Sailors Haven
Fire Island Pines, NY 11782
Dock
$1/ft - $3/ft
Mooring
Not Offered
Day Trip
Based on Availability
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39 Reviews
by adagio1985 on Oct 10, 2018
The reservation system works really well. The concessionaire, Steve, does a great job and is very friendly and visible to the customers.
We look forward to going over to "Sailors" much more next season.
by jenn1114 on Oct 08, 2018
Had a great time. Steve is no nice and accommodating. Will definitely return. Maybe even next week.
by andicarley on Oct 07, 2018
We are long time patrons of Sailors Haven Marina.. and we can’t say enough good about the new management here.
Steve has brought back the old school marina feel, He remembers your names, grabs lines, offers a very nice and varied menu from a concession, is open to suggestion, is attentive to any issues that need repair and is trying very hard to create a community out here amongst the boaters!!
We were starting to give up on this place... but he has won our business back!!
Thank you ... it’s great to be back home!!
by reenie13 on Oct 01, 2018
Great stay this weekend, Steve is awesome Dockmaster and perfect host! Marina & facilities always clean.
by frankcostajr on Sep 24, 2018
Steve and his staff at Sailors Haven are the best and go out of their way to make sure you are having a great time. One of my favorites of all the National Sea shores.
by peteypete115 on Sep 17, 2018
Great time.!! Thanks Steve.
by cappy257 on Sep 16, 2018
We have been going to Sailors Haven for over thirty years. It is “our place to be.” We have raised our family here and enjoyed many summer vacations. Never before this year have we been made to feel so genuinely comfortable, as if we were a part of one big family. From Welcome to Farewell, Steve our wonderful new concessionaire has made every effort to accommodate, and satisfy any question or concern that we have. His kind and caring personality flows over to his staff and everyone provides a smile, a how are you doing and a have a nice day. We are so looking forward to enjoying many seasons to come with our new found extended family.
Thank you!
Nancy and Bob Young
by janfan1322 on Sep 10, 2018
Seas The Day had a great experience at Sailors Haven, First Island, NY. We entered the marina and easily found our boat slip. We were pre-notified by email with our slip # and when we arrived there was a "reserve" sign with our boat's name on it. Shortly, were met by the Dock Master Steve to assist in tying up our boat, it was expertly done. The staff was welcoming and friendly. The facilities were beautifully maintained, there is a concession area with seating on picnic tables and live music was provided both Friday and Saturday nights. Thanks Steve, to you and your staff for making it an enjoyable stay for us. Regards, The Faneilli's "SEAS THE DAY"
by jtsaff on Sep 09, 2018
We have been going to sailors haven for well over 10 years We must say that Steve the new owner has been an absolute pleasure. He is definitely making changes for the better. He is a very friendly and personable man. What ever you need or inquire about he was there to help. I honestly can’t say enough about him.
by slainteskol on Sep 06, 2018
We have stayed in Sailors Haven on a number of occasions this summer. The marina is lovely, the beach is a short walk away, and the sunsets on the North Dock were always breath-taking. The new reservation system is convenient and easy to use. Steve, the Marina Manager, is an awesome hard working, friendly, and efficient guy who goes out of his way for boaters and ferry visitors alike. He is "Johnny on the Spot" no matter what you need! His staff is great. The Dockmaster Hailey always has a smile! Steve has made some great changes to the Concession Stand! The new menu and cocktails are a welcome addition. So are the earlier/later hours. By keeping the Concession Stand (Sassyfrass) opened later all of the Boaters can gather together in the evening in one place! We have known many of these folks for years it was great to sit together at the concession with them. I would say my only complaint has nothing to do with the Marina Management itself but rather with the Federal Parks Department. There are no hot showers and the showers that are there have no doors. I have never been to a Marina that doesn't have showers!! The beach itself was littered with snow fencing, pilings, and other debris. Why didn't the Parks people remove that dangerous debris? In addition, there is NO HANDICAPPED ACCESS TO THIS FEDERAL PARK/BEACH! REALLY!? Pre Sandy there was a ramp to get to the beach from the boardwalk, now there are only a steep set of stairs! Shameful! The Electric Service in the Marina leaves much to be desired. There are slips that are 15, 16, 17, 18+ feet wide and they only have a single 30 amp service? Really? These slips easily accommodate 40, 50, 60 foot boats. They should have the correct Electrical hook ups!! There are a few wider slips with 50 amp service but more are needed! All slips over 11 feet wide should have two 30amp hook ups or a 30 and a 50 amp hook up! Apparently the service was replaced post Hurricane Sandy but in typical bureaucratic government fashion they didn't have the sense to update the service. To further frustrate matters Watch Hill did upgrade the service but when you go over there you need a blood transfusion by the end of your stay (mosquitoes). I hope Steve will be staying on as the Marina Manager he really is awesome! I also hope the Parks Department gets its act together and does something about the debris, shower doors, Handicapped access, electric, etc... preferably THIS WINTER!!
