Australia-wide

Skip the traffic.
Take the water.

On-demand water taxis booked from your phone. Live fares, real skippers, no surprises — Sydney Harbour, the Whitsundays and the Gold Coast Broadwater.

Must create an account to make a booking
Depends on location
Service hours
< 20 min
Avg pickup
100%
Licensed skippers
Book nowLive fares · 30-sec quote
Pickup date & time
30-minute slots, 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM AEST. Book up to 6 months ahead. NYE fireworks cruises: see our NYE page. New Year's Day — price on application.
Passengers
2up to 21
Vessel
How it works

Three taps to the water

01

Enter your locations

Choose pickup and drop-off from any wharf, jetty or beach with water access.

02

Get a live fare

See your exact price and ETA before you book. No surge, no surprises.

03

Board & cruise

Your skipper confirms in seconds. Track them in real time until pickup.

Where we operate

On the water, coast to coast.

We dispatch licensed operators in three of Australia's busiest waterways — and we're expanding. Pick your region and we'll match you with the nearest available skipper.

Flagship network

Sydney Harbour

Circular Quay, Watsons Bay, Manly, Cockatoo Island, North Shore wharves and every jetty in between.

Island transfers

Whitsundays

Airlie Beach, Hamilton Island, Hayman, Daydream and the Cumberland Islands — fast tropical hops.

Broadwater & canals

Gold Coast

Southport, Surfers Paradise, Sanctuary Cove, Hope Island and the Nerang River canals.

Operating somewhere else? Get in touch — we add new regions as operators come on board.

Why Water Taxis Australia

A national network, one website.

We connect you with vetted, licensed water taxi operators across the country. One account, one payment, one app — wherever you are on the coast.

  • Vetted operators

    Every skipper is fully licensed, insured and reviewed.

  • Real-time dispatch

    Suppliers accept jobs in seconds — no calling around.

  • Transparent pricing

    Fares quoted upfront. Wallet credit on every refund.