Chincoteague Pony Swim (Your Best View)

Chincoteague Pony Swim - Special Event One Day Boat Charter Seats

If you want your best view of the special Pony Swim event, most people say, "Go on this nice boat charter with a restroom and you can get close". Approx. 40,000 people wait for many long hours on the shore in the area further from the swim where the restrooms are located . There are no restrooms in an area close to the swim since it is a tidal marsh. There my still be limited seats available for the special one day boat charter to see the Pony Swim event. Email

Two years ago, thousands of people on the shore could not see the event at all due to hazy weather and heavy crowds (approx. 40,000 people attend and much of the shoreline is far away or muddy). Visitors get a much closer view on the special charter boat to see the wild ponies swim from Assateague Island over to Chincoteague (very limited seats). You can go on the special Pony Swim Charter on July 30th or go on the Swim Back Charter on August 1st.

The Pony Swim Charter is just a once-a-year event to see the Chincoteague Annual Pony Swim held in July. The 2008 Annual Pony Swim will be held on Wednesday, July 30th. See 150-175 Assateague Ponies (including foals) swim across the Assateague channel from Assateague Island to Chincoteague Island.

The boat is U.S. Coast Guard inspected, equipped with all required safety equipment (life jackets, flares, etc.) and a bathroom. The captain is a native of Chincoteague and holds a US Coast Guard license. Get a great view of the Pony Swim on this special charter boat. Make this once-in-a-lifetime event a memorable one!! Seats are very limited and many people want to attend the event so an advanced reservation is a must.

If you are planning a visit (from May thru October), 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), foals and various herds of ponies in remote areas on these pony express tours. These tours visit 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. Please look at some of the tour photos