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    Chincoteague Pony Swim Pontoon Cruise

    See the Pony Swim from a comfortable pontoon boat

    4.6 stars• 304 reviews

    Duration

    1.5 hours

    Includes

    Pontoon boat tour, licensed captain

    Highlights

    Join a pontoon boat tour for the Chincoteague Pony Swim, when wild ponies cross the Assateague Channel. Ride with a local licensed captain for views of this special event.

    • Look for wild Chincoteague ponies swimming from Assateague Island to Chincoteague Island
    • Ride aboard a comfortable pontoon boat
    • Join one of the twice-yearly Pony Swim events
    • Enjoy the tour with a local licensed captain

    Important details

    • Departure timing varies each year based on tides

    Cancellation Policy

    All bookings are final and nonrefundable.

    Product ID: 2MV3VA

    FAQs

    Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled tour.

    Departure time changes each year based on tides.

    The Pony Swim takes place twice a year: for the swim over and the swim back.

    Meeting details

    7536 East Side Road

    Experience provided by Snug Harbor Marina Boat Rentals

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    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    We really enjoyed ourselves here! The location is fantastic! Our boat tour with Capatain John was an unforgettable experience. He grew up here and his knowledge of the channel, Chincoteague, the management of the ponies, the ecology of the area, the movement of tides is an invaluable educationally experience! Did I mention that he is also a hell of a lot of fun??! Can't say enough about Captain John, Captain Dacia and their Snug Harbor Marina and Inn. We can't wait to come back, next year, to rent kayaks and take another boat tour!

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    Debbie G.

    July 17, 2026

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    5/5

    We really enjoyed ourselves here! The location is fantastic! Our boat tour with Capatain John was an unforgettable experience. He grew up here and his knowledge of the channel, Chincoteague, the management of the ponies, the ecology of the area, the movement of tides is an invaluable educationally experience! Did I mention that he is also a hell of a lot of fun??! Can't say enough about Captain John, Captain Dacia and their Snug Harbor Marina and Inn. We can't wait to come back, next year, to rent kayaks and take another boat tour!

    Photo of Debbie G.

    Debbie G.

    July 17, 2026

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