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Water Taxi Market Global Report 2026

Published Jan 28, 2026
Length 250 Pages
SKU # BRC20824954

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Water Taxi Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses water taxi market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for water taxi ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The water taxi market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.

The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
  • The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
  • The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
  • The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
  • The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
  • The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
  • The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
  • The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
  • The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
  • Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
  • The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
  • Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
  • The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
  • The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.
Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Type: Yachts; Cruise; Ferries; Sail Boats; Other Types

2) By Propulsion: Electric; Diesel; Hybrid

3) By Boat Size: Below 30 Feet; 30-50 Feet; Above 50 Feet

4) By Application: Public Transportation; Leisure And Tourism; Business And Corporate Transport; Personal Use; Other Applications

Subsegments:

1) By Yachts: Luxury Yachts; Motor Yachts; Sailing Yachts; Catamaran Yachts; Expedition Yachts

2) By Cruise: River Cruises; Ocean Cruises; Luxury Cruises; Expedition Cruises; Day Cruises

3) By Ferries: Passenger Ferries; Vehicle Ferries; High-Speed Ferries; Roll-On Roll-Off Ferries; Double-Ended Ferries

4) By Sail Boats: Sloop Sail Boats; Cutter Sail Boats; Ketch Sail Boats; Schooner Sail Boats; Catboat Sail Boats

5) By Other Types: Water Shuttles; Water Buses; Gondolas; Pedal Boats; Pontoon Boats

Companies Mentioned: Quer Barcelona S.L.; Hiab Oy; Bord à Bord S.L.; ARES Shipyard Inc.; Artemis Technologies Ltd.; Knautical Ltd.; WATERBUS S.C.; Munson Boats Inc.; ENP S.A.; Navalt Group S.L.; Reflex Advanced Marine Corp.; Alumax Boats B.V.; LarsenB AS; Lucietta Yachts Ltd.; Mercan Yachting A.S.; SeaBubbles SAS; Streamline Marine Composite Developments Ltd.; Uniwork Boats Co. Ltd.; Izmir Shipyard A.S.; Moggaro Aluminium Yachts Ltd.

Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.

Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa

Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.

Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,

Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.

Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.

Please Note: Report will be updated with the latest data and delivered to you within 2-3 working days of order.

