Viking Fleet
Viking Fleet
4.4
Boat ToursEco ToursFishing Charters & ToursPrivate ToursDolphin & Whale Watching
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
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Located in Montauk Harbor, we offer a variety of services on the water. Seasonal Fast Ferry Service between Montauk & Block Island, and Montauk & New London, CT. Whale Watching tours during July and August. Party boats for half day, 3/4 day, full day, night and long range fishing trips. New for 2021 - Intro to Fishing Trips. Sunset Cocktail Cruises. Private charter boats for all occasions.
Montauk, New York
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2024
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Dana L
9 contributions
Sep 2024 • Family
We went on a 5 hour whale-watching tour. It was a beautiful day, it took about 3 hours to end up in a pod of about 25-30 humpback whales. It was wonderful thing to watch. Youngsters breaching, older ones tail slapping just so much activity. It was a great trip. Would definitely recommend!
Written September 16, 2024
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sefmonster
Bayside, NY1 contribution
Dec 2024
I have been fishing with the Viking Fleet for over 50 years and there definitely the top fish producers on the East Coast. I have fished on the Viking Star, Viking Starship and now the Viking Five Star which is my favorite. The boat is the ultimate fish catching machine with the top Captain and Crew especially Jay. I love the boat because they only take 12 anglers so there's more room and the bunks are super comfortable with a big roomy cabin that's heated in the winter and air conditioned in the summer. My friend and I had another phenomenal trip catching our limit of Jumbo Black Sea Bass to 6lbs. and a cooler full of fat ling and a few market cod. The Captain kept us on fish all day and even kept us out a little longer. The mates were fantastic especially Jay. Will definitely be back soon for the 2025 Offshore Long Range Trips!
Written December 31, 2024
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brenda536
Massapequa, NY1 contribution
Aug 2024
Our trip was FABULOUS! We saw a couple of dolphins and SO MANY whales. I felt like I was watching a show at Sea World. The whales breached several times, rolled to wave at us and gave us wonderful views of their tales. It was a great day!
Written September 5, 2024
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Daphne
Brooklyn, NY17 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Although looking forward to a pleasant ferry ride on the Viking Superstar, I was very disappointed in it.
It was falsely advertised and a bit exaggerated on their website:
"The Viking Superstar was custom designed by Paul G. Forsberg for the waters of Montauk. It is 120’ long and is a high-speed ferry featuring a stable anti-seasickness design. The interior cabin is air-conditioned. There is plenty of comfortable seating both inside and outside. The three-deck Viking Superstar features a fabulous upper deck where you have a photo opportunity to capture that special moment when you arrive at your location!"
It didn't feel like it was custom designed for the waters of Montauk and had a stable anti-seasickness design. Both to and from Block Island, I was sitting outside holding on to the bench for dear life. It was not pleasant at all. I was queasy and more importantly, feared capsizing.
Unfortunately, it was just a fishing boat; it was not a high speed ferry. In fact, it was moving rather slowly. We saw the holders for the fishing poles. The boat was unkept with paint chipping off. Inside, some seats had ripped cushions and at least one tray behind a midship seat had some soil marks coming and going. It was never cleaned after 3 days. It didn't have a fabulous upper deck. The interior cabin had very little if no air conditioning; it had uncomfortable fans blowing and in fact, smelled of fuel. The seats surely were not comfortable-especially on the outside. In fact, the NYC ferry run by the MTA for $4.00 one way-is one hundred times better.
My mother recently passed and my sisters and I were counting on making new and delightful memories aboard this ship. Instead, it was the opposite. We each paid $110 round trip ($110 x 3 = $330)-certainly not worth it. Also, we tried to buy online to save $10 each but the website was not accepting payments. Very frustrating.
It was falsely advertised and a bit exaggerated on their website:
"The Viking Superstar was custom designed by Paul G. Forsberg for the waters of Montauk. It is 120’ long and is a high-speed ferry featuring a stable anti-seasickness design. The interior cabin is air-conditioned. There is plenty of comfortable seating both inside and outside. The three-deck Viking Superstar features a fabulous upper deck where you have a photo opportunity to capture that special moment when you arrive at your location!"
It didn't feel like it was custom designed for the waters of Montauk and had a stable anti-seasickness design. Both to and from Block Island, I was sitting outside holding on to the bench for dear life. It was not pleasant at all. I was queasy and more importantly, feared capsizing.
Unfortunately, it was just a fishing boat; it was not a high speed ferry. In fact, it was moving rather slowly. We saw the holders for the fishing poles. The boat was unkept with paint chipping off. Inside, some seats had ripped cushions and at least one tray behind a midship seat had some soil marks coming and going. It was never cleaned after 3 days. It didn't have a fabulous upper deck. The interior cabin had very little if no air conditioning; it had uncomfortable fans blowing and in fact, smelled of fuel. The seats surely were not comfortable-especially on the outside. In fact, the NYC ferry run by the MTA for $4.00 one way-is one hundred times better.
My mother recently passed and my sisters and I were counting on making new and delightful memories aboard this ship. Instead, it was the opposite. We each paid $110 round trip ($110 x 3 = $330)-certainly not worth it. Also, we tried to buy online to save $10 each but the website was not accepting payments. Very frustrating.
