Sailing Montauk's Catamaran Mon Tiki

From start to finish, Amelia and David were absolutely amazing to work with. From booking the sail to actually taking the class, everything was smooth, fun, and enjoyable. David was a fantastic instructor- very knowledgeable and passionate, and a lot of fun to sail with. They were both very focused on making sure we had the best possible experience, even going out of their way to adjust their schedules to accommodate us. Highly recommend!

We had a sunset cruise booked last summer with family and while it was a lovely time together, the weather did not cooperate and continually got foggy as we sailed. Unfortunately unless it is raining you are locked in. This past weekend we were lucky enough to get a gorgeous night with a perfect sunset and it was incredible! We had the best night on our sunset cruise, celebrating my cousin's birthday. The boat was a perfect size for 6 of us (40 ft) with plenty of room to stand and watch the sunset. Jerry was our captain and Bray was our 1st mate and they were amazing. I highly recommend Mon Tiki for a special occasion or just another way to experience Montauk and the hamptons.

Captain David and his lovely crew were very accommodating and responsive for a last minute charter. This two hour catamaran around Lake Montauk was a great experience for our family of 4. It was a smooth ride with lush land views. The captain taught my two teen boys about boat mechanics and physics of wind before they took the helm themselves! The trampoline (net seats) were surprisingly comfy. The added bean bag chairs were a perfect cushion. 3/4 of us even nodded off a bit! Notes: don’t bring too much stuff at all, as there isn’t a lot of room on board. You are not able to swim during a two hour charter.

We had the best time on our private catamaran sailing cruise. The boat took us around Lake Montauk and our amazing guide Jerry gave us a bit of history about Lake Montauk and was a wonderful accompaniment for our boat ride. It was BYOB and we got to play our own music for the trip. We were on the smallest of the three boats for an intimate setting and wonderful birthday celebration. We did the sunset cruise which was peaceful and definitely good vibes all around. We will absolutely be booking again, maybe next time on the larger boat during the day trip for a different experience . Would highly recommend Catamaran Montiki for anyone that wants to experience Montauk from the water! This was on my bucket list for a few years and it DID NOT disappoint. Thanks Captain David for an awesome evening!! 💙

We booked with Montiki for a bachelorette! We had such an awesome time, despite the weather being slightly overcast. The captains were great, they checked in with us on the route we wanted to take based on the choppiness of the water. The best part was the captain whipped out this light reflection shield for our photo sessions. SO FUN and highly recommend!

Such an amazing experience with Mon Tiki and crew! We booked for a bachelorette and it was certainly a highlight! Highly recommend and the sunset timeframe was spectacular for epic views! They made sure we were all extremely comfortable and cared for! THANK YOU Mon Tiki!!!

Super accommodating tour group. Epic relaxation, plenty of room for everyone you want to share this experience with.

This was my third time out on a sail with Mon Tiki and as always, it was incredible. All of the staff are super friendly and knowledgeable. The views are worth every penny. Do yourself a favor and book a trip with them! You won’t regret it. Thank you for the best experience!

1,000% recommend. Captain Dave and the crew were all amazing. The vessel is relaxing and enjoyable. The sunset views are out of this word. It's a great time for all. We did the 6:00 - 8:00 sail and couldn't have been happier with the experience. Not much more to say...

Captain David turned my young family away because the children were too loud. Beware - the clientele is very pretentious!

This was a highlight of our bougie Bachelorette party in Montauk! We rented our own private catamaran for six people for three hours. It was about $700+ after fees, tip, etc, and it was totally worth it. Our captain, Mason, was super cool. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and we felt comfortable being really annoying and weird in front of him. The sail itself was just a short ride in the bay, where we anchored close to a beach. We loved dancing on the boat, trying out the SUP board (included), basically chugging our BYOB drinks (no hard liquor allowed on board), taking pics lounging in the net, gawking at the yachts, and pretending the pool noodles were seahorses that we were riding. Bachelorette stuff! I think we had the Mon Mini boat, probably the smallest option. Included: one SUP board, bluetooth speaker, cooler, two pool noodles, the captain.

THIS is how you spend a night during COVID. And it was the perfect way to celebrate our engagement! We booked a private 4-person sunset ride that I thought would be for my bday, but ended up turning into an engagement ride. My boyfriend proposed right before we got onto the boat and it was awesome. The staff upgraded us to a bigger boat and my friends arranged for champagne to be on the boat for us. Our captain Brooke was awesome. She gave us a great ride and took all the pics we needed. The night was simply perfection. What a perfect end of summer evening on what was the highlight of year! We will be back to keep celebrating our future because this was the most magical experience.

