Boston Water Taxi
Boston Water Taxi
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johanley8
Cannock, UK38 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
This was our second time to Boston and I decided to try an alternative to an expensive taxi on congested roads. The water taxi was brilliant. Ryan and Cam very helpful in arranging our transport to and from our hotel to the airport and it has to be the best way to travel. No traffic wonderful views of the city skyline and very quick. The only downside is that you have to call them once you arrive at the docks which on an English mobile phone costs a bit but would definitely recommend and would use again. Thank you
Written April 22, 2022
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Diana J
1 contribution
Jul 2022
I loved the water taxi..great harbor views..The key is to call them the same day ahead of time and to keep calling until the boat captain answers. You can purchase online tickets...but you still need to call them that day and keep calling until they pick up..as the boat captain is answering from the boat..and steering at the same time.
Written July 27, 2022
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888arthury
New Jersey397 contributions
Jul 2022
Take the #66 bus from Logan Airport to the dock to grab the water taxi. There’s actually two water taxi companies, one costs $15 per passenger one way and the other costs $20. Ask the taxi captain which one they are, the less expensive one runs from 10 am to 6 pm, the other I believe operates earlier and later. It’s quicker to downtown and you don’t have to drive through the Sumner T7nnel.
Written July 12, 2022
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Amanda S
1 contribution
Jun 2022
Took a water taxi across the harbor in Boston on a recent Saturday (6/4/2022). The app was not working on my phone but the boat driver assured me I could pay on board. The boat driver charged me $1,050.00 for a $45.00 fare and the company has not refunded me. The only people you can contact are City Experience customer representatives, but they would not give me the contact information of the team who look into over charges such as this. I had to send them an email detailing my trip and sending a bank statement. BEWARE. Use Boston Water Taxi instead (another company). If you use this service, buy a ticket on the app ahead of time or better yet, pay with cash.
Written June 7, 2022
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Adventure Diva
Manchester, CT2,020 contributions
Jul 2022 • Solo
I stayed at the Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor and had no problems going from the hotel to Downtown Boston by water taxi. Access was right out the hotel's back door. The friendly captain was apologetic because of our delayed pickup that was out of his control and I arrived at my destination without any issues.
What was a concern was my return trip. My return was a night and day experience from the morning. The return cranky captain identified the ticket I purchased from the Hyatt was not going to be honored and it would be $20 one way. Didn't know if the captain was having a bad day or not but I was not happy.
What was a concern was my return trip. My return was a night and day experience from the morning. The return cranky captain identified the ticket I purchased from the Hyatt was not going to be honored and it would be $20 one way. Didn't know if the captain was having a bad day or not but I was not happy.
Written July 12, 2022
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Sandman m
Vancouver1 contribution
Jun 2022 • Family
Made plans around their 30 minute tour. Called and said he will be 5 min. Waited 20min and said he would be 5 more min. Waiting another 20min and he wouldn’t answer the phone. Just kept hitting end on the call. Then I got through and he goes he can’t do it and then hung up the phone.
I would not recommend as time is valuable when on vacation. You wait 20min just coordinating pick up locations even if they do come.
I would not recommend as time is valuable when on vacation. You wait 20min just coordinating pick up locations even if they do come.
Written June 4, 2022
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frogtowner
Shelby Township, MI30 contributions
Jul 2022
We thought we'd do this to surprise the kids. Really was enjoyable and the two-person crew was very personable and helpful. Probably a 20 minute ride with a couple stops for other folks to get off. Really an interesting vantage point to see the other boat traffic and the Boston skyline. We were dropped us off right at the dock by our hotel. Very nice experience and highly recommended. The only downside was the wait for the airport bus from the terminal to the dock. Took a long time to pick us up and a long time, with stops, to get us to the dock.
Written August 2, 2022
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Matt I
Granite Falls, NC80 contributions
May 2021
What I liked about this was the personable nature of the guys and the convenience. We flew into Boston and planned to walk the city until that evening. No need for us to rent a car until later in the day but we needed to store our luggage somewhere (the airport doesn't have lockers anymore). These guys gave us a ride from the airport across the harbor and kept our luggage for us for a small price. Very personable and worked with us on times and picking us up.
