A round-trip boat ride for $10 in Long Beach? This is such a hidden gem activity! I tried this boat ride after 4 years and the experience was just as good with the same low prices. My friend and I tried the Aqua Link around late afternoon/evening in June. We started at Long Beach Pier and did a round-trip to Seal Beach. The boat ride was fun and we enjoyed cruising through the bay. It can get a bit cold around this time, so I would recommend bringing a blanket/warm clothes. The round-trip took around 2ish hours I believe. Upon arrival at Seal Beach, we disembarked and re-boarded right afterwards. You can explore the stop and catch the next boat too. They have both inside and outside areas you can sit at. The inside portion has tables, concessions, and I even think there's a bathroom on board. Outside food seems to be allowed on board. You need to pre-purchase your ticket on the Long Beach transit site/app. Don't activate your ticket until you are close to boarding. You need to line up, but boarding isn't guaranteed since the boat has maximum capacity, so I would recommend planning around their schedule and showing up early if you want to board at a certain time. I believe you can also pay for your ticket in cash and metro credits too. Overall, I would highly recommend this experience and I will continue bringing guests and visitors here! read more

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Aqualink tickets cost $5 for a single trip and $10 for a round trip (covering all 3 stops). Children under 2 ride free. The views were fantastic and definitely worth seeing. However, I would only recommend this if you have plenty of time, as the wait can be quite long. We boarded at Dock 4 around 2:30 PM and didn't get back until nearly 6:00 PM. One thing to keep in mind is that after riding two stops to Alamitos Bay, all passengers were required to disembark and rejoin the queue for the next boat. If you're lucky, you may be able to board the same boat again, but during busy periods the wait can easily stretch to two hours. According to the staff, two boats operate on weekends, while only one runs during the week. The service is available only from May 22 through September 7 this year. Note: Tickets can be purchased online, and credit cards are also accepted on the boat. read more

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Rode the Aqua Link for the first time for the Long Beach Grand Prix. Such a great option to avoid all of the traffic and crazy parking! Parked at the Queen Mary and the ride over was only $1 per person. Make sure so bring cash! read more

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Took the Long Beach AquaLink from Los Alamitos Bay over to Rainbow Park, and it was a great, smooth ride on a beautiful sunny day. Be sure to get there at least five minutes early, they're quick to stop boarding if you're not on time. It's a great thing to do whether you're local or an out of town tourist. At Rainbow Park there's a walkway around the water, a lighthouse, and lots of green grass to picnic on. read more

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I have lived 10 years in Long Beach and have heard about Aqua Link, finally ride and look forward to next time! We had walked from 4th & Redondo to the Queen Mary and decided to take Aqua Link back to Alamitos Bay. So easy, very clean. $5 for a 30 min ride along the coastline, past the oil islands. Everyone on the boat was friendly and helpful. So easy! read more

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Discovered this air taxi when I went with a group outing on the Duffy boats. I went from the marina to Downtown Long Beach, and it took about half an hour. You can sit outside, but cover your ears when they sound the horn, which they tell you. They have a snack bar inside. It's run by Long Beach Transit Center, and you'll often find locals commuting as well as visitors. read more

First time on the Aqua Link. I loved the experience. The price is reasonable, that I would ride it often. Great way to get around Long Beach. read more

Fun way to get from Alamitos Bay to Shoreline for lunch. Clean, awesome staff , great schedule and only $5.

A Spontaneous Day Out on the Long Beach Water Taxis. Sometimes the best days are the ones you don't overplan. This summer (May 23 - September 1, 2025), Long Beach is running its seasonal Water Taxi service, a fun, breezy way to get around the harbor for just $1 or $5 a ride! Two routes to choose from: 1. Aquabus (blue route on the map) * Ride time: ~20 minutes * Fare: $1 one way Stops: * Dock 4 by the Aquarium * Shoreline Village (Dock 9) * Queen Mary 2. Aqualink (yellow route on the map) * Ride time: ~40 minutes * Fare: $5 one way Stops: * Dock 4 by the Aquarium * Queen Mary * Alamitos Bay Landing (Berth 3) *Tickets: You can buy them ahead through the Long Beach Transit app, or just pay cash onboard (they can give change). *Schedule & tips: Each fare is one way which means you can hop off, explore the area for a while, and then catch another boat back (just pay again for the return). Be sure to check the timetable carefully, especially the last trip of the day.) Weekends (Fri-Sun) have more departures than weekdays (Mon-Thu), but either way, it's first come, first served and no reserved seats. If the boat is full, you'll just have to wait for the next one. Parking: Where you park depends on where you board. The official site has detailed info and you can search : Long Beach Water Taxis We parked at 99 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802 (height limit 8'2"). The boats have both indoor and outdoor seating, plus a little snack counter. On our 40-minute ride, we got so caught up chatting with friends that we didn't realize we'd reached the last stop and the crew had to ask if we were staying on for another round. The sun was out in full force, but with the breeze off the water, it felt perfectly relaxing. After heading back, we strolled through Harbor Village and ended the afternoon with a leisurely lunch at Parker's Lighthouse. What a perfect way to wrap up a sunny day on the water. Highly recommend this watertaxi experience. read more

