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How did the ponies get there? Did they swim? How many ponies live there? Can you pet the ponies? Can you feed the ponies? The answers to these questions, facts about the island, and the other amazing wildlife living on - and around - Assateague can be answered by your knowledgeable and wise captain.
This is a trip you will not forget. Oh, we should mention that if you have kids and you bring them on this trip that they will love you forever!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Assateague Island
Assateague Island is home to breathtaking scenery, a diverse range of wildlife, and, of course, the legendary wild ponies. On this guided boat tour, you’ll cruise along the coastline, taking in stunning views and learning fascinating facts about the island’s history, ecology, and wildlife. Please pay close attention to the departure point you select. Trips departing from our 307 Dorchester St location are 1 hr in length. Trips departing from our 118th street location are 2 hrs and 45 min in length due to the time it takes to travel from 118th street to Assateague Island.
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Departing Downtown Location
Duration: 1 hour: This is a 1 hr cruise that departs from our location at 307 Dorchester St, Ocean City, MD Departing downtown location: Departure from 307 Dorchester St location Starting point: 307 Dorchester St, Ocean City, MD 21842, USA
Departing from North OC
Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes: This is a 2 hr and 45 min cruise that departs from our North OC location located at 118th St, Ocean City, MD Departs from North OC : Departure from 118th St, Ocean City, MD Starting point: 11703 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD 21842, USA
What‘s Included
Boat Ride
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
158 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Our tour guide was...
Dayna H,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was awesome! We loved his vibes and he knew a lot about the wildlife and the area. Would do this again
Captain Patrick was the...
Lindsey Z,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain Patrick was the Best!!! Great tour and he tried so hard to find the horses for our kids to see! Everyone had a great time!
Good experience
O2408QIdaniellen,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Karen was a great tour guide! We saw many birds and learned about the fascinating history of assateague island. Unfortunately, we did not see any ponies but it was not for lack of effort on Karen’s part.
Relaxing and fun trip on the water!
43Amandaaz,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went on this 1 hour cruise with 2 pre-teens. We had a great time! We were looking for a quick activity that involved nature and this was exactly what we were looking for. We were able to see some wild ponies, and lots of birds. The huge mansions were beautiful! Thanks for a great time on the water!
Ocean city assateague boat trip
James M,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The captain was amazing and friendly, she explained a lot. Very helpful and educational for the kids even adults
A must do while in Ocean City!!
Amy B,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Kathy was our captain. She was amazing! Very knowledgeable with the area! Very pleasant and fun! Even our 2 teenage boys enjoyed it!!
Fun time
Jenny J,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Kathy is very knowledgeable about the island. She makes sure you get to see a lot. Seeing all of the horses was amazing
Wonderful experience. We...
J D,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful experience. We saw the horses and got quite close, then on the return we saw 6 dolphins in the bay. Highly recommend!
Oc bay hopper is worth the ride
Christopher e,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00it was fun, relaxing and educational. My girlfriend and I really enjoyed ourselves. We scheduled an earlier trip but we were told we had to change times due to not meeting the 4 person minimum, which was no trouble at all and we appreciated them reaching out and rescheduling with us. I believe our captains name was Kathy, she was very polite and knowledgeable about everything. We would do this tour again with her.
Great trip with Captain Kathy!
rachelgH4389RI,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain Kathy was the best! Her knowledge and enthusiasm was unmatched. She got us close to the Assateague ponies and the nesting osprey with chicks. She had fun stories about the animals, people and houses in the area! 🐴🦅
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