Chincoteague 2-Hour Up The Bay Pony and Wildlife Boat Tour
by Up The Bay Pony Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$158Overview
This two-hour boat tour takes place on new luxury boats introduced in 2026 and covers over 25 miles of coastline around Chincoteague Island and Assateague Island in Virginia. The tour is led by a local captain with more than 40 years of experience, who is also a professional wildlife photographer. The route includes cruising through small guts and waterways in the bay area to get close to wildlife such as Chincoteague Ponies, eagles, ospreys, herons, egrets, pelicans, and dolphins. The tour passes notable sights including the Pony Swim site and Assateague Lighthouse. Occasionally, the boat ventures into the open ocean to look for dolphins. Sunrise and sunset departures are available. Private transportation to the boat is included. Before departure, the captain asks guests about their interests to customize the tour route. Private tours can be arranged separately through the operator’s website.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Chincoteague Island
The tour covers both southern and northern parts of Assateague Island on the Virginia side, focusing on finding Chincoteague Ponies and various wildlife. The boat travels through small guts and waterways to get close to animals. During the trip, guests pass the Pony Swim area and Assateague Lighthouse. Occasionally, the route extends into the open ocean to search for dolphins. The captain asks guests about their interests before boarding to tailor the tour accordingly. Most tours circle around the entire island.
10 min
Meeting point
We will meet at FLOATING DOCK #2. Our dock is down past the Harbor Masters Building. Our "UP THE BAY PONY TOUR" sign will be on a telephone pole as well a red sign showing "FLOATING DOCK #2."
End point
We will meet at FLOATING DOCK #2. Our dock is down past the Harbor Masters Building. Our "UP THE BAY PONY TOUR" sign will be on a telephone pole as well a red sign showing "FLOATING DOCK #2."
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Chincoteague 2-Hour Up The Bay Pony and Wildlife Boat Tour
by Up The Bay Pony Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$158Overview
This two-hour boat tour takes place on new luxury boats introduced in 2026 and covers over 25 miles of coastline around Chincoteague Island and Assateague Island in Virginia. The tour is led by a local captain with more than 40 years of experience, who is also a professional wildlife photographer. The route includes cruising through small guts and waterways in the bay area to get close to wildlife such as Chincoteague Ponies, eagles, ospreys, herons, egrets, pelicans, and dolphins. The tour passes notable sights including the Pony Swim site and Assateague Lighthouse. Occasionally, the boat ventures into the open ocean to look for dolphins. Sunrise and sunset departures are available. Private transportation to the boat is included. Before departure, the captain asks guests about their interests to customize the tour route. Private tours can be arranged separately through the operator’s website.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Chincoteague Island
The tour covers both southern and northern parts of Assateague Island on the Virginia side, focusing on finding Chincoteague Ponies and various wildlife. The boat travels through small guts and waterways to get close to animals. During the trip, guests pass the Pony Swim area and Assateague Lighthouse. Occasionally, the route extends into the open ocean to search for dolphins. The captain asks guests about their interests before boarding to tailor the tour accordingly. Most tours circle around the entire island.
10 min
Meeting point
We will meet at FLOATING DOCK #2. Our dock is down past the Harbor Masters Building. Our "UP THE BAY PONY TOUR" sign will be on a telephone pole as well a red sign showing "FLOATING DOCK #2."
End point
We will meet at FLOATING DOCK #2. Our dock is down past the Harbor Masters Building. Our "UP THE BAY PONY TOUR" sign will be on a telephone pole as well a red sign showing "FLOATING DOCK #2."
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.