Miami Beach is launching a free water taxi service in time for Art Basel 2025, offering a scenic, traffic-free connection between downtown Miami and South Beach. Operated by Water Taxi of Fort Lauderdale, the pilot program begins December 1 with two 55-passenger boats running weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7:20 p.m. The $1.2 million initiative—funded by city and state grants—aims to ease congestion, reduce car dependence, and enhance the Art Week experience. If successful, the city may expand the route and schedule. The move signals a creative, sustainable step toward reimagining Miami Beach’s waterways as both a transit solution and a cultural experience.