Things to do in Southampton, from the water
Of all the things to do in Southampton, this is the one on the water: a private BYOB tiki boat for just your group, out on Shinnecock Bay. It leaves from Hampton Bays, one of the Town of Southampton’s hamlets, about 15 minutes from the village.
6 Tepee Street, Hampton Bays · 40°52.9′N 72°29.9′W
Ten things to do in Southampton
One on the water and nine Southampton attractions on land, all on one chart, so you can see how close everything is. The dock in Hampton Bays is about 15 minutes’ drive from Southampton Village.
See Southampton from the water
HampTiki, 6 Tepee Street, Hampton Bays
Most people see Southampton from the road. See it from the bay instead: two hours on a private tiki boat, just your group, your drinks and your playlist.
Two boats from $800: see pricesPonquogue Beach
Dune Road, Hampton Bays
The Town of Southampton’s ocean beach across the Ponquogue Bridge, with lifeguards and a pavilion. It fills up on summer weekends, so go early.
11 min drive from the dock
Official siteConscience Point
Conscience Point Road, North Sea
A short nature walk on a hook of land in North Sea Harbor, traditionally where Southampton’s first English settlers landed in 1640. Open year round, sunrise to sunset.
17 min drive from the dock
Official siteCooper’s Beach
268 Meadow Lane, Southampton Village
The village’s main ocean beach, and the only one of its eleven beaches with lifeguards. Beach attendants are on hand too. Check the Village page for parking before you go.
16 min drive from the dock
Official siteMain Street and Jobs Lane
Southampton Village
The heart of the village: boutiques, galleries, cafés and restaurants, all within a short walk of each other. Park once and wander.
14 min drive from the dock
Chamber of Commerce guideSouthampton Arts Center
25 Jobs Lane, Southampton Village
A nonprofit arts center in a historic building on Jobs Lane, with exhibitions, films, talks, music and classes all year.
14 min drive from the dock
Official siteSouthampton History Museum
Rogers Mansion, 17 Meeting House Lane
Its home is the Rogers Mansion, a Greek Revival house redesigned around 1843 by a whaling captain, Albert Rogers. Grounds open all year; galleries open for the season.
14 min drive from the dock
Official siteAgawam Park
Jobs Lane, Southampton Village
A Village park beside Lake Agawam, with picnic tables, a playground and restrooms. A good place to sit down between the shops and the beach.
14 min drive from the dock
Official siteSouthampton Playhouse
43 Hill Street, Southampton Village
A nonprofit cinema that first opened in 1932, now with an IMAX screen. A good plan for a rainy afternoon or after dinner.
13 min drive from the dock
Official siteParrish Art Museum
279 Montauk Highway, Water Mill
Founded in 1898 and focused on the artists of the East End. Its building, designed by the architects Herzog & de Meuron, sits on 14 acres of meadow.
17 min drive from the dock
Official site
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Number 1 is your time on the bay. The other nine are on land, a short drive from the dock (drive times are without traffic).
Your boat for the afternoon
Two tiki boats, both private: only your group is on board, with a captain who knows the bay. The small one suits a family or a handful of friends; the big one takes the whole crew.
| Detail | HamptikiThe original | La SirenaThe big one |
|---|---|---|
| Guests | Up to 12 | Up to 35 |
| Starts at | $800 for 2 hours | $1,850 for 2 hours |
| Includes | The first 6 guests | The first 15 guests |
| Each extra guest | $100 | $125 |
| Extra time | $400 an hour | $900 an hour |
| Leaves | Whenever suits you, in 30-minute steps | Set when you book |
| Extras | Party float ($75), slide on 3-hour trips ($75), karaoke ($50) | Karaoke ($50), and a roof that opens up |
- HamptikiThe original
$800 for 2 hours
- Guests
- Up to 12
- Includes
- The first 6 guests
- Each extra guest
- $100
- Extra time
- $400 an hour
- Leaves
- Whenever suits you, in 30-minute steps
- Extras
- Party float ($75), slide on 3-hour trips ($75), karaoke ($50)
- La SirenaThe big one
$1,850 for 2 hours
- Guests
- Up to 35
- Includes
- The first 15 guests
- Each extra guest
- $125
- Extra time
- $900 an hour
- Leaves
- Set when you book
- Extras
- Karaoke ($50), and a roof that opens up
Kids 15 and under ride free. A 15–20% tip for the captain is customary.
A 6% online booking fee applies to online bookings. Save the fee by texting or emailing to secure your spot.
Note A Already on board
- An 8ft SunChill float
- Fresh ice water and cups
- A cooler of ice
- A Bluetooth speaker for your playlist
- A bathroom on board, with a small changing room
Note B You bring
- Your drinks. It’s BYOB, 21 and over to drink.
- Cans, plastic or other unbreakable cups. No glass.
- Food and snacks, as much as you like
- Your playlist
- Sunscreen, towels and swimsuits
Note C Good to know
- Well-behaved pets are welcome.
