Water Taxi in Fort Lauderdale offers discount for Florida residents

Water Taxi on The Intracoastal Waterway runs scenic routes in Fort Lauderdale and an express route from Fort Lauderdale to Hollywood. Discount opportunities are offered, including a promotion for  20 percent off for Florida residents.

Information about Water Taxi and purchasing tickets is at 954-467-6677 or online.

 Water Taxi routes

Some use the yellow vessels to travel from place to place, appreciating the luxury of avoiding traffic and parking. Water Taxis provide

• hop-on/hop-off  points for shopping, dining and sightseeing along regular routes on the Intracoastal Waterway, New River and Hollywood
• Narrated Tours. Relax onboard and savor the scenery and narrated tours. Narration includes “fun facts about all the gorgeous homes, yachts, and South Florida history,” the Water Taxi website states. The watercraft sell adult beverages and other drinks, with 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Happy Hour

Regular fares

tickets are valid 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

• $40 for age 12-64
• $35 for age 65 and older and military
• $20 for age 5-11
• Free for age 4 and younger
• Sunset Music cruises for ages 18 and older are about $69, including gratuities, live entertainment, bar bites from Shooters Waterfront and drinks from the bar. These events are not eligible for discounts.

Processing fee of about $1 is extra.

Discounts

•  $16 & $20 Happy Hour fares after 5 p.m. for Florida residents in September while the promotion is offered. Happy Hour fares after 5 p.m. are $25 for age 12 and older, $20 for ages 5-11 and free for younger than 5. Florida residents are able to snag 20% off those rates while the promotion is offered. Use promocode LOCAL24
• 20% off regular fees  for Florida residents, while the promotion is offered. Use promocode LOCAL24, That's a discount of about $8 for adults,  $7 for seniors and military, and $4 for ages 5-11. For the after 5 p.m. rates, the Florida discount is about $5 for adults and $4 for kids.
• Group rates for at least 10 people available, inquire by phone
• Previous deal  August 30-September 2 discounted $25 fares and regular price of $20 for ages 5 to 11

Discounts at Restaurants & Shops

With your Water Taxi ticket, you may receive discounts at partnering restaurants, attractions and other vendors. Participating businesses are listed with each stop on the interactive map on Water Taxi website.

Information about Water Taxi and purchasing tickets is online or 954-467-6677

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