Oyster Farm Tour
Our 2024 Oyster Farm & Kayak Tours have concluded.
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Blue Island’s Oyster Farm & Kayak tour is the ultimate experience. Your adventure starts with a brief lesson on the history, biology & geography of oysters, as well as the tools and tactics of oyster farming and how our “Island Dock'' and Oyster Farm works. You can participate in a guided kayak eco-tour on a 2 person kayak. You will get to indulge on farm-fresh Blue Island oysters and a traditional New England lobster roll picnic lunch with dessert. You’re welcome to provide your own beverages and and we’ll provide a place to keep your drinks cold.
The kayaking portion is an open water experience that lasts approx 45 minutes and there may be unexpected wind gusts and tidal changes that require you to be physically capable of maneuvering a 2 person Ocean Kayak.
This tour lasts approx 3 hours.
*The Sunset Tour will last approx 3-4 hours depending on the sunset time and how clear the sky is that evening.
Only 50 miles east of Manhattan, Blue Island Oyster Farm offers a tour full of adventure and fun on the beautiful Great South Bay. The setting is beautiful and serene with gorgeous views of the Fire Island Lighthouse. There is no other place quite like it, anywhere: warm sunshine, fresh air and breathtaking views.
Tour Schedule
Public Tours run mid June through Labor Day Weekend on select mornings and evenings. Please note the recommended skill level before booking.
Private Tours are available on additional days and times. Please email us at Events@BlueIslandOysters.com with the date and time you are interested in to discuss availability.
Reservations are required for all tours.
*** There is a maximum amount of guests per tour, so book early to ensure your space. ***
2024 TOUR PRICING
Original Oyster Farm & Kayak Tour
Parking Fee | New York State charges a cash only $8.00 fee per vehicle to park for any vehicles without an Empire Pass.
Private Oyster Farm & Kayak Tours
Available weekdays in July & August.
Tour Meeting Location
Your tour will start with a short boat ride that departs from the Captree Boat Basin from the dock outside of the Bait and Tackle Shop, located at 3500 E. Ocean Parkway Babylon, NY 11702.
**Follow the blue path, park, and then walk over to the meet up spot.
Getting Here
- By Car
- For GPS use 3500 Ocean Pkwy, Babylon, NY 11702, Captree State Park.
When you are heading south on the Robert Moses Causeway take the exit for Ocean Parkway East toward Captree State Park. That Exit will take you directly to the Captree Boat Basin. Park on the far east side (to your right as you enter) of the parking lot at Captree State Park. We will board the boat at the dock in front of the Captree Fuel Bait & Tackle Shop.
Please Note: There is an $8 cash only fee, per vehicle, to park at Captree State Park.
- By Train
- You can take the Long Island Rail Road to Babylon Train Station and then take a cab/Uber/Lyft to Captree State Park using the car directions noted above.
- By Boat
- 40°28'29''N 73°14'54''W if using your own boat
We recommend bringing the following
- Waterproof Camera/Phone case
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Towel(s)
- Bathing Suit
- Water Shoes or Sneakers
- Binoculars
- Sunscreen
**Please note: Flip flops are not recommended.
Please Note
- All guests must be 12 years or older, no exceptions.
- Reservations are made on a first paid, first served basis and must be paid in full to hold your space.
CANCELLATION POLICIES - UPDATED for 2024
We understand that there may be occasions when you need to cancel or reschedule your tour. To ensure smooth operation of our business and to be able to provide the best service to all of our guests, we have updated our cancellation policies to the following:
- All cancellation requests should be made in writing to events@blueislandoysters.com and include your reservation number.
- Cancellations made 30 or more days prior to your tour date will receive a 50% refund of the total purchase price to the original method of payment.
- Cancellations made less than 30 days all payments are forfeited. (This includes any no-shows.)
- Cancellations made 60 days or more prior to the event date are refundable less a $75 cancellation fee.
- Cancellations between 59 & 30 days incur a $150 cancellation fee.
- Cancellations less than 30 days the deposit is forfeited.
- Blue Island reserves the right to delay, postpone or cancel your farm tour due to unsafe weather conditions.
- If we are unable to reschedule a cancelled farm tour, your payment(s) will be refunded in full.
** Please note that all tours are run rain or shine.
TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE
Public Farm Tours: Book Online at the link above
Private Farm Tours: Email Events@BlueIsandOysters.com with your desired date(s), and best number to reach you at, and we'll get back to as soon as possible.