- Every guest signs a short waiver online before the cruise.
- Both boats are inspected by the U.S. Coast Guard
- Fully insured
- Cruising speed rarely goes over 7 mph
- Flat deck and a wheelchair-accessible door
A Southampton day, with two hours on the water
If you’ve only got one day here, this is how we’d spend it. Book the boat first and plan around it: Hamptiki’s start time is up to you, in 30-minute steps.
Morning
The beach
Start at Cooper’s Beach, the village’s ocean beach with lifeguards on duty.
Midday
The village
Coffee, lunch and a wander along Main Street and Jobs Lane. Agawam Park is right there if you need a bench.
Afternoon
The bay
Drive about 15 minutes west to the dock in Hampton Bays. Then two hours on the tiki boat: cruise, float, swim, and see Southampton from the water.
Evening
Back in town
A film at the Southampton Playhouse, or whatever’s on at the Southampton Arts Center.
What guests say
5.0 stars from 237 Google reviews. A few from people who came to see the area from the water.
Log 01 · August 2026
“Our group of 10 ranged in age from 12 to 77, with some of us being longtime Hampton Bays residents and others experiencing the Hamptons for the very first time. It was such a special way to bring our families together and enjoy the area from the water.”
Francesca P. Google review
Log 02 · August 2026
“Absolute highlight of our summer! The views, the breeze and great company.”
Cathy G. Google review
Log 03 · August 2024
“We can highly recommend Captain Mike for his charming, attentive and knowledgeable service for a truly great excursion around the Peconic and Shinnecock Bays.”
Kenneth K. Google review
Log 04 · June 2022
“While living in the NYC metro area it is sometimes difficult to escape the busyness of work. Luckily I found relaxation and fun on the water with Captain Mike on a HampTiki cruise.”
Dave K. Google review
Log 05 · August 2025
“It was a late August day so a bit chilly and windy and he knew exactly where to take us so that we were comfortable and protected in the bay.”
Mary D. Google review
Log 06 · August 2023
“Taking a cruise with Hamptiki is one of the best ways to take advantage of summer on the east end.”
Pat S. Google review
Photos from the tiki boat
Sunset from the deck 
Dogs welcome 
The whole family 
Swim stop 
Golden hour 
Anchored in the shallows
Questions people ask
Anything else, text or call (516) 709-8640.
01Does the boat leave from Southampton?
It leaves from 6 Tepee Street in Hampton Bays, which is one of the hamlets in the Town of Southampton. From Southampton Village it’s about 6 miles west, roughly 15 minutes by car without traffic. Allow longer on summer weekends.
02Is this a Southampton boat tour?
Not a tour with a script and a crowd. It’s a private charter: only your group is on board, and you choose the music, the snacks and how much time goes to cruising, floating or swimming. Captains know the bays well, so ask them anything about where you are.
03How much does it cost?
Hamptiki is $800 for 2 hours for your first 6 guests, then $100 for each extra guest, up to 12. La Sirena is $1,850 for 2 hours for your first 15, then $125 for each guest from 16, up to 35. Kids 15 and under ride free. A 15–20% tip for the captain is customary.
04What should we bring?
Your own drinks (it’s BYOB, 21 and over to drink, unbreakable drinkware only), food and a playlist. Food is welcome on board. Ice water, cups, a cooler of ice, a Bluetooth speaker, a float and a bathroom are already on board.
05Can we bring kids or the dog?
Yes to both. Kids 15 and under ride free. Well-behaved pets are welcome.
06What if the weather turns?
They usually go out in light rain, under a 16×10 ft canopy on Hamptiki and a 25×12 ft canopy on La Sirena. Thunder and lightning means they cancel or postpone. And if you’re not comfortable with the conditions, talk to them about a refund or a new date. If HampTiki has to cancel because of weather, mechanical issues, safety or anything else unforeseen, you choose a full refund or a credit toward a future trip.
07What’s the cancellation policy?
7 or more days before your charter: a full refund, minus the built-in 3% credit card processing fee. Between 7 days and 48 hours before: a 50% refund, or move your trip to a later date. Within 48 hours: no refund, but you can reschedule for a future date, subject to availability. A no-show without notice is charged the full charter price and may lose the option to reschedule.
08Is it safe?
Both boats are inspected by the U.S. Coast Guard. Fully insured. Cruising speed rarely goes over 7 mph. Flat deck and a wheelchair-accessible door. It’s a slow, easy cruise, not a speedboat ride.
09How do we book?
Text or email HampTiki to leave a $25 deposit and hold your date. That way you skip the online booking fee. Text or call (516) 709-8640, or email bookhamptiki@gmail.com. You can also book online. A 6% online booking fee applies to online bookings. Save the fee by texting or emailing to secure your spot.
Put the bay on your Southampton list
Two hours, your own group, your own drinks, and Southampton from the water. Pick a date and HampTiki does the rest.
Departs 6 Tepee Street, Hampton Bays 40°52.9′N 72°29.9′W