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Wild Pony Watching Boat Tour along Assateague Island

Wild Pony Watching Boat Tour along Assateague Island

Overview

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.

City: Virginia

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $59.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $59.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Narration (local knowledge of the island and its wildlife)

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

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.

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.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (22)

607deborahd

Aug 2022

No ponies no eagles no dolphins no narrated tour and the captain was hawking his photos from around the world complete waist of money and not at all what was advertised

Victoria S

Aug 2022

Wildlife explorer tours are really a rip off. Expensive & not much to talk about. Although Capt Mark speaks of his grandfather’s accomplishments, they are not reflected in the boat which is pretty run down. Did not see ponies, saw a bald eagle and dolphins. I really would not recommend it. Oh but he does advertise his photographs for sale.

OnAir33019511260

Aug 2022

Booked the Sunset Cruise. There were only 7 on board, so much to our delight we took out their small boat. This allowed us to get right up close to the ponies. The brothers were born an raised on Chincoteague and their family has been on the island for multiple generations. Therefore, they know right where to find the horses. They allow ample time with the horses so everyone can get great pictures. This tour was as close as you can get without having to paddle over in a kayak. On the way back we saw a stingray which swam right past the boat. The dolphins weren’t around, but that was okay because we were treated to a stunningly gorgeous sunset.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thank you so much for going on our sunset cruise! We are grateful to have you. We hope you were able to get great pictures on the tour. The sunset time on the water is very lovely and special. We are glad that you were able to experience the beautiful sunset here with us.