Assateague Wildlife Tour: See Ponies and Dolphins

Discover Chincoteague & Assateague’s wild ponies, ospreys, and dolphins on a relaxing small group boat tour. Create unforgettable vacation memories with us.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Assateague Island - Assateague Island is the home of the famous Assateague ponies but also contains osprey, bald eagles, blue heron, and many other migratory birds that depend on Assateague as they travel south on their migratory path. We strive to provide our guests with information about the island and its natural flora and fauna. While our main…
What's Included
  • Pair of binoculars available for use
  • Encouragement to bring personal items for a better experience
What's Not Included
  • Please bring your own sunscreen and a light jacket, as it can get chilly on the water
Additional Information

There is a reason why customers return year after year. The aim is to offer an informative and relaxing experience that helps visitors appreciate the island we call home, while enjoying the natural beauty of Chincoteague and Assateague. The boat tours provide an opportunity to get close to the abundant wildlife on Assateague Island. The two-hour boat…

Location
2246 Curtis Merritt Harbor Dr
Curtis Merritt Harbor Drive
Upon entering Curtis Merritt Harbor, Please the Driver across the parking lot and turn right between the American flag and the harbor masses building. We are located at Floating Dock #1.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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A9180kwpatp
Aug 16, 2026
Boat tour with Shane - Shane with Salt Water Ponies was an excellent guide. He has family history with the island & shared his extensive knowledge with us. We saw the ponies by the lighthouse & he stayed for us to enjoy watching them. We also saw 2 Eagles as well as many different birds. The tour was extremely informative & fun. I highly recommend Shane as your guide!
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Rodneyj849
Aug 14, 2026
Great time on the water with Saltwater Pony Tours! - Great Experience all around for my family, definitely would recommend Saltwater Pony Tours!!! We got great views of the ponies and other animals on the water!
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Kathyjq5801pu
Aug 9, 2026
We saw wild ponies! Yay!! - This tour was wonderful!!! We saw a bald eagle, pelicans, egret, ducks and PONIES!!! I did the 6:00 PM two hour tour and loved it! Being out on the bay at sunset was gorgeous. I HIGHLY recommend this tour!!
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Hsmomcharlottenc
Aug 6, 2026
wonderful boat tour--ponies, dolphins, eagles, info, and fun! - We had a great time on Saltwater Pony's boat tour. Amber was a fun guide and our captain was excellent. He seemed to know all about the area, water, and animals. They both made it a pleasant two hours. I would highly recommend!
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Maryco6707dx
Aug 4, 2026
Great way to see that I from the water - Captain Mark was very informative. We had a great view of the horses and the birds.
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Rachel_t
Jul 31, 2026
Awesome Trip!! - The boat’s captain delivered an awesome trip with seeing dolphins including a rare white one, plenty of wild ponies in the marshes, and the Assategue Lighthouse. He is an experienced boat captain who knew how to navigate the marsh lands in order for us to see the ponies up close.
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Ted_s
Jul 28, 2026
Great boat tour!!! - The crew were great, the guide was knowledgeable, very pleasant and gave lots of information. Ride was smooth and pleasant! They gave us a bonus of riding along side a pod of dolphins which was terrific!!!!
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Jessiepr9456qr
Jul 25, 2026
Highly recommend - Captain Brad was great! We booked for the pony round up, due to weather and some other changes, the communication was great and offered other options to commadate the changes of our tour. Highly recommend! We will book another tour in near future!
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Jandp69
Jul 22, 2026
Well Run Tour - Friendly, informative, professional.
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P3967gvkatec
Jul 16, 2026
fun and informative - Guides were friendly, helpful and interesting. We enjoyed learning about the local history, wildlife, and Wallop island. Although we didn't get to see the ponies on our boat ride (we saw them in the park earlier in the day), we did see many birds and dolphins!! The boat was clean and comfortable.
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From $78
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).