Written August 6, 2024
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interested150
1 contribution
Aug 2024
Great to see so many whales. Extremely uncomfortable narrow seating with railing behind 7-8 " wide seat so that it hits your head. The combination of railing and narrow continuous metal seating makes sitting painful. The inside cabite is not clean --this includes much of the seating. The announcer- guide provides some useful information but talks much too much. The crew is OK but not particularly friendly or helpful.They seem to like sailing but also seem bored by repeat journeys with passengers asking the same question
Written September 19, 2024
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silkribbon79
Whitestone, NY6 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
I visited earlier in the month w my husband, son, and nephew and we had a good time. The staff was so helpful and friendly. I decided to come back with my mom and sister, along with my son and nephew. I was excited to see that half the staff was there but recognized some faces. The weather was not the best but we were ok with that. The second time around the staff was not friendly AT ALL! I asked to sit on the aside of the boat that i did last time because the sun would keep my mom warm and was told no. FOR NO REASON. Both sides of the boat filled and since I was there early I thought I could have a preference. They’re whole demeanor was not as friendly when we needed hep. And most of all, when my son got hit in the head with the 8lb weight (by accident) they seemed bothered and not once did any of them ask if he was ok. The whole boat knew what had happened because he screamed soo loud when the next person’s weight swung around hitting him in the head. All they kept saying was “it happens”. “It happens” over and over and not once dis they ask if he’s ok or needed anything.
Also last time we caught a sand shark and a fluke they let us take a quick pic. This time they didn’t wait when we asked, they just chucked the fish back in.
Overall I was totally taken back because the two experiences wer like night and day.
Also last time we caught a sand shark and a fluke they let us take a quick pic. This time they didn’t wait when we asked, they just chucked the fish back in.
Overall I was totally taken back because the two experiences wer like night and day.
Written September 4, 2024
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mofish3gm
Chincoteague Island, VA2 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
We took our 10 year old granddaughter on this whale watch. It was her first time and she was truly awed by the whole experience. We saw over 2 dozen very active whales and pods of dolphins. We even saw a hammerhead shark! What a great memory for all of us!
Written September 1, 2024
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maeziet
New Orleans, LA36 contributions
Aug 2024 • Solo
Be aware Viking Fleet passengers cannot self-park at the Cross Sound ferry port. No exceptions!! You’ve got to park in the Water St parking lot which is .4 mile walk across railroad tracks and uneven surfaces and criss a multilane road. Not really so much fun carrying luggage in the pouring rain with thunder and lightening.
Written August 4, 2024
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The Cross Sound Ferry kindly lets the Viking Fleet use their dock to provide service to Montauk. We cannot offer parking to our customers on their property. The parking facility in New London is highlighted on our website and on your email confirmation.
*We do not have an office in New London. We pick up at the Cross Sound Ferry Dock located at 2 Ferry Street, New London, CT. Public parking is available across the street at the Water Street Parking Garage in New London, directly across the street from the ferry terminal. The parking garage rates are $6 per calendar day Mon-Thurs. and $15 per calendar day Fri-Sat-Sun & Holidays. Rates are subject to change without notice. Please call (860) 443-1775 to verify parking garage rates.
Written August 7, 2024
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dfrendewey
1 contribution
Aug 2024 • Family
If you want to see whales, lots of whales, up close, I recommend the Viking Fleet whale watching. This is not a luxury cruise. We were out from 10 am to 4 pm. You should bring your own lunch. Some small snacks and drinks are offered for sale. The expert narration and guidance was excellent and educational. There were plenty of places on decks to view the whales. My 12 year-old grandson thoroughly enjoyed the day and got some fantastic pictures.
Written September 4, 2024
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Jessica
Sayville, NY7 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Great experience on the Viking Star yesterday. Took a little searching but we found the whales! Groups swimming together & at one point the ship was literally surrounded by whales. Mostly humpbacks but also a minke and dolphin sightings too. At one point a humpback breached just a few feet from us. Lots of waving tails. If you are prone to motion sickness be sure you take something in preparation. It was a bit rough out there yesterday and many onboard became seasick. Plenty of spots to see the whales and room for those not feeling well. Crew members were very friendly and happy to share their knowledge about the whales and the Montauk area.
Written August 31, 2024
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would only thunder and lightning cancel trip? sunday the 10th shows rain!
Written September 8, 2023
what is the chance of spotting whale?
Written November 29, 2019
VikingFleet M
Montauk, New York
Our whale watching trips run in July and August when our naturalist is available. Last season 2019, we only had 2 trips that did not observe whales. Our passengers did view other sea life on those trips.
Written January 20, 2020
What are the odds of spotting whales on your whale watching cruises?
Written May 22, 2019
VikingFleet M
Montauk, New York
It has been a good season. There was one trip where we did not see whales.
Written August 20, 2019
VikingFleet M
Montauk, New York
You can find our fishing schedule on our website.
Written March 28, 2018
Do they have any tour boats running on June 8 or 9, 2016?
Written April 15, 2016
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