I'm not sure I could have asked for a better impromptu outing. I've been coming to the North Fork…read morefor 11 years, and this was some of the most fun I've had. Feeling that I'd pickled my guests with too many wine tastings, I googled "Peconic Bay boat ride." At $180 for 4 people, this private cruise didn't disappoint. David, our captain, was funny, knowledgeable, and clearly in love with the bay. The solar powered boat was a nice, easy ride, and all the talk of oysters made me hungry. I recommend this to families and adult groups alike. And if you're from Brooklyn like us, make sure to tell him for some extra fun stories, no charge.

Charter Boat / Tours…read more Having the day off, a few of us tripped across this small tour operator in Greenport Harbor. The boat is named Glory and is a reproduction launch from days gone by. The claim to fame is that the whole thing runs on batteries and thus, is green and clean. The boat owner and operator (Andrew) was a real hoot- he took great pride in all that is Greenport, the boat, the harbor and the environment - we had a great time out there with him as we motored around Shelter Island and the bay in general. The cost is extremely reasonable - $15 for adults and if you are nice, you'll get a lollipop. The boat leaves from the rear of Prestons Marine supply. The trip is about 45 minutes and a great way to see some nature - Osprey's in particular but plenty of other birds... Parking around town.

This was a very interesting and relaxing two hour cruise…read more I surprised my wife with a sunset cruise hosted by Bedell Winery. The cruise had 3 offerings of their specialty wines, a nice red, white and sparkling wine along with all you can each shrimp and freshly shucked oysters. If you couldn't consume shellfish, they offered a charcuterie box from Mamma Lombardis. Pretty nice offerings Bedell! Parking was easy peasy, the train station lot had plenty of available parking. Once we boarded, we each grabbed a wine glass and headed to the upper deck. My wife, looking so elegant in her summer dress, it was just a perfect night for a romantic cruise on Long Island. You don't have to call me late for dinner, I saw the crew carrying the oyster aft (that's the back of the boat for you non sailing Yelpers) I grabbed a plate and loaded up with a nice amount of shrimp with cocktail sauce as well as oysters. Ever try sail while trying to keep cocktail sauce off my white silk Tommy Bahama shirt? I did it because I have mad skill. I noticed the couple next to me, I made small talk with the guy. This woman, she must of eaten 2 dozen oysters! And I dig that! Enjoy yourself, don't hold back. I had about 6 oysters, a good amount of shrimp and a quite a few glasses of Bedell wines. The captain of the boat did something very cool. He brought the ship very close to lighthouse for a perfect picture spot. Could this night get any better? Here's where and I hope Bedell reads this review. You have the perfect opportunity to talk to all the guests and sell your winery! There should of been bottles of the wine we tasted for sale as well as baskets filled with wines & cheeses, raffles to come back to the vineyard for a tasting, shirts, glasses, Bedell things for sale. It sounds like you need me to take over this area of responsibility. ABC, always be closing. Wine is for closers! The guy pouring the wine was swamped with everyone at once saying: Gimme! A back up sales person, a closer would have sealed the deal. Other than that, if you see The Peconic Star offering sunset cruises, it's something I highly recommend.

My first time fishing in years. Had a great time. It's nice that they only take one half capacity…read more Captain and crew knew their stuff. Coming back soon. I wish they would add some 1/2 day trips. They wore this old timer out.

Completely made my 2nd wedding anniversary perfect! Captain Liz and Brigitte were not only…read moreincredibly professional, they made the experience very special for us with their service. I've been sailing on several other private charters before, mostly in Miami, but this was surprisingly more relaxed. If you're looking to relax, do something that is off-the-beaten path, I highly recommend #sailing on Layla in #Greenport.

I don't think there is any review that could possibly do Layla Sailing the justice the trip…read moredeserves! There is something so magical about this boat and it's Liz! As soon as you meet her there is a joy and a love for the water that you will feel in your soul! I'm tragically afraid of the water but every time I step onto Layla the Old Man and the Sea inside me takes over. I swim every time! Every detail is taken care of and all of your needs are anticipated. It is truly a magical experience and if there is an available slot I suggest you book it now! Do not hesitate you will not regret it! Liz - thank you so much for making the day so special!

Bali Bay Boat Charters helped plan our special day. The Sea Ray was roomy (with a head if need be)…read moreand had an awesome sound system. Capt Len was comfortable on the local waters and chartered us around Shelter Island, through Greenport and even left time for a quick lunch. I welcome an opportunity to go out again soon. I would highly recommend this business for a memorable day. Enjoy!

Such a great time on a beautiful boat with an awesome captain. Capt. Len took us for a tour of the…read morewaters around the Hamptons and Sag Harbor. We saw cute inlets we never would have known existed. If you thought the Hamptons are gorgeous from land, wait until you see it from the water. Capt. Len was very professional, on time, had the coolers filled with ice and water and he was very knowledgeable about the surrounding areas. We will definitely be booking with him again once the weather warms up. We can't wait to spend a few hours lounging on the different floats he mentioned to us.

They cancelled our charter with 15 minutes notice to arrival time as we were already about to…read morearrive with a party of 15. "Mechanical issues on the charter prior." I bet. This was my plan for my 25th birthday. I had a party of 14 about to be there, and we all already paid. Beyond disappointed as this last minute cancellation has ruined my birthday and left a party of 14 in sag harbor with no backup plan since we received a final confirmation the night before. Thanks American Beauty. Not feeling beautiful.

Very nice boat ride around sag harbor with great views. David did.an excellent job telling and…read moreshowing us all the history around the area

loved captain alejandro! made our day in the bay super fun for grownups and kids alike. his calm…read moreand easy demeanor was exactly the right vibe!!!

Captain Alejandro took my family and I out for an evening cruise around the bay! We leisurely…read morecruised around Southold and out to Greenport. He had the proper life vest size for my 5 month old son, which was super crucial in making us feel safe and secure as it was his first time on a boat! He was very attentive in getting us situated and making sure we felt safe both before setting out to cruise and the entire time during. Although I am local and am very familiar with my surroundings, Alejandro is very knowledgable about both the waters and the surrounding lands. He knew just where to take us and the perfect sights to point out! I would trust captain Alejandro anytime to take me and my family out! On top of that he provides the most laid back and fun experience complete with whatever you are looking for, whether its watersports or cruising out to local restaurants/bars for a bite to eat! Book his experience!!

Peconic Water Sports - from my research - has the most boats to rent in the area. They have…read moremultiple locations, so you can toggle around on their website to see what's available. We were a group of seven, so our options were their tritoon or motorboat. But since we waited 'til the last minute, only the 'toon was available. But all good - we had a great time. You can rent for a half day (4 hours) or full day. We did a half day (1-5pm) with the option to extend it a few hours for extra $, which we turned down. Book and pay online; and show up early for waivers (every passenger must sign). They rec' showing up 15 min early for that, which we did, but after my beau did the test drive, we didn't hit the water until 15 min past our res, and then we returned 20 min early because we're unfamiliar with the time/distance to return... so we lost a half our on the water :/ Next time, we'll remember our noodles or ask about renting some water toys.

Rented a boat for a 4 hours. Nik and Eric were really chill. Had an amazing on the boat. It was…read morebrand new, amazing speakers and beautiful water. Had an amazing time!! Definitely going to be back soon. L

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.