See the Pony Swim from a comfortable pontoon boat
1.5 hours
Pontoon boat tour, licensed captain
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.
All bookings are final and nonrefundable.
Product ID: 2MV3VA
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.
7536 East Side Road
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!
Debbie G.
July 17, 2026
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!
Debbie G.
July 17, 2026
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