Cruise to Chincoteague pony grazing pastures with a 50% refund if you don’t spot ponies
Up to 6 people
Pony pasture cruise, Guide
Cruise to the North and South grazing pastures of the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Co. to look for wild Chincoteague Ponies. If you don’t get a pony sighting, you receive a 50% refund.
Ages 8+ for the per-person ticket option. Please arrive 15 minutes early because the tour must depart on time.
Cancel at least 48 hours in advance for a full refund. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.
Arrive 15 minutes early. The tour must depart on time, so plan time to use the restroom and get aboard.
If you don’t get a sighting of the wild ponies, you receive a 50% refund.
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
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