Assateague Explorer Wildlife Safari and Cruises

20+ year of operation with perfect safety record. Since 2001, Assateague Explorer boat tour has showed thousands of visitors what Assateague Island has to offer including the famous wild ponies, dolphins, eagles, shorebirds and more. Locally owned and operated. Featured by ABC Good Morning America.

Meeting Point

Assateague Explorer Pony Watching Cruise & Kayaking

2246 Curtis Merritt Harbor Dr, Chincoteague, VA 23336, USA

The Assateague Explorer captain and the crew will meet you at farthest left side of the harbor. After you enter the harbor, stay left, past the restrooms/harbor master building, and go to the very end of the road. Look for the "Assateague Explorer" sign.

What's included:

• Narration, Local Knowledge of Islands & Wildlife

What to expect:

Duration: between 1 hour, 30 minutes and 2 hours

Assateague Island

Assateague Island, Virginia

Explore the western coastline of Assateague Island National Seashore and Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Admire the picturesque landscape and search for wild horses, dolphins, and birds along the way.

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Chincoteague Island

Chincoteague Island, Virginia

Explore the inland coastal waterways along Chincoteague Island. Enjoy fresh air and the scenery from the water and search for dolphins, and birds along the way.

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Chincoteague Island Waterman's Memorial

Merritt Harbor, Park at far end of Merritt Harbor, walk up onto point of land, Virginia

Cruise by the southern tip of Chincoteague island where the waterman's memorial stands.

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Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge

8231 Beach Rd, 23336, Virginia

See the scenic parts of Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge by boat in search of wild ponies, eagles, dolphins, shorebirds and other wildlife. Enjoy the scenery and wildlife along the way. Narration includes island history and wildlife facts.

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