Boat Tours

Assateague Boat & Kayak Tours

Assateague Tours offers the best Boat Tours and Kayak Tours along Chincoteague and Assateague Islands. They offer group tours as well as Private Exclusive Tours. They will take you to the most remote areas of the National Refuge for pony watching and birdwatching. Assateague Boat and Kayak Tours will get you up close and personal with the wild Chincoteague ponies and all the wildlife Assateague Island has to offer. They offer morning tours, pony tours, nature tours and sunset cruises. Assateague Tours will tour the great marshlands of Chincoteague & Assateague. They go around the islands to find the world-famous Chincoteague ponies, dolphins and the biggest selection of native birds on the east coast. Just call them at 757-894-2431 to make a reservation or visit www.assateaguetours.com for more info.

Spider’s Explorer

Around the Island we go! Cruising April-October around Chincoteague and Assateague Islands. Compliments abound from their customers who have experienced wild ponies, bald eagles, dolphins, shared lore of this area. Captain Fleming is also an Accomack County, Virginia, Marriage Celebrant.

Snug Harbor Kayak Tours

Snug Harbor Marina on Chincoteague Island is the biggest and highly recognized outdoor outfitter on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. We specialize in Chincoteague boat tours & kayaking tours around the coastlines. We will take you on a grand adventure in the great wilderness. Our focus is the world famous Chincoteague ponies and all the nature the islands have to share. Our Chincoteague boat tours will take you to the most remote areas of the islands. There is no guarantee we will see the ponies but our Captain John is the very best for finding the elusive ponies. We have been in business for over 50 years so there is no one with more experience. Let us give you lifelong memories. Call 757-894-9822.

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Chincoteague Island Adventures

Captain Randy Birch is a true “Teaguer” – born and raised on Chincoteague Island, he has spent his entire life working on and around the island. As a waterman by trade, he harvests hard and softshell crabs, minnows, and horseshoe crabs during the summer, and guides waterfowl hunts in the winter. His intimate knowledge of the waters lends a unique authenticity to the tour experience. Captain Randy knows where the wild ponies live and will take you to see them. Sunrise and sunset tours are recommended, with other times available upon request. Please visit his website for more information.

Snug Harbor Boat Tours

Snug Harbor Boat Tours is the longest running tour company on Chincoteague Island. Captain John’s ancestors were some of the first settlers on Chincoteague Island. He has been running a boat in these waters since he was 7 years old. Nobody knows the islands better than Captain John. He will take you to the most remote parts of the islands to see all the wildlife around Chincoteague & Assateague coastlines.

Barnacle Bill’s Boat Tours

Come take a boat tour with Master Captain Barnacle Bill! Enjoy breathtaking scenery as you sail the waters of Chincoteague and Assateague Island in search of adventure and discovery. You will see Bald Eagles, wild ponies, the Assateague Lighthouse, dolphins, a large variety of birds and waterfowl, and some of the most beautiful sunsets you will ever experience. Being a native of Chincoteague, Bill can share many stories about life as it was years ago when his grandparents lived, worked, and even went to school on Assateague. “I am Barnacle Bill, your Captain, born and raised in the same house that my dad was born and raised in on Chincoteague Island.”

Assateague Explorer Kayak Tour

Escape to a nature haven where wild ponies roam freely on a kayaking adventure with Assateague Explorer. Guided tours start right across the channel from Assateague Island, the wildlife refuge. Kayak from the scenic dock overlooking the Assateague Lighthouse and explore the borders of Assateague’s extensive, calm western shoreline. Experience solitude, nature, and wildlife viewing on these unique island adventures. Paddle through the warm backwaters of barrier islands in premium sea touring or sit-on-top ocean kayaks. Search for famous wild ponies, eagles, shorebirds, and other wildlife as you navigate creeks, channels, and coves, or sometimes land on a remote beach at Assateague. No experience is necessary. It is a fun way to see great parts of the island with your family and friends.

Assateague Explorer Boat Tour

Where are the Wild Ponies? Since 2001, the Pony Express Nature Cruise has provided the best opportunity to observe wild ponies along the borders of Assateague’s extensive, calm western shoreline. Departing from the southern end of Chincoteague Island, the cruise spends more time along the best part of Assateague, looking for wild ponies, dolphins, eagles, shorebirds, and other wildlife. Enjoy a sunset wildlife cruise for a spectacular coastal experience or add a kayak tour for a more adventurous outing. Cruise/kayak packages and group/family discounts are available. Be sure to call ahead for reservations. Featured on the ABC “Good Morning America” show, Coastal Living Magazine, Southern Living Magazine, Family Fun Magazine, and more.