See Service Advisories for an important notice.

 
 

Our South Beach trip has ended for the season. We had a great time in South Beach this year! Thank you to all who joined us, and we look forward to seeing you in January of 2010.

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.

Two exciting ports of call await! 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.  Or visit the fabulous shops at Bayside Marketplace in Miami, and explore the vibrant downtown area.  Either way, our onboard concierge will help you plan your day! 

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Fare: $35.00 per person.  Children under 3 ride for free!

Parking: Valet parking for our Fort Lauderdale departure point is available at the Fort Lauderdale Grande 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.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

Schedule: Operates Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday beginning December 19, 2008.

  • Depart Fort Lauderdale: 9:30 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 9:15 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 Miami Area:  Approx. 12:00 pm.
    • Vessel will drop off at Bayside Marketplace first, then proceed across the Fisherman's Channel for approximately 10 minutes to the Miami Beach Marina.    

 

  • Depart Miami Area: 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.
    • Vessel departs from the Bayside Marketplace at 401 Biscayne Blvd.

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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