by jholland8912 on Sep 04, 2018
Sailor's Haven was great - nice facilities, friendly staff and great beach
by joelisa14 on Sep 04, 2018
The owner/dockmaster Steve was a great guy,he went over and above to get our boat in along with 2 of our friends,on Labor Day weekend---he also makes good slushy drinks
by baydreamin on Aug 29, 2018
Steve Connor is the BEST thing to happen to Sailors Haven Marina in a long time! Never before has there been such personalized service. The reservation system is great. Slips are marked with "reserved" signs to avoid confusion. Steve tries to greet each boat as it pulls into the marina or sometime thereafter. He has created a family-like atmosphere amongst the staff and boaters, alike. The addition of adult beverages and musical entertainment for "happy hours" on weekends is his brainchild and has added to everyone's enjoyment. Steve has also hired a super new cook, Zack, and has opened the snack bar earlier for breakfast. No more waiting for the first ferry to arrive and the staff to get situated in order to get an egg sandwich. The gift shop is stocked with more useful items and souvenirs than in previous years. Kudos to whoever made the decision to award Steve the contract to run the Marina. I hope Steve will continue on at Sailors Haven for a long time.
by tommyfmu on Aug 26, 2018
Great sunset and bay views!
by thumper8541 on Aug 25, 2018
Great marina - great staff = great experience!
by brendakelly on Aug 25, 2018
The change in service and amenities is unbelievable. Steve goes above and beyond to accommodate all boaters. I can’t wait to start booking for next season. Job well done Federal Government in choosing this vendor!!! Surfin Safari
by cathf21 on Aug 25, 2018
We had a great day, Sailor's Haven marina is wonderful! This was our fourth trip this year and we will be back as soon as we can!
by seamistress on Aug 22, 2018
GREAT TIME NICE AND EASY SLIP HAD NAME ON NO RUSHING STEVE WAS VERY ATTENTIVE TO EVERYONE GOOD TIME CANT WAIT TO GO BACK
by diggin2day on Aug 19, 2018
We have been to Sailors Haven before and always loved it, but this is a different kind of review... it’s a review of their excellent service and cancellation policy. I reserved a slip a few days ago and Steve was able to get us next to two of our friends(awesome experience being able to reserve!!). Then on the day we were supposed to arrive at the marina, we woke up to nasty wind/weather conditions. We decided not to go and messaged the marina(through the Dockwa app) that we would like to cancel our reservation.... I received a response within minutes stating that we were cancelled and a full refund was issued. Can’t wait to get there next weekend!! Great service Steve... thank you!!!
by april4583 on Aug 18, 2018
Awesome place to go with family & friends!!! Steve and his crew make it an unbelievable experience they are truly the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!
Hands down 10⭐️
by captchris5 on Aug 15, 2018
Beautiful beach, clean marina, exceptional staff that went over the top to be helpful! We would go back every chance we get!
by jschaefer on Aug 13, 2018
Very friendly and helpful staff
by tomcaporale on Aug 12, 2018
Very friendly and helpful staff. Made for a great weekend.
by jim_lorello on Aug 11, 2018
Great stay , super staff !!!
