Sag Harbor · Hamptons · East End
Your day on the water,
handled by locals.
A boutique yacht charter service run by Sag Harbor captains. Sandbar days, sunsets, and everything in between.
Boat Size Calculator
Find your boat in seconds.
Tell us how big your group is and the duration you would like to charter. We will show you three boats we would recommend.
Meet the Fleet
Boats we would put you on.
A working fleet from twenty-two to a hundred and twenty-two feet. Filter by what you have in mind.
Not sure what you need?
Take the sixty-second quiz.
Six quick questions. We match you with three boats and a captain's note on why each one fits your day.
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Occasions
Every kind of day, done the right way.
Service Area
Nine ports. One team.
Click a pin to see routes, sample itineraries, and boats that depart from that harbor.
Reviews
What guests keep telling us.
"Carter had us laughing within the first ten minutes. The boat was spotless, the light was perfect, and I have not stopped thinking about it since."
Meet the Captains
Carter, Sean and Max.
Three local captains who grew up on this water. Warm, direct, and easy to book with.
Grew up in North Haven, on boats since he was five. USCG Master, coffee snob, and the reason our playlists are any good.
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Sag Harbor lifer, worked docks through high school, and knows every mooring on Shelter. Calm on the water and honest about weather.
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Fifteen years in the industry and he knows boats inside and out — systems, handling, and the quiet fixes that keep a day on schedule.
Read more →We are Carter and Sean. We grew up on this water.
Now we run boats out of Sag Harbor for people who want a great day on the East End without the runaround.
East Coast Yacht Charters is a boutique shop. That means you email one of us, not a call center. We answer fast, we quote in plain numbers, and we show up on time. If you have chartered before with a big concierge outfit, you will feel the difference right away.
How it works
Three Steps To Get On The Water
Booking a boat should not feel like buying a car. Here is how it works with us.
Email Us
Send a short email with your date, group size, and what kind of day you want. Sunset cruise. Bachelorette. Family swim day at the sandbar. Fishing off Montauk. We reply within two hours, usually much faster.
Book Your Boat
We send back a short list of boats that fit your group and your budget. Prices are all in. Captain is included on every charter because the law requires it and because we would not send you out without one. You pick, we send a simple deposit link.
Board And Go
Meet us at the dock in Sag Harbor or at a pickup point closer to you. We handle the boat. You handle the fun. Bring your cooler, your playlist, and your people.
Our Fleet
From 22 feet up to 122 feet.
We run boats from 22 feet up to 122 feet. That covers everything from a quick two hour rip to Shelter Island with four friends to a full day event yacht for 85 guests off Sag Harbor Bay.
Here is the short version of what we keep on the docks:
Not sure which boat fits? Try our boat size calculator or take our two-minute charter quiz. Both tools were built by us based on the questions people ask most.
- 22–32 ftDay boatssmall groups and quick trips
- 40–55 ftSport yachtsfull day charters up to 12 guests
- 70–122 ftEvent yachtsweddings, corporate days, and big parties
- All sizesCatamaransstable sandbar days and calm cruising
- All sizesSailboatsslow afternoons on Peconic Bay
- All sizesCenter consolesset up for fishing and watersports
Where We Sail
Sag Harbor is home base.
From our slip we can be at almost any spot on the East End inside an hour.
See all our destinationsWhy us
Why Local Captains Matter
There are plenty of captains who show up in the Hamptons for the summer. We are not those guys. We learned these waters as kids. We know which coves fill up by 11 am on a Saturday. We know where the bass hold in June. We know which docks let you tie up for lunch and which ones will wave you off. That local knowledge means your day flows. You are not sitting on a boat while the captain checks a chart. You are already anchored at the sandbar while other boats are still leaving the harbor.
Safety First, Always
Every charter includes a USCG licensed captain. Our fleet is fully insured. Life jackets for every guest are on board, including kid sizes. We check the marine forecast before every trip and we will call an early return or reschedule if conditions turn. No charge if we cancel for weather.
Learn more about our credentials.Our Response Promise
Email us and you will hear back within two hours during daylight. Most replies come inside 15 minutes. We do this ourselves. There is no bot and no booking agent in a different state. If you text at 8 am asking about a Saturday charter, you can be booked by 8:30.
Ready to plan a day? Email us now or take the charter quiz.
Frequently asked questions
How far in advance should I book a Hamptons yacht charter?+
For peak summer Saturdays, two to four weeks out is smart. For a weekday or an off peak date, a few days is often fine. Last minute openings do happen, so it never hurts to text.
Do I need a captain for my charter?+
Yes. Every one of our boats goes out with a licensed captain, and the captain is already included in the price you see. This is a Coast Guard rule for charters, and it is also how we make sure your day stays safe and easy.
Where do we board the boat?+
Most charters board at our slip in Sag Harbor. If you are staying in East Hampton, Montauk, or Shelter Island, we can often pick you up at a closer dock. Just tell us where you are and we will work it out.
What if the weather is bad?+
If we call the trip for weather, you get a full refund or a free reschedule. Your choice. We will not send you out in unsafe conditions, and we will not hold your deposit if the ocean does not cooperate.
Can I bring my own food and drinks?+
Yes. Bring whatever you want. If you would rather not deal with a cooler, we can set up catering from local Sag Harbor and East Hampton kitchens. Just ask when you book.
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