This interactive map shows every passenger ferry route and terminal in Georgia. Across 5 unique routes serving 7 terminals, Georgia ferries carry around 931,044 passengers each year, ranking the state #16 nationally by ferry passenger volume.

The role of ferries in Georgia

Georgia ferry operations are recorded in the BTS National Census of Ferry Operators, with 5 unique routes and 7 terminals on the map above. Use the route table below for the full operational picture.

Every ferry route in Georgia

The table below lists every passenger ferry route serving Georgia in the latest National Census of Ferry Operators, sorted by annual ridership. Passenger counts combine both directions.

Notable Georgia ferry routes

• Busiest route: Waving Girl Landing – Trade Center Landing (Savannah Belles Ferry) carries about 314,988 passengers a year.
• Longest route: Cumberland Island – St. Marys is 7.0 miles (Cumberland National Seashore).
• Season mix: 5 routes operate year-round, 0 are seasonal.

Ferry terminals in Georgia

The list below covers every ferry terminal recorded in Georgia, including the operator, ownership, and what intermodal connections (bus, rail, bike share, parking) are available at the terminal.

Biggest ferry operators in Georgia

• Savannah Belles Ferry: 787,468 annual passengers
• Cumberland National Seashore: 82,590 annual passengers
• State of Georgia, Department of Natural Resources: 60,986 annual passengers

How Georgia compares nationally

Georgia ranks #16 of the 41 US states with ferry service. Just ahead is Oregon with 958,408 annual passengers, and just behind is Florida with 881,610.

For the full national picture and rankings across all 41 US ferry states, see the complete US ferries map.

Neighbouring ferry maps

Florida ferries, South Carolina ferries, Alabama ferries, North Carolina ferries.

Frequently asked questions

How many ferry routes are there in Georgia?

The BTS National Census of Ferry Operators records 5 unique passenger ferry routes serving 7 terminals in Georgia. Including both directional segments, that is 10 numbered route entries in the database (most routes are recorded once for each direction).

Which is the busiest ferry in Georgia?

The Waving Girl Landing – Trade Center Landing carries about 314,988 passengers each year, making it the busiest ferry route in Georgia according to the latest census.

Are Georgia ferries free?

Some Georgia ferries are operated as part of the state highway system and run free for passengers and vehicles, while privately operated routes charge a fare. Click any route on the map above and refer to the operator’s website for current fares and schedules.

Where does the data on this map come from?

Routes and terminals are pulled live from the National Transportation Atlas Database published by the US Bureau of Transportation Statistics, which compiles every domestic ferry operator’s response to the National Census of Ferry Operators. The map updates automatically whenever BTS refreshes the layer.