A sunset cruise out of Sag Harbor sounded irresistible and the reality was even better than the mere idea. Captain Hagen's vintage wooden vessel was comfortable and accommodating in all ways for our party of six old friends, but the revelation was the skipper's detailed knowledge of north haven, where we've had a home for many years. He shared what he knew about the waters and coastline features both there and along Shelter Island... in waters we'd sailed past many times in our own old cutter without the benefit of a great story teller's rich narratives. There are creeks and inlets and beaches we'll want to explore again, thanks to a delightful summer evening cruise with just the right captain on just the right vessel for the job. Mike Taibbi Elisa Rojas read more

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Our guide was so informative, funny and accommodating It was a smooth ride, very comfortable Definitely will go again! read more

We celebrated a girls weekend with an outstanding sunset cruise with Captain Hagen. He and is son were so personal and courteous, giving us tidbits of facts along the ride!! If you want a beautiful relaxing ride, highly recommend! read more

Had a lovely time with my family this past week on Captain Hagen's boat. He was very friendly and nice to chat with. He took us out to a secluded spot in Shelter Island where the water was so calm and warm to swim in. Afterwards we sailed around to see the mansions in Sag Harbor. He even added a flag from our birth country to the boat! Definitely recommend booking with him again! read more

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Absolutely incredible experience! Captain Hagen set my partner and I on the most magical late afternoon boat excursion. Perfect weather, perfect water, OUTSTANDING Captain. We sailed around the bay up to Shelter Island and to different secret spots where the only noise was nature's song. So serene! Captain Hagen knew so much about the area and the noteworthy residents that call Sag Harbor home during the year. Would definitely love to go on another tour next time in Sag Harbor. So worth it! read more

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Thanks Captain Hagen for creating beautiful memories for our family (especially on your birthday!) . You are super knowledgeable and friendly. Catching started off slow but captain Hagen made it a point to find some great places before we returned to dock. True gentleman. Highly recommend. A+++ read more

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Cannot recommend this excursion enough! Captain was very knowledgeable about the area and was the perfect host. Fun and safe boat ride too. 10/10 read more

Our boat ride was so beautiful and peaceful. Captain Hagen was welcoming and a wonderful host. He knows the area very well. We highly recommend this ride! read more

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Absolutely perfect excursion during our time in Sag Harbor this July. Captain was so easy going and friendly and made us feel safe and at ease. My mother in law said she felt like she had just had a massage she felt so relaxed once we docked! Can't recommend this enough. read more

We went out with Captain Hagen last week, who obviously knows and loves the waters around Sag Harbor. A beautiful day, a wonderful experience. We recommend the comfortable seats at the front of the boat. What a lovely day! Tonnerre de Brest ! Quelle belle sortie ! Merci capitaine ! read more

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Wow, what an epic end to a pandemic summer. Captain Hagen's boat adventure was an absolutely blast. He has so much nautical knowledge - even started the boat trip by hanging my national flag (Canadian) on top of the boat. Captain Hagen took us to a beautiful swimming area near Shelter Island. After swimming he took us tubing behind his boat and I got to experience some cross over sport (sort of like a wakeboard but the bindings are set up like waterskis). This was completely nostalgic of summers spent at a cottage in Canada - tubing/wakeboarding/waterskiing. I would highly recommend Captain Hagen's boat cruise. I can't wait to do it again next summer! read more

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Captain Anton hosted us on a terrific charter this morning on his comfortable boat the Marlinspike. Despite his warnings that the "light fishing" may not yield very much, he brought us to a quiet spot on the bay and our sons were reeling in porgies in no time. After we finished fishing, Anton brought us to a quiet cove in a nature preserve on Shelter Island with lots of wild life to explore in a tidal stream and a beautiful beach for swimming. The captain is a perfect gentleman and was a warm and courteous host. Highly recommend for families. read more

I cannot say enough positive things about Captain Hagen and his wonderful tour! We hired Capt. Hagen for a sunset cruise around Sag Harbor for the first night of a friend's Bachelorette weekend. He was hilarious, professional, and overwhelmingly accomodating. His knowledge of the history of Sag Harbor was amazing and he knew when we wanted to hear more and when we all just wanted to bask in the beautiful views. So impressed by him, his gorgeous boat, and the sunset views of this part of the country. Highly recommended!!! read more

