Scenic Cruises and Tours
on Chincoteague


Please check out the Charter boat page for Fishing Charters
Chincoteague Charterboat Association


Assateague Explorer
    1-866-PONY SWIM
Here is your chance to see the ponies!!! Discover hidden Assateague as you cruise it's vast coastline. We cruise where wild ponies live. Your captain is a Chincoteague native, commercial fisherman and former park ranger. Over 30 years experience in these local waters.
1-866-PONY SWIM or  (757)336-5956 Or CONTACT US at  tours@assateagueisland.com 
  Barnacle Bill's Boat Tours
    3691 Main St, Across from the Carnival
      (757)336-5920
Offering scenic, sunset, birding and exploring tours.  See the wild ponies up close, an osprey nest, snow geese migrating or see commercial clam & oyster beds. Learn the Island history from this 4th generation native Captain!  Prices from $15 per person!
We have a bathroom on board! 
Capt. Barry's Back Bay Cruises
Landmark Plaza, Chincoteague, Va

        (757) 336-6508
This voyage is the BEST and MOST recommended cruise on Chincoteague Island Virginia! And this is the same Captain Barry written up for excellence in the Lonely Planet and Fromer's Travel Guide, Family Fun and Odyssey Magazine, The Washington Post and the Washingtonian Magazine. In addition this is the same Captain featured on CBS News covering the environmental impact of tourism. We feature the most comfortable and the most easily accessable boat on the island.
email: captainbarry@captainbarry.net
Chincoteague Cruises - Captain Charlie Birch
         town dock just north of the bridge,  Chincoteague, VA
         (757)336-5731 or (757)894-8149 (cell)
Captain Charllie's goal is to provide you with an experience that will be the highlight of your visit to Chincoteague!  His lifelong knowledge of the waters combined with the comfortable deck boat (with restroom) will make your trip a comfortable and enjoyable one.  Please call us or email for more information. 
 email: chincocruises1@verizon.net
Chincoteague View
Curtis Merritt Harbor, Chincoteague, Va

        (757) 336-6861 or (757)894-1462
Enjoy a nature cruise and see the native animals, including Chincoteague's famous wild ponies, egrets, terns, osprey and many others. Or relax on a peaceful sunset cruise.Available Cruises. Click on one to see additional details, including pricing and contact information. 1 or 2 Hour Nature Cruises    Custom Cruises
Daisey’s Dockside Scenic Cruises Captains Tom & Ted Daisey
       3335 Main Street, Chincoteague
       (757)-336-5556
        E-mail: daiseysdockside@verizon.net
Our two 24 foot pontoon boats are new and exceptionally comfortable.   With tours limited to six passengers, there is always plenty of room to relax on the spacious sofas.  Our cruises feature close-up views of the world-famous ponies, dolphins and an abundant bird population…all in their native habitat!  Your life-long local guide will share his knowledge of the natural environment and local history.  E-mail: daiseysdockside@verizon.net
Island Queen Inland Charters - Captain Charlie Koski 
    Curtis Merritt Harbor - Slip 16 
Chincoteague Island Inland Bay fishing for flounder, trout, croaker & snapper bluefish on board a 24 ft. Pontoon Boat.  All bait and fishing tackle supplied or bring your own.  Captain experienced with over 30  years fishing the inland waters of Chincoteague Island.  Call or email us for more information: ckoski2@verizon.net  (757)336-3528 or Cell (757)990-2404
Islander Charters - Captain Mac MacDowell
P. O. Box 111, Chincoteague Island VA 23336
Call 757-894-1431 or 757-336-5191 (Evenings Only)
email: islandercharter@verizon.net
Enjoy a morning or afternoon fishing charter with Capt. Mac aboard the Islander, a 26 ft. pontoon boat w/hard canopy & enclosed head. USCG Inspected & licensed Capt. Mac is an island native with over 40 years experience fishing and cruising these inland waters. All tackle and bait provided (you may bring your own) Fish for flounder, sea trout, bluefish, croaker, spot, kingfish & others.
Charters are 8-12 or 1-5. 6 person maximum - 2 person minimum per trip.
Scenic Nature Cruises available for afternoon/evening & specialized cruises.
Linda J Charters - Captain Gerry Ryan
Island Marina (next to USCG Station)
GROUP SPECIALTY BOAT TOURS
Do you have a group that wants to get together for a special occasion?  Then we are here for you.  Whether it is a wedding, cocktail party,
sunset cruise, birthday party, photography, bird watching or a memorial service.  We are the only tour boat which guarantees your own private boat for groups up to fifteen people.  One or two hour tours are available.
Call for Rates and Reservations  -  757-336-6214
Spider’s Explorer - Captain Spider Fleming
Docking - Island Marina - 3801 Main Street
Cruising April-November around Chincoteague & Assateague Islands.  Compliments abound from our customers who have experienced wild ponies, bald eagles, dolphins, shared lore of this area.  Please call 757-990-4242 to reserve your personal, intimate tour on our very plush and comfortable boat. 
Captain Fleming is also an Accomack County, Virginia, Marriage Celebrant.
Assateague Island Wildlife Tours 
Offering both land and boat cruises to the park and surrounding areas
Chincoteague, Va    (757) 336-6155
Wildlife Expeditions
7729 East Side Dr. and also 6751 Maddox Blvd.
1-866-C KAYAKS 
(757) 336-6811 
Tangier Island Cruises
1001 West Main St., Crisfield, Md
(410) 968-2338
Tangier-Onancock Cruises
16458 West Ridge Rd., Tangier, Va
(757) 891-2240


  Tour Bus Service on Assateague
Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend 
Daily 10am, 1 pm & 4 pm 

September
Saturday - 1 pm, 
Sunday -10 am 
Monday thru Thursday - 10 am 
Friday - 4 pm 

October through March
Saturday - 1 pm, 
Sunday -10 am 
Thanksgiving Day weekend through 11/30
Daily: 10 am 

April through May
Friday - 4 pm 
Saturday - 1 pm & 4 pm 
Sunday 10 am 

(Times/Dates Subject to Change) 
Fee: $12.00 Adults / $8.00 for 12 and under
Tour tickets must be purchased in advanced by calling The Chincoteague Natural History Association at 757-336-3696 or purchased at the USFWS at the visitors center.
For large tour buses there is a possibility for earlier or later tours.
Sponsored by The Chincoteague Natural History Association



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Updated Feb. 2006