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Water Taxi Summer Schedule 

Water taxi service is subject to weather conditions.

Please note: click the tab to view the schedule for each service.

The AquaLink is currently operating seven days a week.

Boarding begins 15 minutes prior to departure times. Please plan to arrive at least 20 minutes before your planned departure time.

Mon. – Thurs. Schedule

ALAMITOS BAY Landing Berth 3AQUARIUM Dock 4QUEEN MARY
11:30am12:15pm12:30pm
1:15pm2:00pm2:15pm
3:00pm4:15pm4:30pm
5:15pm6:00pm6:15pm
7:00pm

The last boat departs Alamitos Bay at 7:00 p.m. and service ends when it arrives at the Aquarium Dock 4 (at approx. 7:30 p.m.).

Fri. – Sun. Schedule

ALAMITOS BAY Landing Berth 3AQUARIUM Dock 4QUEEN MARY
11:30am12:15pm12:30pm
1:15pm2:00pm2:15pm
2:00pm2:45pm3:00pm
3:00pm4:15pm4:30pm
3:45pm5:00pm5:15pm
5:15pm6:00pm6:15pm
6:00pm6:45pm7:00pm
7:00pm7:30pm drop off only
7:45pm8:30pm8:45pm

The last boat departs the Queen Mary at 8:45 p.m. and service ends when it arrives at Alamitos Bay (at approx. 9:15 p.m.).

AquaLink capacity is limited to 70 people on a first come, first board basis.

Last round trip =

The AquaBus is currently operating seven days a week.

Boarding begins 5 minutes prior to departure times. Please plan to arrive at least 10 minutes before your planned departure time.

Mon. – Sun. Schedule

QUEEN MARYAQUARIUM Dock 4SHORELINE VILLAGE Dock 9
11:00am11:20am11:35am
11:50am12:20pm12:35pm
12:50pm1:20pm1:35pm
1:50pm2:50pm3:05pm
3:20pm3:50pm4:05pm
4:20pm4:50pm5:05pm
5:20pm5:50pm6:05pm

The last boat departs Dock 9 in Shoreline Village at 6:05 p.m. and service ends when it arrives at the Queen Mary (at approximately 6:15 p.m.).

AquaBus capacity is limited to 35 people on a first come, first board basis.

Last round trip =

Click the button below to download the AquaLink and AquaBus schedule.

Meet Our Water Taxis

AquaLink

Take a 40-minute trip across the bay between Downtown Long Beach and Alamitos Bay aboard the selfie-framing AquaLink.

 

Aqualink in the water

AquaLink Departure Docks:

  • Aquarium of the Pacific, Dock 4
  • Queen Mary
  • Alamitos Bay Landing

Additional AquaLink Information

  • Fare: $5 one-way
  • Snack and beverage bar (menu)
  • Space for bikes, strollers, and wheelchairs

AquaBus

Take a short and scenic trip to Rainbow Harbor’s hot spots. One full round-trip is about 20 minutes.

Aquabus in the water

AquaBus Departure Docks:

  • Aquarium of the Pacific, Dock 4
  • Shoreline Village, Dock 9
  • Queen Mary

Additional AquaBus Information

  • Fare: $1 one-way
  • Limited space for bikes, strollers or a single wheelchair

Where to Board

=Aqualink boarding map

AquaLink Departure Docks:

  • Aquarium of the Pacific, Dock 4
  • Queen Mary
  • Alamitos Bay Landing

Parking:

AquaBus boarding map

AquaBus Departure Docks:

  • Aquarium of the Pacific, Dock 4
  • Shoreline Village, Dock 9
  • Queen Mary

Parking:

What to Know Before You Board

  • 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.
  • If you plan on paying fare with cash, ensure you have exact change before boarding. Water taxi crew is not able to make change.
  • If you plan on paying with the RideLBT app, please review app information before your trip.
  • Service animals are permitted aboard water taxis. Companion animals are also permitted aboard if they are secured in an appropriate carrier.

Accessibility

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

How to Pay

AquaLink One-Way Fare: $5.00 (Roundtrip $10.00)
AquaBus One-Way Fare: $1.00 (Roundtrip $2)
Fare for children aged 2 and under is complimentary.

Payment options:

  • RideLBT App
  • EXACT Cash
  • Credit Card (Visa and Mastercard only)

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 tickets straight to your phone with the RideLBT app.

Please note items below:

Each ticket will need to be activated individually when boarding.

DO NOT ACTIVATE YOUR MOBILE TICKET UNTIL YOU’RE ON THE BOAT to avoid the pass timing out.

The water taxi crews are unable to process refunds or adjust tickets. For any requests, please call Customer Care at 562.591.2301.

If you have tickets in your app wallet and lose or replace your phone, please call Customer Care to release your passes to your new phone.

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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

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