Customer Alert: July 3 AquaLink Schedule and AquaBus Fare
July 3 AquaLink Schedule
AquaLink service will end early on Thursday, July 3, 2025, due to the Big Bang on the Bay fireworks event.
Last trips for AquaLink service will be:
- 4:30 p.m. from the Queen Mary
- 5:15 p.m. from Alamitos Bay Landing.
- 6:00 p.m. from Aquarium Dock 4
Water Taxi service will operate on a weekend schedule for Independence Day, Friday, July 4, 2025.
AquaBus Fare
Please note that tickets for the AquaBus must be purchased by cash or the Ride LBT app until further notice.
To download the app, please visit ridelbt.com/app.
Select a Water Taxi
AquaLink
Fare: $5 one-way
Take a 40-minute trip across the bay between Downtown Long Beach and Alamitos Bay aboard the selfie-framing AquaLink.
Where to Board (Departure Docks):
- Dock 4 by the Aquarium
- Queen Mary
- Alamitos Bay Landing, Berth 3
Additional Information:
- Snack and beverage bar (menu)
- Space for bikes, strollers, and wheelchairs
Parking
To avoid citation or tow, AquaLink customers are encouraged to use the designated long-term parking area when departing from Alamitos Bay Landing.
Alamitos Bay ParkingQueen Mary ParkingDock 4 by the Aquarium Parking
Aquabus
Fare: $1 one-way
Take a short and scenic trip to Rainbow Harbor’s hot spots. One full round-trip is about 20 minutes.
Where to Board (Departure Docks):
- Dock 4 by the Aquarium
- Shoreline Village, Dock 9
- Queen Mary
Additional Information:
- Limited space for bikes, strollers or a single wheelchair
Parking
Follow Catalina Express parking signs to the Queen Mary Dock.
Dock 9 at Shoreline Village ParkingQueen Mary ParkingDock 4 by the Aquarium Parking
- AquaLink boarding begins 15 minutes prior to departure times. Please plan to arrive at least 20 minutes before your planned departure time.
- AquaBus boarding begins 10 minutes prior to departure times. Please plan to arrive at least 10 minutes before your planned departure time.
- Boarding is on a first come, first board basis and boats often meet full capacity.
- Service is subject to weather conditions. To confirm if service is operating, please call Customer Care at 562.591.2301 or check LBT’s Twitter for more information.
- Strollers, bikes and wheelchairs are welcome aboard both vessels. However, space is limited on the AquaBus.
- When bringing a bike on board AquaLink, check out this how-to video.
- Food and beverages are available for purchase on the AquaLink. Click here for a full menu.
- Service animals are permitted aboard water taxis. Companion animals are also permitted aboard if they are secured in an appropriate carrier.
- Visit the “How to Pay” section to learn how to purchase Water Taxi passes.
AquaLink and AquaBus are accessible, including people in motorized and non-motorized wheelchairs. This includes:
- Ramps at all stops
- A hand-crank chairlift at Aquarium of the Pacific, Dock 4
- Reserved space inside and on the back deck of AquaLink
- Accessibility at all points of pickup for the AquaBus
- Fare:
- AquaLink One-Way: $5.00 (Roundtrip $10.00)
- AquaBus One-Way: $1.00 (Roundtrip $2)
- Fare for children aged 2 and under is complimentary.
- Payment Options:
- EXACT Cash (Water taxi crew cannot provide change)
- Credit Card (Visa and Mastercard only)
- RideLBT App
- Please note: TAP cards, including the GoPass TAP card, are not accepted on LBT water taxis.
RideLBT App
Pay ahead of time and get water taxi passes straight to your phone with the RideLBT app.
Please note items below:
Each pass will need to be activated individually when boarding.
DO NOT ACTIVATE YOUR MOBILE PASS UNTIL YOU’RE ON THE BOAT to avoid the pass timing out.
The water taxi crews are unable to process refunds or adjust passes. For any requests, please call Customer Care at 562.591.2301.
If you have passes in your app wallet and lose or replace your phone, please call Customer Care to release your passes to your new phone.
Dock it, then Downtown it.
Customer Care
Open Monday – Friday 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. and Saturday – Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at 562.591.2301
Información y asistencia en español está disponible bajo a petición. Pongase en contacto con nosotros al 562.591.2301
