Fort Lauderdale Water Shuttle.

[BlueHerons]

There is a new game in town to give the Water Taxi people some competition and it is the Water Shuttle.

 

It's run by the same people who run Riverfront Cruises (just down from Briny Pub) and the free Water Trolley people. http://www.fortlauderdalesightseeingcruise.com/

 

I can't find a website but I did see their boats out this weekend and they are pink.

 

$18 for adults versus $26 on the water taxi.

 

Same stops, same idea.

 

If anyone finds a website, please post.

[teacup317]

I found some info here:

 

 

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/fort-lauderdale/fl-lauderdale-water-bus-20150401-story.html

[BlueHerons]

I found some info here:

 

 

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/fort-lauderdale/fl-lauderdale-water-bus-20150401-story.html

 

I saw that also but it is a little misleading since they are calling themselves the Water Shuttle and the boats are pink.

[Biris]

Water Shuttle has groupon for 12/day. Is this a good deal, or is water taxi better? It seems like water shuttle doesn't have as many stops as water taxi. Please share your experience.

 

Thanks,

[DISFANS3]

Might give it a try n ext trip down..

[BlueHerons]

Water Shuttle has groupon for 12/day. Is this a good deal, or is water taxi better? It seems like water shuttle doesn't have as many stops as water taxi. Please share your experience.

 

Thanks,

 

They have the same stops just a few less boats however it is off season.

[Biris]

The groupon is either for 1 per person or 5. I guess I should wait for the water taxi group on then. Thanks to all that replied.

 

Biris

[BlueHerons]

The groupon is either for 1 per person or 5. I guess I should wait for the water taxi group on then. Thanks to all that replied.

 

Biris

 

When will you be staying here? The water taxi groupon will end in the next couple of weeks. It ends in October and starts up again in early summer.

[mamajules]

Travelzoo has a deal on the water taxi. $28 for 2 all day passes. Good thru end of Oct.

 

 

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[Biris]

I didn't know about the timing for water taxi groupon even though that it makes sense that they sell groupons for off season. We'll be there the week of Thanksgiving. Is this ok to buy groupon for water shuttle then? Do we have to wait longer for the water shuttle?

 

Thanks,

Biris

Edited September 21, 2016 by Biris

[buckeye12]

Never did the water taxi is it one price and u can get off and on at as many stops as u want?

 

 

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[mamajules]

Never did the water taxi is it one price and u can get off and on at as many stops as u want?

 

 

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That is my understanding from the website. An all day ticket lets you get on/off as much as you want.

 

 

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[SeasideMemories]

BlueHerons,

 

I think this is the website for the water shuttle you referred to.... http://www.water-shuttle.com

 

We may give them a try when we're there in December!

[SteerageJoe]

There are currently three water taxi services in operation. One is free (donations welcome) and the other two are commercial competitors. They operate in similar fashion but differ in terms of cost, timetable, routes and boats. One calls itself a Water Trolley, one is a Water Taxi and the other is a Water Shuttle! All three share the same designated stop locations.

 

From a tourist point of view the stops and schedule are most important because many visitors plan their stays and activities around the boat transfers. They book hotels within walking distance of the stops in order to visit restaurants and other attractions without driving and parking hassles.

 

Here is a longer comparison with images of the 3 services.

[waterbugohio]

When will you be staying here? The water taxi groupon will end in the next couple of weeks. It ends in October and starts up again in early summer.

 

You had me a little nervous there. I did the groupon and my tickets are good thru Nov. 15. We will be using them on Nov. 11th. Had to pull out the paper ticket I printed and make sure I didn't mess up. Got them for $13 pp.

 

We have done the water taxi many many times. May have to check out the competition the next time. Guess whichever company runs the best deal!!