Fare–Free Savannah Belles Ferries
EXPERIENCE SAVANNAH FROM A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW The Savannah River is one of historic Savannah's most enthralling thoroughfares... a highway for a colorful mix of tour boats, yachts, tugs and ocean-going vessels. The Savannah Belles Ferry system is the newest member of the Savannah maritime family. The ferry system offers a unique alternative to the Talmadge Bridge as a link between Savannah and Hutchinson Island, site of the 330,000 square feet Savannah International Trade & Convention Center. With connections to the free downtown CAT Shuttle, which serves the Historic District’s major hotels and other notable sites, the ferry fleet provides stable, breathtaking passage shore-to-shore and is now an integral element of Savannah's public transportation system.	The Juliette Gordon Low Ferry going up the Savannah River.
Riding aboard the Juliette Gordon Low Ferry vessel are local and visiting Girl Scout Troops.	MEET THE BELLES The Savannah Belles Ferry fleet includes two very distinct vessels; each named for noteworthy women of Savannah’s history. The first vessel is the Juliette Gordon Low, named for the founder of the Girl Scouts of America. The second vessel is the Susie King Taylor, named for a freed slave woman and Civil war nurse who opened one of Savannah’s first schools for African-American children.
SEAMLESS WATER AND GROUND TRANSPORTATION With the addition of the Savannah Belles Ferry system, CAT now provides a transportation option to Hutchinson Island, home of the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center and the Westin Savannah Harbor Resort & Spa.
FERRY FACTS Scenic two-minute ride on the Savannah River Operates 7 days a week, 362 days a year with departures with arrivals every 15–20 minutes from 7:30 AM until 10:30 PM (subject to weather and river traffic conditions) Climate-controlled, easy passenger loading and unloading Unique vessel, designed to ensure a steady ride All vessels US Coast Guard certified Ferry vessels and ferry landings ADA compliant FERRY LANDINGS LOCATIONS River Street at City Hall Waving Girl Landing at the Savannah Marriott Riverfront Hutchinson Island at the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center and adjacent to the Westin Savannah Harbour Resort & Spa Ferry Schedule
Juliette Gordon Low Juliette Gordon Low (1860 - 1927) founded the first American Girl Scout troops in 1912, in her hometown of Savannah, GA. The Girl Scouts are committed to promoting strong leadership and decision-making skills among young women.	Susie King Taylor Susie King Taylor (1848 - 1912) lived in Savannah and gained her freedom from slavery at the age 14. She contributed to Civil War efforts by serving as a nurse to the black solidiers and by teaching them to read and write.
CAT Shuttle CAT provides free transportation service on its downtown CAT Shuttle to and from hotels, inns, the Savannah Visitor’s Center and more than thirty stops throughout Savannah’s Historic District. This downtown CAT Shuttle makes several stops along Bay Street, close to the Savannah Belles Ferry landings. The CAT Shuttle also connects to the CAT fixed route bus system with options to destinations throughout Chatham County.
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