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Rockaway Beach · cruises, tours & watersports

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The Harbor

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Jamaica Bay Kayak Tours

Kayak

Guided kayak through the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge -- calm protected waters, salt marshes, ospreys, herons and some of the best birding in New York City.

11:00 AM

Next boat

2 hrs

Trip

$55

From

Departures · Riis Landing

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Dock wisdom

Jamaica Bay kayaking is best at high tide when the marsh channels are full -- the sunset tour is the most popular.

The NYC Ferry from Beach 108 to Manhattan is $4 -- the best summer commute option and worth doing once just for the water view.

Riis Landing party boats run June through September. No fishing license required; rods and bait included in the ticket.

Rockaway Surf School lessons book out quickly on summer weekends -- reserve online the week before.

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Operators are real local fixtures — confirm current sailing times and prices with each operator before you go. Countdowns run on the real local clock and the sunset sail time is computed from tonight’s actual sunset.