Chincoteague Island, VA
Assateague Island Visitor Services
Discover Assateague Ponies

Circle Chincoteague Island Tours
Discover hidden Assateague & Chincoteague Island
Travel on the Circle Island Tour to experience Chincoteague Island in its entirety and see herds of wild ponies in Assateague's remote regions. This tour cruises around the entire island of Chincoteague and visits regions near the Maryland / Virginia state line. On the way you enjoy Assateague's splendor in the form of wild ponies and wildlife. Dolphins are sometimes encountered on this outdoor adventure and during our other tours.
 

Circle Island Tours depart from Chincoteague Island then head North and continue past the Assateague Lighthouse along and the Western shoreline of Assateague. Tours continue far North after passing through Janey's Creek then near an area known as Wildcat Point (the Northern tip of Chincoteague Island). Few visitors have seen these beautiful regions that encompass most of Assateague. Wild ponies and other forms of wildlife are encountered here.

After you go around Chincoteague's Northern tip, we take you South along the Western shoreline of Chincoteague Island and continue South while following the Chincoteague Channel. After cruising under the Chincoteague draw bridge, we later reach the Southern tip of Chincoteague Island and pass between it and the inlet. We then head East back towards Assateague Island as the tour continues to circle the island of Chincoteague. Visitors encounter a large variety of birds in several areas and sometimes even dolphins.

 
We recommend reserving other tours such as a Sunset Cruise for your visit. Many visitors schedule extra tours to experience more while here.
Time:
Departs daily at 12:15pm
Tours last approx. 2 hours & travel about 17 miles.
We can schedule other Circle Island Tours throughout the day to accommodate larger groups if you tell us the date in advance. Custom trips for groups and private charters are also available.
 
Price:
$55 for adults
Children 11 and under receive a $10 discount
 
Reservations:
Call (757) 336-5956 or 1-866-PONY SWIM (toll free).
An advanced reservation is required.

Tours depart from: Chincoteague Island, VA. at Curtis Merritt Harbor located on the south end of the island. The Assateague Explorer Captain and crew will meet you at boat slip #14 at your scheduled departure time (Be sure to call first for reservations). Driving Directions
 
Other Available Tours:
Pony Express Nature Tours
Bird Watching Tours
Sunset-Lighthouse Cruises
CALL toll free 1-866-PONY SWIM or (757) 336-5956 for reservations • EMAIL us for tour information & availability

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