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Grand Boat Tour around Chincoteague and Assateague Islands
4.9
100 Ratings
Chincoteague
Our tour leaders are locals with extensive knowledge of the island’s wildlife and history. Every one of our guides is a licensed Captain.
Duration:
1 hour, 20 minutes
Highlights
- Assateague Lighthouse - We will take you on a grand adventure around Assateague Island. We will get to see the Assateague Lighthouse from the water, which is the best view of the Lighthouse.
- Chincoteague Island - We might get a chance to see the wild Chincoteague ponies. We will take you to the most remote areas of the islands to spot rare native birds. This boat tour is great for all ages.
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What's Included
- Parking fees included
What's Not Included
- Food and Drink
Location
7518 East Side Rd
East Side Road
Ask for Captain John
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Customer Ratings
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Robin_w
Aug 17, 2024
Wow just WOW! - Captain John did an amazing job. We saw sites that i have not seen on other boat trips . The birf island was amazing , incredible close up views of the ponies, a part of Assateague Island you can only see by boat. High recommebd a morning trip!
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C7406nhcindyf
Aug 15, 2024
Really nice tour - The tour began right on time. The boat looked to be rather new. I am currently physically challenged due to needing hip replacement surgery, and it was very easy getting on board. Within just a few minutes the captain found almost a dozen ponies hanging out together right on the water's edge. We got about 15 minutes to observe and get pictures. There was a couple of young ponies, probably born this year. We moved on and Cap spotted a beautiful bald eagle perched high in a tree. Next there was a large group of various shore birds, several very active dolphins, and a great view of the Assateague lighthouse to finish it up. The ride was smooth, and Cap offered several tidbits of information. The only thing that was lacking was safety information, like life jacket location on board.
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A3643fnkareng
Aug 12, 2024
The charms of Chincoteague and Assateague - We had an up close view of the ponies, bird island, and dolphins. Our captain was able to get very close to the shore to s a small herd of the ponies. John gave us the fascinating history of both island. Thanks
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Nomad825551
Aug 7, 2024
Great experience. - We had a great time. The tour was small and personal. Though not guaranteed, we did get to see ponies really close. The captain was friendly.
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Amybk8937qw
Aug 4, 2024
A bucket list trip! - Captain John did such a good job - we got to see a whole herd of ponies! He was also willing to answer my many, many questions!
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Marthacarol_g
Jul 26, 2024
Perfect boat tour of Chincoteague - Absolutely great. Very informative and relaxing. We saw dolphins and got some island history. Captain John is great.
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Szilvia_b
Jul 25, 2024
Exceeding expectations - We had a smooth and comfortable ride and an exciting experience with our two young children on board. We can warmly recommend this ride to anyone that wants to learn about wildlife by the beautiful Chincoteague Island.
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John_g
Jul 17, 2024
Captain John was a great... - Captain John was a great tour Gide. The history he told and his life experiences on the island were great. This was our first time on the island and we are so happy we picked this tour. The boats are so nice and well kept. We are excited to come back and take the tour again
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Susan_m
Aug 17, 2024
Beautiful sunset cruise - The sunset was beautiful. Capt John did a great job telling us about the water and wildlife. Very personal with only 6 passengers.
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Dana_h
Aug 12, 2024
Nice View of the Ponies - We enjoyed the tour. The ponies were out at the first of our tour, but the tide was low, so my husband, a photographer, had a hard time getting the ponies in front of the lighthouse. BUT, after we had toured other parts of the island, we went back to the same spot and had an incredible view because the tide was rising. We were able to get close. Our tour guide gave some information along the way, but didn’t talk much because of the boat motor noise. He would slow the motor down to answer our questions, and we appreciated that. I envied the kayakers because they were able to get really close to the shore for a view. The bait was very comfortable and a shaded area was available for seating. There were 6 people on the boat tour.
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