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Harbour Information

Water Taxis

Cowes Harbour Commission Taxi

Travel across Cowes Harbour with ease using Cowes Harbour Taxis service.

Designed for convenience, comfort and reliability, our service provides seamless connections between marinas, moorings, yacht clubs and waterfront destinations throughout Cowes Harbour.

Operated by Cowes Harbour Commission, our experienced team delivers a professional, efficient and friendly service on the water – whether you are visiting Cowes for racing, dining, events, marina access or simply exploring the harbour.

Operating hours

08:00 – 21:30 Sunday – Thursday

08:00 – 23:30 Friday – Saturday

Bookings

Please call 07855 767918 to book.

Advance booking is recommended where possible, ideally 24 hours’ notice.

Cowes Week 2026 – Harbour Taxi Service Hours

Our Harbour Taxi will be operating extended hours throughout Cowes Week 2026 to help crews, competitors and visitors travel safely across Cowes Harbour.

Operating Hours

Friday 31 July

08:00 – 23:30

Saturday 01 August

08:00 – 23:30

Sunday 02 August – Thursday 06 August

08:00 – 23:00

Friday 07 August – Saturday 08 August

08:00 – 23:30

Book early to avoid disappointment: 07855 767918

 

 

Cowes Harbour Taxi Charges

Note: Operating hours may vary during major events like IW Festival, Cowes Week etc.

ZoneArea
Zone ACowes Breakwater to Floating Bridge
Zone BFloating Bridge to East Cowes Marina (ECM)
Zone CECM to G & J Pontoons, Folly Reach
Zone DFolly Pontoons A, B, C, D, E & F
Zone EOutside of the breakwater
Zone F‘M’ Row off the Green and towards Egypt Point
Zone(s)Price
Travel in one zone £3.00
Travel in two zones £4.00
Travel in three zones £5.00
Travel in four zones£6.00
Main Harbour to Island Harbour£10.00

Children & Group Rates

Children's fares and group booking rates are available. Please contact your water taxi operator for further details and fare information.

Additional Independent Water Taxi Services

View Cowes Water Taxi Details here

View Cowes Water Taxi Charges here

Cowes Water Taxi Charges

Note: Operating hours may vary during major events like IW Festival, Cowes Week etc.

Click here to see the zone diagram

Folly Water BusSingleReturn
Folly to ECM /Town Quay£12.00£15.00
Island Harbour£15.00£20.00
Cowes Water TaxiPrice
Travel in one zone £4.00 single
Travel in two zones £5.00 single
Travel in three zones £6.00 single
Outer Harbour£10.00 single