A new map visualises ferry routes in metropolitan Lagos

The map outlines available ferry options in nine LGAs, their estimated fares, boat types, departure times, and Google Maps directions to terminals. It also includes photos and other details that demystify water transportation in Lagos.

As Lagos residents struggle with some of the world’s worst traffic congestion, an overlooked alternative is finally coming into clearer focus: water transport.

While a small percentage of the population already relies on ferries, many commuters remain uncertain about how the system works or whether it’s even a viable option.

This uncertainty may reduce with the launch of a new interactive ferry map, the first public tool to comprehensively show both public and private ferry routes across Lagos.

Published in February 2025 by Stears Open Data, the map offers clarity to a fragmented system, especially for commuters in the Lagos Metropolitan Area.

The map outlines available ferry options in nine LGAs, their estimated fares, boat types, departure times, and Google Maps directions to terminals. It also includes photos and other details that demystify water transportation in Lagos.

“The private ferry network is quite opaque, and people only learn about the routes via word-of-mouth,” Head of Stear…