Cruise Chincoteague and harvest clams and oysters along the way
3 Hours most of the time rarely 4 hours
Up to 6 people
Pony stops, Shellfish sampling
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.
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.
48 hour cancellation policy.
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.
Address is 2246 Curtis Merritt Rd
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.
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.
Zelda Barrett
July 6, 2026
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.
Zelda Barrett
July 6, 2026
Cruise Chincoteague Bay at sunset on a private luxury pontoon
Cruise Chincoteague Bay at sunset on a private skiff for up to 4
Be your own captain on a Landau pontoon in Chincoteague Bay
Dig clams, pull oyster cages, and learn to shuck on an interactive aquafarm tour
Cruise to see wild Chincoteague ponies with a Saltwater Cowboy guide
Cruise to Chincoteague pony grazing pastures with a 50% refund if you don’t spot ponies
Paddle from Chincoteague to Assateague to look for wild ponies and lighthouse views
Cruise the back side of Assateague to spot wild ponies and coastal wildlife
Walk Chincoteague’s history and birdwatching spots with a local guide