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Experience the beauty of Chincoteague with unforgettable boat cruises in Chincoteague, VA. Whether you are seeking wildlife encounters, scenic views, or a relaxing escape, a Chincoteague boat cruise offers it all. Explore the waters with the best boat cruises in Chincoteague, featuring knowledgeable guides and up-close views of local wildlife, including ponies, dolphins, and birds. For nature lovers, eco-tours in Chincoteague provide a way to learn about the island's unique ecosystem. Plan your perfect tour with a Chincoteague boat adventure.


AAA Assateague Explorer Pony Watching & Wildlife Cruises

"Where are the Wild Ponies?" Since 2001, Assateague Explorer Pony Watching & Wildlife Cruises has helped visitors to witness wild ponies along the tranquil western shoreline of Assateague. Discover various herds of wild ponies, dolphins, bald eag...

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Assateague Boat & Kayak Tours

Assateague Boat & Kayak Tours offers the best Boat and Kayak Tours along Chincoteague and Assateague Islands.  We offer group tours as well as Private Exclusive Tours. We will take you to the most remote areas of the National Refuge f...

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Barnacle Bill's Wild Pony Boat Tours

Barnacle Bill's Wild Pony Boat Tours - Barnacle Bill was born and raised on Chincoteague Island.  He & his family are famous around town for once owning and operating the old shop Barnacle Bill's Bait & Tackle Shop on Main Street. ...

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Bottoms Up Tiki Tours

Bottom's Up is Chincoteague Island's most unique and intimate boat charter. Let your worries melt away as our tiki captain and crew whisk you away from bustling city life for an unforgettable adventure aboard our 40' tiki charter boat which can accom...

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Burnham Guides Paddle & Bike

Burnham Guides Paddle & Bike operates paddling tours and rentals Spring through Fall up and down the Eastern Shore of Virginia, including Chincoteague Island, barrier islands, and Onancock. They also offer kayak, SUP and bike rentals/deliveries...

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Captain Dan's Around the Island Tours

Captain Dan's Around the Island Tours offers morning, afternoon and evening cruises. Advance reservations are recommended. Our Around the Island Tours are 2 - 2.5 hours in duration. You will travel approximately 22 miles, passing completely around t...

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Chincoteague Island Adventures

Chincoteague Island Adventures' Capt. Randy Birch is a true "Teaguer" - he was born and raised on Chincoteague Island and for his whole life has made his living on and around the island.  He is a waterman by trade, harvesting hard and softshell ...

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Cowboy Cruise Company

Cowboy Cruise Company is a locally owned and operated tour boat company offering visitors the ability to see what the locals see and do what the locals do. We explore up to 25 miles of pristine coastal marshes through small creeks, bays, and coves, f...

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Daisey's Island Cruises

Daisey's Island Cruises offers year ‘round Chincoteague Island to Assateague Island boat tours and cruises. We also offer pony viewing, rocket launch viewing, large group tours, sunset cruises and weddings.  On our nature cruises, you wil...

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JS Expedition, LLC

JS Expedition LLC offers around the island tours to see ponies, eagles, and dolphins and specializes in photography tours; weather permitting. View the spring and fall roundups with Captain Jon, as well. Tours are pet-friendly and handicap accessib...

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JS Expedition, LLC

JS Expedition offers all the way around the island boat tours looking for ponies dolphins eagles and wildlife and sunset and sunrise, as well as hunting guide services.

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Riptide Pony Tours

Riptide Pony Tours is a boat tour company that specializes in scenic boat tours around Chincoteague and Assateague Islands.  Once aboard, you will have the chance to see dolphins, all sorts of birds, wildlife, and the Chincoteague Ponies. Join...

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Saltwater Pony Tours

Join Saltwater Pony Tours for a scenic cruise and make memories! There is no better way to explore one of Virginia's most unique and beautiful resources. Experience Assateague and Chincoteague Islands with a relaxing and informative back bay cruise. ...

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Smith Island Cruises

Smith Island Cruises offers cruises to Smith Island from both Crisfield & Point Lookout, Maryland. The Crisfield cruise departs at 12:30pm daily (seasonal). The Point Lookout cruise departs at 10:30am Thursdays through Sundays (seasonal). We a...

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Tangier Island Cruises

Visit the historic and charming island of Tangier aboard Tangier Island Cruises and the Steven Thomas-- a 90 foot boat licensed for 300 passengers. The cruise departs Crisfield, Maryland daily from May 15th through October 15th.     Fo...

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Tangier Island Onancock Ferry

The Tangier Island Onancock Ferry provides ferry service between Tangier Island and Onancock, Virginia and private charters in the Chesapeake Bay seasonally from May to September. Travel Aboard the "Joyce Marie II" with Captain Mark Crockett to enjo...

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Up The Bay Pony Tours

Experience Chincoteague and Assateague Islands with Up the Bay Pony Tours. Our mission is to make your Pony Tour the highlight of your vacation! We will do everything we can to make that happen! Our tours allow you to have the best, up close and p...

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