Canoes - Kayaks

Assateague Explorer Kayak Tours

6373 Burton Ave.
Chincoteague Island, VA
866-PONY SWIM or 757-336-5956
tours@assateagueisland.com
www.assateagueisland.com/kayaktours.htm

Up a Creek WITH a Paddle!
Benjamin R. Miles
Guided kayak tours with experienced, certified guide Ray Miles. Experience the true treasures of the Eastern Shore by kayak. Paddle the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay, the seaside and the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Several options available. Beginners are welcome! Great for families, groups, couples or the adventurous individual.
Open May through November.

Up a Creek WITH a Paddle!
6528 Maddox Blvd.
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
(Mailing address: 27369 Phillips Dr. Melfa, VA 23410)
757-693-1200 or 757-787-7099
upacreektours@verizon.net
www.upacreektours.com

Cruises & Tours in the Waters Around Chincoteague

A.S.A. Fishawn Charters

The Tortuga, the largest inspected passenger vessel on Chincoteague, is capable of carrying up to 49 passengers. Her sleek lines and smooth ride will provide an enjoyable trip on the water for memories that will last a lifetime. We provide nature cruises, sunset cruises, and inshore fishing from Chincoteague Island Virginia. The Tortuga is also available for private charters of up to 49 passengers and our Captains will gladly customize a trip to meet your needs.

See the web site for details!
Web Site: http://www.fishawn.com
Email: Fishawn@verizon.net
Phone: (757) 336-1953

A.S.A. Fishawn Charters
6485 Davis Street
Chincoteague, VA 23336
Departs from Curtis Merritt Harbor slip #71

Assateague Explorer Pony Watching/Wildlife Cruises to Discover Hidden Assateague

"Where are the Wild Ponies?'" The Pony Express Nature Tour provides the best opportunity to observe wild ponies along the boarders of Assateague's extensive calm western shoreline. The Birdwatching Tour travels many miles along the National Wildlife Refuge at Assateague for a peak at its resources. The Circle Island Tour takes you to remote regions and around the island of Chincoteague to experience its entire splendor. Flounder Fishing Trips visit productive waters where gamefish concentrate near Assateague, Chincoteague and Wallops Island. The Sunset Lighthouse Cruises provide spectacular bay experiences and a close up view of the Assateague Lighthouse at night.

Choose a tour and sit back as you travel the maze of pristine waterways. We can schedule several Birdwatching, Pony Express, Circle Island or Sunset Lighthouse Tours throughout the day for larger groups if you tell us in advance. Custom trips and private charters available with group and children rates. Departs daily from Curtis Merritt Harbor.
Excursions guided by a former Park Ranger for the National Park Service.

Web Site: http://www.assateagueisland.com/explorer.htm  
Email: tours@assateagueisland.com  
For Reservations, call 866 PONY SWIM (toll free) or (757) 336-5956 (local)

Assateague Explorer Pony Watching/Wildlife Cruises
6373 Burton Ave.
Chincoteague, VA 23336
Departs daily from Curtis Merritt Harbor.

Barnacle Bill's Boat Tours

The boat is a 24 ft pontoon boat with a bimini top. There is a bathroom onboard and all Coast Guard required equipment. Captain Barnacle Bill was born and raised on Chincoteague Island. He has many years of experience in these waters and has been a commercial waterman. He has a U.S Coast Guard issued Masters' license.

Conveniently located at 3691 Main Street right across from the carnival grounds, we offer scenic, sunset, birding, and exploring tours.

