Set sail on a private sailboat to cruise the waters of Montauk. Join us for a private Taste of Sailing, Sail & Swim, or Sunset Sail. Take the tiller or sit back and relax, our captains will show you the ropes. Want more? Learn to sail with us, Sail Montauk is a Certified Sailing School with the American Sailing Association. We offer private lessons, certification courses, and private kid's lessons. Already know how to sail? Check out our bareboat rentals.
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Learn to sail at your own pace with private instruction or check out one of our classes for adults or junior sailors. Sail Montauk is certified sailing school, accredited with the American Sailing Association. We've got something for every level, from first timers to experienced sailors looking to refresh their skills.
Learn to sail with our ASA 101 Basic Sailing Course, no experience necessary. Each course is limited to 4 students per instructor so you will get plenty of personalized attention and hands-on experience. Our instructors are certified professionals with plenty of experience to guide you through the course.
Kids learn to sail in our Montauk summer sailing camp. Each boat is limited to 4-5 students with a certified instructor. Classes meet dockside each morning, where briefing and dockside instructions take place before on the water sailing and hands on participation. Once comfortable handling their boats, students will fine tune their skills with games and competitions.
Private Sailing Lessons are a great options for kids who can't attend camp, or who want some extra sail time. All levels welcome, no experience necessary, ages 9 and up. Scroll down for multiple lesson packages! Sessions do not have to be scheduled at the time of purchase, but are subject to availability.
Reviews (24)
Sally Z.
Aug 04, 2021
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Christina L.
Jul 06, 2021
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Darius is great with kids and people in general. If you have kids then he's the guy to book with because he involves them in the sailing and they have a blast.
We had a great time even though the weather was not perfect which is saying a lot. He put us at ease and gave us just the right amount of information so that we got a sense of the boat and sailing. It was a really nice way to see the area and we'd do it again.
We had a great time even though the weather was not perfect which is saying a lot. He put us at ease and gave us just the right amount of information so that we got a sense of the boat and sailing. It was a really nice way to see the area and we'd do it again.
Lauren K.
Jun 11, 2021
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Radwa Abbas
May 27, 2021
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This was an amazing experience for my first sailing lesson! with no background at all, Darius, the instructor and owner, did a great job of explaining everything & teaching me about sailing and how a boat works. it was a lot of fun and he was nice enough to refund me $100 because it wasn't windy enough to sail that day, however we stayed on the boat for the full 3 hours to enjoy the water and the sun. would 100% recommend and go back!! :)
Megan Hunt
May 19, 2021
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My best friends surprised me with a sunset sail for a graduation gift. We sailed with Darius who was extremely fun, professional, and accommodating. Though the weather was not ideal, we had a wonderful time seeing Montauk from the water and got some great photos while we were at it. I will 100% sail with them again when I am back in Montauk!
Karen Warren
Dec 09, 2020
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Our beautiful yacht, Justine, was the perfect backdrop to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. We were able to invite a small group of family members to share this special celebration and still be very well spaced out on this gorgeous vessel. The sunset cruise was spectacular and watching the too shores going from dusk to dark was incredible. The staff were all very accommodating and attentive throughout our voyage. I would highly recommend hiring this crew and this yacht for any special occasion!
R. A.
Dec 09, 2020
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Sean C.
Sep 18, 2020
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Sean S.
Sep 16, 2019
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Kyle K.
Sep 10, 2019
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Worth every penny. My (now) fiancé and I booked a private sunset cruise the weekend after Labor Day. We were initially worried about the weather, but we lucked out and the evening ended up being an experience we will never forget. The views were stunning and the sail was even more romantic than we could've hoped for. We were even encouraged to bring our own wine and snacks. Most importantly, our captain, Ali was the perfect combination of professional and personable. We will definitely be booking again in the future!
Steve H.
Aug 26, 2019
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Danni C.
Aug 17, 2019
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Peter O.
Aug 18, 2018
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Katie Taylor
Aug 13, 2018
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Bryan C.
Aug 08, 2018
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This was our 3rd summer doing SailMontauk with our family of 5. We love it so much that we make it a must do during our Montauk visit each year. Every part of the trip is perfect from taking off at the yacht club to being able to explore the Sound and the Lake. The boats are beautiful and clean and they encourage our kids to sit anywhere they like. A highlight is getting to jump off the boat and swim in Lake Montauk. It is a perfect "10" experience and it's absolutely because of Darius and Ali.
Elena Scripps
Dec 30, 2017
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Zuzana Zlatovska
Sep 14, 2017
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Mtksull
Sep 13, 2017
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Took a two-hour private lesson with Darius to refresh some skills and acquire knowledge of local waters. I couldn't be more pleased with the experience. He passed along valuable insights and helped with a few finer points of boat handling. Arrangements were made by phone with Ali, and both she and Darius could not have been more accommodating. Highly recommend for lessons, charter, or a sunset cruise. Great folks who know their stuff!
Heather W.
Jul 12, 2017
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Booked a 15 person flotilla experience for my birthday celebration in montauk. Sail montauk was friendly, affordable, fun and extremely accommodating. We met at the dock and quickly began our sail with captain Lauren taking us out. We had music set up with the Bluetooth speaker available for all boats. The weather was perfect and the sail was amazing. We had a water gun fight on the water then docked together, took pictures and had snacks. Everyone had so much fun! I will be trying the sunset cruise next...thanks sail montauk for the best birthday sail!
Matt Weinberg
Jun 16, 2017
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My family and I had a great time with Sail Montauk and Captain Darius. My wife and I took our two young children (2 and 4 years old) and they absolutely loved it. Darius kept it interesting and exciting and let them participate in the sailing. They were also very accommodating with our kids' lunch and many snacks on the boat.
This is very different from something like a river cruise. We've done those before but found sailing to be a unique experience.
My wife and I found it educational and fun and will definitely go back.
This is very different from something like a river cruise. We've done those before but found sailing to be a unique experience.
My wife and I found it educational and fun and will definitely go back.
Channell M.
Aug 27, 2016
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My boyfriend and I went on a sunset cruise for my 30th birthday. It was simply amazing! The experience was wonderful from start to finish. You can book online and receive confirmation within a hour. Bring your snacks and wine (champagne for me!). Come with your phone fully charged to take memorable photos and videos. My phone died during the sail and our captain, Felix, took pics for us. Oh, you can connect your phone via Bluetooth to play music as well. I'll definitely be back to try the daytime sail!
Thank you Darius and Felix for your welcoming hospitality!!
Thank you Darius and Felix for your welcoming hospitality!!
Crystal Y.
Sep 08, 2015
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If you are debating whether or not to go with Sail Montauk, think no more! I booked a flotilla boat party for 8 about 2 months in advance so I can secure the labor day Saturday afternoon (2pm-5pm). The registration is pretty simple with google form. We went on 2 boats on a beautiful afternoon. We signed the waiver and got our drinks in the cooler that they provided (and the honest teas and waters that they have), left our shoes in a basket on the pier, and off we go!
We first sailed out of the harbor a little bit, got the waves and the breeze. Then we turned around after 30 min and went back into
We first sailed out of the harbor a little bit, got the waves and the breeze. Then we turned around after 30 min and went back into
Cher S.
Aug 22, 2015
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Anna P.
Aug 06, 2015
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