Sunset Wildlife Cruise along Assateague & Chincoteague Island

4.5 (240 Viator reviews) 1 hr 30 min – 2 hrs Virginia area

Sunset Wildlife Cruise along Assateague & Chincoteague Island
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About this activity

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.

Itinerary

  1. Assateague Island · pass by

    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.

  2. Chincoteague Island · pass by

    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.

  3. Chincoteague Island Waterman's Memorial · pass by

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

  4. Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge · pass by

    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.

What's included

  • Narration, Local Knowledge of Islands & Wildlife

Not included

  • Dinner

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

The Assateague Explorer captain and the crew will meet you at farthest left side of the harbor at dock #3. 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 dock #3 sign and the "Assateague Explorer" sign.

End point: The Assateague Explorer captain and the crew will meet you at farthest left side of the harbor at dock #3. 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 dock #3 sign and the "Assateague Explorer" sign.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.5/5

240 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor

  • 5 star181
  • 4 star21
  • 3 star24
  • 2 star7
  • 1 star7

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Distances are straight-line from the activity's center of Virginia (Viator lists this tour under Virginia; it has no meeting-point coordinates).