Facilities & Community Marine Department are pleased to announce the upcoming launch of the KAUST Water Taxi.
The water taxi service will commence on Thursday July 3, and will shuttle passengers between KAUST Marina Dock A and South Beach – every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Water Taxi Schedule
Departing Marina Dock A: 9:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. (one-hour increments)
Departing South Beach: 10:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. (one-hour increments)
*Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
11 comments
Great initiative. I am hoping one day that the water taxi would take KAUSTees to more practical destinations such as economic city
Thank you for your comments Moawya. We hope to expand the water taxi service in the future. However, leaving KAUST Waters is a litle more complicated as Security & Coastguard approval etc is required. Going to and from The KAUST Beach is much easier and hopefully residents will enjoy.
Sounds great! Could you also tell us how long the trip takes, how many passengers can be accomodated on a trip, and provide a map showing the route? Is there any pre-booking required? (Are life-vests provided?) Is this characterised as a leisurely, relaxing, cruise-type experience, or a fast, exciting, zip-of-a-trip?
Dear Chris
The Water Taxi Service is intended to take residents to and from the KAUST South Beach. Instead of taking your car or the bus to reach the South Beach we are offering another form of transport. The usual safety requirements etc will be in place such as life jackets etc etc. No bookings required and the trip should take approx 15 mins.
I agree with Moawya. If it can take us to the economic city would be even a better initiative. Surely, you will find passengers wanting to go there.
A splendid idea
Nice to hear, and hope we can have tours around the community through the river channels inside the town for new comers and visitors to enjoy…
Is there fees for this wonderful service?
Dear Karen
Its even more wondeful as it is FREE!!!!!
Thank you KAUST for the water taxi. I took the taxi to the beach on Friday morning with some friends. It was great to sail over to the beach and the journey was nicer by sea than road. I can’t wait to try use the taxi again.
Thank you Petrina for the comments, glad you enjoyed the water taxi. It is starting to be a popular service.