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    Chincoteague Island Pony & Shellfishing Cruise

    Cruise Chincoteague and harvest clams and oysters along the way

    5.0 stars• 114 reviews
    From$132/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    3 Hours most of the time rarely 4 hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 6 people

    Includes

    Pony stops, Shellfish sampling

    Highlights

    Circle Chincoteague Island on a comprehensive boat tour with stops to view pony herds, spot seasonal wildlife, and learn local history. Visit the clam and oyster grounds to harvest, shuck, and sample shellfish; bring your own drinks if you’d like.

    • Explore Chincoteague Island on a 3-hour tour, sometimes up to 4 hours
    • Stop to view herds of ponies from multiple locations
    • Visit clam and oyster grounds to harvest, shuck, and sample
    • Spot seasonal wildlife like dolphins, eagles, and ospreys when present
    • Use the onboard restroom option, plus a planned restroom break

    What's Included

    • Iced water

    Things to know

    Three passengers are required to operate the boat; if fewer book, you may be asked to reschedule. Expect to get wet and wade in water that can vary with the tide, up to almost waist deep on a 6 ft person.

    Cancellation Policy

    48 hour cancellation policy.

    FAQs

    Dress to get wet and plan to wade in the water. Depth varies with the tide and can reach almost waist deep on a 6 ft person (often around knee deep).

    Yes. This tour is bring your own drinks, and you can use the cooler on the boat. The crew also provides iced water at no charge.

    Yes. You’ll have a planned restroom break during the tour, and there’s also an emergency restroom available on the vessel.

    Meeting details

    Address is 2246 Curtis Merritt Rd

    Experience provided by Cowboy Cruise Company
    Experience provided by Cowboy Cruise Company

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    $132.50

    Ages 8+

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    Child

    $79.50

    Ages 3-8

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    Private tour

    $795

    Up to 6 Passengers Per Vessel

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    Review summary

    5.0
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    Captain Hunter and his crew have built something genuinely special here. Hunter brings a rare combination to the water as a 3rd generation Saltwater Cowboy and Marine Biologist, meaning the stories and knowledge you get go well beyond a typical tour script. Guides like Ayden also consistently earn high marks for being personable, punctual, and deeply familiar with the wildlife and history of the area. The small boat size is a real advantage. It lets them navigate into shallow marsh areas that larger tour boats simply can't reach, which translates directly into closer encounters with the wild ponies. Reviewers frequently mention getting remarkably close to multiple herds, and a few have even witnessed foals being born during their tour. Beyond the standard pony tours, Hunter also offers experiences like duck hunts and the annual Pony Swim, and the same level of attentiveness carries through all of it. The 8am tour gets mentioned specifically as the best slot for pony sightings, and the tour is dog friendly, which is a nice bonus for travelers bringing pets along.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Excellent tour, small boat = close to ponies. The guide knew every point by name. Most knowledgeable tour guide ever. Guide not concerned about the time as much as he was making sure we saw lots of ponies and horses. Our tour was excellent, we saw one foal being born and another take their first steps!!! This tour company is the best.

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    Shawn Wilson

    May 12, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Excellent tour, small boat = close to ponies. The guide knew every point by name. Most knowledgeable tour guide ever. Guide not concerned about the time as much as he was making sure we saw lots of ponies and horses. Our tour was excellent, we saw one foal being born and another take their first steps!!! This tour company is the best.

    Photo of Shawn Wilson

    Shawn Wilson

    May 12, 2026

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