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Really cool inexpensive ride. We took our four year old on a quick boat ride to shoreline drive. Coming was great! The boat wasn't packed. Super clean. Everyone was really nice . They have snacks available for purchase and we got to see the queen mary. Leaving was different. We were delayed because the crew had to take lunch. The departure time was3:45 we waited like an hour in the heat. Sun scorching us. I recommend the ride but I really wish they'd get the timing together. The sun completely burned us . We'll absolutely be returning but we'll plan differently read more

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What a great deal for a boat ride. $5 to go on a boat from Ballast Point to the aquarium, and if it weren't for their lunch break we could have also gone to the Queen Mary. Easy and convenient and something different. We chose the front of the boat and we got wet. So if you don't want to get wet don't sit in the front. Drinks available as well in board. We did not partake in beverages. *water taxi $5 water bus $1* Cash is best read more

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We took Aqua Link out of Alamitos Bay Marina, the water taxi takes you to Aquarium of the Pacific, then to the Queen Mary and finally back to the Alamitos. The cost is $10 round trip. CASH ONLY!! The boat holds 65 passengers. The round trip is about an hour, depending how many people are exiting and boarding the boat. There is outdoor and indoor seating.it was a smooth pleasant ride .get there early ifyou want outdoor seatiing . It fills up quickly.if you sit up in the front , expect to get wet.Thete are many shops and restaurants to see at the stops.Good for wheelchairs and strollers. ADA friendly. Good for kids. Definitely worth the wait and trip. read more

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Great affordable water cruise along the waterfront. $5 one way for anyone over 2yo. You pay on the boat. Taking it one way takes about 20min and is a great way to see Long Beach including Queen Mary. IIt doesn't come too often, so you'll need to look at the schedule ahead of time. read more

Always a great time! About 30 mins each way. Grab a bite at Boathouse or Ballast Point. $5 each way read more

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Love the ride. Can't beat for five bucks then I go to Chillis and have a three for me special

Had an amazing day on the water taxi only down side is only on the summer we went the last weekend and was really ling waiting to get on board read more

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Such a fun little outing/boat ride. My friend and I first went on this 4 years ago with our kids. We went again this week (minus the kids). It's only $5 bucks to ride and takes about 25 minutes from The Boathouse dock to the dock by Chili's. Such beautiful views of the water and harbor. Snacks and beverages are sold on the boat. Check it out this summer!! read more

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Aqualink is a water taxi in Long Beach that takes you from Shoreline Village to Alamitos Bay and vice versa. It's $5 per person, and the ride takes about 30 minutes from the west to the east side of Long Beach. Maximum capacity is 70. Make sure to check their schedule for the arrival and departure. It's a fun and cheap excursion of getting out in the water. Sometimes, you need to feel the breeze to refresh your mind. The boat travels around the three artificial oilfield islands within the channel. They sell refreshments, including beer, and restrooms are available inside. read more

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It is a wonderful ride and so convenient. It has been so busy this summer that some people are unable to board as the boat is filled. I think next summer at peak times they could use more boats. read more

So good for so little $! I wish it was year round. Kids love it, so do we. Would recommend adding this to any experience in town.

Love the city's efforts to provide a fun day on the shoreline, very affordable. Unfortunately, their choices in crew members is questionable. Very arrogant and rude conductors ruin the whole experience and make it difficult to want to take the trip again. Simple courtesy and professionalism goes a long way and it represents this city a little bit better. It can't be that hard to smile and welcome somebody aboard, the whole process is simple but it should be explained not everyone is from the area and most people will mistake a round trip and pay it in advance by mistake. The crew won't advise you otherwise and gladly, will take your money and offer no refunds. read more

This was a really fun child adventure. We docked right next to Ballist Point, it took us to the lighthouse and then to queen mary. The trip was $5 per person and total travel time, round trip, was 2 hours. They have two different boats going at the same time so check the website for boarding times. They have a nice snack bar with alcohol. Highly recommend taking your child on this adventure One star is removed because one of the boats smelled like the septic tank inside and gave us a headache. read more

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The crew was amazing and the views were worth the $5 ride from the aquarium to Ballast point would absolutely do it again. Just make sure you plan your time right because it is about a 45 min ride. read more

If you are in the area the Aqua Link is a fun, little boat ride for $5 one-way. It's a great activity for family and kids. Snacks and refreshments are available for purchase on the taxi. They also serve beer and cocktails. It's a 65 person max. If you go on the weekend, I recommend checking the dock times on their website and getting there a little early, as the taxi is on schedule. read more

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It was nice evening to enjoy a boat ride, entertainment and food. Will definitely make this a staple.

