Paddlewheel Ferry
HRT operates three 150-passenger paddlewheel ferries on the Elizabeth River between Norfolk and Portsmouth. They travel between North Landing and High Street in Portsmouth and the Waterside festival marketplace in downtown Norfolk. They’re fast, economical and offer a unique view of the river and the waterfront. Ferries operate every 30 minutes with 15-minute service during the summer at peak times on weekends. Schedules are subject to change based on operating situations (weather, mechanical problems, etc.). The ferry is wheelchair accessible and allows boarding passengers to walk on with their bicycles.
- Click here for Paddlewheel Ferry fare information.
- Click here for the summer Paddlewheel Ferry Schedule (Memorial Day-Labor Day).
- Click here for the winter Paddlewheel Ferry Schedule (Labor Day-Memorial Day).
Note: *New Year’s Eve service ends at 2 am. There is no service on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Directions
- Ferry Stop – North Landing Dock, Get Directions
- Ferry Stop – High St., Get Directions
- Ferry Stop – Waterside, Get Directions
Take the Ferry for Fun
Day or night, riding the ferry is a great way to get around. Restaurants, museums, shopping and more are within walking distance of the docks. Click here for the Paddlewheel Ferry map.
Take the Ferry to Work
A cool way to cross the river for work is to take the ferry. You can bypass the the Downtown Tunnel, one of the busiest two-lane roads in the country. Buy passes on board the ferry, at HRT transfer centers and at select retail locations. Use exact fare.
Park & Sail Program
Use the Park & Sail program and you can park for FREE in Portsmouth and then travel to the ferry landings. To be assigned your own designated parking space, or for more information, call 1-800-700-RIDE or click here.
Ways to Purchase Farecards
- By mail: Click here to purchase farecard by mail.
- By phone: Call HRT Customer Service at 757-222-6100
Take the Ferry to Harbor Park
The Harbor Park ferry runs between North Landing in Portsmouth and Harbor Park in Norfolk. Service runs every 30 minutes beginning one hour before game time and continues just after the game ends. Click here for Norfolk Tides Information
Take the Ferry to MacArthur Center
MacArthur Center, with some of the best shopping in downtown Norfolk, is two blocks from the Waterside Landing. To get there from Waterside, take a left on Atlantic Avenue and follow it directly to the mall.
