Water Sports and Water Activities in the Hamptons
Watersports
Any Yacht Hampton charter can turn into a water sports day. Our ski and tow boats pull wakeboarders, water skiers, and tubes. Many of our bigger boats carry Seabobs and paddleboards. Snorkel gear is on every charter. Below, you'll see what each activity is, which boats offer it, and what's included. Tap any activity for the full guide. Planning the whole experience? Read our guide to planning the ultimate Hamptons boat day for more ideas on making the most of your charter.
WAKE BOARDING
Get up on a board behind our 26' MasterCraft, where a water sports instructor with 15 years of experience coaches first-timers through the start. Read our full guide to wakeboarding in the Hamptons.
*Wakeboarding is available on all boats but most highly recommended on the 26' Mastercraft. Wakeboarding is included free-of-charge for 2 of the 4 hour charter on all vessels between the range of the 22' Bayliner and 29' Sea Ray. Additional hours are $200 an hour to pay for the additional fuel and wear and tear on the engines. Please confirm with your captain prior to your trip.
WATERSKIING
Your captain drives and sets the speed for your size and skill, so first-timers get up faster. Morning trips often get the flattest water. See our guide to water skiing in the Hamptons.
*Waterskiing is available on all vessels between the range of the 22' Bayliner and 29' Sea Ray. It is included free-of-charge for 2 hours of the 4 hour charter. Additional hours are $200 an hour. Please confirm with your captain prior to your trip.
WAKESURFING
Ride a wave with no rope behind our 26' MasterCraft, the only boat in our fleet set up for a surf wave. Learn how a first lesson works on our wake surfing in the Hamptons page.
*Wakesurfing is only available on the 26' 2023 Mastercraft. It is included free of charge for 2 hours of the 4 hour charter. Additional hours are $200 an hour to pay for the additional fuel and wear and tear on the engines. Please confirm with your captain prior to your trip.
TUBING
Tubing is the easiest way to get the whole family behind a boat. No skill needed, and riders set the speed with hand signals. Our guide to tubing in the Hamptons covers the best boats for kids and New York's towing rules.
*Tubing is available on all vessels between the range of the 22' Bayliner to 29' Sea Ray. Tubing is included free-of-charge for 2 hours of the 4 hour charter. Additional hours are $200 an hour to pay for the additional fuel and wear and tear on the engines. Please confirm with your captain prior to your trip.
KNEEBOARDING
Kneeboarding is a good next step after tubing. You ride on your knees, so balance comes quickly. *Kneeboarding counts toward the 2 included hours of towed sports. Please confirm with your captain prior to your trip.
*Please confirm kneeboarding availability, eligible boats, and included towing time with our team before booking.
Motorized Water Toys
Ride over the water, on top of it, and under it. A guaranteed day of extreme fun with our range of motorized water toys.
SEABOB
Hold on tight, because this ride is about to get wild! Experience the exhilaration of gliding through the water like a fish with the ultimate personal watercraft, the SEABOB. With its powerful Watersled, you'll effortlessly skim across the water at speeds of up to 13mph. These advanced and thrilling scooters are suitable for almost anyone to enjoy.
*A Seabob is available FREE of charge on any rental 32' and above. Some larger vessels even include 2-3 SeaBobs in the charter price. *Additional Seabobs are $495 each per charter.
ELECTRIC SURFBOARD
Redefining traditional surfing, these electric surfboards are designed for both leisurely cruising and exhilarating high-speed rides.
*An electric surfboard and lesson/instructor is available on all charters for $750 an hour. We customize the experience to your skill level, whether you are a novice, proficient, or expert.
FLITEBOARD eFOIL
Fly above the water on a Fliteboard, an electric hydrofoil board also called an eFoil. It doesn't need waves or wind, and an instructor works with you from the boat.
*A hydrofoil and lesson/instructor is available on all charters for $750 an hour. We customize the experience to your skill level, whether you are a novice, proficient, or expert.
JETSKI
Mount up and blast off on one of the fastest and most adrenaline-fueled watersports you can find. Take on the challenge of ocean-born waves and leave your cares behind you on the shore.
*A Jetski and lesson/instructor is available on all charters for $1,000 an hour. A NY State PWC boating license is required.
