FAQ – Sag Harbor Boat Rides on American Beauty II

Frequently Asked Questions about boat rentals, boat rides and private charters with American Beauty Cruises & Charters

General Questions for Boat Rides on American Beauty II

While the US Coast Guard does not require passengers to wear life vests on vessels with guard rails 42 inches and higher (which is true for American Beauty II), we do have US Coast Guard approved vests for children that weigh over 11 pounds. The US Coast Guard does not approve life vests for children under 11 pounds.

Yes, we have a ramp to go from the dock to the boat and have crew members to help with boarding and deboarding.

The ramp to board the sightseeing boat American Beauty II on Long Wharf in Sag Harbor.
The ramp to board the sightseeing boat American Beauty II on Long Wharf in Sag Harbor.

Please refer to our Sag Harbor parking web page.

We have one boat, American Beauty II. It is a 44 foot sightseeing party boat that is US Coast Guard inspected and approved to accommodate up to 33 guests. You can find more details about American Beauty II here.

Yes, there is a head (restroom) on board.

Use our Sag Harbor Sunset Times chart to help pick the best viewing time for a private sunset charter or to know where it lands during you sunset cruise. For ticketed sunset cruises, refer to the departure time for the particular day you want to cruise.

Yes, food and drinks are allowed on board. We ask that guests not bring red wine or bevarages that might permanently stain our bench padding.

Yes. Small pets that are safe around people are welcome aboard.

Questions About Ticketed Boat Rides on American Beauty II

On ticketed boat rides we are unable to hold the boat. We must be able to maintain our schedule as well as respect the time for the other guests. Many guests have dinner reservations or other events that require us to depart and return on time.

If we cancel due to weather, you will have a choice of rebooking to another day or receiving a full refund. Many guests request to go out in inclement weather and we will usually cruise on a cloudy day or a day with a light rain. However, Captain Don does not like going out in inclement weather and he will certainly cancel the cruise. More information on our weather cancelations can be found here.

Please note that we may also cancel a trip due to heavy fog or high winds.

Sorry, no. When we purchased American Beauty II, one of our objectives was to get a boat sufficient enough in size to handle large groups and most of our bookings are large groups. This is one of our specialties and we complete multiple US Coast Guard inspections before every season in order to be able to offer this. If you have over 25 guests, you can get a better value by simply booking a private charter.

All ticket sales are final. If you are unable to attend or are running late and miss the boat, you will not receive a refund. If you are worried about possibly not making a trip you an purchase trip protection for a refund of your tickets.

Everyone must check in. Check in will be either at the boat, at our ticket stand (see photo), or somewhere in between. Look for Captain Don. Our ticket stand is on the left side of Long Wharf. Look for the blue umbrella. Remember to bring your receipt with the QR code. Both paper print outs and mobile devices are accepted. Other notes: Please arrive at least 20 minutes BEFORE the start of the cruise. We depart on time.

The ticket stand for AMerican Beauty Cruises & Charters on Long Wharf in Sag Harbor, NY.

Sorry, no. It is too difficult for us to police what one group of guests may feel is appropriate for the other guests aboard the ride. This is reserved for private charters only.

Questions About Private Charters on American Beauty II

Guests may cancel a locked-in reservation and receive a full refund when canceling no later than 60 days before the trip date. A reservation is considered locked-in when a deposit is received and the charter agreement is signed. This policy is necessary because once a reservation is locked-in, we turn down all subsequent requests to book that day and time. Deposits are not refunded with less than 60 days to trip day. Refer to our Charter Boat Cancelation page for details.

Once we have verified availability, you can lock in a reservation with a 50% deposit and by filling out and signing our charter agreement. If time permits, the agreement and check can be sent via USPS mail. We can also take a credit card (either to hold or to charge) over the phone and you can email the charter agreement – whichever is more convenient for you. We also accept Zelle payments.

We allow private charter guests to arrive 30 minutes for any set up or food prep time they may need. The clock starts ticking on the cruise at the agreed upon time and it is up to the person chartering the boat to decide if they want to wait for the late guests. Please check out the Scheduling Guidelines section of our Private Charters page.

If we cancel due to weather, you will have a choice of rebooking to another day or receiving a full refund. Many guests request to go out in inclement weather and we will usually cruise on a cloudy day or a day with a light rain. However, Captain Don does not like going out in inclement weather and he will certainly cancel the cruise. More information on our weather cancelations can be found here.

Please note that we may also cancel a trip due to heavy fog or high winds.

Yes, definitely. Bring your favorite playlists on a bluetooth mobile device and connect to our sound system or bring your own bluetooth speaker.