2023 Ridership and Reliability Snapshot

Total Passengers

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Total riders on combined ferry routes in 2023
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Algiers Point – Canal St. (51.3%)
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Lower Algiers – Chalmette (48.7%)

Reliability & Trips

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Five-Year Ridership Snapshot

Cumulative Total Passengers

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Total riders on combined ferry routes from 2020 – 2024
2024 2023 2022 2021 2020
840,190 973,117 852,708 626,822 400,943

Our Operations

Special Events Boost Ridership

February and April spikes reflect Mardi Gras and French Quarter Fest.

Algiers Point

  • Post-COVID ridership rebounding to 35,000–40,000 passengers/month (pre-COVID ~25,000/month)
  • Primarily tourist-driven, with weekday commuter flow toward Canal St in mornings and return trips in afternoons
  • Heavier weekend ridership, especially during major festivals.
  • Peak daily ridership from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Chalmette Route

  • Consistent traffic averaging 30,000 vehicles per month
  • Rush hour peaks in mornings and late afternoons, with near full capacity from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Ridership dips slightly on weekends and during summer, expected to rise again as schools resume.
ferry employees helping riders

Benefits to Riders

  • Fast cross-river trips with mobile ticketing — about 3 minutes, plus boarding

  • Up to 100.06% uptime, with temporary dips in service only due to scheduled closures

  • Bike-friendly with racks for 24 bikes
  • Supporting local workers, tourists, and events
  • Environmentally friendly lightweight vessels

Committed to Moving New Orleans

Whether you’re commuting, exploring the city, or attending local events, LabMar Ferry is proud to provide reliable service that connects communities across the river.