Jeremy is the man and we had a blast. Seamless checkin process & service with a smile. The boats are beautiful & they can accommodate different sized parties. We sailed around during sunset and it was a very pleasant time worth the price. Prices were very reasonable and would do this again, only in the afternoon time so we can go for a swim too. Great time. Pack a cooler and chill.

Beautiful night out. Totally worth it! The crew was so sweet. We loved how you were able to bring your own food and drink. The bean bag chairs were very cute. We paid a little extra for the bag, blanket, and wine tumblers, which wasn't needed but we enjoyed it! Definitely bring a jacket, it can get chilly! Only issue I had, which wasn't even that big of a deal was that the bathroom wasn't the easiest to get to. It was down a tiny hatch with a little ladder. Anyone who is older, extremely tall/big (like my boyfriend), or has trouble walking wouldn't have the easiest time going to the tiny below deck restroom. But, without a doubt it was one of my favorite outings that we've had in montauk, and we've been coming all summer for our whole lives!

Came again for our summer tradition. Amelia worked so well with us in booking our trip considering we kept booking and changing our reservation (due to a very busy summer)! She remembered us when we boarded which was so welcoming. The cruises are always magnificent. It's like you're stepping into a fairytale. The water is so peaceful, the workers are very friendly and the sunset is like no other. Jerry was so kind and even pulled out a sunshield when a stranger offered to take a photo of my boyfriend and I with the sunset in the back (photos came out great thanks to him, FYI)!!!! We will hands down be returning every summer and I can honestly say I will always looking forward to sailing on Mon Tiki. Thank you, everyone, for another amazing summer memory!!

Had such a wonderful time. The crew was great. My sisters and I took the afternoon trip. We brought lunch and champagne and lots of sunscreen! Beautiful views. We purchased the bag with blanket and two wine/drink glasses perfect souvenir.

I wish I could give my experience 10 stars! I came across the Sailing Montauk's Catamaran Mon Tiki while planning my sister's bachelorette party to Montauk. We were looking to do an afternoon boat day and this was offering exactly what we wanted - bring your own alcohol and food! And for such an AMAZING price! The captain and crew were extremely welcoming, professional and accommodating for our large group. It was a gorgeous day so we were able to float in the water/use the included paddle boards and enjoy the beautiful scenery. The bluetooth music system allowed for a fun dance party as well! I highly recommend Sailing Mon Tiki for any group - we hope to be back sometime soon!

Phenomenal! Loved everything about this. The bean bags, the crew, the sunset! Totally awesome. Shawn was the best. Definitely doing this again as soon as possible!

My family and I loved sailing on the Mon Tiki. The crew were super friendly and ensured all passengers were safe. It was a smooth and relaxing ride with a beautiful view of Montauk. I would definitely sail again and highly recommend.

The experiences my son and I had aboard the MonTiki were outstanding. Awesome memories for life. The details: I've lived a fortunate life so far, have traveled some, as far as Australia, sailed competitively and leisurely, and in my career have encountered all kinds of customer service/client situations. So I feel I know a great thing when I see a great thing. Not only is the MonTiki exquisitely clean and loved by The Daves, it was built by them. It's made for fun; a social sailing experience. You sit on beanbags. Not chaise loungers. You might get some sea spray on you. Maybe bounce around on waves... We took advantage of two outings: the sunset cruise which was delightful, and the mid day sail and swim, which was super-fun. We made so many memories and have some stunning photos. What it is: a sailboat; a catamaran run by two local, responsible, knowledgeable and interesting, hardworking people. It's about the beauty of nature, the dialogue you might have, or choose not to have while experiencing being on board. The vibe of the sail. We could not have been happier. Both Daves were interactive, interested in their guests, very sincerely kind - but not patronizing -to my son, and respectful of the other parties who were more unto themselves. It really was "all good". In order to pull off this mixed bag of variables, it's obvious(or should be....) that there are and need to be many rules to follow. Not options-rules. These are for everyone's safety and enjoyment, and at the lowest level, for some people who may have zero awareness of how to conduct themselves or manage their expectations or children. You've all seen them in restaurants, snapping fingers, creating a mess, badly tipping... What it is: a beautiful experience. A clean, pretty boat, a peaceful sunset, a hugely fun daytime swimming/exploring excursion. What it is not: a gone-wild booze cruise; also not a private sojourn of white glove indulgences for the gentry who would rather have kow-towing yacht staff and just can't swing that. Chalk that up to the recent influx of a sort of "Tour-on" Montauk is suffering this summer. My son, who has some special needs, showed an interest in the workings of the boat and both Daves picked right up on it. They treated my son with respect and let him get involved in some sailing procedures- an enduring confidence boost like you can't imagine. In addition, we learned a bunch about Montauk shores, catamaran block and tackle, and we swam and laughed and made friends. Priceless. We can't say enough about this and can't wait to go back.

