OC Bay Hopper - Assateague Island Cruise
Overview
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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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Boat Ride
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.
Options
Departing from Downtown OC
Duration: 1 hour
Departing from downtown OC: This trip departs from 307 Dorchester St, Ocean City, MD
Departing from Ocean Pines
Duration: 2 hours
Departs from Ocean Pines: This departure point from Ocean Pines is located at 1 Mumford Landing Rd, Ocean Pines, MD - the Ocean Pines Yacht Club
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
Reviews
132 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We had a wonderful time!...
Tina E,
Sep 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a wonderful time! Kathy our captain was full of information about the horses and houses on the tour. My grandkids had a great time, it was their first boat tour.
Nice and relaxing ride on...
Kimberly M,
Sep 12, 2025
- Viator
4.00Nice and relaxing ride on a beautiful day. Unfortunately we did not see any dolphins or marine life, only birds and the horses.
OC Bay Hopper Assateague Island Tour
Noah R,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
4.00It was a fun boat ride. Took about an hour. Saw ponies and dolphins! The captain was very friendly and knowledgeable.
Kathy was awesome
Jennifer S,
Sep 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00So easy. Even with small children. Kathy, being a retired principal, was great with the kids. She never forgot they were there and made the trip apecial for not only everyone, but especially the kids.
We did not see any...
Min H,
Aug 31, 2025
- Viator
3.00We did not see any horses/ponies during our 9-10 am ride but learned other information (birds, real estate, local airport). The captain showed me the route to the island via 611. I drove to the island right afterwards and saw horses before the entrance booth and the nice visitor center there.
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