It's a wonderful experience, I would recommend everyone try this service. Cheap and amazing views

Protocol seems pretty strict and simple, yet the captain Jessie allows line barging. So go ahead and cut the line he'll allow it. Simply rude!!! #whiteprivilage. read more

Well the aqua bus we had Capt MaX very informative about the history of Long Beach and very ocean life Friendly felt like a friend talking to us which made the trip around the harbor that much more fun. Thanks Capt MaX And only 2 buck$ to tour the harbor Awesome read more

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Long Beach has few best kept secrets. One is Berth 55 and another is the Aqualink. I always knew that the Aqualink was there, but I just recently tried it out. It only runs in the summer. Stops include Alamitos Bay near The Boathouse, the Belmont Pier, Rainbow Harbor in front of Gladstones and the Queen Mary. In a nutshell, you are getting a harbor cruise for only $5. Not only that, but they have a full service bar on board. We went on a Tuesday afternoon and there was only a handful of people. There is limited seating outside, but plenty inside. They have bike racks to to hook your bike up at no extra charge. They do have a policy of not allowing round trips. But you can get around that by getting off and having food or a drink at one of the stops, then getting back on the next one. They run about every hour. read more

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This is the thing I recommend most for both friends and tourists alike. It's a boat ride, but... + it's cheap and doesn't require advance ticketing, + it has moments of speed* (if you go directly from Seal Beach to the Aquarium without stopping at Belmont Pier), + you can sit in the front and dangle your feet as the water sprays as we commonly did with our day care students, + you can chill out in the smooth, clean but 90s Vegas carpet cabin, + and the fast that they serve stiff "airplane drinks": those tiny plastic cups with a small liquor bottle makes them officially my favorite bar in the state. Get there early if you may want to get the best seat... in the very back, nearest the engine, but that's only the best seat when the engine starts. Housewives line up for that seat. read more

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This is the best kept secret in the Long Beach area. I don't get it, why does the city of Long Beach not advertise this amazing product to the locals and even to the people in Los Angeles and Orange County. So we jumped on the boat at pier number four, right down near the Shoreline Village. We headed east and made a quick stop over by the Queen Mary. The views of the actual Queen Mary are amazing from the pier we have to pull up to. Then we headed across what I'm gonna call the bay in to the next marina and we get dropped off near all these amazing restaurants. We go in we have a great dinner and some cocktails and then we come back out and jump on the boat and headed back to Shoreline Village. Such a fun night!! The views from the boat are amazing, the staff was very friendly and I can't believe I've lived in Southern California my whole life and not taking advantage of this amazing service. read more

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This is a great way to get to the aquarium, shoreline village and the Queen Mary and enjoy a scenic boat ride on the ocean. We park in the Alamitos Bay parking lot and walk to the dock to the right of the Boat House. We have taken visitors and our grandchildren and they loved it. read more

Great way to see the harbor and get a taste of high speed catamaran style boat in the open waters. $5 each way made the entire round trip $10 per person - such a deal! Hopped on at Alamitos bay and expected to go to the Aquarium but the boat needed to do a crew change so they went to the Queen Mary first. This route showed how the boat handled the open waters at high speed - quite well even on a very windy day with white wind capped waves. Didn't get seasick so that was good. This would be a good trip for families and kids. The crew was very nice, talkative, and the bartender did a great job with stiff drinks! The return trip was nice - about an hour apart which made it easy to do some strolling, shopping and a bite to eat at Shoreline drive. On the way back, at Belmont Pier, some angler caught a stingray and landed it on the pier. The angler had to destroy the fish because the hook was caught too deep and would not have survived. Many of the boat folks thought it was cruel. As an angler, I do understand these things happen not with any ill intent..... read more

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Captain max is so hilarious. Amazing service. Very informative. Friendly and fun. If you have any kind of seasickness his ability to keep distracted is amazing. Definitely look out for him. Plus his a cutie. read more

