Rose Bay Water Taxi
Travel directly to or from Rose Bay by private water taxi for restaurants, Sydney Seaplanes, marina connections, yacht transfers, events and destinations throughout Sydney Harbour.
One of Sydney Harbour’s most useful eastern suburbs pickup points
Rose Bay combines restaurants, marinas, Sydney Seaplanes and easy access to the eastern harbour, making it a popular location for private water taxi journeys.
Travel directly between Rose Bay and Circular Quay, Watsons Bay, Darling Harbour, Manly, restaurants, yachts and other destinations throughout Sydney Harbour.
- Private water taxi transfers from Rose Bay
- Direct restaurant and marina access
- Connections with Sydney Seaplanes
- Transfers to yachts and charter vessels
- Additional Sydney Harbour cruise time available
- One-way and return journeys available
Find your Rose Bay water taxi location
Use our interactive Sydney Harbour map to see Rose Bay and other available water taxi pickup and drop-off locations.
Choose the location closest to your restaurant, marina or plans
Rose Bay Ferry Wharf
A central Rose Bay waterfront meeting point convenient for Lyne Park, Sydney Seaplanes and surrounding eastern suburbs.
Marina Waterfront
Useful for restaurant transfers, yacht connections, private charters and passengers travelling to or from Rose Bay Marina.
Sydney Seaplanes Area
Convenient for Sydney Seaplanes, the waterfront lounge and nearby Rose Bay restaurants.
Arrive by water for some of Rose Bay’s best-known waterfront venues
Rose Bay is particularly popular for restaurant transfers, Sydney Seaplanes connections, yacht charters and private celebrations. A water taxi allows the journey to become part of the experience.
Catalina Rose Bay
Catalina is one of Rose Bay’s best-known waterfront restaurants, overlooking Sydney Harbour at Lyne Park. It is a popular destination for lunch, dinner, celebrations and corporate entertaining.
Ripples Rose Bay
Ripples Rose Bay is the new waterfront restaurant at Rose Bay Marina, making it a particularly convenient destination for guests arriving directly by private water taxi.
Sydney Seaplanes Lounge
Located at Lyne Park beside the Sydney Seaplanes terminal, the waterfront lounge is popular for dining, drinks, events and guests combining a harbour transfer with a seaplane experience.
Empire Lounge
The Rose Bay seaplane lounge precinct is a popular waterfront destination for guests travelling to Sydney Seaplanes, drinks, dining and private events.
Yacht & Charter Connections
Rose Bay Marina is also an important pickup and drop-off location for passengers joining private yachts, charter boats and Sydney Harbour vessels.
Lunches, Weddings & Celebrations
Rose Bay’s waterfront venues make it popular for weddings, corporate lunches, birthdays and special occasions where arriving by water adds to the experience.
Typical travel times from Rose Bay
Travel times are estimates only and may vary with harbour traffic, weather, exact pickup point and operating conditions.
Restaurants, seaplanes, marinas and Sydney Harbour connections
Rose Bay is unusual in that several different harbour experiences sit within the same waterfront precinct.
Passengers can arrive for restaurant bookings, meet a yacht, connect with Sydney Seaplanes or continue directly to another Sydney Harbour destination by private water taxi, or explore our Sydney Harbour tours.
Get a quote to or from Rose Bay
Choose Rose Bay as your pickup or destination, enter your passenger numbers and journey details, then use the quote tool below to see your price.
A simple Rose Bay pickup
Choose Rose Bay
Select your Rose Bay pickup or destination through our booking system.
Check your meeting point
Review the confirmed wharf or marina location for your journey.
Arrive ready to board
Have your passengers together before the scheduled departure.
Travel by water
Board your private water taxi and travel directly across Sydney Harbour.
Rose Bay water taxi transfers
Can I take a water taxi to Catalina Rose Bay?
Yes. Catalina is located on the Rose Bay waterfront at Lyne Park, making Rose Bay a convenient water taxi destination for restaurant bookings.
Can I get a water taxi to Ripples Rose Bay?
Yes. Ripples Rose Bay is located at Rose Bay Marina, which makes it well suited to guests arriving or departing by private water taxi.
Can I connect with Sydney Seaplanes by water taxi?
Yes. Sydney Seaplanes operates from Lyne Park in Rose Bay, close to the Rose Bay waterfront and ferry wharf area.
Can you take us to Rose Bay Marina?
Yes. Rose Bay Marina is a popular destination for restaurants, private yachts, charter boats and other harbour connections.
Can I travel from Rose Bay to Circular Quay?
Yes. Rose Bay to Circular Quay is a popular private water taxi journey and typically takes around 12 minutes depending on harbour conditions.
Can we arrange a return after lunch or dinner?
Yes. Return water taxi travel can be arranged subject to vessel availability and your required departure time.
Can we add a Sydney Harbour cruise to our Rose Bay transfer?
Yes. Additional harbour cruise time can be added to eligible journeys through the booking system.
Make your Rose Bay restaurant or harbour journey part of the experience
Choose Rose Bay as your pickup or destination, enter your passenger numbers and select any additional cruise time to receive an instant quote.
Explore more of your harbour journey
Browse nearby waterfront destinations, then plan your pickup, arrival and any extra cruising as one complete journey.