To check the most recent Ferry wait times, click here to view the official DOT feed for the Port Aransas Ferry Operations. The ferries can hold up to twenty passenger vehicles but has size restrictions for other vehicles, the details of which can be found on the TxDOT website. View live weather, scenic views, and beach activity from your favorite coastal beaches in Texas. See what our customers say. Click to reveal The ride is a short 10-15 minutes but,is sure to reward you with dolphin sightings,a super tanker heading to Port or an offshore fishing boat returning with the days catch. The ferry does not take reservations, nor are they necessary. View Paintings, Drawings, Sculptures & More Art Created Locally in Port A. See the live map of ship positions in Port Aransas, South Padre Island. These days, the Port Aransas Ferry runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and you ride for free. This post contains referral or affiliate links to products I use, love & recommend.