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Wild Pony Watching Boat Tour from Chincoteague to Assateague

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Overview

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Since 2001, Assateague Explorer boat tour has helped thousands of visitors to experience the wild ponies in their natural habitat. Locally owned and operated. Featured by ABC Good Morning America.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

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

Narration (local knowledge of the island and its wildlife)

What To Expect

1

Assateague Island NS-VA Unit

A 90-minute narrated boat tour along the shoreline of Assateague Island where wild ponies roam. A great chance of seeing wild ponies and other wildlife such as dolphins, eagles and shorebirds.

45 minutes•Admission Not Applicable
2

Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge

See the scenic parts of Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge by boat in search of wild ponies, eagles, dolphins, shorebirds and other wildlife. Enjoy the scenery and wildlife along the way on this 90-minute narrated tour with island history and wildlife facts.

45 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

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Wild Pony Watching Boat Tour from Chincoteague to Assateague

Reviews

3.94

161 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Beautiful Day

    Carol A,

    Oct 22, 2024

    - Viator

    3.00

    Not really any-left 15 minutes late bc captain was on the phone. Saw a few dolphins and no ponies! So disappointed-it was my birthday and I was so excited. Capt wasn’t very knowledgeable or at least didn’t seem so. Other boat tours we have taken the capt chatted pretty much nonstop. The day was gorgeous which was the saving Grace. I am sure there is no control over seeing the ponies so I can’t and don’t hold this against the tour at all.

  • Below Average

    Joseph V,

    Oct 14, 2024

    - Viator

    2.00

    They should add more information for booking. 1) they didn't put the dock location, and we had an older adult who can’t walk far. 2) the style of boat has shorter sides than other boats, so you're likely to get splashed. You should wear waterproof clothing and bring blankets if it's cool. We got soaked. 3) The narration consisted of telling us the names of land masses. To get any more information, we had to ask.

  • Our ride to see the ponies.

    Antonio P,

    Oct 7, 2024

    - Viator

    3.00

    Could not see the ponies. I wish we'd brought our binoculars. Ride was somewhat uncomfortable. Guide and Captain were fantastic. Very informative.

  • A HORRIBLE DAY ON THE WATER!!

    Judith C,

    Sep 30, 2024

    - Viator

    1.00

    Horrible!! Departure was delayed waiting for eventual no shows. Staff tried unsuccessfully many times to reach the "office" for instructions. Eventually, a very small boat was substituted due to fewer travelers than expected. Captain had readied larger vessel but was advised he had to use this vessel and was obviously very unhappy, mentioning this several times. Advertised as wheelchair accessible, however, not easily accessible for me with limited mobility. Some kind of an uneven rubber mat was placed in the boat for entry/exit footing that was outright dangerous. PFDs were available but not readily accessible. Flotation cushions were provided as sit-upons but not identified for emergency use. No chairs just sitting on a "box" without back support. No guide with wildlife knowledge only the captain. Advertised with two 45-minute stops which did not occur. Captain's few comments could not be heard by most passengers over the noise of the engine. Would definitely not recommend this company.

  • Perspective but No Ponies

    Terri M,

    Sep 16, 2024

    - Viator

    3.00

    We went on an unusually windy day making for a cold experience and we didn't see any horses. That said, the captain was nice and the tour guide was fun and knowledgeable. Sitting shoulder to shoulder on a hard bench-like seat for two hours wasn't awesome, but at least we saw dolphins and it was interesting to see the island from the water. If you enjoy boat rides and learning some history, and you don't mind not seeing much wildlife, you'll enjoy this.

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