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.
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
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 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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