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Whether you're into wines or whales, whether you're looking for a quiet brunch cruise along the Long Island Sound or a more energetic tour climbing to the top of one of Long Island's lighthouses, there are plenty of tour companies ready and willing to suit your needs.
Boat and Cruise Tours on Long Island, New York
If you're dying to get out on the water without a lot of hassle, Long Island offers tons of boats and cruises. Tour the Atlantic Ocean Coast and the Long Island Sound on a replica of an 1800s sidewheel paddlesteamer, or learn about historic sailing techniques on a full-rigged sailing ship. Brunch, dinner, and murder mystery cruises are also available, with ports located in Port Washington, NY, Greenport, NY, Glen Cove, NY, and other harbor towns. Prices and tour-lengths vary.
Whale Watching and Marine Life Tours on Long Island, New York
Do you plan to be a marine biologist in your next life? Get a head start with Long Island's marine research, whale watching, bay investigation, and water conservation cruises on the Long Island Sound. From May to October, you can see whales, dolphins, and other seabirds and from December to April. Various tours leave from Montauk Harbor, Riverhead, and Oyster Bay.
Wine Tours on Long Island, New York
Is your palate plaguing you for a taste of award-winning Chardonnays and Cabernets? Many Long Island tour companies offer excursions to Long Island's North Fork wineries. Tours generally include transportation, lunch, and a sampling of five to ten wines at several wineries and vineyards.
Lighthouse Tours on Long Island, New York
Enlighten yourself on the structural elegance and maritime history that make Long Island's lighthouses unique. Lighthouse cruises and tours are available generally May through October and can last anywhere from three hours to an entire weekend. Prices vary depending on length and type of tour; departure locations include Flushing Meadows and Port Washington.
Garden Tours on Long Island, New York
For a wonderful escape from city grays and noise pollution, try a Long Island garden tour. Garden tours usually include visits to the plush and manicured grounds of Marders Nursery, Madoo Conservatory, LongHouse Reserve, Bridge Gardens, Old Westbury Gardens, and others.
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