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    Chincoteague Island Pony Cruise

    Harvest local shellfish and look for pony herds on a full-island cruise

    5.0 stars• 124 reviews

    Duration

    3–4 hrs

    Ideal For

    Up to 6 people

    Includes

    Pony viewing, shellfish tasting

    Highlights

    Explore Chincoteague and Assateague by boat on a full-island journey that combines pony viewing with a hands-on shellfishing stop. Hear local history as you visit clam and oyster grounds to harvest, shuck, and sample shellfish.

    • Circle Chincoteague Island and stop to view pony herds
    • Harvest, shuck, and sample clams and oysters at local grounds
    • Look for dolphins, eagles, ospreys, and other seasonal wildlife

    What's Included

    • Iced water

    Important details

    • Arrive 15 minutes before departure
    • Vessel capacity is limited to six people total, including infants and children

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel at least 48 hours before departure.

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    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

    Cowboy Cruise Company, 2247 Curtis Merritt Rd, Chincoteague, VA 23336

    Experience provided by Cowboy Cruise Company

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    $132.50

    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

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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

    We had the best time on the combined pony/shellfish tour! Hunter was an absolute delight and so knowledgeable about the history, geography, and wildlife that make Chincoteague a special place.

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    Zelda Barrett

    July 6, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We had the best time on the combined pony/shellfish tour! Hunter was an absolute delight and so knowledgeable about the history, geography, and wildlife that make Chincoteague a special place.

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    Zelda Barrett

    July 6, 2026

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