We had an absolutely gorgeous day with calm seas for our recent afternoon cruise, which was a major…read moreplus. We went as a group of around 20 people. The crew was very professional, friendly, and helpful, and everything was well-organized and well-managed. The food was very good and it was plentiful. The bartender was exceptional - we were all served promptly and she even came around to our tables a few times to see if we wanted refills. The ship was not crowded so we had plenty of room to mingle and enjoy ourselves. The outdoor decks are small-ish but as the boat was fairly empty that was fine. All in all it was a great day and I would recommend this as an excellent option for enjoying one of Long Island's most spectacular areas. The Captain even made sure to come downstairs from the pilot house to thank us all for coming and say goodbye. :-) The only reason I'm not giving this a 5-star review is that the boat quite frankly needs a thorough, top to bottom scrubbing - all the surfaces were dirty/sticky and the floors were grimy (yes, I know it's a marine environment and dampness is part of being on a boat... but this was more than just the "sea air!"). A few hours with a power washer (and carpet steamer) would do wonders! The paint needs refreshing too - even if just the railings, which stood out the most as old/worn looking. Bottom line, I'd recommend it and I'd go again... but I'd love to see the Lauren Kristy gleam the way she could with a detailing and a bit of fresh paint!

Thank you captain mike for supporting our Latin community 100% satisfaction for the good mood,…read moregreat employees, and great service. 100% recommend to anyone looking to book, hes the best captain ive ever seen.

We recently took a sunset booze cruise courtesy of Shoreline Trading and Great South Bay Brewery…read more Finding the dock was simple enough if you ignored the address in the email and instead listened to Shoreline's website. It's to the right of Nicky's, completely unmarked, so a bunch of us waiting for the boat congregated together to figure out if we were in the right spot (we were but...again, no signage). The boat was a half hour late picking us up with zero communication made to each of us who paid almost $100 PP. We're unsure if this is Shoreline's issue or GSB so while all of us were annoyed we decided okay well we'll still see the sunset, we'll be fed, and we'll have beer to drink. The crew was very friendly and careful as we were boarding. From the outside, the boat looks tiny but once you're actually on it it's pretty roomy for 40 people give or take. We grabbed a seat inside where there are windows you can easily open or close to see the water. A bunch of folks crammed into the front of the boat (outside) but we didn't feel like being packed like sardines. Plus the bar and food are inside. The bar is right as you walk in so it gets a bit crowded until things calm down. Eventually we were able to get a beer and relax. The boat ride was a total of about 2.5 hours with views of Fire Island, Jones Beach, and a bunch of other boats floating away on the water. The beers were cold, the food was delicious, and the crew was so friendly and helpful. As much as it sucked to not know if we were in the right spot and zero communication and/or signage it still ended up being a great boat ride showing one coast of Long Island. If you want to know if the boat is running late you can call Fire Island Ferries but keep in mind they cannot give you an ETA past the point of saying, "they're running late, that's all we know".

The perfect summer night! We had so much fun on the sunset happy hour cruise last night. The drinks…read morewere great, there were plenty of snacks, and it was an absolutely beautiful way to see the sunset.

Beautiful evening on the Bella Sophia with Captain Paul. What a relaxing cruise on a beautiful 43'…read moremotor yacht. I definitely will be doing this again.

We chartered Paul's boat for a friend's birthday and it was so much fun! Paul and Bella were great…read moreas hosts and provided snacks and sodas for the trip. They also had a speaker for us to hook up to our playlists. Overall great experience definitely recommend

It's really all about your expectations. Do not expect anything fancy or luxurious. There are no…read morestewards on this boat. Do expect a clean (albeit older) boat and great live music while cruising the bay. There is plenty of seating, most of it comfortable. Many will find the included beer/wine acceptable, but there is a full bar selling upgraded/mixed drinks also. Hear the music from inside or outside the boat but the views are best outside, of course. Keep reminding yourself that you are here for the "great live music while cruising the bay" and then the long wait for a small portion of lousy food won't matter as much.

This was a great summer day out on the Great South Bay! We thoroughly enjoyed it! The only…read moredisappointment was that the speaker wasn't working to hear the captain's commentary but it was still very nice

This ferry ride is always a pleasant journey and definitely a vibe. In all the umpteen years I've…read morebeen coming to FI, the boarding process has consistently been smooth and efficient. I buy my tickets easily through the Transit Tickets section of the Uber app, and the ferry is usually right on time. On sunny and warm days, I recommend sitting on the top deck to really enjoy the views. The dock hands are skilled, respectful, and keep everything moving safely. One important tip: there are no restrooms aboard, so be sure to go before you board.

We parked by the restaurants near the marina. It's about a 10 minute walk. We purchased 2 adult…read moretickets one child. It was $60. Ferry was on time. So be on time. If your there a little early you have first option for seats.

Such a great value add to Fire Island activities. Being able to charter a boat with friends for a…read morefew hours, get on a paddle board or ride the fat tire bike really changes the dynamic, in a good way, for day time activities. Captain Keith was fun, knowledgeable and extremely professional when he took our group out for a day cruise. Can't wait to do it again next year!!!!

