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Assateague Explorer: Wild Ponies and Dolphin Tour
4.3
88 Ratings
Chincoteague
With over 20 years of flawless safety, Assateague Explorer boat tours have been showcasing the wonders of Assateague Island since 2001. Thousands of visitors have enjoyed sightings of the island’s famous wild ponies, dolphins, eagles, shorebirds, and more. Locally owned and operated, the tour has been highlighted by ABC’s Good Morning America.
With over 20 years of flawless safety, Assateague Explorer boat tours have been showcasing the wonders of Assateague Island since 2001. Thousands of visitors have enjoyed sightings of the island’s famous wild ponies, dolphins, eagles, shorebirds, and more. Locally owned and operated, the tour has been highlighted by ABC’s Good Morning America.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Assateague Island - Explore the western coastline of Assateague Island National Seashore and Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Admire the picturesque landscape and search for wild horses, dolphins, and birds along the way.
- Chincoteague Island - Explore the inland coastal waterways along Chincoteague Island. Enjoy fresh air and the…
- Assateague Island - Explore the western coastline of Assateague Island National Seashore and Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Admire the picturesque landscape and search for wild horses, dolphins, and birds along the way.
- Chincoteague Island - Explore the inland coastal waterways along Chincoteague Island. Enjoy fresh air and the scenery from the water and search for dolphins, and birds along the way.
- Chincoteague Island Waterman’s Memorial - Cruise by the southern tip of Chincoteague island where the waterman’s memorial stands.
- Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge - See the scenic parts of Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge by boat in search of wild ponies, eagles, dolphins, shorebirds and other wildlife. Enjoy the scenery and wildlife along the way. Narration includes island history and wildlife facts.
What's Included
- Narration
- Local Knowledge of Islands & Wildlife
- Narration
- Local Knowledge of Islands & Wildlife
What's Not Included
- Dinner
- Dinner
Location
Assateague Explorer Pony Watching Cruise & Kayaking
Curtis Merritt Harbor Drive
The Assateague Explorer captain and the crew will meet you at farthest left side of the harbor. After you enter the harbor, stay left, past the restrooms/harbor master building, and go to the very end of the road. Look for the "Assateague Explorer" sign.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(88 Ratings)
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Annmarie_f
Nov 9, 2024
Dolphin Delight! - We saw many, many dolphins up close in the inlet. It was a beautiful day for November and the natural habitat scenery was spectacular.
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Jennifer_s
Nov 6, 2024
Great trip - Captain Shane was the best. He is super knowledgeable and we had a fantastic time. He was very informative and we saw a lot of wildlife.
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David_k
Nov 3, 2024
Tour - The dolphins, eagles and the captains were great the entire time with the information they gave us. The pony’s didn’t corporate but it was still fun.
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Elianna_w
Oct 29, 2024
Great Views! - We had a wonderful time seeing pelicans, eagles and ponies at sunset! Our guide was knowledgeable and personable!
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Gwen_l
Oct 27, 2024
Night on the water - Tour guide knowledge was excellent! Relaxing ride on the boat. We saw horses, dolphins, eagles and other water fowl.
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Peterbq7236sl
Oct 21, 2024
Beautiful sunset and lots of great nature viewing! - We took advantage of a beautiful warm sunny October day and did the sunset cruise. Captain Shane was very welcoming and shared a lot of his local knowledge and person experiences with the ponies, fishing, and living on the lsland. He took us to a lot of different places and got us great looks at the oyster beds, shorebirds, and a roosting bald eagle. We also spend 10-15 minutes spotting dolphins and got within 20 feet or so. The sunset was beautiful. Only negative was not seeing the ponies.
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Deanna_b
Oct 20, 2024
Absolutely beautiful - The sunset was absolutely breathtaking!! We did not get to see the horses but our tour guide was amazing knowledgeable and did see a few dolphins!! I would definitely do this again it was the best part of my anniversary weekend
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F4328dddonnak
Jun 4, 2025
A wonderful way to see the sunset - The sunset cruise was really nice. Captain Shane new all the history and was willing to answer all my questions. It was a small group so we didn't get the larger boat and the ride was a little rougher, but that didn't detract from the trip. I highly recommend a sunset cruise. Seeing the wildlife and especially the ponies was magical.
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Lee_e
Oct 24, 2024
Bay marine explorations - Tour guide was personable and informative. Great sunset! Did not see any dolphins but did see bald eagle and ponies.
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Toscasupay
Jun 3, 2025
Do NOT! - I am sorry to write a poor review, but I advise you not to take this tour. The boat is extremely uncomfortable with no padding on the seats. Too many people were crammed on although the captain claimed that the number was fine. Well, he was standing. In addition the seats sit so low and the railing is so high, that you can see very little. You are not allowed to stand up so it is impossible to take any photos. The captain was fine and told interesting stories of the area, but I was in so much pain that it was difficult to care. I was literally counting the minutes until the tour finished and I could hardly stand up when it was over. Pick a better boat and have a better tour. You can see your view from the attached photo.
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