Discover Fire Island’s charm with a customizable boat tour that stops at iconic sights and private docks, offering a personalized maritime experience just off Long Island.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
No physical fitness required; suitable for all ages
Wildlife
History
Fire Island’s lighthouse, built in 1857, has guided mariners through treacherous waters for over a century, and the island became a National Seashore in 1964 to preserve its natural beauty.
Conservation
The area is protected as a National Seashore, emphasizing sustainable tourism and habitat preservation.
Fire Island Parasail
Discover Fire Island’s charm with a customizable boat tour that stops at iconic sights and private docks, offering a personalized maritime experience just off Long Island.
Fire Island Parasail provides parasailing, tubing, and boat tour services on Fire Island and the Great South Bay. The company operates parasailing flights from Oakdale, Ocean Bay Park, and Cherry Grove, offering standard 10-minute flights guided by a trained crew.
Tubing options run from multiple launch points and include one-hour and two-hour rides on spacious tubes that accommodate multiple riders. Some tubing options seat up to four people. Boat tours depart from Oakdale, Fair Harbor, and Ocean Bay Park and typically last about one hour, visiting local lighthouses and Robert Moses Beach with options to stop at private docks.
Trips accommodate groups on boats with capacities up to ten guests. Safety equipment, including life jackets, is provided for tubing trips. Many boat tours and private trips permit guests to bring food and beverages, play music via Bluetooth, and use a cooler aboard.
Fire Island Parasail emphasizes customizable experiences: Oakdale boat tours note the ability to choose stops, dock at private locations, and play personal music. Parasailing flights focus on delivering aerial coastal views while crew members manage launch and landing procedures. This description presents the business in third-person using available trip summaries and factual trip details.
Locations Served
Fire Island & Great South Bay
Oakdale, Cherry Grove, Ocean Bay Park, Fair Harbor
Max Guests
Up to 10
Per boat for tours and tubing
Parasail Flight
10 minutes
Standard flight duration
Tours Offered
11 trips
Parasailing, tubing and boat tours
Reserve a 10-minute parasail flight, tubing hour, or one-hour boat tour for groups up to 10 — select Oakdale, Ocean Bay Park, or Cherry Grove.
Bring essentials for comfort
Pack sunscreen, water, and a hat for sun protection during the boat trip.
Plan for flexibility
Coordinate with the captain beforehand to customize stops and music preferences.
Capture the scenery
Bring a camera or smartphone to snap photos of the lighthouse and shoreline.
Check weather conditions
Ensure good weather for a safe and enjoyable ride, especially in summer months.
Sunscreen
Protect your skin from sun exposure during the boat trip.
summer
Hat and sunglasses
Shield your eyes and face from direct sunlight.
summer
Water bottle
Stay hydrated while enjoying the open water.
summer
Camera or smartphone
Capture scenic moments aboard the boat.