Frequently Asked Questions for Private BYOB Yacht Party with Water Sports Included

Question 1

How do I find out more information about your rentals?

Accepted Answer

Several options, you can look through our website www.Longislandyachtrentals.com, read through the information / FAQ section, see the photos and videos. Read our reviews on Google and/or facebook, You can view our social media pages and look through our posts/photos and videos, IG: “@Longislandyachtcharters” or Facebook at “Long Island Yacht Rentals”. 
You can contact us through email at Info@longislandyachtrentals.com, or after looking through the website and reading through our information if you still have questions and want to call or text, please feel free to do so anytime at 516-628-8235.

Question 2

How many yacht or boat choices do you have for rent?

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We have between 3 and 5 choices of yachts depending on season and availability. We showcase the most popular ones on our website and Instagram page. If you see that your date and time is not available, you can try calling or emailing us so that we might be able to help you get onto one of our other yachts. Tranquility is a 50ft Carver Motoryacht out of Oysterbay and comfortably accommodates 12 guests, Serenity is a 45 ft Sundeck out of Glen Cove and allows up to 12 guests, however, it would be most comfortable between 8 and 10. Serenity is available for Manhattan tours. Play time is a 36 ft SeaRay out of Glen Cove and allows up to 12 but is most comfortable with 6 to 8 guests.

Question 3

Where can we see a calendar to check availability?

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On our website at www.longislandyachtrentals.com you can click the link to “Book Now” and it will lead you to our booking site where you can see the calendar for each Yacht rental.

Question 4

How much does it cost?

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Please check our website for prices, rates fluctuate depending on seasons and promotional offers. 
We offer discounts for weekday rentals. 
Our rates INCLUDE ALL water-sports packages, kayaks, paddle boards, a smaller RIB tender/dingy/speedboat that can be used to pull the tubes, water skiing, and knee boarding! 
A cooler, ice, and water are provided.
Our package also includes a fuel budget for local touring. 
Gratuities for the chosen crew/staff is not included in our prices.

Question 5

What are the time slots?

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We offer 3 time windows each day. They are slightly adjustable and extendable so long as they do not interfere with other reservations. The time offerings are 9-noon, 1-4, and 4:30-7:30. Later evening bookings are also available upon request. Beautiful sunset cruises are very popular.

Question 6

Where are the yachts located?

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Our 50 ft yacht named Tranquility is located in Oyster Bay, NY at the Oyster Bay Marine Center.
Our other yachts are located in Glen Cove NY, at the Safe Harbor Marina, 128 Shore rd Glen Cove NY 11542

Question 7

How long is the excursion?

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The rental excursions are each a 3-hour packages. However, you can combine them or add time if the schedule allows. This can be discussed/coordinated when the booking is being made. Note: There is a minimum rental of 3 hours for each yacht rental, and a 2-hour minimum for each pontoon rental.

Question 8

Where do we cruise to?

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“Tranquility” usually stays within the bays of Oyster Bay and Cold Spring Harbor due to time allowance; however, it can travel if an extended rental is reserved. Traveling to a customized destination must be arranged during booking. Regarding our Yachts in Glen Cove, we usually cruise the shoreline locally between Glen Cove and Bayville; however, if additional time is purchased, we can offer other destinations. A great destination for Serenity is the Manhattan Tour, which usually requires a 6-hour reservation.

Question 9

How many people can we bring onto the Yacht?

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Maximum of 12 guests (plus crew) are allowed on our demise charters. However, on the smaller yachts, even though we can and do take 12 guests, we would recommend considering a slightly smaller sized group so that your guests don't feel to over crowded.

Question 10

Is there a bathroom?

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Yes. Most of the yachts have 2 bathrooms! Plus you may use the marina restroom facilities before and after the Yacht rental.

Question 11

Can you recommend a caterer?

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Yes, we can supply a list of local suppliers for catered food that you can bring onboard the Yachts.

Question 12

What is included?

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“Tranquility” in Oyster Bay: Large floats to lie out on or swim off of, 2 stand-up paddle boards, a 2-person kayak, a smaller RIB speed boat that will be used to give joy rides or to do tubing on our 4-person tube, the smaller boat may be used to shuttle people to and from the shore/beach, etc. We also include ice, water, and a large cooler for you to use.
“Serenity” in Glen Cove includes a 2-person kayak, a stand-up paddle board, and a smaller RIB  speed boat for tubing with our 2-person sit-up tube. We include ice, water, and a large cooler. Other boat options will vary. But we typically do supply ice, water, cooler so that you don't have to lug that stuff.

