Chincoteague Boat Tour: Wild Ponies & Wildlife

Embark on a scenic boat tour to spot wild ponies, dolphins, and eagles around Chincoteague Island. Enjoy expert narration and stunning views.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Assateague Lighthouse - Visitors will encounter the renowned Assateague Lighthouse, a magnificent red-and-white structure standing 142 feet tall on the island. From the water, guests can appreciate its historical charm, learn about its 1867 construction, and hear tales of its century-long guidance to sailors. The view provides excellent photo…
What's Included
  • On-board restrooms
  • Landing and/or facility fees
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a captivating boat tour around Chincoteague Island, where the main attraction is the renowned wild ponies of Assateague Island. This picturesque excursion offers an immersive experience in the area’s abundant wildlife and stunning coastal scenery, complete with expert commentary on the region’s history and ecology. The tour boasts a high…

Location
2246 Curtis Merritt Harbor Dr
Curtis Merritt Harbor Drive
Drive to the backside of the marina near the dockmasters office and look for "Floating Dock #1" sign on the telephone pole. There is also a sign for "Wild Pony Boat Tours"
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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861robynj
Jul 10, 2026
You won’t be disappointed. - This was a great tour that my entire party enjoyed. The narrator, Bailey, was wonderful as you felt welcomed and very informed about Chincoteague. The Captain maneuvered the boat in a manner to allow passengers to all see and move about for photos. I would take the tour again as we saw ponies, dolphins and an eagle. You won’t regret it.
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Charlottemom_13
Jul 9, 2026
Family fun - Wonderful experience. The guide met us at the gate with a friendly smile and was so knowledgeable and friendly! Excellent experience!
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Journey32214985638
Jul 8, 2026
Terrific Experience - What a terrific experience! Very informative and pleasurable from start to finish. The narrated tour provided a lot of information about the island and its history, wildlife, and of course, the wild ponies. The tour was 2 hours long and was just the right amount of time on the bay. The admission fee is worth every penny. I highly recommend Barnacle Bill’s!
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N7423toanat
Jul 7, 2026
Fun Trip - This was a very fun trip. The Guide was extremely knowledgeable about the Ponies and Birds that we saw during our trip. We also had a school of dolphins swimming by out boat. I highly recommend.
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Pams68mustang
Jun 30, 2026
Knowledgeable 2 hour tour - We enjoyed our trip. The location is easy to find and the pontoon boat was comfortable. The Captain and Terri were both knowledgeable about the area and the ponies. They had extra binoculars for everyone to use. I would recommend this excursion to anyone visiting Chincoteague.
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J2642avgeorgec
Jun 30, 2026
Great Dolphin show - The crew went the extra mile to make this a great experience. Literally an extra mile. The ponies did not cooperate and didn't show themselves to us, so the crew went off in another direction. They found a large pod of dolphins, who entertained us for quite some time.
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Sarah_p
Jun 28, 2026
Best day on the boat. - By far exceptional. Tour guys greeted everyone so warmly. He was well spoken and knowledgeable, he is 22 and so respectful. The boat captain was equally knowledgeable and kind. They pointed out so many animals, birds, and historic sites. They were very informative about the horses. 10/10 recommended.
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Kim_c
Jun 27, 2026
Boat Pony Tour - It was a relaxing informative tour. Baily took us to several spots. We saw ponies, dolphins, and Eagle.
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Sandramt2536ua
Jun 27, 2026
Sunset cruise - Awesome trip. Captains were amazing and very knowledgeable of islands and wildlife. Thank you Captain Brian and Captain Bailey.
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K9895tomargieb
Jun 26, 2026
Pony Tour - We had an awesome time with Brian and Bailey. We saw lots of ponies and other wildlife! It was a bonus learning so much about the area too!
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From $59
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).