The Library is proud to announce the return of our popular Manhasset Bay Boat Tours, which are generously sponsored by the Library’s Nautical Advisory Council.  There will be a limited number of seats, chosen by random lottery, available on tours to be held on the following dates:

Monday July 1 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.  (Lottery opens on Tuesday June 18th and closes at 5 pm on Tuesday June 25th, click here for the lottery form)

Tuesday July 16 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (Lottery opens on Wednesday July 3rd and closes at 5 pm on Wednesday July 10th, click here for the lottery form)

Tuesday July 30 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (Lottery opens on Wednesday July 17th and closes at 5 pm on Wednesday July 24th, click here for the lottery form)

Wednesday August 14 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (Lottery opens on Thursday August 1st and closes at 5 pm on Thursday August 8th, click here for the lottery form)

Tuesday August 27 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. (Lottery opens on Thursday August 15th and closes at 5 pm on Thursday August 22nd, click here for the lottery form)

Thursday September 12 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. (Lottery opens on Tuesday September 3rd and closes at 5 pm on Monday September 9th, click here for the lottery form)

Each 2-hour tour will offer sightseeing and education on Port Washington’s fascinating local history with a fully trained docent.

Spots on these tours will be available only to Port Washington cardholders or residents.  The minimum age is 5 years old.  You may only attend one of the tours. Once you have been selected for a tour, you may not enter any further tour lotteries. People can reserve up to 4 spots, and individuals or groups will be chosen by a random lottery. One entry per group.  The cost per passenger is $20.00.

Once individuals or groups of up to 4 people have been randomly chosen, they will be notified by phone. Please make sure to provide reliable contact number. If you are selected, you must provide payment by the payment deadline or risk cancellation.  Payment can be made in-person at the Library Circulation Desk by cash or credit card.

The boat (The Elixir) will depart from Inspiration Wharf at 405 Main Street, which is approximately one block south of Town Dock.

Please note filling out the sign-up form does not guarantee you a spot on the boat tour.