Captain Stu runs a phenomenal operation - one of my favorite small businesses on Long Island. We…read morehave participated in his fishing camp and we hosted our son's 10th birthday on Sashimi and both were great experiences and a fantastic value for all the kids learn and do. The captain and crew and knowledgeable and kind, safety-minded and get" kids and the boat is immaculate! And no one comes home empty handed--at both camp and the birthday party, everyone went home with fresh, cleaned, delicious fish! We can't wait for the 2023 camp season!!

We had the opportunity to get a charter with Captain Stu in early November. Upon arrival Captain…read moreStu and the first mate were ready to go and were prepped for the trip. After we left the dock The captain went over safety instructions as well as an itinerary for the trip. On this particular trip we were going for Blackfish, as the time of year offered. The "Sashimi" proved to be up to the task, as it is a well maintained and clean vessel with a toilet (head) on board. Within 40 minutes of leaving Northport Harbor, we were off the coast of Connecticut and on the fish. Captain Stu gave a brief tutorial with explanation of what kind of fish we were fishing for, the type of bait used and good technique for this type of fishing. This was helpful, as there were some novice fisherman on board who appreciated the instruction and one on one tutoring. The bait was prepped and ready to roll and both the mate and Captain Stu himself were attentive to helping bait hooks and unhook fish. Once we were "on the fish", Captain Stu would give tips and tricks of the trade to help enhance the fishing experience. On the way back to Long Island, the catch was cleaned and bagged , ready for some seasoning and eventually the grill, the fryer,or the oven. Overall, I would recommend a charter with Captain Stu and the "Sashimi" From beginning to end, he and his "crew" were courteous and well prepared and conducted themselves and the vessel in a professional manner. This is a great alternative if you want to get out and fish but don't want the big charter boat (we had 8 people).The bottom line might be a little more than the big charters, but the personalized fishing experience is worth the extra cost.

Beautiful evening on the Bella Sophia with Captain Paul. What a relaxing cruise on a beautiful 43'…read moremotor yacht. I definitely will be doing this again.

We chartered Paul's boat for a friend's birthday and it was so much fun! Paul and Bella were great…read moreas hosts and provided snacks and sodas for the trip. They also had a speaker for us to hook up to our playlists. Overall great experience definitely recommend

Everything . Very responsible and kind and professional. You will enjoy immensely. Great day sail…read moreoff Stanford.

He was wonderful! He is very knowledgeable & patient! His sailboat is nicely kept. My Husband & I…read morethoroughly enjoyed our experience as well as our 2 Grandsons 13 & 10. it was a memorable experience. Barbara CroMcKee.

Booked this 4 hour tour cause it was one more hour than the one we all know that did not go so…read morewell....just kidding! We headed out and the scenery was really great. The boat seems a bit old but solid. I will echo what many have said about the food onboard. We didn't have any. Also no drinks for us. It was rough seas so not sure how they would settle. We did not see one whale in 4 hours. I know it is not the guys on the boat's fault but it was a bummer. Riding around on the boat for 4 hours hot old after the first 2. We left a little disappointed.

Didn't see any whales in 4 hours. The food was gross and they won't let you bring any outside food…read more Way too expensive too

Best place ever. Good and friendly stuff. Fun actions. Recommend to all people. One of place you…read morehave to go

Gold Coast water sports encaptures what living on Long Island is all about! Having a good time with…read moreeven better people. Wakeboarding, wake-surfing and tubing in the Long Island Sound is something everyone should experience no matter what experience you have with water sports. The crew is amazing and if you are a beginner they teach you everything you need to know. They are super welcoming and will make sure that you have the time of your life! All you gotta do is relax and have a great time I HIGHLY recommend booking with them, I went with my family who is from the south shore and it was the highlight of our summer. We will DEFINITELY be back!!!!

I got the chance to tour this Yacht center the other week after patronizing the Whale Tale next…read moredoor and wow, that a gorgeous spot! In addition to the myriad of boats docked in the water, there are a ton of them parked and stored in the parking lot as well. If you are a boat buff or even a photography aficionado, you can spend hours there appreciating all of the different angles, shadows, shapes. As I walked down to the end of the dock, I received a number of hellos and friendly waves from folks boarding and deboarding their boats. For the last month I've been ignoring an itch to buy and restore an old watercraft and after this tour, it just got even more intense. I look forward to one day pulling up and paying to use their fuel station, which, according to a fellow Yelper, is pretty reasonably priced.

Marina / Fuel / Pump Out…read more Tis the season again and this place has fuel and a pump out station available. The fuel is reasonably priced and the sewage pump out - well you have to do that yourself, and if you are like my buddy who doesn't follow directions, the resulting Trevi Fountain of feces (and maybe hepatitis) is worthy of "World's funniest videos" if done incorrectly. It will take a bit of time to get into this fuel dock as it is located at the head of the harbor and there are some 250,000,000 boats moored in there - so make sure your captain knows how to drive his boat.... argghhhh Over and out

It was great. Beautiful day Beautiful sights . So many boats were out today . Everyone loved this…read moreboat Great music - great staff Especially Amanda (Mandy) . She kept the boat rocking Until we set sail again ...

