With so much water nearby, it's no surprise Long Island boasts many spots to catch a wave. Here's a guide to boat, canoe, and kayak rentals and tours in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Boat, Canoe, and Kayak Rentals and Tours
Captain a ship (or, more likely, a rowboat, kayak, or canoe), prepare your crew, and take on the open sea–or the nearest river or lake. Details are subject to change, we recommend calling ahead before setting sail! For rentals in other regions and for public accessible boat launches, visit our list here: nymetroparents.com/boating. Looking for fishing? Cast a line at these locations: nymetroparents.com/fishing.
Long Island
Nassau County
Captree Fleet
3500 E. Ocean Parkway, Captree State Park, Babylon
631-669-6464; http://captreefleet.com
The Captree Fleet offers fishing expeditions, charter boats, and sightseeing trips. Sit back and relax while one of their staff takes the helm!
Freeport Kayak Rentals
end of South Long Beach Avenue in Waterfront Park, Freeport
1-855-WE-KAYAK (935-2925); http://longislandkayakrentals.com
Launch your single or tandem kayak or stand up paddle board at Waterfront Park. Venture into Baldwin Bay and Middle Bay and enjoy the peace found on the water!
Long Island Boat Rentals
Inspiration Wharf, 403 Main St., Port Washington
516-761-0840; http://liboatrental.com
Daily, 9am-8pm
Feel like a sea captain in a power boat rented from Long Island Boat Rentals when you zip around Western Long Island Sound!
Suffolk County
Belmont Lake State Park
Southern State Parkway, Exit 38, North Babylon
631-667-5055; http://nysparks.com
Weekends and holidays May 24-June 29, 12-6pm; open daily June 30-September 1, weekends 11am – 5pm; weekdays and holidays 12-6pm
Rent a rowboat, paddle boat or canoe and and cruise across Belmont Lake.
Lighthouse Marina
229 Meetinghouse Creek Road, Aquebogue
631-722-2400; http://lighthousemarina.com
May 1-Sept. 30
Great family boats for great family fun, like laid back cruising or adventurous wakeboarding and tubing. Available for rent on a daily, weekly, monthly, or seasonal basis.
Nissequogue River Canoe & Kayak Rentals
Departure times and locations change daily due to river tides
631-979-8344; http://canoerentals.com
Paddle along 5 ½ miles of nature in a canoe or kayak. Pack a picnic lunch and make a day of it!
Shelter Island Kayak Tours
23 North Ferry Road, Shelter Island
631-749-1990; http://kayaksi.com
Explore Shelter Island’s calm, protected creeks and harbors, away from all the hustle and bustle of daily life. Go on a self-guided journey or join a tour!
Strong’s Marine
Mattituck or Southampton
631-283-4841; http://strongsmarine.com
9am-4pm
Rent a boat for cruising, fishing, or wakeboarding on a daily, weekly, or seasonal basis. Enjoy the natural beauty of the Peconic Bay!
