New York Water Taxi is a private company offering water borne transportation, sightseeing tours, and private event charters.

We offer three types of service:

• 1. Daily New York Harbor Cruises offer dazzling vistas of the iconic New York City and New Jersey skylines, intimate views of celebrated infrastructure and monuments, sightseeing tickets in New York and a unique experience that you and your loved ones will not forget. Seeing New York from the deck of one of our esteemed vessels is a unique way to see our city.
• 2. Specialty Cruises are provided in collaboration with other businesses, agencies, or individuals, such as our hugely popular IKEA Shuttle, our NYC night cruises, our hop on hop off water taxi and our convenient Delta Baseball Shuttle.
• 3. Boat Charters will impress any group with a unique private excursion including food and drinks. Let the spectacular New York Harbor be a backdrop for your special event. Contact the Charter Sales Department to learn more!

No, New York Water Taxi operates on a set schedule.

Absolutely! Past clients have told us that holding their private events aboard our iconic ships made for unforgettable and successful events. Contact the Charter Sales Department to learn more!

Only “assisted life” and “seeing eye” dogs are allowed on board. No other animals are permitted.

Yes! All our boats are designed to be fully ADA Compliant, as are all our docks. For additional safety reasons, wheelchairs do not have access to the top deck.

We do not allow outside food and beverage on any of the tours as we have our concessions on all of our tours and products (except Ikea Service).  The only exception is the schooner Pioneer.  We do allow Outside Food and Beverage (Non-Alcoholic) on the Pioneer as we do not have Concessions on this particular vessel.

You may buy a ticket one of three ways: through our website, by calling (212) 742-1969, or by purchasing at your point of departure.

All passengers are required to have a ticket.  Passengers 3 and under receive a free ticket and 3-12 are eligible for a child ticket.    

Yes! We love groups and will do everything possible to accommodate your needs! Please contact our Tourism & Group Sales Department.

No! We do not offer monthly passes.

No! We do not accept them at this time.

New York Water Taxi boats are smoke-free.

Our boats operate rain or shine. All of our boats have indoor seating so regardless of the weather outside, you will be comfortable inside our climate controlled cabins. If the Captain determines that weather conditions make it unsafe to sail, the service may be terminated by the Captain at any time. If you reserved a ticket for a boat that is cancelled, we will work with you to exchange your ticket for another boat.

The New York Water Taxi vessels can accommodate either 64 or 149 passengers depending on which class of water taxi boat.
The ZEPHYR Cruise Boat can accomodate 600 passengers.
The SHARK Speedboat can accomodate 135 passengers.
Learn more about our vessels!

Yes! Our viewing decks are the best! Our first-come/first-served decks offer 360-degree views that are unparalleled. Capacity is based on U.S. Coast Guard regulations.

If you are missing something, please contact our call center.