While on a ride on the Belles Ferry that offers free, scenic transportation across the Savannah River, a view of the Riverwalk, the Georgia Queen, and the dome of the City Hall
Savannah City Hall
Savannah City Hall
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Mary Musgrove Ferry
The Savannah Belles Ferry offers free, scenic transportation across the Savannah River, connecting downtown Savannah’s Riverwalk with Hutchinson Island.
All of the ferries are named after notable women of Savannah. Musgrove is a woman of Creek Indian and Colonial Georgia descent. She served as an interpreter for Gen. Oglethorpe during the city’s founding.
Mary Musgrove Ferry
Transport Ship
The ferry crossing between Southport and Fort Fisher also offers sighting of large transport ships on the river.
Seagulls Galore
The ferry trip to and from Fort Fisher is a fun aspect of a Carolina Beach vacation in its own right, featuring incredible far-away views of the banks of the Cape Fear River, dozens if not hundreds of seagulls that follow the stern of the boat begging for handouts, and miles of open water in virtually every direction. Piers at the ferry terminal also host these seagulls.
Arrival at Fort Fisher
The ferry arrives at Fort Fisher bringing cars and people to explore the island in North Carolina.
Ferrying Cars and People
Whether you’re embarking on a sunny beach vacation, visiting charming seaside villages, exploring the area’s rich history, or just enjoying some of the country’s best fishing spots, no visit to coastal North Carolina is complete without a ride on the North Carolina Ferry System. The Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry crosses the Cape Fear River/Intracoastal Waterway. The crossing time is 35 minutes.
Ferry from Southport to Fort Fisher
Undoubtedly one of the best deals in town is the Southport-Fort Fisher ferry ride. Costing a mere $7 for a carload, this convenient way to get back and forth from Southport to historic Fort Fisher (in North Carolina) is not only cost-effective, it’s a fun and scenic ride.
Centennial Bridge over Panama Canal
Panama’s Centennial Bridge is a major bridge crossing the Panama Canal. It was built to supplement the overcrowded Bridge of the Americas and to replace it as the carrier of the Pan-American Highway.
Captured this image on a rainy, foggy day from a ferry traversing the Panama Canal.
