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    Dig Clams & Shuck Oysters on a Chincoteague Tour

    Dig clams, pull oyster cages, and learn to shuck on an interactive aquafarm tour

    5.0 stars• 121 reviews
    From$74/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    2 - 2.5 Hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 6 people

    Includes

    Rakes, gloves, bags

    Highlights

    Explore clam and oyster grow-out locations and get hands-on with harvesting. Dig your own littleneck clams, inspect the oyster cage onboard, and take shellfish back with you.

    • Dig for littleneck clams and bag your own catch
    • Inspect an oyster cage after it’s pulled into the boat
    • Learn how to shuck an oyster
    • Take up to 25 clams and up to a dozen oysters
    • Join an interactive tour that works well for kids and adults
    • Meet your guide, Capt. Hunter Leonard, a waterman with a Marine Biology degree

    What's Included

    • Rakes
    • Gloves
    • Bags
    • Tag
    • Cooler

    Things to know

    Three passengers are required to operate the boat; if that minimum isn’t met, you’ll be contacted to reschedule. Dress to get wet; water depth varies with the tide and can be close to waist deep for a 6 ft. person.

    Cancellation Policy

    48 hour cancellation policy.

    FAQs

    Yes. Three passengers are required to operate the boat. If the three-person minimum isn’t met, you’ll be contacted before departure to reschedule.

    Dress to get wet. Water depth varies with the tide; it can be close to waist deep for a 6 ft. person, though it’s often around knee deep.

    Arrive 15 minutes early.

    Meeting details

    Address is 2246 Curtis Merritt Rd

    Experience provided by Cowboy Cruise Company

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    $74.73

    Ages 8+

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    Child

    $49.82

    Ages 3-8

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    Private tour

    $448.38

    Up to 6 Passengers Per Vessel

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    Infant

    $0

    2 and under

    0

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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.

    Photo of Zelda Barrett

    Zelda Barrett

    July 6, 2026

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