Sag Harbor Charters

CHARTER REQUEST FORM

Sag Harbor charters and boat rentals available for any occasion. Affordable bachelorette party cruises, birthday parties, corporate retreats, group and school reunions, camps and fundraisers! American Beauty Cruises & Charters is your stop for safe Hamptons boat charters. One of the most fun things to do in the Hamptons. All private charters are aboard American Beauty II departing historic Long Wharf in Sag Harbor. We are now taking reservations for the 2026 season.

American Beauty II leavng Sag Harbor Bay with a small private charter
American Beauty II leavng Sag Harbor Bay with a small private charter

American Beauty II

We operate one vessel, American Beauty II, a 44-foot sightseeing and party boat approved by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) to accommodate up to 33 guests..

American Beauty II has completed its 2026 USCG inspection and is ready for another season of safe and enjoyable sightseeing on the water.

Learn more about American Beauty II, including its features and what makes it a great choice for sightseeing and private events. You can also learn more about the USCG inspections and certifications that American Beauty II undergoes by visiting our Captain’s Blog.

Private Charter Rates

  • Private charter rates are by the hour at $630/hour
  • 5% discount ($600/hour) for Zell, cash or check
  • The rates cover the boat, captain and crew, and fuel. No other fees (except gratuity)
  • We do not accept pay apps like Venmo, etc.
  • 2 hour minimum on weekend sunset times (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
  • 2 hour minimum all day on Saturdays in June, July and August
  • 90 minute minimum all other times
  • Use our Sag Harbor Sunset Times chart to help pick the best viewing time for a private sunset charter!

Charter Request Form

Please fill out and submit the CHARTER REQUEST FORM to start the charter reservation process. We’ll get back to you ASAP on the availability of the date and time you are requesting. Always within 24 hours.

LOCK-IN: Once the date and time are confirmed, you can lock-in your charter reservation with a 50% deposit and a filled out and signed CHARTER AGREEMENT.

Locking in a reservation can be done electronically (email and phone) or by USPS if enough time is available. A credit card can be used to HOLD a reservation with full payment by cash, Zelle, or check on trip day.

A small private charter aboard American Beauty II in Shelter Island sound riding into the sunset.
Small private charter on American Beauty II heads into the sunset on Shelter Island Sound.
Birthday party private charter leaving Sag Harbor for a sunset cruise.
Birthday party private charter leaving Sag Harbor for a sunset cruise.

Food, Drinks & Music

Private charter guests are encouraged to bring food, drinks, and their favorite playlists on a bluetooth mobile device or bluetooth speaker. To keep our rate low and allow flexibility for our guests, we do not supply ice or drinks. We do have coolers that you are welcome to use.

We have compiled a list of caterers, delivery and take-out restaurants that deliver to or are within walking distance from Long Wharf for your convenience when setting up your private charter.

Starting in 2024, we no longer allow drinking red wine on board.

Private Charter Scheduling Guidelines

  • DEPARTURE TIME: Private charters can be scheduled for almost any starting time. Once a stating time is scheduled, it may only be changed well in advance.
  • DELAYED DEPARTURE:  The boat returns as scheduled in the charter agreement. If extra time is needed because of the delayed departure, it may be possible to extend the cruise at regular rates. This is at Captain Don’s discretion because he must consider schedule, crew availability, etc.
  • ADD SOME MARGIN:  Remind your guests to consider Hamptons summer traffic and parking and to allow for extra time when planning their arrival.  Ensure your guests arrive on time in order not to lose time out on the water.
  • BOARDING:  The boat will be ready 30 minutes before the scheduled departure. You may board during this time to do any set up or preparation.
  • DEBOARDING:  While we are happy to provide extra time for you at the start of the trip, we ask that you please gather your belongings and deboard promptly at the end of the trip so that we can clean and prepare the boat for the next guests.
  • EXTENDING THE TRIP:  Often guests ask to extend the trip while out on the water. Whether or not we can accommodate this depends on the schedule and crew availability.

Scheduling Tip

Take advantage of the early 30 minute boarding time to ensure your guests arrive on time. Give them the boarding time instead of the departure time. This helps ensure your trip is not shortened by a late departure. Also American Beauty II and Long Wharf are nice places to hang out. That 30 minutes goes by quickly.

Weather and Cancelations

High winds, heavy rain, fog, etc can occasionally force us to cancel a trip. If this happens, you can reschedule or receive a full refund. Details on weather cancelations can be found here.

Private charter guests may cancel up to 6 weeks before a trip. More information is available on our cancelation policy page.

Large group enjoying a private charter sunset cruis aboard American Beauty II on Noyac Bay.

Long Wharf in Sag Harbor

We are docked on Long Wharf in Sag Harbor in the heart of the Hamptons. About 99% of our private boat charters begin and end there. 

If you want to be picked up, please know that you will need dock space that can accommodate American Beauty II and that the clock on your charter time begins when we leave Long Wharf and stops when we return to Long Wharf.

We operate within the harbor and the Peconic Estuary System – never “out to sea”. This keeps us close to land and sites like Barcelona Neck, the Mashomack Nature Preserve and Cedar Point Lighthouse.