Sag Harbor Charters - View from the bow back. That's Captain Hagen on the left side steering - Boating Near Me - Sag Harbor, New York

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Enjoyed a ride around Sag Harbor Bay on this lovely picnic boat with Captain Hagen. We brought refreshments along and all we needed to do was sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery. Great for tourists and locals alike. Perfect outing if you have houseguests. You can arrange your trip duration and pay by the hour. We went out for 90 minutes just before sunset. Beautiful! read more

We enjoyed a 1 1/2 hour sunset cruise with the gregarious Captain Hagen and were happily entertained with points of interest stories of Sag Harbor. I cast my first line for the fun of it as we watched the golden glow with the stern of the boat adroitly facing west. The trip brought me such a sense of calm that washed away the heavy loads of the previous months. Thank you Captain Hagen. read more

Captain Hagen was so great - he welcomed my son, dog and me for an amazing tour of Sag Harbor, telling us all about the history of different locations, the houses and the amazing boats. My son wanted to fish (one of his favorite past times), and Captain Hagen took us to some great fishing spots and my son had an amazing time! If you're looking to spend some time on the water in Sag Harbor, you should definitely call Sag Harbor Charters! read more

ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL! Captain Hagen was absolutely wonderful............. A group of 8 ladies set sail on the waters of Sag Harbor and we had such a great experience. We laughed - danced - took pictures - and celebrated with a birthday cake on the boat. We saw celebrity homes like Richard Gear's house - It really was a great time! read more

We reserved a 2.5 hour boat ride with a group of friends for Memorial Day weekend. Captain Hagen made sure we had an enjoyable trip. He gave us some insight on the beautiful homes, fun facts about shelter island and stopped the boat so we can take some memorable pictures. We were able to bring our own snacks and drinks and enjoyed them on a table the Capt set up for us. Captain Hagen made us feel at home on his boat and we will definitely recommend it to others. read more

We booked an hour-long sunset cruise with Captain Hagen for my friend's bachelorette party. The Captain is very kind and knows the area extremely well. He even pointed out Jimmy Buffet's home and Richard Gere's home during the cruise. The boat is very clean (he did ask us to take off our shoes and leave them at the dock, which we weren't expecting...but that must be why the boat is so clean!) and had enough seating for the 6 of us. We sipped on wine and took lots of pictures while enjoying the beautiful sunset and scenery. It was the perfect start to our bachelorette weekend! I highly recommend the sunset cruise with Captain Hagen. read more

We spent our birthdays with Captain Hagen for a fabulous 2 hour tour of Sag Harbor and Shelter Island. It was perfection...magical, beautiful and a real treat. The boat was charming and very comfortable and Captain Hagen was super accommodating, knowledgeable and fun to be with. We really recommend him! read more

Went for a beautiful lovely sunday night sunset cruise around the waters of Sag Harbor. North Haven - Shelter Island - Mashomack Preserve - Cedar Point - Gardiners Bay - Azurest, Ninevah Beach and Gardiners Island . Ask Captain to show you Billy Joel's 3 boats including the famous (Downeaster) Alexa . As a 30 year resident he knows the area's history and points out all the sights and celebrity homes . Pick up some food at The Dock House at the marina and some local wine and you ate guaranteed to have and amazing time . Comfortable boat with great company made for a very enjoyable evening. I also stayed at Captain's B&B down the street for the ultimate Sag Harbor experience. Will return soon! Thanks Cappy!!! read more

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Had a great day on Captain Hagen's boat! He is professional, knowledgeable about the area, on time and friendly! We rode around and stopped for a swim break which was awesome! Would definitely recommend!!! read more

Sag Harbor Charter was a memorable experience .... Captain Hagen and his son were exceptionally gracious and accommodating!! I highly recommend - read more

