NEWYORK WATER TAXI
Here are Bairdstravels photographs for his trip on the water taxi from Brooklyn to Midtown.
New York Water Taxi is a water taxi service offering commuter and sightseeing service mainly to points along the East River and the Hudson River. It should not be confused with the Liberty Water Taxi, a separate service that also operates on the Hudson River.
New York Water Taxi operates a fleet of 12 vessels of four distinct types with most of them being named for what the company refers to as "New York's civic heroes". The 67.1-foot (20.5 m) Ed Rogowsky, Gene Flatow, Marian S Heiskell, Sam Holmes, and Seymour B. Durst vessels built from 2005 to 2008 by the Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding Corporation are capable of carrying up to 149 passengers at a speed of 26 knots. The 53.3-foot (16.2 m) Curt Berger, John Keith, Michael Mann, Mickey Murphy, and Schuyler Meyer Jr. vessels built from 2002 to 2003 by Robert E. Derecktor Connecticut Shipyards, LLC are capable of carrying up to 74 passengers at 24 knots. The 95-foot (29 m) American Princess built in 1988 by Breaux Brothers Enterprises can carry up to 250 passengers, while the 120-foot (37 m) American Princess II is capable of carrying up to 288 passengers. All vessels can sustain massive amounts of abuse from the elements, and every vessel (except for the American Princess and American Princess II, which are monohulled) is a catamaran.
What can you see?
What is it?
The best way to see New York! On Saturdays and Sundays, our boats provide regular service between 10 stops at the city's hottest neighborhoods and attractions. Water Taxis are fast and fun, so you'll see more sights in less time and enjoy a stress-free, breezy ride.
How does it work?
Boats pick up at each stop on a regular schedule - click here to view and print the schedule. Your 1 day pass allows you unlimited travel - hop on and off as much as you like. This service is only active on Saturdays and Sundays - so make sure you'll be able to use your pass on the weekend before buying it online. You can also buy passes as you board the boat. Please note: a ticket for this service does not guarantee availability aboard the Water Taxi.
All photo`s taken and owned by bairdstravel.