Question 13

Is food included?

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No, food and drinks are not included. You are welcome to bring your own food and beverages. Yes, alcohol is allowed. We do provide ice and water. We also provide a large cooler for you to utilize. We also have a refrigerator and freezer onboard each vessel.

Question 14

Is alcohol allowed?

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Yes, it is allowed but not included. Bring your own Booze and food.

Question 15

What kind of food should we bring?

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Whatever you wish, it is your rental. However, we do recommend that you try to keep it simple as to not overly crown the Yacht, and/or make it complicated to load/unload ect.

Question 16

What is a typical itinerary?

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You are renting the yacht and therefore have the freedom to choose the itinerary to best meet your desires. We are happy to assist with recommendations of the most popular choices/locations for cruising, sightseeing, swimming, and anchor spots in the quiet and calm waters of these bays. There are also local locations available for having a meal or drinks off board.

Question 17

Can we go to a waterfront restaurant or bar on the yacht?

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Yes, there are several local restaurants/bars to visit for cocktails or meals while we are cruising, or we could end the trip by dropping you off at one of our local favorite places within walking distance to your vehicles. A list will be provided to you after the booking process for local choices.

Question 18

Can we cook or BBQ on the boat.

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Yes on Tranquility and Serenity we do have a BBQ that can be utilized, we are happy to assist with the use of the BBQ. We have all cooking utensils available for use.

Question 19

Although life jackets are supplied- can we bring our own?

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Yes, although life jackets are supplied enough for everyone on board, bringing your own comfortable or customized sizes/styles is certainly allowed.  If you have young children, we RECOMMEND and encourage that you have them in a life vest before walking down the dock – in their own appropriately sized vest.

Question 20

Gratuities: is it required, and who do we give the gratuity to?

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Yes, if you decide to have any of our recommended teams to crew the Yacht for your rental, then yes gratuities of 20% are expected. The gratuity should be handed directly to the captain to disperse accordingly.
The crew does not receive any compensation from the owners of the Yacht; they do not work for the yacht owner; they work for the renter/charterer. Our recommended crews have agreed to work for gratuities of 20% of the charter price. The captain will divide up the gratuities amongst the entire rental yacht staff. The crew is not only the captain and mate who you may see on board the vessel with you, but also includes additional team members prior to and after the rental, such as cleaners, maintenance teams, marina staff, shuttle boat drivers, etc. Under the bareboat rental law, the yacht owner may not monetarily compensate the crew.

Question 21

Fishing: are we allowed to fish off the Yacht?

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Only on Playtime in Glen Cove. But fishing is not allowed on “Tranquility” or “Serenity”.

Question 22

Manhattan: Can a trip be planned to NYC / the Statue of Liberty?

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Yes, but only aboard Serenity, which leaves from Glen Cove. And it would need to be coordinated properly according to tides and the schedule. It is a minimum of a two-hour trip in each direction, plus any additional time that guests wish to spend in the NYC harbor. A NYC cruise is best in the later part of the day so that the NYC skyline sunset can be enjoyed near the Statue of Liberty and the return trip home will have the beautiful nighttime view of the city of lights in all its glory.

Question 23

Is swimming allowed?

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Yes! Our beautiful clean calm bays are ideal for swimming! We will stop and anchor the boat in a safe calm area, we allow swimming and playing out on all of the water activities. The floats, kayaks, paddle boards, ect.

Question 24

What is the cancellation policy?

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All deposits and payments are non-refundable. If a cancellation is made prior to 30 days out from the booked date, a credit will remain on the account for you to use for a future booking. If a cancellation is made less than 30 days from the rental, you will forfeit your deposit / prepayments. Regarding bad weather cancellations: decisions will be made the day of and usually within 60 minutes of the booking. The yachts have interior accommodations and we are inside of safe calm bays here, not on the ocean. If it seems unsafe to go out due to excessive high winds, heavy rain, lightening, etc then the captain would make the call to cancel the booking and your payment would be credited toward a future booking on any one of our yachts of your chosing. There are no refunds given.

Question 25

Age restrictions, is there an age limit?

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We do not have an age limit, even infants are welcome. However, children will need to be wearing their own proper-fitting coast guard approved life vests during the time on the yacht, including entering docks and on any shuttle boat rides. Unfortunately, we do not have wheelchair accessibility.

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