Spent a lovely afternoon on Captain Hagen's boat cruising around Sag Harbor. What a treat! Sag Harbor Charters provides a unique opportunity to see some of the mega yachts in the Harbor in addition to all the wildlife on Shelter Island. His boat, the Marlinspeak, is very clean, spacious and comfortable. We loved getting to know the Captain - as a long time Sag resident, he offered up excellent recommendations (best restaurants, walking paths, etc.) and interesting stories. Highly recommended! Also, if you're in need of accomodations in Sag Harbor, the Captain has three lovely rooms available to rent through AirBnB. His beautiful home is a short 7 minute walk down historic tree-lined Main Street to Sag Harbor's charming downtown area. The house is located on the water, with sweeping views of Sag Harbor Cove from the flower-covered deck. The adjacent marsh is a bird watcher's paradise! Captain Hagen was a kind, gracious, and accommodating host. I stayed there for two nights, and cannot wait to return! read more

We had a great trip with Captain Hagen. He helped me set up the perfect proposal for my now fiancé. He made it such a special day for us. We highly recommend! read more

We did a 6 hour trip. Saw literally every mile of coast in Sag Harbor and Shelter Island and a lot of North Fork. Boat is so cool--- smooth ride. Comfortable. Spectacular sunset. Capt Hagen is so nice. Great host. read more

Captain Hagen took me, my husband, two daughters and their boyfriends out on the Bay on a sunny Saturday afternoon. What a great experience! His boat is not only beautiful but comfortable as well. Their are places to sit if you want to enjoy the sun but another area that provides ample shade. He took us to an area that was breathtaking in its beauty and we were able to see an Osprey hunting. The highlight of the trip was the swimming. We anchored and were able to swim off the side of the boat. The water was warm and we were able to swim to a beach. This was a lot of fun! We also saw celebrity homes and boats. I should also mention that I easily get seasick and wear sea bands. Captain Hagen took this seriously and made sure to navigate the boat so that I would enjoy the trip as well. He did an amazing job and I enjoyed the trip without incident. I rarely write reviews but am writing this one because our experience was so extraordinary that I felt compelled to write. If you are looking for a beautiful and fun time on the water, be sure to call Captain Hagen. read more

Captain Hagen was the perfect captain for our day trip! He was the quintessential boater and tour guide- an excellent host for a beautiful afternoon. He made sure to show us around Sag Harbor, North Haven and Shelter Island, but it was less of a tour and more of a relaxing cruise. Definitely preferred! My girlfriends and I decided to take a last minute day cruise (there were 6 of us) and Captain Hagen really came through. He was very flexible and easy to find from Main Street. I would definitely use Sag Harbor Charters again! read more

We had a great time with Captain Hagen -- took a quick one-hour tour that was fun, beautiful, relaxing... and just the right length of time for our three-year-old's attention span. Mom and Dad got to see some sights (Billy Joel's boat! Jimmy Buffet's house!), daughter got to wear a captain's hat and put the flag in at the back of the boat (plus loving the waves and the birds and wanting to go as fast as possible). Couldn't ask for more -- we'll come back for a longer ride next time! read more

Captain Hagen is simply the best. If you are in the Sag Harbor area, you must take a boat ride with him. He is extremely knowledgeable about Sag Harbor and Shelter Island. His boat is very nice, comfortable and very inviting. From the moment you are aboard, you feel very comfortable and relaxed. Our 3 hour tour was the best part of our 1st trip to the Hamptons. read more

What a lovely way to get out in the sea air and see the area from a different perspective. The vintage boat is beautiful and in great condition, and the captain is a longtime resident who knows all about the history of Sag Harbor's people and places. read more

Have used his services 4 times. Each time he couldn't have been nicer. Takes you out on the bay and shows you the beautiful scenery around sag harbor, shelter island and east Hampton. Boat is very comfortable and it is a highlight of my summers in sag. He is reasonable and knowledgable about the local houses and history. I recommend him 100% read more

Captain Hagen was awesome, the perfect captain you would want for a chartered boat ride. Worth the money!

Captain Hagen was so great. We took our 2 kids, 3 and 5, on their first fishing trip and it was the best experience ever!!! We caught so many fish and Captain Hagen helped make the experience very memorable. We can't wait for next summer to do it again. Thank you Captain Hagen. read more