Web Site: http://www.barnaclebillsbaitandtackle.com
Email: fishing@BarnacleBillsBait.com
Call us for information at (757)336-5920

Barnacle Bill's Boat Tours
3691 Main St.
Chincoteague, VA 23336

Captain Barry's Back Bay Cruises & Expeditions

Explore the natural boundaries of Chincoteague and the barrier islands, with your nature and adventure guide, Captain Barry. Whether you wade for clams on the sandbars, catch oysters on the coastal banks, dig in tidal mud flats for mussels, trap crabs in the bay, or cast nets for sea creatures, you will have the true Chincoteague waterman experience. Captain Barry's encyclopedic knowledge of the area's natural history will put you in touch with Chincoteague's unique wildlife and habitats. While visiting the coves, channels and bays of the island waterways, you will hear engaging tales of pirates, smugglers and lighthouses. This special trip will leave a lasting impression.

Docked at Docked at Chincoteague Inn Restaurant, 6262 Marlin St.

Seats are limited and reservations are required. More information is available: call the dock phone at (757) 336-6508.

Web Site: http://www.captainbarry.net  
Email: thecaptain@captainbarry.net

Captain Dan’s Around the Island Tours

Captain Dan’s Around the Island Tours cruises the surrounding waters of Chincoteague and Assateague Island, Virginia. Expand your Chincoteague experience by taking a guided tour around the island with a real local working waterman. Captain Dan is a USCG Licensed Captain with over 5 years of offshore commercial fishing experience, has served in the US Navy, and has over 10 years experience working with boats and on the water and is a native Teaguer.

Captain Dan’s Around the Island Tours
4175 Main St.
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
757-894-0103

Web Site: http://www.captaindansislandtours.com
Email: CaptainDansIslandTours@verizon.net

Chincoteague Cruises & Nature Tours

Photo - upper right: Captain Charlie's great grandfather taken at a local dock in 1924

Come join us for a relaxing yet exciting tour of the beautiful waterways of CHINCOTEAGUE and ASSATEAGUE Islands. Nature lovers will enjoy the sights and sounds of the abundant birds and wildlife that make the beaches and salt marshes their homes. As you travel the calm local waterways, pony watchers will have the opportunity to observe the famous CHINCOTEAGUE PONIES in their natural habitat. Guests of all ages are delighted at the sighting of dolphin families. Bring your camera, you will not want to miss that unique photo of the ponies and the Assateague Lighthouse.

You will be cruising aboard our 24 foot deck boat, high sided, ideal for children. We provide individual seating for up to six people, your comfort and safety is top priority. Our cruises are the perfect family experience. Guiding you will be former US Coast Guardsman, seventh generation Chincoteague Native, Captain Charlie Birch. (photo is of Captain Charlie’s great grandfather taken at a local dock in 1924.)

Chincoteague Cruises provides tours throughout the day. Beginning at Sunrise and ending at Sunset. We will customize your tour: Birding, Clamming, Crabbing or Barrier Island Excursions, etc.

Curtis Merritt Harbor
(757) 894-8149 or (757) 336-5731 or (757) 894-2376

Web Site: http://www.chincoteaguecruises.com
Email: chincocruises1@verizon.net

Daisey’s Dockside Cruises and Nature Tours

We have two brand new pontoon boats for 2007. The boats ride very smoothly and are equipped with comfortable sofas. Your guides, Captains Tom and Ted Daisey, are both lifetime residents of Chincoteague Island and take great pride in communicating their local knowledge to tour patrons.

Tours last approximately two hours at a rate of $30 per person. Please call for reservations.

Mailing Address:
3335 Main St.
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
757-336-5556 or 757-336-6766

Web Site: http://www.daiseyscruises.com 
Email: daiseysdockside@verizon.net

Day Sail Charters Aboard Bay Breeze

Bay Breeze is a 22' Capri shoal draft, 9' cockpit cabin with head, west coast sloop. She is perfect for sailing the waters of Chincoteague and Assateague. We welcome all aboard for a unique sailing experience, from the novice to the expert! Aboard Bay Breeze everyone is part of the crew. Trim the sails and take a turn at the tiller or just relax and be the "lookout."

Captain Doug holds a USCG Master's License and is a certified sailing instructor. Optional sailing plans are available.