Our big family had a great time with Fire Island VIP! Keith was a great captain who took us on the…read morebanana boat and fishing. They have a small boat that can accommodate 6 people for fishing. He was able to take 6 for a banana boat ride while 2 sat in the boat and took pictures. We had 11 people for the banana boat so he made 2 trips for us. Everyone had a great time from the youngest (5 yrs.) to grandma and grandpa. Keith was so accommodating to all the needs of our large group and everyone liked him so much. My husband and boys went fishing and caught a couple fluke. The boys were excited to catch a couple of crabs and robinfish as well. We definitely felt like VIPs and we will only use Fire Island VIP for our yearly vacation from now on! Thanks for a great time we all thought it was awesome!

My family and I took the 4th of July Fireworks Captree Cruise to Jones Beach Fireworks Show ($65)…read moreon The Island Princess (IP). We purchased our tickets through the website: https://www.islandprincesscaptree.com. The IP is located inside New York's Captree State Park. We put "Island Princess Captree" into Google Maps and it led us straight there. Parking was $8.00 and the parking lot is a good size. The tickets indicated to please arrive at the dock by 6:00pm the latest for check-in and boarding. It was easy to locate the IP and we checked in with a staff member at the bottom of the stairs. The boat left the dock exactly at 6:30pm. About 8:00pm, we anchored and watched the sunset. Till the Grucci Fireworks Show started about 9:30pm, we were able to see fireworks in the distance in all the different towns. The boat tuned into WALK 97.5 FM which simulcasted music during the fireworks presentation. There were music by BTS, Rosé, Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the USA," and Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the USA." The Grucci Fireworks Show lasted till about 10:00pm and then the boat headed back to Captree State Park. So many people fell asleep on the way back. Free coffee and other snacks were available for purchase on the boat. My family and I enjoyed the 4th of July Fireworks Captree Cruise to Jones Beach Fireworks Show on the IP. We felt that the other fireworks shows went longer than the Grucci Fireworks Show, but it was still magnificent. It was an event that I've never participated in for the 4th of July, so it was definitely very nice and weather couldn't have been even more perfect. I had a light sweater on when it got a little chilly.

Nicole and Crystal did an excellent job today, especially with the children on the boat! I highly…read morerecommend this family friendly businesss

This was a highlight of our bougie Bachelorette party in Montauk! We rented our own private…read morecatamaran for six people for three hours. It was about $700+ after fees, tip, etc, and it was totally worth it. Our captain, Mason, was super cool. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and we felt comfortable being really annoying and weird in front of him. The sail itself was just a short ride in the bay, where we anchored close to a beach. We loved dancing on the boat, trying out the SUP board (included), basically chugging our BYOB drinks (no hard liquor allowed on board), taking pics lounging in the net, gawking at the yachts, and pretending the pool noodles were seahorses that we were riding. Bachelorette stuff! I think we had the Mon Mini boat, probably the smallest option. Included: one SUP board, bluetooth speaker, cooler, two pool noodles, the captain.

I booked the 26' catamaran for a Friday sunset cruise from 5-7pm. The catamaran was larger than I…read moreexpected. Also, the bean bag chairs were very comfortable compared to other boats. They provided two Yeti coolers and a Bluetooth speaker for music which was nice. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They helped take pictures for our group and the sailing was very smooth. I would definitely book again, probably earlier in the summer for the 3 hour cruise to be able to do the paddleboarding.

This was my 2nd experience on a fishing charter boat. The staff here were friendly and worked…read morereally efficiently. My friend and I boarded the Northstar III, while we booked for the Northstar II. The staff said they were installing new engines in the II. Although I didn't catch anything during my trip except a crab,, they did make multiple stops and when the waves got a little rocky, they went to another spot. 90% of the spots we went to felt very calm. The first time I was on a fishing charter boat was in South Brooklyn and that experience was horrible. But with North Star, I didn't get seasick at all during my 4 hour boat ride. Boy, I was nervous!! My friend and I were lucky enough to be situated next to a lovely couple. Chatting with them and hearing their fishing adventures definitely made the time fly by. The staff were very helpful in refilling the bait and untangling the fishing lines. I would have liked if they provided different baits besides spearing. We went during 8am to 12pm and were trying to catch fluke, there were many searobins caught, few fluke and I don't think any of them were keeper size (19 inches for 2017). I didn't like that there were people close to me smoking, and throughout the trip I just smelled cigarette smoke. There should either be a rule of not smoking or segregating smokers and non-smokers. My overall experience was possitve, and I would definitely be using North Star again.

Couldn't ask for a more accommodating Captain! Hosted many…read moresingles fishing cruises and July 4th Boat cruises aboard the NorthStar Fleet. Crew is very polite and helpful Highly recommend

Jackie is an extremely professional detail oriented travel agent. She anticipates your needs. I…read morehave used Jackie for several vacations over the past 5 years. She has my itinerary ready to go weeks ahead of time, with recommendations on accommodations, dining and sight seeing. If you need a travel agent that is professional, responsive and prompt, I recommend you call Jackie. You won't be disappointed! I used her services for Disney, North Carolina and Boston.

From the owner: I am a Disney of Knowledge Graduate. I have stayed at all of the resorts and dined at 98% of the…read morerestaurants on site. I do all planning for your trip. I make dining reservations and recommendations. I also make reservations for all travel including cruises.