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FAQs
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Can I bring my bike over to Fire Island?No, bikes are not permitted on the walks.
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Can I walk from one beach to another?Yes, Sailor's Haven to Cherry Grove is about ¾ of a mile and from Cherry Grove to the Pines it is another mile.
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How long are the boat rides over to Fire Island?One way trip is approximately 20 minutes.
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Can I walk from one beach to another?Yes, Sailor's Haven to Cherry Grove is about ¾ of a mile and from Cherry Grove to the Pines it is another mile.
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What is the difference between Sailor's Haven and Sunken Forest?The Sunken Forest is a nature trail located at Sailor's Haven. Taking the boat to Sailor's Haven brings you to the Sunken Forest.
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Can a round trip ticket be used any day?Yes, a round trip ticket is valid no matter the day returning.
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Do Fire Island Pines and Cherry Grove use the same tickets?Yes, the tickets can be used at either beach.
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Are commutation tickets transferable?No, commutation tickets are non-transferable.
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Where is there short-term parking available?There is a parking lot across the street that has a daily parking rate. For information call 631-589-7548.
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Can I pay using a credit card?Yes, credit cards are accepted in the Cherry Grove Office or at the booth prior to boarding.
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Is there a bathroom on the boat?No, there are no bathrooms on the boats. There are bathrooms at the ferry terminal in Sayville.
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How do I get from the train station to the ferry terminal?Taxis are available from Sayville Long Island Railroad station and generally meet the arriving trains.
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Is there a senior citizen discount?Yes, senior citizen discounts are available with a valid Suffolk County Senior Citizen Identification card. See fares for pricing.
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Can I hire a special boat to take me to the beach?Yes, please call 631-589-0810 in advance and ask to speak with a manager about booking a special trip.
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Are dogs allowed on the ferry and beach?Yes, as long as they are properly leashed and stay in the designated areas.
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Can I take a Water Taxi from Sayville to Fire Island?No, Water Taxis generally travel from beach to beach parallel to Fire Island.
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