Chincoteague Wildlife: Ponies, Dolphins, Birds

Discover Chincoteague’s wildlife on a guided boat tour. Spot ponies, dolphins, and birds. Perfect for families and photographers seeking nature’s wonders.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 2246 Curtis Merritt Harbor Dr - The guided boat tours provide an opportunity to encounter the renowned Chincoteague Ponies, colorful birdlife, and dolphins, all in their natural surroundings. Ideal for families, nature enthusiasts, and photographers, these tours offer a rewarding, intimate experience of the wild beauty that makes this area so…
What's Included
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Additional Information

Discover the breathtaking natural wonders of Chincoteague on a guided boat tour that offers an up-close view of the famous Chincoteague Ponies, a variety of bird species, and lively dolphins in their natural surroundings. This tour is designed for families, nature lovers, and photographers who want a deep dive into this distinctive ecosystem. Experience…

Location
2246 Curtis Merritt Harbor Dr
Curtis Merritt Harbor Drive
Wave Island Adventures is located at Dock 4 Slip M all the way at the far end of harbor as you pull in. Look for our signs and the orange wind socket on our dock.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Addison_b
Aug 9, 2025
Lovely experience with kids - Really enjoyable and kid friendly boat tour. Saw beautiful large pod of dolphins and got to see ponies. Captain was friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable about the area.
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808krystlep
Aug 7, 2025
Great tour - It was an absolutely amazing tour. The captain was very knowledgeable and we learned alot. We were able to see dolphins and the horses and their babies. It was a wonderful experience
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Ashleymb1317si
Aug 7, 2025
Great Wildlife Tour - We had a really nice tour. The boat was very nice and our captain was extremely knowledgeable about the island. We saw lots of ponies and dolphins. It was a very relaxing boat ride with plenty of scenery to see. I definitely recommend this tour, it is well worth the money.
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Michellepe4377vv
Aug 6, 2025
Afternoon tour - Great tour! A local tour guide with lots of knowledge-his family has been here for hundreds of years. Very interesting stories.
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Gotgolf18
Aug 6, 2025
A truly wonderful experience! - Kudos to Michael and his son Martin for 2 super boat tours during the Pony Swim! Their knowledge of the island’s history, natural habitats, and the ponies made for excellent outings! Especially enjoyable were Michael’s personal stories. We saw ponies, dolphin pods and a variety of birds. Don’t hesitate…book your boating tour!!
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Anthony_v
Aug 4, 2025
Trip to Chincoteague to see the ponies. - Horses are not always near the shore but the guide did his best to get as good as view as possible. Bring a jacket, it can get chilly. The guide was very informative.
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Sundia
Aug 1, 2025
Great relaxing sunset cruise with a proud local! - What a great way to end a long travel day and get an intro into the local history, culture, and landscape. We came to visit for the pony swim and while this ride didn’t have ponies in view (they were penned up for the swim), it was a beautiful sunset ride that helped my mom and I orient ourselves with chincoteague and assateague. We even learned about Wallops island, and our captain tried to get us out where he’d seen dolphins the day before. We got lucky and had a private sunset ride that was tranquil, fun, refreshing and a perfect way to end a long drive and begin relaxing into the very chill beachy town. Thank you!
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G28pafrancesh
Aug 1, 2025
Fun way to explore the Chesapeake Bay at Chincoteague Island - We had a wonderful experience. The captain was friendly, skilled and knowledgeable. The boat was well-kept and comfortable.
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Odyssey18477089552
Jul 31, 2025
Great Tour - Martin was a wonderful tour guide. I was so excited we got to see dolphins and horses on Assateaque. Very enjoyable. I would do this again.
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Rob_n
Jul 26, 2025
Awesome experience host... - Awesome experience host was super knowledgeable. Would recommend him to anyone looking to take a tour
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From $75
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).