Small and calm marina with Steve as Dock master made it very welcoming, he’s like a great Innkeeper and concierges.
by brncyn on Aug 09, 2018
Great location, marina manager is excellent had problem with the electric and he fixed it asap. He runs the place like a small inn, he walks the dock checking if everything is alright
by hitide56 on Aug 07, 2018
NOT worth the exorbitant rates! Check out other options! There is reasonable anchorage on the west side of the channel in.
Things they say they have but don’t really:
NO showers. What they have is merely a beach rinse off. It’s outdoor and exposed, no curtain, and no hot water.
NO functional pumpout. Marina staff has no idea when it was last functional or when it will be repaired.
NO free wifi. A wifi service is available for those who pay a subscription fee.
Power is available through an old style, seen-no-where-else-anymore plug types. Regular customers here have a specific adapter and brought it with them as they knew, in advance, what type of connector is on the pedastal. And the fees for electric are absurdly high. $14.00-$18.00 for 30 and 50 amp but only through the old plug type.
This marina, in past summers a hive of summer activity, is now nearly empty most of the time. I assume, since the rates went way up this year, all the boaters that came here in previous summers, have now found more reasonable summer fun spots.
This marina is essentially over priced beach parking. We are cruisers and have pulled into marinas all along the east coast and out to The Keys. Every marina we’ve used, even the most basic, offer hot showers and free wifi. I understand fresh water is a difficult proposition on this island, however, if a marina cannot cover some of the basic expectations to be found in marinas, they cannot charge fees higher than many marinas who do offer these items.
by seaviewda on Jul 31, 2018
Great time as usual. Steve is doing a great job since taking over marina responsibilities this year. Hailey is always helpful with a smile as dockmaster.
by mikelopic on Jul 30, 2018
Our weekend stay at Sailors Haven was great and Steve and Haley were extremely pleasant and helpful. our boat Freedom
by bulkheading on Jul 30, 2018
Steve the dock master is Great
Staff is friendly
How ever its very frustrating that after all these years the marina still does not have 50 AMP 230 V the two biggest slips in the marina 21 and 22 have 30 amp
Even plugging in at the barge slip still can't obtain power.
Please forward this to the proper personal so i can enjoy my stay along with many other guests I'm sure, and see to it that we don't have to run our generators during our stay.
by bobh977 on Jul 26, 2018
Although most stayed home due to the weather forecast glad we went. Steve is awesome. So curteous and helpful he makes us feel so welcome. We basically had the marina to ourselves. We will be back soon.
by tfarber34 on Jul 22, 2018
Another Great Stay, a new chef with great food.
by serdmann818 on Jul 18, 2018
Have been coming here for years. Never dissapoints always a great place to visit and relax with my family and the boats. This vacation was much needed and everyone at sailors haven was fantastic! Steve the head of operations was an awesome guy! Super nice down to earth person with a great personality always looking to better your time here and sailors haven as a whole. I’ve come here for over 10 years and it was obvious this year they stepped up and put a little time and work into the marina putting in all new poles and electrical for the boats. Pairing the Dockwa app with the reservation process for easier booking. Can’t say enough good about sailors haven steve and all the staff here. All great people and will be back in August for a weekend trip. See you soon steve!
by frankiemoon on Jul 17, 2018
Steve the manager was awesome and accommodating, and Sailors Haven is fantastic!
by dsymington on Jul 16, 2018
Our stay was nice. Staff was very helpful and pleasant. Some Dock power issues that have to be assessed though. Thanks.
by kterwilliger on Jul 14, 2018
We love Sailor's Haven. It is a clean, beautiful beach and marina. We love the fact that it is family oriented and quiet. The dock hand (Hailey) is helpful and nice. We look forward to another visit.
by 1969 on Jul 13, 2018
We had a great time there and the help was very nice. Steve was a pleasure to deal with and runs the place well. We are coming back at the end of August.
by renegade1986 on Jul 05, 2018
staff was great very helpful
by giantleo56 on Jul 01, 2018
Love Chris and Hailey who run the show at Sailors Haven. They are very accommodating.