Our party of 12 had tons of fun with Montiki. Captain accommodated for us a sailing and swimming afternoon, so we sailed, swam, sang, meditated, and bonded. It's definitely the right way to create unforgettable memories ^.^

Ended up only sailing in Lake Montauk. Not worth the hundreds of dollars paid for the private charter. The Captain was very nice, but the experience was just not worth the money. Expected to sail out in the Long Island Sound or Atlantic.

This was by far one of the most impressive, beautiful sailing trips we've ever done. We enjoyed the Friday sunset cruise with about 12 other people, along with Captain Dave and his assistant Lucas. From the start they were friendly and made everyone feel welcomed - they even pulled out a guitar for a min-jam session while at the dock. We enjoyed a spectacular 2-hour cruise around the lake, and finally taking off into Long Island Sound to enjoy what was by far the most breath-taking awe-inspiring sunset anyone has seen. People who vacationed in Montauk for decades were speechless! Following the sunsest, we continued our sail with some more jams (he has a whole box of instruments you can pick up and play); what more could you want than a sunset cruise with good music and company?! They were so friendly, personable, well-versed on the art and craft of sailing - I can't rate and recommend them highly enough! Go on this boat!

This boat was absolutely perfect for my group! We had 40 people and everyone had the best time. The crew went above and beyond to make sure our experience was great from sailing, providing paddle boards for swimming, making sure all the drinks we brought were kept on ice, and playing music. This was a highlight of our weekend trip and we are so glad we reserved this months in advance! As an organizer, the team was super responsive to me and flexible as I was finalizing our group numbers. I really appreciated all the work the team put in to make sure both the planning as well as the day of went smoothly!

We had the most wonderful time on this "night of nights" in Montauk. Beautiful weather...so I hope you get it too. Was just a lovely atmosphere all the way around. The catamaran looks amazing and is comfortable. Everyone on the crew is so nice and friendly. It's a cruise for anyone who just wants to chill and enjoy and take in the water and sunset. Our cruise consisted of a couple getting engaged, a couple expecting their first child, a trio of guys celebrating a 60th birthday, and us, for our 25th anniversary. That pretty much ran the spectrum! I highly recommend this. A memorable experience for us.

Excellent night! Crew was incredibly fun, charming and created a really zen atmosphere. We started sharing a few personal stories and realized we had so much in common about love of water, sunsets, clean fresh air. Sat back as we got underway, snacks, wine, apps. Tons of gorgeous pix, a relaxing night. Highly recommend!

We've been to Montauk every year for many years now and never thought of doing something like this. We thought we'd give it a try so, we booked a sunset cruise, packed some snacks and wine and made our way to the marina. The captain and crew were so welcoming and easy going and made everyone feel comfortable. They took us out to open water from the marina, raised sails and we were underway. What a great way to see Montauk! If you want a nice, easygoing sight seeing experience, I highly recommend it.

Amazing time! I believe our Captain's name was Jerry. He was a super personable guy who made the trip very enjoyable. The Catamaran was very clean and left on time. I would do this again next time. Worth every penny.

My friends and I had a lovely time on this catamaran excursion. Gorgeous views, water was great, and we got to try paddle boarding. Would definitely do it again next time we visit Montauk.

The boat ride was a lot of fun. We went with our family of 3 and another family of 4. The captain and his first mate helped us get our kids on and off the boat and made us feel relaxed the entire time. The ride was smooth the entire way and I would definitely take another cruise like this. I strongly recommend whether it's just you and your significant other or you're with your family.

We were traveling to Montauk for a day trip and wanted to do something on the water without getting in and found this experience. It was our first experience sailing and we loved it! Would love to sail again someday.

