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Assateague Explorer: Wild Pony Boat Tour Experience
4.5
523 Ratings
Chincoteague
Assateague Explorer boat tour, a local business established in 2001, has provided thousands with the opportunity to observe wild ponies in their indigenous environment. The tour was highlighted on ABC’s Good Morning America.
Assateague Explorer boat tour, a local business established in 2001, has provided thousands with the opportunity to observe wild ponies in their indigenous environment. The tour was highlighted on ABC’s Good Morning America.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Assateague Island NS-VA Unit - Experience a 90-minute guided boat tour along the Assateague Island shoreline, home to roaming wild ponies. This tour offers a wonderful opportunity to observe wild ponies and other wildlife, including dolphins, eagles, and shorebirds.
- Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge - Explore the picturesque areas of…
- Assateague Island NS-VA Unit - Experience a 90-minute guided boat tour along the Assateague Island shoreline, home to roaming wild ponies. This tour offers a wonderful opportunity to observe wild ponies and other wildlife, including dolphins, eagles, and shorebirds.
- Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge - Explore the picturesque areas of Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge by boat, seeking out wild ponies, eagles, dolphins, shorebirds, and more. Delight in the beautiful scenery and diverse wildlife during this 90-minute narrated tour, enriched with island history and wildlife insights.
What's Included
- Narration with local knowledge of the island and its wildlife
- Narration with local knowledge of the island and its wildlife
Location
Assateague Explorer Pony Watching Cruise & Kayaking
Curtis Merritt Harbor Drive
The Assateague Explorer captain and the crew will meet you at farthest left side of the harbor at dock #3. After you enter the harbor, stay left, past the restrooms/harbor master building, and go to the very end of the road. Look for the dock #3 sign and the "Assateague Explorer" sign.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(523 Ratings)
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U7011zberica
Oct 5, 2026
Awesome - Captain Shane was great !! , saw dolphins and lots of ponies
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Joyce_c
Oct 5, 2026
Might not see horses up... - Might not see horses up close.
Captain Sean was a great guide and did his best to find horses on a rainy day. He told great stories and made the trip worth while.
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Sandra_g
Oct 3, 2026
Beautiful day on the water - You won’t see the ponies up close, but it is a lovely day on the water. We saw a bald eagle, brown pelican, egret, and other water fowl.
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V6588mxdaniellec
Oct 2, 2026
Boat ride - we saw lots of dolphins and some ponies. We have a nice boat ride and got to know the area better. Our guide was knew the area and had some great stories.
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N8916tnjamesj
Oct 1, 2026
Dolphin delight! - Captain Shane did a great job in our tour. The dolphins gave us a great show! Definitely would recommend!
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Daniel_s
Sep 11, 2026
Delightful Dolphin Cruise - We had a great sunset tour after coordinating a reservation change with Captain Mark of Assateague Exporers. Captain Mark took us on a great cruise of the bay where the waters were calmer and we were entertained by numerous dolphins, flocks of terns and a Bald Eagle sighting. Captain Mark was very entertaining and knowledgable having grown up on Chincoteague Island.
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Justin_y
Sep 9, 2026
The cruise was great, and... - The cruise was great, and Captain Shane was extremely knowledgeable about both the wildlife and history of the island. Highly recommended!
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Exploration46559
Sep 22, 2026
Very good tour but... - Captain Shawn was kind and a safe navigator. He took us to see the wild ponies and got us as close as safety permitted. He answered questions, but did not narrate or give much information about the area, history and horses unless asked. He has much experience in local information and it would have been great for him to share that. Also, there were multiple (6) posted signs on the boat reminding us to tip and that 15% or more is appreciated. Seemed like a lot of reminders. I understand that some people need to be reminded, but it did not feel like a gentle reminder.
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Bobcat1967
Sep 24, 2026
Wet in the Wild - rainy day but he didn't cancel and was not prepared to help with keeping us dry... only 1 towel to wipe seats, no ponchos or plastic to sit on . He was nice but really didn't share alot of info unless asked a question then he would explain
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Emily_t
Sep 17, 2026
The experience organizer... - The experience organizer called me twice at 9:00 pm to reschedule our tour for the middle of the day. We saw some ponies from very far away and some shore birds. Tour narration was poor and not very educational.
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