By Water

Forget taxis and traffic! Docking right at Fan Pier Marina, the Harbor Express and water taxi services run year round and will take you to or from Logan Airport and points in between.

Public ferries and commuter boats bring passengers from the South Shore in less than half an hour from both Hull and Quincy, where passengers can leave their cars in secure, lighted parking lots.

Just as important, the Harbor Express, which operates on weekdays only, also provides inner harbor transportation between the Charlestown Navy Yard and between Long Wharf and Logan International Airport.

Day and week passes for all boats, along with discounted rates for seniors, children and persons with disabilities are also available. Complete schedules and fare information are available at www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/boats/ or by calling 617.222.6999.

Boston Harbor Water Taxi On-call service daily from 7 AM to 7 PM, $10 one way, 617.593.9168 — May to December

City Water Taxi Board-and-go service Complete schedules and fare information are available at www.citywatertaxi.com, 617.422.0392

Rowes Wharf Transport. Complete schedules and fare information are available at trip, www.roweswharfwatertransport.com, 617.406.8584