Private Boat Tours of Chincoteague & Assateague - Wild Ponies

Duration2h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Explore the enchanting barrier islands of Virginia at your own pace with a private charter, tailored for intimate gatherings or larger celebrations. Navigate scenic back-bay routes, where secluded tidal creeks and salt marshes reveal thriving wildlife, including Chincoteague’s wild ponies, playful dolphins, and soaring bald eagles. With your captain acting as a naturalist guide, enjoy personalized narration filled with insights on island history and ecology while savoring the tranquility of your surroundings. Enjoy the flexibility to customize your experience for family reunions, romantic outings, or corporate retreats in a serene natural landscape.

- Choose between a 6-passenger or 20-passenger pontoon for your group
- Navigate secluded tidal creeks and observe local wildlife in their habitats
- Receive personalized insights on ecology and island history from your captain
- Enjoy a private experience with no other parties aboard, setting your own pace

What's included

We have binoculars for guest use but also encourage passengers to bring their own!

Sunscreen
Light Jacket

What to expect

Assateague Island NS-VA Unit
Pass by

Enjoy a fully private pontoon cruise around Assateague and Chincoteague Islands. Spot wild Chincoteague ponies grazing the shoreline, dolphins playing in the wake, and bald eagles soaring overhead. Navigate secluded tidal creeks and salt marshes as your captain shares stories of island history and ecology. With two boat sizes to choose from and no other parties onboard, this is a flexible, personalized wildlife and sightseeing adventure through Virginia’s coastal gems.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Curtis Merritt Harbor
Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled reservation time
Drive past the harbor master's building (on the left side of the marina) and meet us at Floating Dock #1. Please wait by our sign, and we'll greet you and escort you to the boat.

End point

Curtis Merritt Harbor
Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled reservation time
Drive past the harbor master's building (on the left side of the marina) and meet us at Floating Dock #1. Please wait by our sign, and we'll greet you and escort you to the boat.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
kindly, provide your phone number for any last minute changes

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

4.9 (15)