Paddlewheel Ferry
HRT's Paddlewheel Ferry is a system of three 150-passenger paddle-wheel ferry boats, one of which is the world's first natural gas-powered pedestrian ferry. The Ferry travels between North Landing and High Street in Portsmouth and Downtown Norfolk at The Waterside. It's fast, economical and offers a panoramic harbor view. The Ferry operates 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. 
Take the Ferry for Fun
Day or night, riding the Ferry is a great way to get around. Restaurants, museums, shopping and more are all within walking distance of the docks. Click here for map.
Take the Ferry to Work
One of the best ways to avoid rush hour traffic, particularly in the Downtown Tunnel, is to commute to work on the Paddlewheel Ferry. Commuters can buy monthly discount passes aboard the Ferry on the first and last business day of each month.
Park & Sail Program
Use the Park & Sail program and you can park for FREE in Portsmouth and then take the Portsmouth Loop to the ferry landings. Call 1-800-700-RIDE for more information or log on to www.traffixonline.org.
Cash Fare: $1.00
Seniors and persons with disabilities: 50¢
30-Day Ferry Farecard: $30.00* | 5-Day Ferry Farecard: $8.00* | 3-Day FerryFarecard: $5.00*
*non-transferable
Ways to Purchase Farecards
In person: Visit the HRT Offices at 1500 Monticello Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23510
By mail: Click here
By phone: Call HRT Customer Service at 757-222-6100
Paddlewheel Ferry Schedule |
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| Memorial Day to Labor Day | 30 Minute Schedule |
| Weekdays | High Street - 7:00am to 11:30pm North Landing - 7:05am to 11:35pm Waterside - 7:15am to 11:45pm |
| Weekends | High Street - 10:00am to 11:30pm North Landing - 10:05am to 11:35pm Waterside - 10:15am to 11:45pm |
| Labor Day to Memorial Day | 30 Minute Schedule |
| Monday-Thursday | High Street- 7am - 9:30pm North Landing - 7:05am - 9:35pm Waterside - 7:15am - 9:45pm |
| Friday | High Street- 7am - 11:30pm North Landing - 7:05am - 11:35pm Waterside - 7:15am - 11:45pm |
| Saturday | High Street- 10am - 11:30pm North Landing - 10:05am - 11:35pm Waterside - 10:15am - 11:45pm |
| Sunday | High Street- 10am - 11:30pm North Landing - 10:05am - 11:35pm Waterside - 10:15am - 11:45pm |
*New Year's Eve service ends at 2am
No service on Thanksgiving and Christmas
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 continuing just after the game ends.
MacArthur Center
Just two blocks from the Waterside Landing, you'll find MacArthur Center, with more than 150 shops and restaurants. To get to MacArthur Center from The Waterside, simply take a left on Atlantic Avenue and follow it directly to the mall.