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by franniedc on Jun 21, 2018
Sailors Haven is always a wonderful stay with all its nature. This time is was extra special meeting the new manager Steve who is the absolute nicest person.
He made it even more memorable.
Perfect!
About Sailors Haven Marina Fire Island National Seashore, NY
Dockwa cannot process discounts for some of our specials automatically (Frequent Floater, Weekender & Midweek), so please Chat or send a Special Request through Dockwa to receive the appropriate refunds or discounts! If for some reason we miss applying your discount by the time of your arrival, please check-in with a dock attendant or the Dockmaster to make certain you receive your full discount.
Visitor services are open 7 days per week including snack bar, bar with frozen cocktails, scoop ice cream and general store.
2019 Shoulder Rates $2.50/ft daily weekends (F,S,S) $1/ft daily weekdays $6/ft weekender special (stay F,S,S) $9/ft weekly special (stay 7 days) Hourly rates available on first come first serve basis. * Weekender, Weekly and Frequent Floater Specials * Specials explained in Booking Info below, holiday weeks may vary
2019 Summer Rates (June 27-Sept 2) $3/ft daily weekends (F,S,S & Holidays) $1.50/ft daily weekdays $7.50/ft weekender special (stay F,S,S) $4.50/ft midweek special (stay M,T,W,T) $12/ft weekly special (stay 7 days) Hourly rates available on first come first serve basis. * Weekender, Weekday, Weekly and Frequent Floater Specials * Specials explained in Booking Info below, holiday weeks may vary
Sailors Haven -- The Crown Jewel of FINS Sailors Haven is home to one of the best known areas of Fire Island National Seashore—the Sunken Forest. It is located near the center of the island, across the Great South Bay from Sayville, New York. It is accessible by Sayville Ferry, private boat, and foot only.
The well-developed secondary dune system and rare maritime holly forest are among the natural features at this site. Join a ranger-guided tour of the globally-rare Sunken Forest, seine in the Great South Bay, or comb the beach for sea shells. Explore the touch table and fish tanks in the visitor center or grab a bite to eat, glass of wine or frozen cocktail at the Sassyfras cafe at the Sunken Forest and a souvenir the gift shop.
In addition to a one and a half mile long boardwalk trail through the Sunken Forest, Sailors Haven also offers a visitor center; snack bar; gift shop; picnic tables and grills; lifeguarded beach in summer; a 45-slip public marina with electricity, water, restrooms and showers.
The Sailors Haven Marina can accommodate boats with beams between 10 and 18 feet with a five foot draft. The majority of slips are between 10 and 14 feet wide. All slips have electric and water (extra fee charged). There is a 14-day limit for each stay but you can reserve often. Request a reservation with us today!
Visitor services are open 7 days per week including the Sassyfras cafe & snack bar at Sunken Forest, a bar with beer, wine, & frozen cocktails, scoop ice cream and a general store.
NOTE - our sister marina at Watch Hill FINS offers seasonal slips.
Live Music, Programming & Kid's Birthday Parties in the National Park We have live music scheduled for most weekends summer and shoulder seasons. We have scheduled three @fishguyphotos multi-media wildlife presentations at Sailors Haven and three more at Watch Hill. All ages love the programs all about wildlife in FINS -- Exploring Long Island's Underwater World, Birding with the Fish Guy, From Plankton to Whales-Why Our Waters Are Worth Protecting, and Long Island's White Shark Research!
Children Birthday Parties in the Park are our exciting new offering for children to enjoy their birthday day not only at the beach but in a National Park, learning about its resources. Contact us for affordable packages that include lunch and ice cream under our shaded pavilion at the Sassyfras. Party times may be coordinated with free National Seashore interpretive ranger guided programming such as seining and the Sunken Forest nature walk, hands on interpretive FINS Visitor Center and, of course, becoming a Junior Ranger!
Visit https://www.lovefins.com/events/list/
Pets are Welcome! Pets are not permitted on the ocean beach at Sailors Haven from March 15 through Labor Day but are permitted elsewhere. You're welcome to bring your dog, but remember that this may restrict your options for enjoyment of Sailors Haven. Pets must always be leashed, and you're required to properly dispose of your pet's excrement.
