BlueHerons Posted March 29, 2016 #1 Share Posted March 29, 2016 There is a new game in town to give the Water Taxi people some competition and it is the Water Shuttle. It's run by the same people who run Riverfront Cruises (just down from Briny Pub) and the free Water Trolley people. http://www.fortlauderdalesightseeingcruise.com/ I can't find a website but I did see their boats out this weekend and they are pink. $18 for adults versus $26 on the water taxi. Same stops, same idea. If anyone finds a website, please post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacup317 Posted March 29, 2016 #2 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I found some info here: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/fort-lauderdale/fl-lauderdale-water-bus-20150401-story.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted March 30, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted March 30, 2016 I found some info here: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/fort-lauderdale/fl-lauderdale-water-bus-20150401-story.html I saw that also but it is a little misleading since they are calling themselves the Water Shuttle and the boats are pink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biris Posted September 20, 2016 #4 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Water Shuttle has groupon for 12/day. Is this a good deal, or is water taxi better? It seems like water shuttle doesn't have as many stops as water taxi. Please share your experience. Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DISFANS3 Posted September 20, 2016 #5 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Might give it a try n ext trip down.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted September 20, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Water Shuttle has groupon for 12/day. Is this a good deal, or is water taxi better? It seems like water shuttle doesn't have as many stops as water taxi. Please share your experience. Thanks, They have the same stops just a few less boats however it is off season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biris Posted September 20, 2016 #7 Share Posted September 20, 2016 The groupon is either for 1 per person or 5. I guess I should wait for the water taxi group on then. Thanks to all that replied. Biris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted September 21, 2016 Author #8 Share Posted September 21, 2016 The groupon is either for 1 per person or 5. I guess I should wait for the water taxi group on then. Thanks to all that replied. Biris When will you be staying here? The water taxi groupon will end in the next couple of weeks. It ends in October and starts up again in early summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamajules Posted September 21, 2016 #9 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Travelzoo has a deal on the water taxi. $28 for 2 all day passes. Good thru end of Oct. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biris Posted September 21, 2016 #10 Share Posted September 21, 2016 (edited) I didn't know about the timing for water taxi groupon even though that it makes sense that they sell groupons for off season. We'll be there the week of Thanksgiving. Is this ok to buy groupon for water shuttle then? Do we have to wait longer for the water shuttle? Thanks, Biris Edited September 21, 2016 by Biris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeye12 Posted September 21, 2016 #11 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Never did the water taxi is it one price and u can get off and on at as many stops as u want? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamajules Posted September 21, 2016 #12 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Never did the water taxi is it one price and u can get off and on at as many stops as u want? Sent from my iPhone using Forums That is my understanding from the website. An all day ticket lets you get on/off as much as you want. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeasideMemories Posted September 22, 2016 #13 Share Posted September 22, 2016 BlueHerons, I think this is the website for the water shuttle you referred to.... http://www.water-shuttle.com We may give them a try when we're there in December! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteerageJoe Posted September 22, 2016 #14 Share Posted September 22, 2016 There are currently three water taxi services in operation. One is free (donations welcome) and the other two are commercial competitors. They operate in similar fashion but differ in terms of cost, timetable, routes and boats. One calls itself a Water Trolley, one is a Water Taxi and the other is a Water Shuttle! All three share the same designated stop locations. From a tourist point of view the stops and schedule are most important because many visitors plan their stays and activities around the boat transfers. They book hotels within walking distance of the stops in order to visit restaurants and other attractions without driving and parking hassles. Here is a longer comparison with images of the 3 services. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterbugohio Posted September 23, 2016 #15 Share Posted September 23, 2016 When will you be staying here? The water taxi groupon will end in the next couple of weeks. It ends in October and starts up again in early summer. You had me a little nervous there. I did the groupon and my tickets are good thru Nov. 15. We will be using them on Nov. 11th. Had to pull out the paper ticket I printed and make sure I didn't mess up. Got them for $13 pp. We have done the water taxi many many times. May have to check out the competition the next time. Guess whichever company runs the best deal!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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