lived in Savannah and gained her freedom from slavery at age 14. She contributed to Civil War efforts by serving as a nurse to the black soldiers and by teaching them to read and write. She opened one of Savannah’s first schools for African-American children.
Florence MartusÂ
Florence Martus (1868-1943), known in Savannah as the ‘Waving Girl,’ was the daughter of an ordnance sergeant at Fort Pulaski who took it upon herself to become the unofficial greeter of ships into Savannah. Legend has it that not a single ship came into port without her waving her white handkerchief or lantern at it during a 44 year span. Her statue continues to greet visitors to the port from Morrell Park on the riverfront.
Mary Musgrove
Mary Musgrove (1700-1765), a Native American, served as an interpreter for General Oglethorpe during the founding of Savannah. She played a crucial role in negotiations with Tomochichi and the Creek Indians, convincing them to peacefully accept the new colony in their territory.