From the owner: The price includes a two hour rental, and the Paddle Pub Experience. You’ll meet your US Coast…read moreGuard Licensed Captain, and your party host who will do everything in their power to ensure your party has the time of their lives! Feel free to save a few bucks and bring your own beverages. We’ll have coolers filled with ice to keep your drinks cold, and a clean restroom aboard for when the drinks pile up! There are 12 pedaling stations that power the huge paddle wheel in the back of the boat which we will use to make our way into the bay. Your host will get some music and party games going if you’d like! We might even have some little surprises along the way! We also have a front lounge/dancing area, a bumping sound system to sync up your tunes, and some party lights should you Paddle Pub at night! It will be a memory or in some cases a partial memory, but either way, your host will be sure to snap some great pics to last a lifetime

I HAD to go back to this because it's such an amazing experience. I'm sure they do more than "Fall…read moreFoliage" trips but that's when I visited in the past. Despite my best efforts in the past to do Fall train rides, which turned out to be disappointing only because there was never any good colors on trees, this by far is the very best fall foliage experience I've ever had in my life. You get great views of the tree color transitions and just great photo opportunities. It does get cold on the water so bring a jacket. Experience is as excellent as last time with beverages and snacks for purchase. If you enjoy fall colors, great scenery and boats then you have to do this at least once.

A peaceful Hudson River cruise from Peekskill to Bear Mountain. Beautiful views and a truly…read morerelaxing experience! Such a wonderful way to spend the day. Very pleased with this cruise!

I sailed with Mike the summer of 1973, during the formative years of "Sail Carribbean" in the…read moreBritish Virgin Islands, Necker Island. It was and still is a high point of my lifetime, and I still have vivid memories of that summer. Not only did I complete the three week trip, I stayed another five weeks, for a total of 8, since I was so deeply immersed in the Island Camp and Sailing adventure program. I would like to say that I was 17, not 13-16 years old like some of the kids of this Yelp sites other reviewers, so came to the program with more maturity. Yes, portions of the trip were tough, yes there were mosquitoes at times if you stayed out too late or didn't prepare adequate cover, but we adapted and solved those unique and exciting experiences. I matured so much in so many ways over the course of that summer that everyone I came in contact with upon my return commented, astounded. I urge the parents considering this program for their kids to ask more questions before signing them up. This was and can be a peak experience for them! And to Sail Caribbean - perhaps take extra care with those of younger ages - it's not 1973 anymore! Michelle Cameron, Lester Prairie, MN; formerly of Greenlawn, NY.

The BVI marine safety just issued it's report on the 2025 grounding and sinking of a catamaran…read moreoperated by Sail Caribbean. The scathing report details an appaling list of seamanship and competenchy violations leading to the sinking. If you are sending your children to the Caribbean at $6,000+ each insist on a licensed local captain.

We got a Groupon for this place, which makes the price a lot more reasonable. They don't open until…read more1 pm on the weekends, and on Saturdays they don't even give guided tours. Instead, they give an "augmented reality" audio tour which is kind of hit or miss. The house was preserved for the historical significance of the Townsend family, one of which was a spy for George Washington. I didn't feel there was a ton of information on the family though. Pointing their phone at the different objects in a room turned on audio about them, but only a couple of rooms in the actual house were interactive. The rest didn't have signs, and one loan employee was around to answer questions at the end. The exhibit in the visitor center was nice though. I just don't think the AR experience was really up to replacing a person, both in amount of information and the uncanny valley, unnerving portraits. There is street parking and a nearby lot that are free on weekends. The gift shop is minimal. It was an okay spot to visit, but I would recommend coming on Sunday or whenever they offer actual tours to get a more thorough understanding of the house and the history of the people who lived here.

We went here on a winter weekend, and were fortunate to have the builsings to ourselves. The…read morehelpful staff took out modest admission fee and explained that they don't do tours on Saturdays but they do have tour devices using augmented reality. That means that when you walk through the buildings, you scan the cell phone device on important paintings and artifacts and they talk to you with further information about who or what they are. The small building that contains the entrance is packed with paintings, dioramas, documents and artifacts. Next you walk to the main house, built in the 1730's, and housing the Townsend family. At the time of the Revolutionary War, Samuel had to make room for a British colonel. In spite of the fact that he sympathised with the patriots, he maintained good relations with his "Guest." At the time of the war, the house had eight rooms. One of his sons was one of the leaders of the Culpepper Spy Ring, Placing the home on the National Registry of Historic Places. Each room was elegantly decorated, with the exception of the space for the enslaved housekeeper. In spite of the fact that we didn't get a formal tour, the staff member tagged along with us and kept up a spirited conversation - even giving us a bonus look at the Victorian wing which doubled the size of the structure. The house is said to be haunted, of course. Very highly recommended. The full set of photos can be found at https://www.flickr.com/photos/terryballard/albums/72177720323110655