Great Gatsby Bay Boat Tour - Long Island

Great Gatsby Boat Tour - 2 hour boat tour of Manhasset Bay

Scott Fitzgerald's 1925 classic, The Great Gatsby was set on "that slender riotous island" otherwise known as Long Island. Join us on a boat tour of the bay that ignited Fitzgerald's imagination and become familiar with the peninsulas of West Egg (King's Point) and East Egg (Sand's Point). Yacht clubs founded before the turn of the 20th century grace the harbor and continue Port Washington's yachting tradition. The homes of such legendary businessmen as Carl Fisher and John Hay (Jock) Whitney stand as they did in the days of the Prohibition. Try to envision where Gatsby's mansion might have stood and exchange stories of "the roaring twenties" on Long Island - a microcosm of the U.S.'s pre-WWII revolution in manners and morals.

Lunch Spot Description - Chosen by recommendation and its convenient location to the dock.
https://www.louiesoyst... (https://www.louiesoysterbarandgrille.com/)

Time Frame Summary:

10:45 AM - Meet in Penn Station - Tracks Raw Bar & Grill - It is across from the McDonald's and next to a row of ticket vending machines. If you don't know where it is, ask!
11:19 AM - Departing Train from Penn Station to Port Washington
12:05 PM - Arrival in Port Washington
12:200 PM - Lunch in Port Washington - Louie's
2:00 PM - Boat Tour - 2 hours
4:36 PM - Departing Train from Port Washington to Penn Station
5:20 PM- Arrival in Penn Station

Cost Summary - Please note each person is responsible for his/her own cost.
I listed the charge so everyone is aware of the static boat ticket charge.

Boat Tour - $25 - CASH ONLY - Please bring this with you.
Long Island RailRoad Ticket- OffPeak - $13.50 - $6.75 each way
From NY Penn Station to Port Washington
Lunch - Variable. Please click on link above for menu.
Cab - from Port Washington Station to Town Dock and back - $6 each way; this can be split.
You can also walk if you'd like.

Housekeeping Items:

Please note that I have allowed for a 15 minute grace period to meet. If you are late,
your ticket should be good for the next train. Please visit the MTA LIRR for the schedule.
We will go as a group to the 2 pm Boat tour but of course if you'd prefer to either just
meet us for lunch or for the tour, that is fine as well. Please indicate on your RSVP.
RSVP changes should be confirmed by Monday,July 26th. Currently, I was advised there is no
deposit needed for a group, but if that changes, I will let you know ASAP so please be prepared.
I will be looking to enjoy the scenic Main Street that includes some antique shops and architecture from the mid 1800's - early 1900's.
Yes, there is a bathroom on the boat.
The tour guide has advised that you are able to bring snacks and that they have "soda, water, ice tea, etc., on board". No confirmation if these are complimentary or for purchase.
BYOB is also allowed with plastic cups.
Please review the FAQs for this tour at the following link:
https://greatgatsbyboa... (https://greatgatsbyboattour.org/monreinfo.html).

For more information on this tour:
https://greatgatsbyboa... (https://greatgatsbyboattour.org/index.html)

MTA LIRR Site
https://mta.info/lirr/... (https://mta.info/lirr/)

Hope to see you there!