The most common landing places for getting ashore by RIB, tender, or water taxi are Town Quay in West Cowes and Gridiron in East Cowes, however other locations can be used.
CHANGES TO SERVICES AND HOURS MAY OCCUR DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS AND/OR FOR OPERATIONAL REASONS. CHECK HERE FOR LATEST INFORMATION.Please note:
• Additional safety measures are in place to protect water taxi operators and passengers.
• Social distancing applies as per UK Government Covid-19 guidelines.
• The wearing of face masks for water taxi operators and passengers is mandatory.
• Water taxi operators will disinfect guard rails after each fare.
• Water taxis will have demarcation lines to maintain social distancing between passengers and taxi operator.
• A limited supply of face masks will be carried onboard and sold to passengers @ £1.00 if required.
• Water taxi fares will be collected in cash and deposited by customers into individual plastic wallets.
• The water taxi is not servicing moorings north of Watch House Slip at this present time.• Cowes Water Taxis LtdServes Outer Harbour swinging moorings and seasonal small craft moorings north of Cowes Breakwater to Folly G pontoon.
Hours of operation*:Until further notice: Mon - Fri: 1000 to 2100, Sat: 1000 to 2230, Sun: 0900 to 1700
Round the Island Service (2nd July to 4th July Only):
Hours of Operation:Friday: 1000 - 2359
Saturday: 0500 - 2359
Sunday: 0800 - 1700
Charges:
| Location | Single | Return |
| Folly to Town Quay | £10 | £12 |
| Whitegates - Town Quay | £3.50 |
|
| Town Quay - Island Harbour | £12 | £15 |
| Outer Moorings | £10 / person | |
Surcharge:£1.50 before 1000 and after 2230
Note: The service operates later at high season weekends, Bank Holidays, and large events including the IOW Festival, Cowes Week and Round the Island Race weekend.
*Outside of these published hours passengers should pre-book by giving 24 hours notice at a negotiated fare.VHF Channel 06Tel: 07551 431993Email:
follymoorings@hotmail.comTemporary water taxi tariffs
• Monday to Friday: a standard charge of £10 return applies.
• Saturday and Sunday: rates are as per Zones and tables shown below.
Fares are currently affected by Covid restrictions and reduced passenger numbers.
Cowes Water Taxis
COWES HARBOUR
Single fares only (see zoning diagram) | Single
Sat & Sun |
| Zone A: Cowes Breakwater to Floating Bridge | |
| Zone B: Floating Bridge to East Cowes Marina |
|
| Zone C: East Cowes Marina to G & J Pontoons Folly Reach | |
| Fares 2021 | |
| Travel in 1 Zone | £3.00 single |
| Travel in 2 Zones | £3.50 single |
| Travel in 3 Zones | £4.00 single |
| Children under 5 free & Children under 13 half price | |
| Out-of-hours service by negotiation and pre-booking | |
Cowes Water Taxis zoning diagram
Cowes Water Taxis - Fares 2021
FOLLY REACH - from Folly Pontoon North to: |
Return
Sat & Sun |
| Visitors Pontoon |
£4.00 |
| A & D Pontoons |
£4.50 |
| B & E Pontoons | £5.00 |
| C & F Pontoons | £5.50 |
| Medham Moorings | £6.00 |
| G Pontoon | £7.00 |
| J Pontoon | £8.00 |
Cowes Water Taxis - Fares 2021
FOLLY REACH - from Folly Pontoon South to: |
Single |
Return
Sat & Sun |
| North of Folly Light |
|
£4.00 |
| South of Folly Light |
|
£5.00 |
| Island Harbour marina | £4.00 |
|
Town Quay / East Cowes Marina to Folly
* Note minimum fare after 2200hrs is £15.00 | £10.00 | £12.00* |
• Folly LaunchFolly Reach Moorings to Folly Inn.
January to March and October to December: (Weekends only) Sat-Sun: 1100 to 1500 Bookings Only.
April and May: Mon-Fri: 0900 to 2100, Sat: 0900 to 2300, Sun: 0900 to 1800
June to September: Mon-Fri: 0900 to 2300, Sat: 0900 to 2330, Sun: 0900 to 2100
VHF Channel 72Tel: 07884 400046
Email:
follymoorings@hotmail.com
• Folly Waterbus
Folly Inn to Cowes or Newport.
Bookings only. Daily throughout the year: 1000 to 2300
VHF Channel 77
Tel: 07974 864627
Email:
follymoorings@hotmail.com