Table of Contents

250 Pages
1. Executive Summary
1.1. Key Market Insights (2020-2035)
1.2. Visual Dashboard: Market Size, Growth Rate, Hotspots
1.3. Major Factors Driving the Market
1.4. Top Three Trends Shaping the Market
2. Water Taxi Market Characteristics
2.1. Market Definition & Scope
2.2. Market Segmentations
2.3. Overview of Key Products and Services
2.4. Global Water Taxi Market Attractiveness Scoring And Analysis
2.4.1. Overview of Market Attractiveness Framework
2.4.2. Quantitative Scoring Methodology
2.4.3. Factor-Wise Evaluation
Growth Potential Analysis, Competitive Dynamics Assessment, Strategic Fit Assessment And Risk Profile Evaluation
2.4.4. Market Attractiveness Scoring and Interpretation
2.4.5. Strategic Implications and Recommendations
3. Water Taxi Market Supply Chain Analysis
3.1. Overview of the Supply Chain and Ecosystem
3.2. List Of Key Raw Materials, Resources & Suppliers
3.3. List Of Major Distributors and Channel Partners
3.4. List Of Major End Users
4. Global Water Taxi Market Trends And Strategies
4.1. Key Technologies & Future Trends
4.1.1 Sustainability, Climate Tech & Circular Economy
4.1.2 Autonomous Systems, Robotics & Smart Mobility
4.1.3 Electric Mobility & Transportation Electrification
4.1.4 Internet Of Things (Iot), Smart Infrastructure & Connected Ecosystems
4.1.5 Digitalization, Cloud, Big Data & Cybersecurity
4.2. Major Trends
4.2.1 Increasing Adoption Of Electric And Hybrid Water Taxis
4.2.2 Rising Demand For On-Demand Water Transport Services
4.2.3 Growing Integration Of Digital Booking Platforms
4.2.4 Expansion Of Urban Water Mobility Networks
4.2.5 Enhanced Focus On Passenger Safety And Comfort
5. Water Taxi Market Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.1 Urban Transport Authorities
5.2 Tourism Operators
5.3 Private Water Taxi Operators
5.4 Corporate Transport Providers
5.5 Waterfront Property Developers
6. Water Taxi Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
7. Global Water Taxi Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.1. Global Water Taxi PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
7.2. Global Water Taxi Market Size, Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.3. Global Water Taxi Historic Market Size and Growth, 2020 - 2025, Value ($ Billion)
7.4. Global Water Taxi Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2025 - 2030, 2035F, Value ($ Billion)
8. Global Water Taxi Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market
8.1. Definition and Scope of Total Addressable Market (TAM)
8.2. Methodology and Assumptions
8.3. Global Total Addressable Market (TAM) Estimation
8.4. TAM vs. Current Market Size Analysis
8.5. Strategic Insights and Growth Opportunities from TAM Analysis
9. Water Taxi Market Segmentation
9.1. Global Water Taxi Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Yachts, Cruise, Ferries, Sail Boats, Other Types
9.2. Global Water Taxi Market, Segmentation By Propulsion, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Electric, Diesel, Hybrid
9.3. Global Water Taxi Market, Segmentation By Boat Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Below 30 Feet, 30-50 Feet, Above 50 Feet
9.4. Global Water Taxi Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Public Transportation, Leisure And Tourism, Business And Corporate Transport, Personal Use, Other Applications
9.5. Global Water Taxi Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Yachts, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Luxury Yachts, Motor Yachts, Sailing Yachts, Catamaran Yachts, Expedition Yachts
9.6. Global Water Taxi Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Cruise, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
River Cruises, Ocean Cruises, Luxury Cruises, Expedition Cruises, Day Cruises
9.7. Global Water Taxi Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Ferries, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Passenger Ferries, Vehicle Ferries, High-Speed Ferries, Roll-On Roll-Off Ferries, Double-Ended Ferries
9.8. Global Water Taxi Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Sail Boats, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Sloop Sail Boats, Cutter Sail Boats, Ketch Sail Boats, Schooner Sail Boats, Catboat Sail Boats
9.9. Global Water Taxi Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Other Types, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Water Shuttles, Water Buses, Gondolas, Pedal Boats, Pontoon Boats
10. Water Taxi Market Regional And Country Analysis
10.1. Global Water Taxi Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
10.2. Global Water Taxi Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
11. Asia-Pacific Water Taxi Market
11.1. Asia-Pacific Water Taxi Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
11.2. Asia-Pacific Water Taxi Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Segmentation By Boat Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
12. China Water Taxi Market
12.1. China Water Taxi Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
12.2. China Water Taxi Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Segmentation By Boat Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
13. India Water Taxi Market
13.1. India Water Taxi Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Segmentation By Boat Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
14. Japan Water Taxi Market
14.1. Japan Water Taxi Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
14.2. Japan Water Taxi Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Segmentation By Boat Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
15. Australia Water Taxi Market
15.1. Australia Water Taxi Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Segmentation By Boat Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
16. Indonesia Water Taxi Market
16.1. Indonesia Water Taxi Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Segmentation By Boat Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
17. South Korea Water Taxi Market
17.1. South Korea Water Taxi Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
17.2. South Korea Water Taxi Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Segmentation By Boat Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
18. Taiwan Water Taxi Market
18.1. Taiwan Water Taxi Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
18.2. Taiwan Water Taxi Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Segmentation By Boat Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
19. South East Asia Water Taxi Market
19.1. South East Asia Water Taxi Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
19.2. South East Asia Water Taxi Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Segmentation By Boat Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
20. Western Europe Water Taxi Market
20.1. Western Europe Water Taxi Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
20.2. Western Europe Water Taxi Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Segmentation By Boat Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
21. UK Water Taxi Market
21.1. UK Water Taxi Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Segmentation By Boat Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
22. Germany Water Taxi Market
22.1. Germany Water Taxi Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Segmentation By Boat Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
23. France Water Taxi Market
23.1. France Water Taxi Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Segmentation By Boat Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
24. Italy Water Taxi Market
24.1. Italy Water Taxi Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Segmentation By Boat Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
25. Spain Water Taxi Market
25.1. Spain Water Taxi Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Segmentation By Boat Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
26. Eastern Europe Water Taxi Market
26.1. Eastern Europe Water Taxi Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
26.2. Eastern Europe Water Taxi Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Segmentation By Boat Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
27. Russia Water Taxi Market
27.1. Russia Water Taxi Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Segmentation By Boat Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
28. North America Water Taxi Market
28.1. North America Water Taxi Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
28.2. North America Water Taxi Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Segmentation By Boat Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
29. USA Water Taxi Market
29.1. USA Water Taxi Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
29.2. USA Water Taxi Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Segmentation By Boat Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
30. Canada Water Taxi Market
30.1. Canada Water Taxi Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
30.2. Canada Water Taxi Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Segmentation By Boat Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
31. South America Water Taxi Market
31.1. South America Water Taxi Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
31.2. South America Water Taxi Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Segmentation By Boat Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
32. Brazil Water Taxi Market
32.1. Brazil Water Taxi Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Segmentation By Boat Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
33. Middle East Water Taxi Market
33.1. Middle East Water Taxi Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
33.2. Middle East Water Taxi Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Segmentation By Boat Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
34. Africa Water Taxi Market
34.1. Africa Water Taxi Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
34.2. Africa Water Taxi Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Segmentation By Boat Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
35. Water Taxi Market Regulatory and Investment Landscape
36. Water Taxi Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
36.1. Water Taxi Market Competitive Landscape And Market Share 2024
36.1.1. Top 10 Companies (Ranked by revenue/share)
36.2. Water Taxi Market - Company Scoring Matrix
36.2.1. Market Revenues
36.2.2. Product Innovation Score
36.2.3. Brand Recognition
36.3. Water Taxi Market Company Profiles
36.3.1. Quer Barcelona S.L. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.2. Hiab Oy Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.3. Bord à Bord S.L. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.4. ARES Shipyard Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.5. Artemis Technologies Ltd. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
37. Water Taxi Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
Knautical Ltd., WATERBUS S.C., Munson Boats Inc., ENP S.A., Navalt Group S.L., Reflex Advanced Marine Corp., Alumax Boats B.V., LarsenB AS, Lucietta Yachts Ltd., Mercan Yachting A.S., SeaBubbles SAS, Streamline Marine Composite Developments Ltd., Uniwork Boats Co. Ltd., Izmir Shipyard A.S., Moggaro Aluminium Yachts Ltd.
38. Global Water Taxi Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
39. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Water Taxi Market
40. Water Taxi Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
40.1 Water Taxi Market In 2030 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
40.2 Water Taxi Market In 2030 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
40.3 Water Taxi Market In 2030 - Growth Strategies
40.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
40.3.2 Competitor Strategies
41. Appendix
41.1. Abbreviations
41.2. Currencies
41.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
41.4. Research Inquiries
41.5. The Business Research Company
41.6. Copyright And Disclaimer
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