Hamptons Boating Tour Operator
Anyone who has driven Route 27 east on a summer Friday knows the truth. In the Hamptons, the water is faster than the road. A trip from Sag Harbor to Greenport that takes 90 minutes by car takes 25 minutes by boat. The Fishers Island golf round that requires a New London ferry and a rental car becomes a direct dock-to-dock transfer.
Charters in The Hamptons is a family-run tour operator based at 63 Menantic Road on Shelter Island. We have been running tours, ferries, and private transport across the East End since 2016. Our captains know the water. Our boats and captains exist for one reason. We get you where you want to be on the water, faster than the roads can.
Call (631) 251-1777 to plan a tour, book a transfer, or schedule a regular summer-house pickup.
Tour and Transport Services We Operate
We run scheduled and on-demand transport across the East End from our Shelter Island home base. Our home base means we can launch quickly to anywhere on the North Fork, the South Fork, or the islands east of us.
Fishers Island Ferry and Private Transport
Fishers Island is one of the most beautiful places to visit in the Northeast. It is also one of the most logistically tricky. The standard route requires a drive to New London, Connecticut. Then a ferry. We run direct boat transport from the Hamptons and Shelter Island that skips the Connecticut detour entirely.
Ask us about our Fishers Island ferry service for scheduled crossings. For a chartered direct run on your own schedule, ask about Fishers Island private transport. Both options leave from Shelter Island, Sag Harbor, or Greenport.
Fishers Island Golf Club Transport
Fishers Island Golf Club is one of the most exclusive private courses in the country. Members and guests have to solve the same transport problem every time they play. We offer dock-to-dock Fishers Island Golf Club transport from Sag Harbor, Shelter Island, Greenport, and Montauk.
Because we are based on Shelter Island, we are geographically closer to Fishers Island. Tour operators staged out of Sag Harbor or Montauk have a longer run. That usually means a faster ride and an earlier tee time.
Shelter Island Private Transport
Shelter Island is accessible only by ferry, which makes private transport here a different question than on the mainland. We run Shelter Island private transport for wedding parties, real-estate showings, summer-house guests, and restaurant reservations. Pickup at Greenport, Sag Harbor, or any private dock. Drop-off anywhere on the island.
Custom Hamptons and North Fork Tours
Our Hamptons boat tours run as scheduled outings or fully custom routes. Members and one-off customers use us for water-taxi runs to harbor-side restaurants. Also for lighthouse tours, eco tours through the back creeks, and sightseeing along the Greenport waterfront. If you can point to it on a map of the East End, we can probably get you there by water.
Why Charter Us as Your Hamptons Tour Operator
USCG-Licensed Captains
All captains hold USCG (US Coast Guard) licenses. For transport, this matters. You may be moving family, golf clubs, or wedding guests across open water. You should not get on a boat with an unlicensed captain. We will not put you on one.
26+ Vessel Fleet
Our fleet includes 26+ vessels including 57' and 62' Pershing yachts. We also run center consoles, sport boats, and transport vessels suited for ferry runs and golf club transfers. The boat is matched to the trip. A 62' Pershing for a wedding party. A faster center console for a same-day golf trip.
Central Twin Forks Position
Shelter Island sits in the middle of the East End, between the North and South Forks of Long Island. That is a geographic advantage no Sag Harbor or Montauk-based operator can match. From our dock, we are roughly equidistant to Greenport, Sag Harbor, Fishers Island, and Montauk.
Custom Pickup Locations
Pickup is available at Greenport and Sag Harbor, plus our Shelter Island home base. For private transport, we can also arrange pickup at private docks across the East End. Tell us where you are staying and we will route the captain accordingly.
Family-Run, Not Corporate
We are run by cousins who grew up in the marina business. When you call to book a tour, you talk to someone who actually knows the captain, the boat, and the route. Not a dispatcher reading a screen. Charters in The Hamptons answers its own phone.
Where We Operate
We cover the full East End from our Shelter Island base. That includes Shelter Island, Greenport, Sag Harbor, Montauk, the North Fork, and Fishers Island. Regular destinations include the Mashomack Preserve coastline, the Greenport waterfront, the Sag Harbor village docks, and the Fishers Island Yacht Club dock.
Planning a first trip to Shelter Island? The official Shelter Island Town site has the basics on ferries, parking, and seasonal logistics. It is useful context for figuring out which pickup point makes sense for you.
Who Hires a Hamptons Tour Operator
Most of our tour and transport bookings fall into a handful of categories. Knowing which one fits you helps us recommend the right boat and captain.
Fishers Island Golf Club members and their guests book us during the golf season for direct dock-to-dock transport. Wedding planners book us to shuttle guests between Sag Harbor, Shelter Island, and North Fork venues. Summer-house owners book us for guest pickups and restaurant runs.
Real-estate agents book us for waterfront showings where the property is best seen from the water. Visitors book us for one-day sightseeing tours. Popular routes hit the Greenport waterfront, the Mashomack Preserve coast, and the lighthouses of the Peconic Bay.
Book Your Tour or Transport
Call (631) 251-1777 or email captain@chartersinthehamptons.com to book a Hamptons tour, a Fishers Island transfer, or regular summer-house water taxi service. We are based at 63 Menantic Road, Shelter Island, NY 11964.
Hamptons Tour Operator FAQs
What tour operators are in the Hamptons? Several operators run tours, water taxis, and private transport across the East End. Most are based on the South Fork in Sag Harbor or Montauk. We are based on Shelter Island, between the two forks. That gives us access to North Fork, South Fork, and Fishers Island routes without the extra travel time.
How do I get to Fishers Island from the Hamptons? The standard route goes through New London, Connecticut. That means a long drive plus the public ferry. We run direct boat transport from Shelter Island, Sag Harbor, and Greenport, which skips the Connecticut detour. Call (631) 251-1777 for our Fishers Island ferry service and Fishers Island private transport options.
How do you get to Fishers Island Golf Club? Fishers Island Golf Club members and guests typically take private boat transport directly to the club dock. We offer Fishers Island Golf Club transport from Sag Harbor, Shelter Island, Greenport, and Montauk. Because we are based on Shelter Island, we are usually the closest tour operator to the course.
Are there water taxis in the Hamptons? Yes. We run private water taxi service across the East End. That includes restaurant pickups, harbor-to-harbor transfers, and dock-to-dock runs between Shelter Island, Greenport, Sag Harbor, and Montauk. Routes and pricing depend on distance and timing, so call (631) 251-1777 to confirm.
Can you do private island tours in the Hamptons? Yes. Private island tours are one of our most-booked services. Popular routes include Shelter Island and its back creeks, the Mashomack Preserve coastline, the Greenport waterfront, and day trips to Fishers Island. Custom routes are available on request. Point to a place on the chart and we will plan the run.
What's the best way to tour the Hamptons by boat? Private charter is the best way. Public ferries are limited to a few set routes. A chartered tour with a USCG-licensed captain lets you stop where you want, when you want. We recommend starting from Shelter Island. From there you have access to both the North and South Forks in one day.
How do you get from Sag Harbor to Greenport? By road, the drive can stretch past 90 minutes in summer because you have to loop around the bay. By boat, the same trip is roughly 25 minutes. We offer private transport between Sag Harbor and Greenport, with optional stops at Shelter Island, restaurants, and beach destinations along the way.
Do you offer pickup at Sag Harbor or Greenport? Yes. Pickup is available at Greenport and Sag Harbor for all of our tour and transport services. We also depart from our Shelter Island home base. Charter clients can arrange pickup from private docks across the East End.
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