Ébrié Lagoon Boat Ride
Lagune Ébrié
Take a public ferry or charter a boat across the Ébrié Lagoon, and see the Plateau skyline and fishing villages from the water.
The Ébrié Lagoon is one of the largest lagoons in West Africa and divides Abidjan into several districts. The simplest way to experience it is the water bus (bateau-bus) run by the public transport company SOTRA, which travels between piers in the Plateau, Treichville, Cocody and elsewhere at very low fares. You can also charter a motorboat or dugout canoe from the piers to cruise the water skyline around the Plateau and the HKB Bridge, or head out to islands and fishing villages such as Île Boulay. Agree on the price of a private charter in advance, and check that life jackets are on board. Avoid going out in the rainy season, when the waves are rough.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–20:00 (check on site for ferry schedules)
Nearby sights
- Grand Mosque of Plateau
- Le Plateau
- Treichville Market
- Hôtel Ivoire
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- Museum of Civilisations of Côte d'Ivoire
- Centre Artisanal de la Ville d'Abidjan (CAVA)
- Fondation Donwahi