This is such a cool experience - Shoreline Village to Alamitos Bay - Dine at The Boathouse - great experience all around- Can't beat this to see how beautiful Long Beach and it's surrounds are - a truly lovely evening for any occasion! Look for Brian and his crew - so very courteous and attentive! Last trip 5.15 PM back to Shoreline Village! read more

Enjoyed the ride over to the rainbow park. Not too expensive $5 per person Nice views! You can either sit on the deck or in the cabin. Always a fun ride read more

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Our almost 90 year old father, who has a walker, boarded the Aqualink for Father's Day on the 1:45pm from Aquarium Dock 4 to Alamitos Bay Berth 3. They told my father to disembark and to stand at the back of the line once disembarked at Alamitos Bay. He was not able to get back on for the return trip back to the Aquarium. The staff stated that there was no longer any room for him for the return trip at 2:30pm. They said the next Aqualink would be at 4:45pm. Horrible experience. He is not able to wait another 2 hours and our family had to Uber him back plus the rest of the family to the Aquarium. Horrible staff on Father's Day telling our elderly father with a walker to stand at the back of the line and then refusing him to get on the return trip. read more

SHIPS AHOY! It was a Sunday afternoon, the sun was shinin', the Sea Gulls were flyin, and cool ocean breeze was blowin', when me and The Crew boarded the Aqualink in Alamitos Bay heading' to Belmont Pier. The purplish, red, and, yellow 68 foot catamaran, with a main cabin and deck seating it transports passengers to and from The Aquarium of the Pacific to Alamitos Bay Landing with stops at the Queen Mary, and the Belmont Pier in the Long Beach Harbor. Although a smooth ride, it does get windy on deck. There's a full service bar on board, as well as a bike rack. BON VOYAGE: Free parking at Alamitos Bay for a reasonably priced boat ride to the Queen Mary, restaurants, and shopping, Aqualink is a great way to enjoy a little piece of what Long Beach has to offer. Check their website for the current schedule. read more

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What have you done this summer? That's a question I was once asked by my boss. The AquaLInk delivers an affordable ride on the open sea. Embarked at Dock 4 at Long Beach Aquarium. It was only $5 per person and a 30 minute journey that offered a nearby destination, Los Alamitos and an immediate return for the same price. A short cruise on the front deck offered sitting or standing room. The scenic view and salty spray refreshed us as we rode the gentle waves on this smooth boat. Wonderful sightseeing vantage point. Maybe a little too much wind, if you're a female and wearing a dress. Be a little cautious if you will. It got windy, you might want to bring a light jacket if you plan to stay outside on the deck.There was a little girl who was with her family. She had on a short dress, was looking ahead. The wind caught the bottom of her hem and it flipped up. She quickly smoothed it down, not before she had a reverse Marilyn Monroe moment. Her mom and the rest of us just laughed, it was a good thing she had on a cute, frilly, panty. Otherwise, the interior of this fantastic sea vessel was warm, with adequate seating, uncrowded and clean, with no breezes inside! It lacked the charm of Lil Toot in Santa Barbara, but made up for it with speed. We zipped across the water. Thirty minutes later, we pulled up to the restaurants of Los Alamitos. Once docked, we disembarked, walked about 30 feet, stood in line with the others, waited about 5 minutes and were allowed back up on the ramp. Again $5 per person for an immediate return trip back to Dock 4. For passengers that wished to stay and tour around Los Alamitos, they were told when the next boat would be coming to pick them up. Our parking meter was ticking away, so we immediately boarded the boat back. We enjoyed our view of the sailboats in the harbor, the seals and Queen Mary. It was a very relaxing and entertaining. Didn't smell diesel exhaust at all, from the boat's front "fore" or rear "aft". This is what summer is all about! read more

Definitely a different and fun perspective seeing Long Beach! Went to try to the Aqualink with a party of 7 around 6pm on a Saturday from the Long Beach Aquarium. No reservations necessary. $5 per person for one way only. They prefer exact change by the way. It wasn't crowded at all. Perfect for spontaneous trips getting around the city, especially if you're showing your out-of-town guests around, it's perfect! The Aqualink makes pitstops at the Queen Mary, Belmont Pier and ending it at Alamitos Bay. Beautiful views! So much fun! We saw the sunset as we were riding the boat. It does get chilly as the boat speeds up. Everything turned out smoothly. FYI for those who get SEASICK: I was fine until the boat tried to dock on Belmont Pier. The current was a little strong on that side of the bay so the actual dock was not stable. The boat was very rocky so I started to get nauseous from there until our last stop at Alamitos Bay. I won't complain that much though cuz our boat ride seeing Long Beach was only $5 and ending our trip at Alamitos Bay, we ended up having some beers at the new Ballast Point. Perfect! read more

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