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    Ocean City Pony & Nature Cruise

    Cruise Ocean City’s bays and look for wild ponies near Assateague Island

    4.7 stars• 257 reviews

    Duration

    2 hours

    Includes

    Bench seating, restroom

    Highlights

    Cruise past downtown Ocean City and the commercial fishing harbor on a public boat ride. Look toward Assateague Island for wild ponies and other wildlife.

    • Explore Ocean City’s bays from the water
    • Watch for wild ponies and wildlife near Assateague Island
    • Bring your own food and drinks; alcohol and a small cooler are permitted
    • Park for free along 32nd Street

    What's Included

    • Bench seating
    • Restroom

    Important details

    • Arrive 15 minutes before departure and check in at the tackle shop ticket window
    • Complete a parent or legal guardian waiver at check-in for children ages 13 and up sailing alone
    • Expect the cruise to sail rain or shine and bring rain gear if needed

    Cancellation Policy

    Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. Cancellations within 24 hours and no-shows are charged in full. Full refund if the trip is canceled for fewer than 8 passengers, weather, or other unforeseen circumstances.

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    FAQs

    Seating on the Calico Jack is first come, first served. Arrive early and wait by the loading ramp if you want to choose your seat.

    Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, sun-blocking clothing, and seasonal layers. Bring rain gear in inclement weather, and bring a camera or binoculars if you wish.

    The cruise requires at least 8 passengers to depart.

    Meeting details

    400 East 32nd Street, Ocean City, MD 21842

    Experience provided by Back Bay Adventures

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    Adult

    $27.25

    Ages 13 and Up

    0

    Child

    $21.80

    12 years and under

    0

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    Review summary

    4.7
    Excellent
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    Back Bay Adventures offers both fishing charters and jet ski rentals that consistently deliver for families and first-timers. The fishing trips stand out for their manageable 2.5-hour duration and smaller capacity (capped at 25 people), which means more space and attention than crowded competitor boats. First mates like Kellen, Tallon, and Finn earn frequent praise for being attentive and jumping in to help with everything from baiting hooks to untangling lines, making the experience smooth even for complete beginners. The jet ski tours also get enthusiastic reviews, with guides described as friendly and giving groups plenty of open water to explore. Families particularly appreciate how welcoming the staff is with kids and nervous first-timers. One booking hiccup appears in the reviews where a trip was cancelled twice due to low participant numbers, which caused frustration. Otherwise, the crew's helpfulness and the reasonable pricing for what you get are the consistent themes that come through.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Our first time to Ocean City Maryland and we found this place, definitely a hidden Jem! We loved everything from the captain, til his helpers (Chris and Cullen) they were fantastic! We had a great experience definitely going back to these guys! A bonus the whole boat caught a lot of fish! Thank you for a great fun trip!

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    Lisa Battaglia

    August 27, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Our first time to Ocean City Maryland and we found this place, definitely a hidden Jem! We loved everything from the captain, til his helpers (Chris and Cullen) they were fantastic! We had a great experience definitely going back to these guys! A bonus the whole boat caught a lot of fish! Thank you for a great fun trip!

    Photo of Lisa Battaglia

    Lisa Battaglia

    August 27, 2026

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