Pick the type of trip that you wish to take. New York Water Taxi offers several different touring options. You can take a hop on and off tour which takes you to almost a dozen of the city's most popular sights. Another option is to go on an hour guided audio tour around the harbor.
Purchase tickets for the taxi online. For some of the specialty tours, you should buy the tickets in advance on the New York Water Taxi website.
Find out the location that the New York Water Taxi departs from. The two main locations that you can ride from include South Street Seaport and Battery Park.
Buy a one-day or two-day pass. A multi-day pass permits unlimited rides on the water taxi during that time period.
Ride the New York Water Taxi in the warmer seasons. Although certain tours are available during the winter, many of the services are suspended.