What a lovely new addition to Montauk! Go now before it will be forever booked once word truly gets out. Tonight we were treated to a perfect sunset on the coast of Montauk aboard this beautiful vessel with its chocolate sails. The staff is lovely, the views are amazing, the water air is salty. It's a great experience. I can't wait to have an opportunity to charter this baby for a private group sail. Highly recommend!!

I would definitely recommend the 11am sail and swim. My sister and I and our five and 11 year old kids went on the trip. It was very windy the day we went so the ride out was a little rough getting to the swimming area, but it made it exciting! Captain David found an awesome spot for us to jump out and swim. The ride back with the sails was beautiful! It was like three different experiences! I would definitely do it again. I felt safe a well informed the end trip.

This was the BEST moment of the weekend! Captain David was an amazing host and could have been more accommodating. We will be back as soon as we can! Thank you!!

Have been wanting to do this for so long! It exceeded my expectations tenfold! The crew was amazing, met some great people and really enjoyed relaxing on the Mon Tiki Largo for the Sunset Cruise - it was a perfect night and the ride was smooth and so relaxing. Already planning to do this next year with our whole family. Do not hesitate - (or should I just keep this a secret :) Thanks for a memorable time!

Return time and time again.... Perfect way to spend an afternoon. Highly recommend both the sail and swim three hour outing and the sunset sail. The crew are great, the boat is both beautiful and comfortable. Bring your own refreshments and enjoy the splendor of the east end. See you next year, Captain.

This was my 3rd trip with Catarmaran MonTiki, and we will definitely be back again! I've been on a bachelorette sail and then two sail and swims with my family and my 2 young nieces - this is a family friendly fun day for all!! The staff and crew are always friendly and accommodating to help my mom, and her multiple replaced joints, to find a comfortable seat. The only thing I am sad about it that I convinced my friends to go out on a sail and swim and they picked a date that I have to work :( I can't wait until my next trip - i might try a sunset cruise next time!! Thanks Catamaran Montiki for being a family event we all look forward to!!

Our friend group (25-28 y/o) took the sunset cruise on July 4th and it was phenomenal!! Definitely the highlight of our week. First off, it's BYOB which is amazingggg and the captain had 2 full sized coolers you can fill and we most definitely did. They also allow you to bring food so pro trip: grab to go @ Gosmans and Uber or take a short 20 min walk to the dock so you can have dinner on the water. The have super comfy beanbags to make it even more relaxing and chill. The captain brought out his guitar at the end and played some 90s favorites and the crew gave us good montauk tips for bars and restaurants. Everybody on the boat was respectful of others so it can definitely be a fun friend outing or a family environment. For $65 (and a 2.5 hour sail) it's a steal and I can not wait to get back on this little gem!!! If you're thinking of going, don't think twice and just book it! They also have a sail and swim mid day that I want to try. See you soon, Mon Tiki!

Captain David and his crew were great. He is great with kids and keeping guests engaged - we Had a fabulous sail. He also built the vessel! Highly recommend this cruise

So my boyfriend and I decided to take a sunset cruise while in montauk the week before the busy season started. It was chilly, and the crew (Cpt. Pete, Jamie, David and Jerry) helped us out with comfy fleece blankets. We climbed onto some comfy bean bags and hunkered in for the ride. The wind was doing some weird stuff, but instead of canceling they changed the route which still got us an amazing sunset. Adult beverages and food are allowed. You get a free tour guide of the area thrown in. It's beautiful, they are so nice and down to earth. We started the trip with safety before even leaving the dock. They're leaving out of sail montauk instead of star island yacht club (just across the street). Booking online was easy and the trip was great. Quick point? Don't go too hard on the liquids while floating on easy waves for two hours or you might end up begging to use the bathroom down below like I did.

Another amazing experience! We did the swimming tour and loved it. I was on crutches and they even sent a golf cart to get me from the parking lot. As always the crew was fun and wonderful and it was amazingly beautiful. It's a yearly tradition that we love.

Spent a relaxing 2+ hours on the Mon Tiki with Captain David and his wife sailing the Block Island sound. The top priority upon boarding the boat was safety. Capt. David gave a through overview of the rules for our safety. After that we were under way cruising the sound. Saw abundant schools of fish, Gardiner's Island, Block Island, Plumb Island, Rhode Island. Bring along a light snack and a drink. Adult beverages are OK. All and all a delightfully relaxing afternoon. Look forward to the sunset cruise next time I'm in MTK.

