Chincoteague Pony Swim (Your Best View)

Chincoteague Pony Swim - Special Event - Pony Swim Tour Boat Seats

The Chincoteague Pony Swim is best seen via Assateague Explorer's tour boat. Get your best view of the special Pony Swim event on Assateague Explorer's tour boat that is equipped with a restroom and all the essentials. The tour boat is the best way to get a close view of the swim, unless you want to wait with approx. 40,000 visitors for long hours along the shoreline in an area much further from the swim where the restrooms are located. There are no restrooms in any area close to the swim since it is a tidal marsh.

The Pony Swim Charter is a once-a-year opportunity to see the Chincoteague Annual Pony Swim held in July. The 2011 Annual Pony Swim will be held on Wednesday, July 27th. See 150-175 Assateague Ponies (including foals) swim across the Assateague channel from Assateague Island to Chincoteague Island.

Seats on the boat are limited for the special Pony Swim event. This is like getting a ticket to the Super Bowl on the players bench at the 50 yard line. This is a once a year event. Be sure to call in advance to reserve your seats. Seats are always sold out each year.

The tour boat is U.S. Coast Guard inspected, equipped with all required safety equipment (life jackets, flares, etc.), a bathroom and a cover for the shade. The captain is a native of Chincoteague. Get a great view of the Pony Swim and relax in comfort. Make this once-in-a-lifetime event a worry free experience. Due to the limited seating & the high demand, an advanced reservation is a must.

If you are planning a visit to Chincoteague & Assateague, keep in mind - Assateague Explorer's daily Pony Express Tours. These cruises offer you the best way to see and experience the wild ponies of Assateague Island in their natural environment. Our native captain knows where to travel to see many herds along the island each day. You can see many wild ponies (about 300 live on Assateague Island). Various herds of ponies and their foals live in remote areas and the daily pony express tour gets you there. The boat tour visits the most outstanding areas along Assateague Island where different herds of wild ponies are seen everyday. You can see bald eagles, dolphins, birds and other wildlife along the way. Take a look at some of the tour photos