Private, by-appointment crossings from Long Island's South Shore to Fire Island — run by a career mariner licensed to command ocean-going oil tankers. No crowds. No ferry lines. Just a clean, direct crossing into island mode.
The Bay Line is a private cross-bay boat service from Long Island's South Shore to Fire Island, built for people who would rather not spend their summer in ferry lines and parking lots.
Every crossing is by appointment, direct, and handled personally — for clients who value privacy, comfort, punctuality, and the simple luxury of a trip that just works.
Every crossing is handled with professional seamanship, intimate local docking knowledge, and the calm that comes from years on serious water. You step aboard on the mainland and step off already in vacation mode.
Same bay. A completely different way to cross it.
Commercial Mariner
The Bay Line is operated by Joseph, a graduate of SUNY Maritime College who holds licenses across a wide range of vessel tonnages — qualified to command ships as large as ocean-going oil tankers. He spent roughly a decade as a commercial mariner and ship's officer aboard large tankers and cargo vessels, sailing through some of the world's most demanding ports — from Egypt and the Middle East to Greece and beyond — under strict safety procedures, heavy weather, and tight harbor entries.
Closer to home, Joseph served as dockmaster at Flynn's on Fire Island, one of the tightest, busiest docking environments on Long Island, where he handled and docked thousands of boats and yachts in close quarters — under current, wind, and pressure. It's a rare combination: big-ship discipline paired with hard-won local Fire Island docking knowledge.
Today he also serves as a Nassau County police officer — part of a life built around responsibility, composure, and public service. He has handled ships and yachts in conditions most recreational boaters will never see, and he brings that same calm, safety-first discipline to every crossing.
Direct, by-appointment transport across the bay.
We'll bring you back when your weekend's done.
Arrive to reservations and parties without the logistics.
Get the family and the gear to the house, effortlessly.
Tell us the plan; we'll build the crossing around it.
Couples and small groups, never a crowded deck. Planning a wedding party or a private group? Larger private charters are available by arrangement.
Big-ship training, local docking mastery.
Your group, your schedule, no shared deck.
He knows Fire Island's docks intimately.
Clear, prompt, and discreet from first text.
Punctuality is treated as part of the service.
A premium, well-kept boat, every trip.
Weather and safety always come first.
Text or call with your route, group size, and timing.
We lock your pickup point and Fire Island destination.
Meet your captain at the dock and settle in.
Step off already on island time.
A live look at open crossings. Dates fill quickly — all crossings remain subject to weather and the captain's discretion. Text to confirm and book.
Open 7 AM–11 PM daily · hourly departures
Select a date to see departure times.
Text (631) 813-9664 for current availability, or call (631) 813-9664.
Every trip is run with the discipline of a career mariner. All crossings are subject to weather, sea conditions, vessel capacity, and the captain's discretion — if conditions aren't right, we'll reschedule rather than compromise on safety.
Text or call to check availability and book your crossing.