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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 – 18:00 Daily

Bookings

Please call 07855 767918 to book.

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

 

 

Cowes Harbour Taxi Charges

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

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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

Cowes Water Taxi

Cowes Water Taxi operates independently within Cowes Harbour, providing additional harbour transport services including:

  • The folly Water Bus service
  • Isle of Wight Festival Water Taxi services
  • General harbour and river transport

Please note that The Folly Water Bus, Cowes Water Taxi and Isle of Wight Festival Water Taxi services are operated solely by Cowes Water Taxi and not by Cowes Harbour Commission.

Operating hours

June, July & August 2026

  • Monday – Friday: 09:00 – 21:00
  • Saturday: 09:00 – 23:00
  • Sunday: 09:00 – 17:00

October, November & December 2026

  • Saturday: 10:00 – 16:00
  • Sunday: 11:00 – 15:00

Operating times may be extended subject to demand or through pre-booking arrangements.

 

 

Cowes Harbour Taxi: 07855 767918

Folly Water Bus: 07974 864627

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Cowes Water Taxi: 07551 431993

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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