BIRDING SUNRISE SAILS

a public sail to the JOCO mARSH and protected areas of Gateway National Rec area. sail witness the early morning musings of nyc's natural side.

Jamaica Bay is one of the main way-points for east coast migrating birds. The bay is truly New York City's largest remaining natural habitat, comprised of tidal creeks, mud flats, salt marsh and upland habitat. Much of the bays natural features are protected as part of the Gateway National Recreation Area; the only urban National Park in the United States. 

The bays most notable feature is the JoCo Marsh; the largest and most distinct remaining patch of salt marsh within  NYC.

​"JoCo Marsh, the biggest and best marsh in the bay..."
​-Don Riepe
Director of Northeast Chapter
of the American Littoral Society

Our route includes Rockaway Community Park and Dubos Point Wildlife Sanctuary

which boasts many raptors and songbirds in its combined 300+  acre upland habitat. We sail to prime locations for the best chance to view the bays wildlife. Jumping fish and diamond back terrapin turtles are common sights as well as Cow Nose Rays which congregate here during late spring/early summer.

TIME
1.5-2 HOURS

RATE
$50 PER PERSON
6 PASSENGERS Total

or make it
PRIVATE

Book the BOAT
 $300
up to 6 PASSENGERS

Morning is great time to view Jamaica Bays migrating bird population. Getting on water in the early morning is a peaceful and invigorating way to start the day.

available dates and times have been selected for high tide during early morning. We accept requests for birding tours for any time and tide. Just Reach out to us.

TMYK

QUESTION:
Can you experience a Full Moonset, Sunrise, and High Tide at the same time?

ANSWER:
The Moonset is the nod to the tide going out-
so Sunrise Sails taking place at High Tide will not encounter the Full Moon...

FULL MOONSET
around MID-tide
will coincide'ISH at
SUNRISE
on these dates in 2025

MAY
MAY 12TH ~ 5:15AM
MAY 13TH ~ 5:45AM

JUNE
JUNE 11TH ~ 5:06AM
JUNE 12TH ~ 6AM

JULY
JULY 10TH ~ 4:51AM
JULY  11TH ~ 5:57AM

AUGUST
AUGUST 9TH ~ 6:04AM
AUGUST  10TH ~ 7:16AM

SEPTEMBER
SEPT 7TH ~ 6:09AM
SEPT 8TH ~ 7:23AM