The Crescent City Connection Division of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development operates the ferry.

After Hurricane Katrina (2005) the ferry's schedule was changed, ending daily service at 8 p.m. (20:00).

A major plot point in the film involves a fictional terrorist attack on the Ferry.

Notably in the film people driving on to the Ferry are required to leave their cars and go to the upper level during transit.

In real life there is no such restriction; people may step out of their vehicles or remain inside them.