Temporary Water Taxi Summer Schedule
LBT’s water taxis are currently operating on a modified schedule. Please see below for the most up-to-date departure times, boarding locations, and map.
Water taxi service is subject to weather conditions.
Boarding begins 15 minutes prior to departure times. Please plan to arrive at least 20 minutes before your planned departure time.
| ALAMITOS BAY Landing Berth 3 | AQUARIUM Dock 4 |
|---|---|
| 11:30 am | 12:15 pm |
| 1:00 pm | 1:45 pm |
| 2:30 pm | 4:00 pm |
| 4:45 pm | |
| 7:00 pm |
The last boat departs the Aquarium at 7:00 p.m. and service ends when it arrives at Alamitos Bay (at approx. 7:45 p.m.).
AquaLink Capacity is limited to 70 people on a first come, first board basis.
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.
| QUEEN MARY | AQUARIUM Dock 4 | SHORELINE VILLAGE Dock 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00am | 11:20am | 11:35am |
| 11:50am | 12:20pm | 12:35pm |
| 12:50pm | 1:20pm | 1:35pm |
| 1:50pm | 2:50pm | 3:05pm |
| 3:20pm | 3:50pm | 4:05pm |
| 4:20pm | ||
| 5:50pm | 6:05pm |
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 6:20 p.m.).
AquaBus capacity is limited to 35 people on a first come, first board basis.
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 Departure Docks:
- Aquarium of the Pacific, Dock 4
- 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 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
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.
Where to Board
AquaLink Departure Docks:
- Aquarium of the Pacific, Dock 4
- Queen Mary (temporarily not in service)
- Alamitos Bay Landing
Parking:
- Alamitos Bay Parking
- To avoid citation or tow, AquaLink customers are encouraged to use the designated long-term parking area when departing from Alamitos Bay Landing. View the parking map for details on where to park and how to get to the dock.
- Aquarium of the Pacific, Dock 4 Parking
- Queen Mary Parking
Where to Board
AquaBus Departure Docks:
- Aquarium of the Pacific, Dock 4
- Shoreline Village, Dock 9
- Queen Mary
Parking:
Dock it, then Downtown it.
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
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
