Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the Hamptons in New York offers visitors a coastline with numerous options. Fishing, surfing and relaxing on a beach are just a few examples. A number of small cruise companies also provide sightseeing tours.
From 1760 to 1850 Sag Harbor was a thriving whaling port in Eastern Hampton. Today the village is popular for sailing and its unique shops. American Beauty Cruises organizes two tours, including a sunset cruise and a tour of the Peconic Estuary System featuring Barcelona Point, Cedar Point Lighthouse and osprey nests on Shelter Island in the Mashomack Nature Preserve.
Montauk is home to six state parks and is a popular destination for sailing, fishing and surfing. Montauk Sail Boat Cruises, Marlin VI Princess and Hattrick Yacht Cruises offer tours of varying duration, including sunset cruises and tours past Montauk Lighthouse, the first lighthouse built in New York.
Near Gardiner's Bay and Shelter Island, Greenport has served as a working seaport since the 18th century and features many shops, an antique carousel, museums, an Art Deco movie theater and an old jail house. East End Lighthouses, an organization that restores and maintains lighthouses, organizes cruises that highlight area attractions.
