FORT PIERCE, Fla. — A vibrant water taxi service is ready to make waves in Fort Pierce, but this one does more than just transport passengers from point A to point B.
The operator said it will be a fun experience where you can groove to great music and enjoy a drink as you head to your favorite waterside dining spots.
WPTV's Romelo Styles explored what taxi passengers can expect.
WATCH BELOW: Tiki Taxi coming to 'beautiful waterways' of Fort Pierce
Tiki Taxi and Cruises, which currently has service in Stuart, Jupiter and Boynton Beach, is expanding to Fort Pierce.
The company's brand-new 40-foot vessel promises to take passengers to some beloved waterfront restaurants while offering the chance to sip on a beverage and dance during the trip.
"This is going to be quite the adventure," said one excited local.
One of the inaugural stops will be Skipper's Cove Bar and Grill, a Fort Pierce waterside restaurant.
The owner of Skipper's told WPTV this is a great opportunity for people to get on the water without having to spend hundreds of dollars.
"I think it's going to be quite helpful for all the local businesses," Skippers' owner Victor Camaj said. "It's going to give people opportunities who might frequent a certain restaurant and not others. It's going to allow them to get on this taxi for $10 to just come by and see what it's like. "
The taxis will pick up people close to downtown Fort Pierce and include a stop at Skippers Cove Bar and Grill.
Co-owner Rosemary Kuyrkendall said expanding to Fort Pierce was an obvious choice.
"The beautiful waterways of Fort Pierce and its wonderful community made it a clear decision," Kuyrkendall said.
Cadience Cortright will be the lead bartender on board the taxi and thrilled about the upcoming launch.
"A lot of people on the island are super excited," Cortright said. "I believe it's going to be a huge hit!"”
Everyone is welcome to board before sunset for $10. Kuyrkendall is hopeful that they will set sail in Fort Pierce within the coming weeks.
