How do I book a water taxi pickup?

Select your preferred date and a 15-minute pickup window online, then choose your pickup and drop-off locations from available stops.

Is the exact pickup time guaranteed?

No, pickups occur within your selected 15-minute window; please be ready at the dock at the start of this interval.

Can I bring luggage aboard?

Yes, and there’s an option to store luggage at Rowes Wharf for same-day airport transfers.

Are pets allowed on board?

Leashed pets are welcome, with consideration for other passengers and boat space.

Is the water taxi wheelchair accessible?

No; boarding requires climbing steps, so it is not suitable for passengers requiring wheelchair access.

How long does a trip to Logan Airport take?

Plan for 30-40 minutes total including the water taxi ride and the shuttle bus from the airport dock to terminals.

Boston Water Taxi Service by Rowes Wharf Water Transport | City Tour | Sightseeing Tour

Boston’s waterfront is a vibrant crossroads of history, culture, and urban life, stretching from the bustling Financial District to the buzzing Seaport. Rowes Wharf Water Transport offers a distinctive way to navigate this dynamic maritime maze with their Downtown Pickup water taxi service—a practical yet refreshing alternative to city streets and subways. Whether commuting, sightseeing, or heading to Logan Airport, their flexible water taxi rides provide timely transportation with a maritime twist.

The service connects key harbor landmarks including the New England Aquarium, Rowes Wharf, Children’s Museum, Atlantic Wharf, and even the John Joseph Moakley Courthouse dock. Booking online lets you select a preferred 15-minute pickup window, adding a layer of convenience rare in urban transit. Each trip grants a unique vantage point, presenting Boston’s skyline, historic wharves, and glimmering harbor waters from aboard a nimble, comfortable vessel.

Boston Harbor’s geography is shaped by glacially-carved peninsulas and islands, creating sheltered waterways perfect for short boat hops. The water taxi weaves through waters rich in maritime heritage—reminders of colonial trade, fishing economies, and revolutionary skirmishes. Passengers glimpse modern landmarks juxtaposed against historic brick docks, with the iconic Zakim Bridge and Custom House Tower punctuating the skyline.

This service stands out by merging functional transportation with a subtle tour of Boston’s maritime character. For visitors pressed for time, it’s a smart, scenic shortcut free from traffic. For locals and travelers alike, Rowes Wharf Water Transport elevates a routine ride into a brief, restorative harbor journey. Efficient yet unhurried, it turns travel time into small moments of waterfront immersion and city perspective uncommon in everyday commutes.

Practical, accessible, and authentically Boston, the Downtown Pickup taps a vibrant waterfront network that enriches urban mobility while celebrating the city’s enduring connection to water.