Written June 5, 2021
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too_few_trips_1
Irvine, CA986 contributions
May 2022
The Water Taxi offered a quick, fun approach to downtown Boston (we were staying near Faneuil Hall, so we could easily walk to our hotel). We used the airport bus that circulates between the terminals and were dropped a few steps from the dock. There was a boat/taxi waiting and we were in downtown Boston in 10 minutes (I would have been happier if it took a little longer; the view was great). It cost $15 each.
Written May 25, 2022
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Sam S
1 contribution
Jun 2022
Left us high and dry after making us wait 40 min. Said to call office for a refund. Office said they would refund with no apology given and then check statement and no refund provided. Called back and they went off on profanity laced rant saying make them.
Written June 20, 2022
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Am in Boston and want to tour Harvard. Can I take a water taxi over?
betsyco2016
Denver, CO599 contributions
I'm not sure - I would call the water taxi or look online for their routes. Enjoy your tour of Harvard! The Red House is a cute place for lunch - just off Harvard square. See my review and pictures!
seattlegirl06
seattle5 contributions
can you get a wheelchair on board the water taxi?
Dawn K
Lansing, MI5 contributions
I am not sure. The water taxi was large enough to accommodate a wheelchair but I do not remember seeing a ramp. I would contact the water taxi company.
penjean312
Buffalo, NY13 contributions
We have a very long layover in Boston so we can explore for a few hours. I’ve heard there is locker storage while using the water taxi from the airport. Does anyone know how large the lockers are or the cost?
Dawn K
Lansing, MI5 contributions
I'm sorry but I am unable to answer this question. My husband and I did not require these services as we had luggage and were staying in Boston for several days. I am not sure how large the lockers are or what they cost.
happyjack1138
Phoenix, Az50 contributions
Coming in on a cruise ship at Black Falcon cruise terminal. Where can I pick up the water taxi to go to the USS Constitution?
We are wanting to take a Fast Ferry from Boston to Provincetown at 8:00AM and take the returning ferry at 3:00PM to put is back at the dock of BHC at 4:30PM. Our flight departs at 5:40PM, and we were considering hopping on a water taxi right when we got off the BHC fast ferry to get to the airport in time. Is this feasible? Do these run on time? Is the bus ride from the dock to the airport terminal fast?
michaelgZ721LE
Tampa, United States29 contributions
It is fast but that might be too early in the morning. Check on their operating hours on the Boston Transit website
ozdenis
Port Stephens, Australia70 contributions
HI Barbara We are travelling to USA from Australia in 2018. We will arrive at Logan Airport, Boston and intend staying on a houseboat B & B at Pier 8. Does the water taxi travel from Logan Airport to Pier 8 direct or do you have to change at some other wharf before Pier 8?? Which company did you use and what was the cost?? Thank you. Denis C
Rae W
Kaneohe, HI257 contributions
When you make reservations, you can tell the Water Taxi where you'd like to go. Depending on who else is riding and where they want to go, you could be taken directly to PIer 8 or to Pier 8 after a few stops. We were lucky and went direct--both to and from the harbor. I don't remember the exact cost, but it wasn't that much. I believe less than $20 one way per adult. Hope that helps!
m0re_c0ffee_please
Ocean Springs, MS30 contributions
Does anyone know if luggage is stored in a climate controlled area?
timb42014
Stratford-upon-Avon, UK70 contributions
The storage area is a small luggage room at the back of the ticket office. No climate control that I saw!
notnel
Richmond, VA164 contributions
7 hour layover at Boston Logan. Can we take the water taxi to somewhere to have lunch, a short walk to stretch our legs before the flight to Dublin and take it back to the airport? Arriving around 11am on a Friday! Will this be possible without worrying about timing and standing in security lines? Thanks
Blues2cup
Dahlonega, GA311 contributions
Absolutely. Take it across the harbor where there are numerous restaurants. You can still be back with time to spare
Desertmoonwoman
Las Vegas, NV116 contributions
Hello!
I have a 4 hour layover in Boston, do you think the water taxi is a good option?
Thanks,
Kelly
o2bcre8ive
Paradise Valley, AZ328 contributions
Sorry for the delay. I like the water taxi because they'll store your luggage for you. That was the best perk of all...I didn't have to haul my stuff around the whole time.
devona6
Port Saint Lucie, FL1 contribution
do they have day passes
Breaknshake
Duluth, MN25 contributions
Yeah it's just a taxi service. You pay for each ride.
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