ponies live. Our native captain knows where to travel to see many herds along the island each day. For several years, Assateague Explorer has been the only nature cruise in Virginia with a National Park Service permit to operate within Assateague Island National Seashore. You will voyage into secluded wildlife refuge areas and learn about wild ponies and their behavior as you explore Assateague's beauty and solitude. You can see wild ponies, birds, dolphins and watch majestic bald eagles soar by the Assateague Lighthouse. This action-packed marine adventure takes you into one of nature's most spectacular settings.

Embark on an exciting journey of discovery as you witness diverse wildlife, marine life & breathtaking scenery. Cruise along the islands via the U.S. Coast Guard Certified vessel "Misty".

You will come close to nature's most awesome herds of wild ponies in many remote areas where they have lived for hundreds of years along miles of Assateague Island. Get your best view of Assateague's lighthouse and have a great chance of seeing bald eagles, dolphin & other wildlife along miles of the refuge. Tours are highly recommend for families or anyone who wants to experience the wild ponies and all that Assateague Island has to offer. Visitors to Chincoteague and Assateague join several of these tours while here and say: "This was the highlight of our vacation."