Enjoy all Fire Island has to Offer but Affordably Sailors Haven has regularly scheduled water taxi service to most communities on Fire Island from Kismet/Saltaire/Fair Harbor/Atlantique to Ocean Beach/Seaview/Ocean Bay Park to Cherry Grove/Fire Island Pines with service to Watch Hill by request. Cherry Grove is a short walk, Point of Woods and Ocean Bay Park a little longer.
Sailors Haven and Watch Hill are two of the more affordable marinas on Fire Island without the resident restrictions of Atlantique and Davis Park.
Boating Clubs We welcome all boating clubs and power squadrons and can provide catering and great value. Please contact us for special events.
Catering & Special Events We are authorized by FINS to do special events from birthdays & anniversaries, non-profits, company picnics, boating clubs, graduation parties, and engagements to weddings. Please contact us for special events.
Weekend & Holiday "Minimum Rates"
Allow us to clarify our weekend rates. There are NO rate minimums for same-day bookings in the peak summer season nor is there ever a rate minimum for advance or same-day bookings in the shoulder seasons, except for Memorial Day weekend. In other words, FIRST-COME-FIRST-SERVE boaters can book one weekend night on a summer weekend or reserve day of. If the sun’s out, swing by!
For advance booking only, Summer weekends (F,S,S) have a two day rate minimum, Memorial Day weekend a three day rate minimum, and 4th of July & Labor Day holiday weeks are a five day rate minimum. In other words, it's best to book the minimum number of days in these periods to get the best value but boaters are not limited in booking fewer days than the minimum rate. Without this type of advance reservation restriction, boaters who want to book the whole weekend or holiday period in advance would be blocked by boaters taking one night, both boaters and the operator would be impacted negatively and advance reservations would not be sustainable. The boater looking for one night who does not wish to pay the minimum rate (when applies) is best served by FIRST-COME-FIRST-SERVE and same day reservations (no restrictions).
Additionally, as indicated in the Cancellation Policy (link below), for advance reservations for 4th of July & Labor Day holiday weeks your initial deposit is refundable (minus the $10 non-refundable reservation fee) only if you cancel fourteen (14) days or more prior to your reservation arrival time and the regular cancellation schedule for partial refunding of initial deposit does not apply. No shows without cancellation prior to arrival time are still subject to the full reservation payment for these two holiday periods as with any reservation.
Booking Info
Our marinas have had recent electrical upgrades with GFI protected circuits and boats should be tested for ground faults prior to arrival.
National Park Service Marina Regulations at Watch Hill & Sailors Haven Marinas
- All boat slips will be assigned by Dockmaster. Registration must be available to Dock attendant. Changing of slips is prohibited without approval of Dockmaster. Any boat occupying an unassigned slip will be subject to a fine and/or removal.
- D Land at Watch Hill will only be available for vessels 37 ft or greater. The Dockmaster may assign smaller boats into larger slips. The Dockmaster has the authority to reassign any boat.
- Boats may leave the marina after payment of dockage fee or after checking-in for an advance reservation and return to same slip provided a line is placed across the slip diagonally.
- Quiet hours must be observed from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
- Except for seasonal slip holders, boaters are limited to fourteen consecutive nights per visit/reservation during the Peak Summer Season (June 27 – September 2 for 2019).
- No swimming and dumping of any waste water from lavatories in marina.
- Fires of any type, for any purpose, are prohibited within the park boundaries. No grilling permitted on vessels within the marina. Charcoal grills are provided behind bulkheads along marina.
- Cooking grills of any type must be at least 10 ft behind marina bulkheads and not allowed on docks.
- Dinghies may be allowed to be tied in front of docked vessels only if they are capable of being immediately lilted onto that bow of that vessel.
- No docking is allowed in front of restricted and signed areas or emergency bulkhead or at T section at end of A/B pier at Watch Hill.
- The designated fire lanes must remain open for emergency and accessibility purposes. Deck chairs, folding tables or any other articles are not permitted in this area.
