Water Taxi to Manly — private water taxi in Sydney Harbour — Northern Beaches
Sydney Harbour — Northern Beaches

Water Taxi to Manly

Private water taxi between Manly and any wharf on Sydney Harbour. Perfect for beating the ferry queue on a summer weekend, running kids and prams door-to-door, or a late-night ride home when the scheduled ferry stops.

6am–10pm
Service hours
~22 min
Typical transfer
Licensed
Skippers only
Popular pickups & drop-offs

Where we pick up in Sydney Harbour — Northern Beaches

Water Taxi to Manly runs cover every jetty listed below plus any private wharf with safe deep-water access. Just drop the pin in the booking engine.

  • Manly Wharf
  • Circular Quay (Jetty 6)
  • Darling Harbour
  • Watsons Bay
  • Rose Bay
  • Taronga Zoo
  • The Spit / D'Albora Marinas
  • Balmoral Beach
Operating hours: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM, seven days. After 10 PM same-day and any next-day pickups must be booked as "Book Later".
Frequently asked

Water Taxi to Manly — questions we hear a lot

How long does a water taxi from Circular Quay to Manly take?+

22–25 minutes wharf to wharf, depending on harbour conditions. That's about a third of the door-to-door door time versus the ferry.

How much is a water taxi from Circular Quay to Manly?+

Manly runs sit in the $260–$320 range for up to 12 passengers. Overnight surcharge ($75) applies after 10PM. The exact fare is quoted before you pay.

Can I book a return water taxi to Manly?+

Yes — the booking engine has a return-trip option that pre-fills the reverse leg and recalculates the fare if you change the drop-off.

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