BABYLON SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
One-Hour Cruise Along Fire Island: Lighthouse, Robert Moses Beach and the Open Atlantic
A one-hour, ten-person boat tour operated by Fire Island Parasail out of Babylon that runs the length of Fire Island, stopping at the lighthouse, Robert Moses Beach and the Atlantic Ocean.
One-Hour Cruise Along Fire Island: Lighthouse, Robert Moses Beach and the Open Atlantic.
This short, focused excursion follows the length of Fire Island from Babylon, putting the barrier-island communities, the Fire Island Lighthouse, Robert Moses Beach and the Atlantic Ocean within sightlines of a single hour-long run. The operator allows on-board food and drink (cooler and ice provided), Bluetooth audio and the option to stop at private docks or other points you want to see.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Full-Length Fire Island Perspective
The tour traverses the length of Fire Island, offering a continuous view of the island’s communities and coastline from the water—an efficient way to see the barrier island in a single outing.
Lighthouse, Robert Moses Beach and Open Ocean
Planned stops include the Fire Island Lighthouse, a visit on to Robert Moses Beach and a run out to the Atlantic Ocean—key visual anchors on this one-hour excursion.
Custom Stops and Private Docks
The operator can stop at private docks and will drive to any specific vantage the group requests, making the trip adaptable to private itineraries within its one-hour window.
What the day feels like
What the Cruise Feels Like
You board a small, ten-person boat for a concise, one-hour run along Fire Island. The pace is deliberate: out from Babylon, past waterfront communities and the lighthouse, over to Robert Moses Beach and then toward the Atlantic; along the way the crew can pause at private docks or other requested sights. The boat carries a cooler and ice, and guests may bring food and drink and play music via Bluetooth.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits best and who may want a different option.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring any food and drink you want; a cooler and ice are provided on board. You may play your own music via Bluetooth.
The boat excursion is one hour long.
The listed rate is $299 and the boat holds up to 10 customers.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Cherry Grove Boat Tour?
The boat excursion is one hour long.
What is the maximum group size?
The boat holds up to 10 customers.
How much does the tour cost?
The listed rate is $299.
Where does the boat go?
The tour runs the length of Fire Island, stopping at the lighthouse, on to Robert Moses Beach and out to the Atlantic Ocean while passing the island’s communities.
Can we bring food and drinks?
Yes. Cooler and ice are provided and you may bring any food and drink you would like to have onboard.
Can the boat stop at private docks or specific sights?
Yes. The boat tour can stop at any private dock and the operator can drive anywhere you want to see within the excursion.
Can we play our own music during the trip?
Yes. Guests may play their own music via Bluetooth.