Amalfi Ettalong Beachby water taxi
A slice of the Italian coastline on The Esplanade
- We don't charge your card today
- Licensed, insured skippers
- 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM daily
- Drop-off at Ettalong Beach Wharf, Ettalong Beach NSW
Amalfi Ettalong Beach
Book the boatArrive the way the harbour intended
Modern Italian restaurant and beach bar at 49 The Esplanade, a two-minute walk from Ettalong Beach Wharf.
Amalfi brings the flavours of the Italian coast to Ettalong Beach — share plates, handmade pasta, wood-fired dishes and spritzes, served indoors or out with the sea breeze coming off Broken Bay. Now at 49 The Esplanade, it is a short walk up from the sand and from Ettalong Beach Wharf, making it a natural lunch stop for a water taxi run across from Palm Beach.
Inside Amalfi Ettalong Beach
What the afternoon looks like once the boat has dropped you at Ettalong Beach Wharf, Ettalong Beach NSW.
Three steps from your door to the table
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Pick your wharf and time
Drop-off is already locked to Ettalong Beach Wharf, Ettalong Beach NSW. Add your pickup wharf, passengers and time.
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See the live fare
All-inclusive, per boat, no surprises at the wharf. Add your card — we don't charge it today.
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Meet your skipper
You get the operator, boat and captain's contact by SMS, plus a tracking link on the day.
Table first, then the boat
We'll ask Amalfi Ettalong Beach to hold the table for you
Send us your time and party size and we'll come back to you by text and email with the answer — confirmed, a different time, or fully booked. Your boat is only booked once the table is sorted, so you never pay for a trip to a table you didn't get.
- Nothing charged for the table or the boat while you wait
- Venue can counter-offer a time — accept it and we shift your boat
- Fully booked? We suggest other waterfront tables on the same waterway
Prefer to do it yourself? Book direct with Amalfi Ettalong Beach and come back for the boat.
Live fares
Book your boat to Amalfi Ettalong Beach
Drop-off is already set to Ettalong Beach Wharf, Ettalong Beach NSW. Tap a popular pickup below or type your own — you'll have a live fare in under a minute. We do not charge your card today; it is charged only once an operator accepts, or three days before pickup.
Why arrive by water
- No parking hunt — you step off at Ettalong Beach Wharf, Ettalong Beach NSW
- Door-to-door for couples through to groups of 30+
- Licensed local skippers, surveyed and insured vessels
- Live fare up front — nothing to pay at the wharf
- Return pickup booked at the same time if you want it
- Cancellation terms shown before you confirm
Arriving by boat
Land at Ettalong Beach Wharf and walk along The Esplanade. Daytime runs only — allow 25 minutes each way from Palm Beach.
Daylight water taxi service only at Ettalong Beach — lunch sittings from 11:00am, last return departure 4:00pm. No night-time returns across the channel.
Alternate landing: Palm Beach Wharf, Palm Beach NSW
Check a fare now →Water taxis to Amalfi Ettalong Beach — questions
Can I get a water taxi to Amalfi Ettalong Beach?
Yes. Water Taxis Australia runs licensed water taxis to Ettalong Beach Wharf, Ettalong Beach NSW, the closest public landing to Amalfi Ettalong Beach in Ettalong Beach. Enter your pickup wharf, choose a time and you'll see a live all-inclusive fare per boat before you book.
How much does a water taxi to Amalfi Ettalong Beach cost?
Fares are priced per boat, not per person, and depend on your pickup wharf, the time of day and how many passengers you have. The live fare shown in the booking engine on this page is the fare you pay — it already includes the licensed skipper, fuel, GST and platform fees.
When is my card charged?
We don't charge your card when you book. Your card is only verified — your bank may show a temporary zero-dollar check, which is not a payment. The fare is charged only once a water taxi operator or skipper accepts your job (or three days before pickup, whichever comes first). If no one accepts, you are never charged. If you're using a debit card, keep the funds available so the fare can be charged when a skipper accepts.
Where does the boat drop us off at Amalfi Ettalong Beach?
Land at Ettalong Beach Wharf and walk along The Esplanade. Daytime runs only — allow 25 minutes each way from Palm Beach.
Do you book the table as well?
Yes — we can request it for you. Send us your time and party size and we'll come back to you by text and email with the answer: confirmed, a different time offered, or fully booked. Nothing is charged while you wait, and you only finish the water taxi booking once the table is sorted. You're welcome to book the table yourself instead and just use us for the boat.
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