See Service Advisories for an important notice.

 
 

See you in December 2010.  The boats are
spending the summer in Boston!

Experience the best of South Florida on this one of a kind day trip!  Board our sparkling new catamaran in Fort Lauderdale and enjoy a serene cruise down the Intracoastal Waterway, where you’ll pass multi-million dollar mansions and megayachts, cruise ships and container ports, and natural mangrove forests.  See sparkling blue waters where resident bottle nosed dolphins often swim in our wake as you relax on the sun deck. 

South Florida's coolest Port of Call! Visit South Beach and experience the art deco charm of Ocean Drive’s boardwalk cafes and the upscale boutiques of the Lincoln Road Mall, and soak up the sun while people watching on one of the world’s best beaches.  Need help finding your way around?  Our onboard concierge will help you plan your day!

Free Water Taxi to and from the South Beach boat!  Water Taxi operates a special feeder boat to get you to the South Beach Express departure point at Stop 7.  Your South Beach ticket is also valid for Water Taxi service after you return from South Beach.  See the schedule table below for morning pick-up times:

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8:50 AM 9:00 AM 9:04 AM 9:17 AM 9:32 AM 9:05 AM 9:06 AM 9:13 AM 9:28 AM

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Fares:

Adults: $33.00
Seniors (65+): $30.00
Military (With ID): $30.00
Children (4-11): $16.00
Children (3 and under): FREE

BOOK TICKETS ONLINE!

Parking: Valet parking for our Fort Lauderdale departure point is available at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel, right next to the ferry dock for $11.00.  PLEASE do not park in the public lot next to the boat, as the meters do not allow enough time for the trip.  Water Taxi is not responsible for any parking tickets received.  Click here to download PDF directions to the dock location in Fort Lauderdale.

Please note that the South Beach Express no longer stops at the Westin Diplomat Hotel or the Bayside Marketplace.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

Schedule: Operates Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, December 26 - April 27, 2009.

  • Depart Fort Lauderdale
    • March 5 - April 27: 10:00 AM
    • Vessel departs at Water Taxi Stop #7, directly below the SE 17th Street causeway on the west side of the Intracoastal Waterway.   
    • Please arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to departure to ensure that you have time to park and board the boat.  The South Beach Express must leave on time in order to make scheduled bridge openings.  We will not wait for late arrivals!
  • Arrive South Beach
    • March 5 - April 27: Approx. 12:30 PM
    • Vessel will drop off Miami Beach Marina, located at 300 Alton Road.
          
  • Depart South Beach: Approx. 4 hours after arrival.
    • Your captain will inform you of the exact departure time as you disembark.  Please be on time as the boat must leave on time to account for scheduled bridge openings. 
    • Vessel departs from the Miami Beach Marina at 300 Alton Road.
       
  • Arrive Fort Lauderdale
    • March 5 - April 27: Approx. 7:00 PM

Reservations strongly recommended.  CLICK HERE to book online!  Or call us at (954) 467-6677 to buy tickets over the phone.  Walk-up passengers are not guaranteed a seat.

 

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