Boston-based parent company grows fleet to eleven

Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi announced today that River Taxi LLC has merged with its fleet, increasing passenger capacity by 29%. The increase in capacity is a combination of adding the two River Taxi''s vessels, and the purchase of the Tropic Cat, a Florida-built Corinthian Catamaran.

"We are thrilled about this acquisition, and the additional service we will be able to provide with these new boats", said Michael McGurl, Managing Partner of Boston''s Best Cruises, Water Taxi''s parent company. "We''ve seen about a 20% increase in passengers since fall of 2007."

Joe Russo, owner of River Taxi LLC, concurs. "These guys know what they are doing", he says of McGurl and partner Bill Walker. "We are now able to offer passengers more frequent service and express routes, which makes their already great experience even better!"

The company expects the two new boats to be in service for the Thanksgiving Holiday. "Joe kept the boats in great shape, they just need a coat of paint!" said McGurl, referring to painting the new vessels the signature Water Taxi yellow. Russo will be staying on as Captain.

None of the three new boats will be used for the company''s South Beach trip. "We bring two 65'', double-deck catamarans down from Boston each fall, and use one for the longer trip to Miami" says McGurl. The company also sends at least two of the Florida Water Taxis to Boston for service to the Boston Harbor Islands.

The addition of the vessels to the Water Taxi fleet will improve access for passengers to the popular Cruise & Dine program, which is an added-value service to Guests. Guests show their Water Taxi ticket at one of over 20 participating restaurant and receive a discount on their bill. Walker says, "Now that''s what I call more than just a boat ride!"

About Water Taxi

Water Taxi is owned and operated by Boston''s Best Cruises, founded in 1996 and also operators of the MBTA Harbor Express Commuter Boat; The New England Aquarium Whale Watch; Boston Harbor Islands Service; and The Salem Ferry.

The company''s headquarters are in Quincy, Massachusetts. www.bostonsbestcruises.com.

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Contacts:

Boston''s Best Cruises
Melissa Walker, 617-770-0040 x 106
mwalker@bostonsbestcruises.com