- Tables are prohibited in the corner behind the NPS Visitor Center at Watch Hill for our visitors with accessibility needs to be able to reach the required ramp along B-land.
- Bicycles, scooters and skateboards are prohibited on walks and around the marina.
- Tampering with the electrical outlets, panel boxes or wiring is a criminal offense. Anyone caught doing same will be federally cited and removed from the marina.
- Jet skis are not permitted at Watch Hill and Sailors Haven.
- Dog owners are responsible for all their dog's actions. Dogs must be on a leash no greater than six feet leash at all times and must use marina pet comfort areas.
Explanation of Specials at Watch Hill Marina & Sailors Haven
- Specials are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
- Because our reservation system on Dockwa cannot process discounts for some of our specials (Frequent Floater, Weekender & Midweek), discounts need to be processed manually by the Dockmaster. If for some reason we miss applying your discount by the time of your arrival, please check-in with a dock attendant or the Dockmaster to make certain you receive your full discount.
- FREQUENT FLOATER SPECIAL – with 12 paid daily weekend slips at standard or holiday rate enjoy a free daily slip on us. Shoulder weekend and holiday rate slips may be used in accrual. Weekender and Weekly Rates count as 2 weekend days (3 for Memorial Day Weekender). Not transferable to other boats or owners. You must be registered as a Dockwa user in our slip management system with Dockwa reservations for tallying your days (you get email receipts w/ Dockwa for your records).
- WEEKENDER SPECIAL – Shoulders $6.00/ft. Book F,S,S by arrival on Friday & get Sunday $1/ft. Memorial/Columbus Day $8.50/ft. Book F-M by arrival on Friday & get Memorial/Columbus Day $1/ft. Summer Season $7.50/ft. Book F,S,S by arrival on Friday and get Sunday half off, not valid Summer Season holiday weeks.
- SUMMER SEASON MIDWEEK SPECIAL – $4.50/ft. for M-Thurs. Get consecutive Thursday FREE if book M,T,W, not valid week of the 4th of July or week preceding Labor Day weekend.
- WEEKLY RATE SPECIAL – weekly rate combines Weekender and Midweek Specials, rates slightly higher on specified holiday weeks. Summer $12/ft. Summer Holiday $15/ft. Shoulder & Columbus Day Holiday $9/ft. Memorial Day Holiday $10/ft.
- DINNER DOCKAGE SPECIAL – Free hourly dockage at Watch Hill only when dining at our Whalehouse Point restaurant. On Peak Summer weekends it's limited to after 4:30 P.M. Boaters must pay first but will be reimbursed upon presenting their dinner receipt to the Dockmaster. Weekend hourly slips may be limited in availability and are at the sole discretion of the Dockmaster. Feel free to call ahead.
- 1:00 P.M. LATE CHECKOUT SUNDAY BRUNCH SPECIAL at Whalehouse Point restaurant when slips are available (check with Dockmaster first). Offer applies to boaters with receipt for paid brunch, at Watch Hill only, and is at the sole discretion of the Dock Master. Offer applies to the Monday on holiday weekends (not on Sunday).
Insurance and Hold Harmless Clause “All boats docked at the Watch Hill Marina and Sailors Haven Marina must have hull and liability insurance in effect at all times while docked here. The use of said marina dockage facilities is strictly at the boat owner's risk. Watch Hill Marina, Sailors Haven Marina, the operator Love Watch Hill & Sailors Haven, Inc. and personnel (LWH) assume no responsibility whatsoever for the safety of any vessel while docked or anchored in adjoining waters. LWH will not be liable for fire, theft, or storm damage to any vessel, its equipment or any property on or around said vessel.”
Clean Marina Initiative
- Separate & recycle all solid waste and materials including compostable items in provided bins.
- Follow directions when using the pump out station.
- Conserve water - limit time for boat cleaning and report leaks.
- Conserve electric - turn on water heaters and air conditioning only when needed.
- Report immediately any spill of fuel, waste or oil products.
- No maintenance on vessel is to be performed in the marina.
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