PADDLE BOARDS
Launch a paddleboard straight off the swim platform in a calm cove your captain picks for the day's wind. Both standard and 4-person group paddleboards are available. See paddleboard rental for details.
*Paddleboards are available for most boats 32' and above. Please ask when booking. Please confirm with your captain prior to your trip.
SNORKELING
Snorkel the eelgrass beds and shallows of the bays near Sag Harbor. Gear is on every charter, and kids can join with a life jacket. Our snorkeling excursions page explains what you'll see and when the water is clearest.
*Snorkeling is available on all charters. Equipment is available onboard or you can bring your own mask and fins and explore with the entire family or go solo! Please confirm with your captain prior to your trip.
KAYAKS
Paddle into marsh edges and coves a big boat can't reach, starting right from the swim platform. Read about kayak rental on your charter.
*Kayak availability is subject to confirmation. Please check with our team before booking, as equipment and arrangements may vary.
DRONES, GO PROS & PHOTOGRAPHY
Interested in having your memorable day captured? We are able to combine Drone footage, Go Pro footage, and even the SEABOB’s Camera footage (if reserved) into a custom edited video. This comes with audio of your choice of music. Share your experience with your friends and family and on your favorite social media platforms.
*A photographer with a drone and/or GoPro can be hired to film your fun day at sea for $300 per trip.
Relaxation Toys
Nothing soothes the soul more than the salt and sun and a Yacht Hampton charter. Let our experienced team show you undiscovered gems of the East End while you lounge in sun, relax, and unwind on a variety of luxury inflatables and our one-of-a-kind floating mat.
Sunchill Floating Lily Pad
With Sunchill, you can create a private oasis on the water, perfect for entertaining guests or spending quality time with friends and family.
*Every Yacht Hampton owned vessel 22' to 62' includes a complimentary 8-foot Sun Chill. Any boat 32' and above includes our huge 12-foot Mega Chill floating lily pad.
FLOATING LOUNGERS
Chillax at water level with friends and family on any of our loungers and inflatables. The ultimate in summer luxury.
*These can be added for a cost of $300 per trip.
Please confirm with your captain prior to your trip..
FLOATING MAT
Yacht Hampton’s fully-equipped custom floating dock experience redefines water entertainment. A fun, party oasis in the middle of the water, away from it all, where you and your group can bond and enjoy your best adventure of the summer.
*This is available on select boats or can be ordered for a cost of $300 per trip. Please confirm with your captain prior to your trip.
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YOUTH SUMMER PROGRAMS
Send your kids on the adventure of a lifetime to Yacht Hampton's Youth Summer Program. This five day aquatic experience in Sag Harbor includes instruction of a wide variety of watersports and water toys. Let's help kids gain the confidence they need to excel in the water!
VIP FISHING EXPERIENCES
Take out any of our yacht charters and our experienced team of captains will be happy teach you the art of fishing. We will help you reel in the award-wining catch and show you the best spots around. Want calm bay fishing the whole group can enjoy? See our inshore fishing charter in Sag Harbor.
*Fishing can be added to any charter for a cost of $200 per charter and includes bait, tackle, and up to 4 fishing rods.
Frequently asked questions
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What water sports can you do in the Hamptons?
On a Yacht Hampton charter, you can wakeboard, wake surf, water ski, kneeboard, and go tubing behind our tow boats. Bigger boats add Seabobs and paddleboards. Snorkeling works on every charter. You can also add an eFoil, an electric surfboard, or a jet ski with an instructor.
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What water are the Hamptons on?
The Hamptons sit on the East End of Long Island. The ocean beaches face the Atlantic. Sag Harbor is on the bay side, in the Peconic Estuary between the North and South Forks. Most of our water sports happen in these calmer bays.
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Is the water warm enough to swim?
Bay water near Sag Harbor averages about 70 to 72 degrees from July through September. May and June are cooler, so a wetsuit top helps early in the season.
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Which boats include water sports?
Boats from the 22' Bayliner to the 29' Sea Ray, plus the 26' MasterCraft, include up to 2 hours of towed sports on a 4-hour charter. A Seabob is free on boats 32 feet and up. Paddleboards come on most boats 32 feet and up. Snorkel gear is on every charter.
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Can we do towed water sports on a sunset cruise?
No. New York only allows towing from sunrise to sunset. Book the 10:00 am or 2:30 pm trip if your group wants to ride.