LONG ISLAND SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Between Dunes and Open Water: A One‑Hour Fair Harbor Boat Tour Along Fire Island
A one‑hour excursion run by Fire Island Parasail that cruises the length of Fire Island—stopping at the lighthouse and Robert Moses Beach—and this guide explains what to expect and how to shape the trip to your group.
Between Dunes and Open Water: A One‑Hour Fair Harbor Boat Tour Along Fire Island.
Embark on a concise, one‑hour boat tour down the length of Fire Island. The Fair Harbor Boat Tour visits the barrier island’s string of communities, pauses at the island’s iconic lighthouse, pushes out to Robert Moses Beach and the Atlantic, and offers on‑demand stops at private docks so groups can tailor where they go.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Barrier‑island Communities from the Water
The boat passes the full chain of Fire Island communities, giving riders a continuous shoreline perspective you can’t get from land—an efficient way to see multiple settlements in a single hour.
Lighthouse, Robert Moses Beach and the Atlantic
Stops include the island’s lighthouse before the tour continues on to Robert Moses Beach and out to the Atlantic Ocean, threading together the best‑known sights along Fire Island’s spine.
Bring Food, a Cooler and Your Playlist
Cooler and ice are provided; you may bring any food and drink aboard and play your own music via Bluetooth. The operator will also stop at private docks per request, letting groups customize the route.
What the day feels like
What the Hour Feels Like
Board for a focused, one‑hour run that moves down the island’s length—gliding past clustered homes and dunes, pausing at the lighthouse, then on to Robert Moses Beach and the open Atlantic. The trip is compact by design and deliberately flexible: cooler and ice are provided, you can bring food and drinks, set the soundtrack via Bluetooth and request private‑dock stops to see specific places up close.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Cooler and ice are provided; you may bring any food and drink you want for the trip. You can also play your own music via Bluetooth.
The operator supplies cooler and ice; groups supply their own refreshments and soundtrack if desired.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Fair Harbor Boat Tour?
The boat excursion is one hour long.
What is the price for the tour?
The rate is $299.
How many people can ride the boat?
The boat holds a maximum of 10 customers.
Can we bring food and drinks?
Yes—cooler and ice are provided, and you may bring any food and drink you would like.
Can we play our own music on the trip?
Yes—you can play your own music via Bluetooth if you choose.
Can the boat stop at private docks or specific places we want to see?
Yes—the boat tour can stop at any private dock and the operator can drive anywhere you want to see along the route.