Great experience! The boat was comfortable and safe for kids. Captain David - who built the boat himself- was informative and eager to share his joy of sailing with us. Highly recommend!

Had a great sail yesterday! Beautiful boat! Obviously taken care of with pride. Thanks to Captain David and first mate Lucas we'll be back next year!

We went on the 'Sail and Swim' last Mindy and it was GREAT! The Captain let our party 'have space' whilst abiding by the necessary restrictions of being on a boat in open sea. I've 'done' lots of boating in my life, and this lil' nugget, IS WORTH IT.

So much fun! I was with a group of 11 women for a bachlorette party. This family was so friendly and welcoming. They have bean bags all over the boat for people to sit on and allow you to bring and snacks and alcohol for your trip. We had a wonderful ride.

Awesome sunset sail. We brought a small cooler and got to see a beautiful sunset, myself my wife and eight strangers that we had a bunch of laughs with. Definitely do it again.

An easy, beautiful sail on Sunday, August 25th, 2019. My three children and myself went with Captain Larry for the 3 hour sail and swim. Terrific weather and staff. Very relaxing.

So much fun! Recommend highly! Staff was very friendly. This was my second time on the sail and swim. Will definitely go back as many more times as possible.

Really had a good time on the sunset cruise. Celebrated my husband's birthday with a bottle of wine and it was perfect. The two hours went so quick. The crew was great and chatted with the guests. Highly recommend!

Great staff to help get your special trip set up with all the right info. Captian David was a great guide and made sure that we were safe and had a lot of fun! Book this for a great family gathering!

Montauk is a beautiful and cherished place and my friends and i have spent close to a decade appreciating the beauty of the sunsets in the east end-in fact it is our favorite thing to do. As LDW approached we booked the sunset cruise to close out the summer. We were told upon booking that the sunset cruise didn't hold more than 15 people and there were 14 of us. To our surprise when we arrived at the boat ( which is very hard to find---absolutely no signs or direction beforehand) there were already 4 additional people plus the captain and deckhand on board. The captain was sitting in a prominent location on the boat which was squished, did not acknowledge our presence or say hello and sat there for another 10 minutes- again without even looking at us. We all shuffled aboard and made do with the small amount of space that was available. As the cruise departed our entire group felt increasingly uncomfortable and unwanted- the captain is rude, awkward and NOT a people person at all. This behavior and attitude continued from Captain David until the end of the trip and was completely unfortunate as we spent over $800. There is a way to say things to people- and we are reasonable people who respond to rational and polite feedback. There were a ton of rules aboard- which is great and we felt safe aboard but his quips about everything else were unappreciated and won't go tolerated. I was fooled by their instagram and social media channels as everyone looks like they were having the time of their lives and the sunsets and water look incredible ( which has nothing to do with mon tiki- thats mother nature). They posted our picture from the boat and then subsequently deleted it-mature right? I highly recommend you look elsewhere and book Heron Charters. There was a complete lack of acknowledgement, kindness and we were left with a very bad taste in our mouths. I will leave you with the fact that this was my second time aboard mon tiki- the first time was last summer and my friend and i were the only ones aboard. We felt the same discomfort but chalked this up to the crew having to take out only 2 people. I can now confirm that this is the way it is in general and will never return. Sidenote the deckhand who is also named David was AWESOME and went out of his way to repair all of Captain David's blunders.

Great trip very comfortable. Best part of our weekend. One tip I have is tell people to go to restrooms before the trip.

Great experience! the boat is beautiful and very safe! 2 friends and I did the group sunset cruise and not only did we have great weather but the trip was overall amazing. Gained some knowledge on fish, the ocean, sailing and of course montauk! you can being your own food and drinks plus there is plenty of comfy seating all around the boat! Beanbag chairs on a boat? AWESOME! hope to return to montauk soon and when i do this will definitely be on my list again!

Gorgeous sail! Thank you David and Jerry and Mother Ocean!

We had a great time. Couldn't ask for more.probably one of the best days out in the water in my life so far- and that's no exaggeration.

A friend treated me to a sail with Captain David, and that afternoon sail was the highlight of my vacation in Montauk. I highly recommend Sailing Montauk! Can't wait to book another sail this summer.