ABOUT NEW YORK WATER TAXI
New York City moves faster on the water
New York Water Taxi is the most scenic and efficient way to travel the New York and New Jersey Harbor. Our fleet of modern, high-speed vessels carries up to 149 passengers each, with multiple departure points across NYC and New Jersey that make traveling by water simple and convenient.
Whether you need a reliable long-term transportation solution or a fully customizable one-day charter, we'll build the right option around your schedule and route. Skip the traffic and take in the skyline, the bridges, and the waterfront landmarks from the water.
Speed and Flexibility
High-speed vessels and custom routing get your group where it needs to go, on your schedule, without the gridlock.
Exclusive Docking Locations
Access departure points and docking locations across NYC and New Jersey that most operators can't offer.
Two Decades on the Harbor
Operating since 2002 and backed by New York Cruise Lines, home of Circle Line and its 80+ years of maritime expertise.
MILESTONES
2002
First sailing from Red Hook
Six checkered vessels enter service from Erie Basin, connecting Brooklyn and Manhattan by water.
2005 to 2010
Water Taxi Beach
Three temporary urban beaches brought New Yorkers to the water's edge: Long Island City, then Governors Island and South Street Seaport in 2009.
Retail and destination shuttles
The IKEA Express Shuttle
Ferry service between Pier 11 at Wall Street and Red Hook for IKEA and Fairway Market shoppers.Year needed.
Commuter and transit
The East River Ferry
Operated portions of the route that became the foundation for today's NYC Ferry, alongside an employee shuttle for NYU Langone Health between East 34th Street and Brooklyn Army Terminal.Year needed.
Seasonal and event service
Cruises, concerts, and ballgames
Statue by Night, Fall Foliage, Audubon EcoCruises, and New Year's Eve family sailings, plus direct transportation to Randall's Island concerts and Mets and Yankees games.
JANUARY 2017
Joining New York Cruise Lines
Acquired by the parent company of Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises, bringing together two of New York's most recognized names on the water.