Baltimore's Water Taxi is more about the journey than the destination. Traveling on the water taxi from popular attractions like Harborplace or Fort McHenry to waterfront neighborhoods like Fells Point or Canton is not necessarily faster on the Water Taxi, but it's more fun.
The Water Taxi is rarely a straight shot from one landing to another, and with the transfers required it might actually be faster to walk it.
How to Ride the Water Taxi
Water Taxi stops are clearly marked on land. (Scroll down for stops and maps.) Find one and wait for the next boat. In the summer expect a 15-30 minute wait depending on the popularity of the stop. Pay on board the boat and receive a hand stamp good for all day. Tickets are cash only. Adult tickets receive a "letter of marque" (a.k.a a brochure of about two dozen coupons).
An all-day pass is:
- $9 for adults
- $4 for kids 10 and under
Fells Point and Harborplace in the Inner Harbor are the two most popular stops. One boat runs directly between them, so all other stops require a transfer. Another boat runs between Fells Point and Fort McHenry in the summer only during the Fort's open hours. And another boat circles from Harborplace and most other stops. Some of the less popular stops can be skipped if no one on the board is getting off, so be sure to ask about return times when you get on the boat.
Water Taxi Stops
- Aquarium
- Harborplace
- Maryland Science Center
- Rusty Scupper
- Little Italy
- Harbor East
- Maritime Park
- Tide Point
- Fells Point
- Captain James Landing
- Canton Waterfront Park Landing
- Fort McHenry - in-season only; last return boat is 5 p.m.
Water Taxi Hours and Seasons
The Water Taxi runs all year, but hours and number of boats running are more limited when it's not summer. Check when you get on the boat when the last one of the evening is for your return stop. For instance, the last boat from fort McHenry in the summer is at 5 p.m., though service elsewhere continues from other stops until 11 p.m. Hours can also vary depending on events for the day; they are extended when there's an evening game at Camden Yards.Nov. 1-Mar. 31: Daily 11 a.m.- 6p.m.
April 1 - April 30: Sun.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. ; Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.--11 p.m.
May 1 - Sept. 1: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sept 2 - Oct. 31: Sun.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. ; Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.--11 p.m.
