Hamptons

North America Long Island / New York United States Long Island / US East Coast June to September ★ 2 Star Superyacht Guide Destination Award

Discover the destination

Welcome to Hamptons

The Hamptons are a luxury New York summer yacht destination with Sag Harbor, Montauk, beaches, restaurants, private homes and strong social appeal.

Superyacht Guide Award

Superyacht Guide Destination Star

★★☆☆☆

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.

Preliminary Listing North America Destination Editorial Review Pending

Last reviewed: May 10, 2026

Destination Stars are editorial ratings based on cruising appeal, marina access, hospitality, scenery, events, seasonality and available information.

Destination intelligence

Key facts at a glance

The essentials for planning a visit, cruising or shore-side operations.

Region: North America
Local area: Long Island / New York
Country: United States
City / area: Sag Harbor / Montauk / East Hampton
Type: Luxury summer coastal destination
Cruising area: Long Island / US East Coast
Best season: June to September
Nearest airport: East Hampton Airport
HTO
Charter appeal: High summer appeal
Marinas: 1 marinas in the destination area

Explore Hamptons

The destination guide

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.

Superyacht highlights

Prestige New York summer yacht destination
Sag Harbor, Montauk and Long Island beaches
Private homes, restaurants and social calendar
Good pairing with New York City and Newport
Strong summer owner and guest appeal

Plan the visit

Travel, berthing and planning

Operational details and access information for the destination.

Arrival and airport access

Nearest airport

East Hampton Airport (HTO)

Ground access

East Hampton, Teterboro, JFK, LaGuardia and private aviation options support access.

Marina and yacht access

Marina access

Sag Harbor, Montauk and nearby marinas support yacht visits with peak-season planning.

Berthing

Summer berth demand is high; advance planning is essential.

Planning details

Best time to visit

High summer is the main Hamptons yacht and social season.

Coordinates

40.997000, -72.293000

The waterfront

Marinas and berthing

Time ashore

Hospitality and experiences

Stay

Hotels and accommodation

Topping Rose House; Gurney’s Montauk; The Roundtree Amagansett; private villas

Dining

Restaurants

Sag Harbor restaurants, Montauk seafood, beach clubs, private dining and yacht hospitality

Explore

Attractions and places

Sag Harbor; Montauk; East Hampton; beaches; vineyards; galleries; summer events

What's on

Events

Hamptons summer season, charity galas, art events and Labor Day period.