Oyster Farm & Kayak Tour Info

Oyster Farm & Kayak Tour

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Oyster Farm & Kayak Tour Info 

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. 

Our tour includes the following and lasts approximately 3 hours

• A traditional New England lobster roll picnic lunch with dessert. 
• Enjoy lots of farm fresh Blue Island oysters.
• Guided kayak eco-tour around our oyster farm, the surrounding back meadows and wilderness.
• Provide your own beverages and our friendly staff will be sure to keep your glasses full. 
• Learning 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.

Tour Schedule

Public Tours run mid June-early September on select mornings and evenings, weather permitting. Please note evening tours are recommended for intermediate and advanced kayakers only due to potentially difficult wind conditions.  

Private Tours are available on additional days and times.

• The private tour itinerary is the same as our public tour
• Email Events@BlueIslandOysters.com for availability 

Reservations are required. 
*** There is a maximum amount of guests per tour, so book early to ensure your space. ***

Tour Meeting Location
Your tour will start with a short boat ride that departs from the Captree Boat Basin, located at 3500 E. Ocean Parkway Babylon, NY 11702.

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 Basis. 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

TOUR PRICING

• $2000.00 plus tax for up to 16 guests
• Gratuity is an additional $15.00 per guest on the tour.
• A $1000.00 deposit is required to hold your reservation, and the final balance is due 30 days prior to your tour date.
• 3% convenience fee for cc payments 

• $125.00 plus taxes and fees per person (comes to $139.29 total)
• Gratuity is at your discretion during checkout or on the day of your farm tour.  

Parking Fee | New York State charges a cash only $8.00 fee per vehicle to park for any vehicles without an Empire Pass.

We recommend bringing the following

• Waterproof Camera
• Sunglasses
• Towels
• Bathing Suit
• Water Shoes
• Binoculars
• Sunscreen

Please Note

• All guests must be 12 years or older, no exceptions. 
• Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis and must be paid in full to hold your space.  

Cancellation Policies

Standard Cancellation Policy:  Oyster Farm & Kayak Tour purchases are refundable minus a 5% processing fee until 30 days before your tour date.  Cancellations between 30 & 7 days before your tour date are available for store credit only.  No shows or cancellations less than 7 days you will be charged the full amount of the farm tour.  

Weather Cancellation Policy: 

If the tour is canceled due to poor or unsafe weather conditions we will try and reschedule. If that is not possible, you will be issued a full refund in your original payment method. If you used a gift certificate to pay then the gift certificate will remain unused and you can use it when you reschedule.

TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE

Book Online at the "Book Now" Link Above* 
Call | 631.750.5986 
Email | Events@BlueIslandOysters.com

*Booking online is the quickest and most efficient way to ensure your reservation is confirmed.