For reservations call: (757) 336-5271

Day Sail Charters
Island Marina
3801 S. Main St.
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
E-mail: ncmae@aol.com

Sightseeing Cruises Aboard the Linda J

Join us aboard the Linda J for an afternoon trip on the waters surrounding Chincoteague and Assateague Islands or a sunset cruise departing the dock as the sun is starting to make its descent.

Over two hours of nature in all its glory. The birds are feeding before settling down for the evening, the dolphins gather to feed before moving out to sea, and the crowning glory of a beautiful sunset.

See the beautiful Islands of Chincoteague and Assateague from an entirely new perspective aboard a fully equipped, USCG inspected vessel with plush, comfortable seating.

Two to ten people
Call for Reservations
Home/Office 757-336-6214
Boat 757-894-1398
Location: Curtis Merritt Harbor South Main St.
Email: lindajcharters@verizon.net
Web Site: http://mysite.verizon.net/lindajcharters

Spider's Explorer
Captain Spider Fleming

Luxurious pontoon boat cruises featuring daily tours, super sunsets and special events. Take a relaxing scenic cruise taking in the the natural beauty of Chincoteague Island waterways encountering sea life, waterfowl, ponies, historic districts and local lore.

Captain is USCG licensed, inspected and insured. Tours available for up to 6 people. If your party is larger, please call to see if arrangements can be made. Please call to make your reservation at 757-990-4242.

Spider's Explorer
Captain Spider Fleming
3801 Main St.
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
757-990-4242 or 757-336-0611
Email: islandspider@yahoo.com
April thru November

West Wind Island Tours & Fishing Charters

Island boat tours and fishing charters. Sunset tours, twilight tours, half-day tours to southern barrier islands and cruises to Ocean City. Birding and fully custom tours to suit anyone’s ideas on the water. Seasonal running March to December.

Web Site: http://www.westwind-tours.com
Email: westwindcharters@verizon.net
Phone: 757-894-2834

West Wind Island Tours & Fishing Charters
P. O. Box 727
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336

Cruises to Smith and Tangier Islands in the Chesapeake Bay

Smith Island Cruises

Cruises from Crisfield and Point Lookout, Maryland. Smith Island is Maryland's only inhabited island accessible exclusively by boat. Comprised of three separate villages, namely Ewell, Tylerton and Rhodes Point, Smith Island lies in the Chesapeake Bay twelve miles west of Crisfield, Maryland. History has recorded that Capt. John Smith sailed up the Chesapeake in the year 1608, came ashore here and gave this island his name. Capt. John Smith wrote the following in his log, "Heaven and earth seemed never to have agreed better for man's commodious and delightful habitation." 
Come explore the beauty for yourself aboard one of our cruise ships...

Smith Island Cruises
4065 Smith Island Road
Ewell, MD 21824

For reservations, call (410) 425-2771
Fax: 410-425-2546
Ask about our accommodations on Smith Island.
Web Site: http://www.smithislandcruises.com/ 
Email: capttyler@smithislandcruises.com 

Tangier Island Cruises

Chartered by Capt. John Smith in the year 1607, Tangier lies in the Chesapeake Bay fourteen miles from Crisfield, Maryland. Little has changed since its first settlement by John Crockett, his wife and four sons in 1686. You will observe a way of life that is fast disappearing from the American scene. Browse this quaint island with its narrow streets designed for walking or cycling, mingle with the natives, and enjoy the peace and tranquility this one-mile wide and three-and-one-half mile long island provides.

Tangier Island Cruises
1001 W. Main St.
Crisfield, Maryland 21817
(410) 968-2338
Fax: 410-968-3571

Ask about our overnight Cheaspeake Bay cruise.
Web Site: http://www.tangierislandcruises.com
Email: info@tangierislandcruises.com

Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 258 Chincoteague, VA 23336 (757) 336-6161
	For More Information Send Us a Message by Clicking on the E-Mail Image
Copyright  © 1998-2008 Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce Except as otherwise noted art, graphics, or text may not be reproduced in any form without written permission.