First “Green” Water Taxi Launched In Boston Harbor
On June 3, 2010, the first completely electric, zero-emissions water taxi was introduced to Rowes Warf Water Transport’s fleet of water taxis operated out of the Rowes Wharf dock in the Boston Harbor. The taxi can carry a maximum of 12 people for up to thirteen hours on a single night’s charge and offers passengers traffic-free access to Logan Airport and thirty other popular locations around the Boston Harbor. The electric water taxi provides passengers with a tranquil, eco-friendly alternative to the noise and pollution of traditional, non-electric water taxis for the same price. Sixteen six-volt batteries power the vessel at a speed nearly equal to that of traditional water taxis, making the trip from Rowes Wharf to Logan Airport in ten minutes. In addition to its primary use as a public transport vessel, the boat can be chartered by private parties as a special mode of transportation to a destination across the Harbor or as a cruise. The electric water taxi is available by reservation at (617) 261-6620 and by call box located on the Rowes Wharf dock and at Logan Airport.
June 3, 2010 ribbon cutting ceremony for
first “green” water taxi in Boston Harbor.
(L to R) Lowell Richards, Massport’s Chief Development Officer;
Scott Rickards, Manager, Equity Office Properties;
Vivien Li, Executive Director, The Boston Harbor Association;
Paul Jacques, General Manager, Boston Harbor Hotel; and
Steve Goyette, co-owner and operator of Rowes Wharf Water Transport
2010 Water Transportation Service
to the Boston Harbor Islands
Service to the Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area began for the 2010 season and will continue through the fall. Board a ferry behind the Boston Marriott Long Wharf Hotel next to Christopher Columbus Park in Boston, Hewitt’s Cove in Hingham, Pemberton Point in Hull, or from the Fore River Shipyard, Quincy to go to Spectacle and Georges Islands. An inter-island shuttle offers visitors access to the other harbor islands. Guided tours of both the islands and the lighthouses, boating and kayaking opportunities, spacious parks, and campgrounds provide plenty for visitors to enjoy. For ferry reservations, please call 617-770-0040.
Service to Salem resumes in late May, 2010
Experience the historic seaport city of Salem on a 45-minute ride on the Salem Ferry operated by Boston's Best Cruises. Service resumes 28 May 2010 from Boston.
A summer 2009 pilot program launched by the MBTA and the City of Salem was a success. The pilot program allowed for use of the MBTA boat pass and commuter rail zones 5-8 passes as valid fare during peak commuter hours. A decision will be made soon regarding whether the pilot program will be continued during summer, 2010.
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Water transportation is the preferred commuting choice of many - great for traveling to work from the North and South Shore communities, easy trips to Logan or getting quickly around Boston's Inner Harbor and Boston Harbor Islands.
Why take water transportation? Traveling by boat, whether for work or fun, is in many ways, an easy alternative to driving.
Low fares: Low price service can be even more affordable for commuters through monthly passes.
Convenience: Ferries traveling to Boston dock at convenient locations minutes away from Downtown, Faneuil Hall Marketplace/Quincy Market, the North End, Government Center, the Financial District, the Seaport District, and the Charlestown Navy Yard. Access to Salem, Quincy, Hingham and Hull is available on a regular schedule.
Speed: The majority of services are provided by high-speed vessels, many of which have snacks and drinks available on board.
Fun! During the summer months, both tourists and local residents can enjoy a boat ride to the Boston Harbor Islands or Provincetown, at the northern tip of Cape Cod.
Happy Boating!
The Boston Harbor Association is working to continue the success of water transportation as a transit option. TBHA is a non-profit, public interest organization, founded in 1973 by the League of Women Voters and the Boston Shipping Association to promote a clean, alive, and accessible Boston Harbor. For more information, visit tbha.org.
In partnership with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Transportation and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.