Arrive by water · Long Beach's water taxi docks at our doorstep
Take the AquaLink to Boathouse on the Bay
$5, 45 minutes, and the best commute to dinner in Long Beach.
Summer 2026: Daily service May 22 through September 7, 2026.
How it works
From downtown to dinner in 45 minutes
Board downtown
Catch the AquaLink at the Aquarium of the Pacific (Dock 4) or the Queen Mary. First come, first board, so be at the dock 5 minutes early (15 at the Queen Mary).
Cruise the harbor
About 45 scenic minutes across the water, with a full bar on board. Cocktails, wine, beer, and snacks while the skyline drifts by.
Step off at our door
The boat ties up at Alamitos Bay Landing (Berth 3). You are steps from our patio. No parking, no traffic, no valet ticket.
Know before you board
- Fare
- $5 each way
- Kids 2 & under
- Free
- Payment
- Card, RideLBT app, or exact cash
- On board
- Full bar + snacks
- Accessibility
- Fully wheelchair accessible
Alamitos Bay Landing. The dock really is this close.
The route
The Long Beach water taxi route ends at our dock
Aquarium of the Pacific to the Queen Mary to Alamitos Bay Landing. Step off the boat and you are standing at our front door. Pan and zoom the map; every pin is the real dock.
Dock departure board
AquaLink schedule: Summer 2026
Daily service May 22 through September 7, 2026. Each row is one boat's run: read left to right to follow it across the harbor and back.
Monday through Thursday
Departs Alamitos Bay (us)
Arrives Aquarium
Departs Queen Mary
Back at Alamitos Bay
11:30 AM
12:15 PM
12:30 PM
1:15 PM
1:15 PM
2:00 PM
2:15 PM
3:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:15 PM
4:30 PM
5:15 PM
5:15 PM
6:00 PM
6:15 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
Final run of the night
Friday through Sunday
Departs Alamitos Bay (us)
Arrives Aquarium
Departs Queen Mary
Back at Alamitos Bay
11:30 AM
12:15 PM
12:30 PM
1:15 PM
1:15 PM
2:00 PM
2:15 PM
3:00 PM
2:00 PM
2:45 PM
3:00 PM
3:45 PM
3:00 PM
4:15 PM
4:30 PM
5:15 PM
3:45 PM
5:00 PM
5:15 PM
6:00 PM
5:15 PM
6:00 PM
6:15 PM
7:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:45 PM
7:00 PM
7:45 PM
7:45 PM
8:30 PM
8:45 PM
9:15 PM
Heading back downtown after dinner? The last boat leaves Alamitos Bay Landing at 7:00 PM Monday through Thursday and 7:45 PM Friday through Sunday. Or stay for one more round and grab a rideshare.
Times published by Long Beach Transit. Confirm before you ride: official 2026 schedule (PDF) · ridelbt.com/watertaxis
Plan your ride
Three ways to ride the AquaLink
Friday through Sunday
The Sunset Run
Dinner with the golden hour, both ways on the water.
5:00 PM
Board at the Aquarium (Queen Mary 5:15)
6:00 PM
Step off at Alamitos Bay Landing, steps from our patio
6:15 PM
Waterfront dinner as the sun drops behind the marina
7:45 PM
Last boat back downtown, nightcap on board
$10 round trip per person, full bar on the boat
Reserve a sunset tableTuesday through Friday
The Happy Hour Run
Skip the freeway. Happy hour starts on the boat.
4:15 PM
Board at the Aquarium (Queen Mary 4:30)
5:15 PM
Land at Alamitos Bay Landing
5:20 PM
Happy hour on the patio, weekdays 4 to 6
7:00 PM
Boat back downtown (7:45 on Fridays)
$10 round trip per person, kids 2 and under free
See the happy hour menuAlready in Alamitos Bay?
The Local's Cruise
The cheapest harbor cruise in LA County leaves from our dock.
1:15 PM
Board at Alamitos Bay Landing
2:00 PM
Cruise past the Aquarium and the Queen Mary
3:00 PM
Back at the dock, salt air earned
Evening
Dinner reservation waiting at Boathouse
$10 round trip per person, bar on board
Check the departure boardGood to know
AquaLink questions, answered
Is the AquaLink wheelchair accessible?
Yes, fully. The AquaLink accommodates both motorized and non-motorized wheelchairs, and the dock at Alamitos Bay Landing is step-free.
Can I bring my dog?
Service animals ride free and are always welcome. Companion pets are allowed too as long as they stay in a carrier.
Can I bring my bike?
Yes. Strollers, bikes, and wheelchairs are all welcome aboard the AquaLink, and the boat has dedicated space for them. Ride over, lock up at the marina, and roll home along the beach path after dinner.
Can I drink on board?
Yes. The AquaLink has onboard food and beverage service with a full bar: cocktails, wine, beer, and snacks. Consider it the first round before dinner.
Do I need a reservation for the boat?
No. Boarding is first come, first served. Arrive at the dock about 5 minutes early (15 minutes at the Queen Mary), and note that the final trips of the night can fill up, so have a backup plan for the ride home.
How do I pay?
Three ways: credit card on board (Visa and Mastercard), the RideLBT app, or exact cash (the crew cannot make change). TAP cards, including GoPass, are not accepted on the water taxis.
What's the AquaBus? Is that the same thing?
Different boat. The AquaBus is the small $1 water taxi that loops Rainbow Harbor downtown only, and it does not come to Alamitos Bay. To reach Boathouse on the Bay, you want the AquaLink.
Questions about the boat itself? Long Beach Transit Customer Care: 562.591.2301
Dinner is the destination
Boarding at Alamitos Bay Landing, steps from our patio. Step off the boat, walk to the patio, and the water does the rest.
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