Sydney Water Taxi — Frequently Asked Questions

Booking in advance is the best way to guarantee a water taxi — book online or phone 0439 625 377. For same-day bookings we recommend phoning. We take credit card details to secure every booking, and same-day trips need one hour’s notice.

Visa, MasterCard and American Express, plus most international banks. Card surcharges apply: American Express 2.0%, Visa and Mastercard credit 1.6%, Visa and Mastercard debit and prepaid 0.9%. Surcharges are indicative and subject to change — see our terms and conditions.

Generally 9:00am–11:00pm. We happily take bookings outside these hours; a late fee applies.

Please have your group ready 15 minutes before departure. Five minutes’ grace is offered, after which waiting time is charged — see our terms and conditions.

Almost any wharf, public or private jetty, or pontoon in Sydney Harbour and the Parramatta River (owner’s permission required for private jetties). You’ll usually find us at Circular Quay at Harbour Masters and Commissioners Steps, in front of the Museum of Contemporary Art. Use our wharf finder to find your nearest pick-up point.

Anywhere inside the headlands — Manly, through the Spit to Middle Harbour, Darling Harbour, or up the Parramatta and Lane Cove Rivers. Offshore whale-watching charters are available for up to 12 passengers.

Yes. As well as point-to-point transfers we run private harbour tours, and our skippers know the harbour well — expect commentary on the sights as you go. Half-hour and one-hour hire rates depend on the day and the number of passengers, so call 0439 625 377 or contact us for current rates.

Yes — we are licensed by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service to land at all eight Sydney Harbour National Park islands. A small NPWS landing fee and park rules apply.

Sometimes — it depends on the charter vessel. Call 0439 625 377 and we’ll advise.

Side or stern boarding depending on the destination, always assisted by the captain. Please note our water taxis are not suitable for wheelchair access.

Yes — we are BYO friendly, and our sound systems connect to most phones. For safety, smoking is not permitted and intoxicated passengers may be refused.

Sturdy aluminium white limousine water taxis with 360-degree views, spotless comfortable seating and side/stern loading. Luxurious enough to step straight off the boat into a waterside restaurant. See our fleet.

Our cabins are enclosed, so wind or rain rarely affect a journey — only extreme weather or water conditions would, and those calls are made for your safety and comfort.

Yes. Our largest vessel carries 28 passengers and six more limousine water taxis are available for group bookings; staggered transfers earn a special multi-trip rate.

Absolutely. For proposals we arrange a small charter at a private location — equipment off, crew out of sight, with drinks, glasses and music if you wish. For weddings, special touches attract small extra charges, and transfers after 10:00pm attract late fees. See weddings and marriage proposals.

A Sydney water taxi fare is based on distance and travel time: a base fare covers the first 1–4 passengers, with a per-person rate for extra guests. Transfers after 10:00pm attract late fees. Get an instant price for your exact trip on our water taxi cost page.

Every Majestic water taxi is private — you never share with strangers — so a private water taxi costs the same as any transfer: a base fare covering the first 1–4 passengers plus a per-person rate thereafter. Private harbour tours and charters are priced by time; call 0439 625 377 for current rates.

They can — but you skip the traffic, get door-to-wharf service at your waterside restaurant, and the harbour view comes at no extra charge.