Superyacht Guide Award
2 Stars - Good yachting destination
Preliminary Superyacht Guide destination note pending full editorial assessment. Hamptons has recognised North American yachting, strategic, cultural, marina, expedition or itinerary merit but has not yet been assessed for a higher Destination Star rating.
Last reviewed: May 10, 2026
Destination Stars are editorial ratings based on cruising appeal, marina access, hospitality, scenery, events, seasonality and available information.
The Hamptons are a luxury New York summer yacht destination with Sag Harbor, Montauk, beaches, restaurants, private homes and strong social appeal.
The Hamptons are a luxury New York summer yacht destination with Sag Harbor, Montauk, beaches, restaurants, private homes and strong social appeal.
Hamptons is included as a preliminary Superyacht Guide destination because it has clear relevance for North American yacht itineraries. These destinations may offer marina infrastructure, city access, cruising grounds, island routes, regatta heritage, luxury hospitality, expedition scenery, sportfishing, beach culture or strategic coastal-route value.
For owners and guests, Hamptons can form part of a wider itinerary involving harbours, islands, national parks, seafood, culture, private aviation, city events, sportfishing, refit support, wilderness cruising or seasonal coastal passages. Its current Destination Star rating is deliberately capped pending full editorial assessment.
| Region | North America |
|---|---|
| Local region / area | Long Island / New York |
| Country | United States |
| City / main area | Sag Harbor / Montauk / East Hampton |
| Destination type | Luxury summer coastal destination |
| Cruising area | Long Island / US East Coast |
| Best season | June to September |
| Best time to visit | High summer is the main Hamptons yacht and social season. |
| Season | US East Coast summer cruising season |
| Charter appeal | High summer appeal |
| Nearest airport | East Hampton Airport (HTO) |
|---|---|
| Airport access | East Hampton, Teterboro, JFK, LaGuardia and private aviation options support access. |
| Marina access | Sag Harbor, Montauk and nearby marinas support yacht visits with peak-season planning. |
| Superyacht berthing | Summer berth demand is high; advance planning is essential. |
| Luxury hotels | Topping Rose House; Gurney’s Montauk; The Roundtree Amagansett; private villas |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | Sag Harbor restaurants, Montauk seafood, beach clubs, private dining and yacht hospitality |
| Attractions | Sag Harbor; Montauk; East Hampton; beaches; vineyards; galleries; summer events |
| Events | events.EventPage.None |
Marina
2 Stars - Good marina standard