Assateague Island has an array of remote areas where we consistently watch wild ponies. The Pony Express Nature Cruise makes seeing wild ponies easy. A fun family vacation in Virginia and most recommended way to explore Assateague. The Assateague boat tour & kayaking operate April - Oct. Off season cruise is also available. Enjoy birding and dolphin watching along Assateague's calm back waters. Travel to the best areas on the informative boat excursion. Enjoy the boat tour & the kayaking tour while you are here. Kayaking in Virginia is awesome. Our kayak guides make sure you get to the best areas where the wild horses and wildlife are.

Your boat captain is a former Park Ranger for the National Park Service, has worked for the Park Service at Assateague Island and is a native of Chincoteague Island. His grandfather had a starring role in the movie "Misty" of Chincoteague and his parents were classmates of the two children that the book "Misty of Chincoteague" was written about. His grandfather's horse also played "The Phantom" in the movie "Misty". Captain Mark was featured on the Good Morning America show as the pioneer of Pony Watching by boat. He takes you to the remote areas of Assateague where his great-great grandparents once lived. Your Captain's family has been in this area for hundreds of years. He is the best at getting you into Assateague's secluded areas where wild ponies and other wildlife live. He started working as a boat captain here in 1986 and has taken more visitors to see Assateague's wild ponies and wildlife than anyone. His local knowledge includes over 30 years of coastal exploration along Assateague & Chincoteague Island - pony watching and birding. Captain Mark is a nature photographer on the boat, you can see his art prints of wild horses and nature at his website: Photographerimages.com.

Wild ponies, bald eagles, falcons, osprey, shore birds, dolphins, sting rays and much more exist among the incredible maze of inlets, islands, coves, bays and peninsulas. Extraordinary bird watching occurs during each day here in Virginia. This is your best possible way to see the wild horses in the areas they like the most. Horses, birds & dolphins are seen anytime of day. Miles of pristine waterways exist to explore during your vacation and Assateague Explorer gets you there.

Cruise on the Coast Guard inspected passenger vessel "Misty", equipped with restroom and certified for enough capacity so families stay together. Assateague Explorer's newest tour boat is 40ft with twin engines, ideally suited for Chincoteague and Assateague's environment. Paddle in our premium kayaks and venture deep into the refuge to enjoy its wildlife and scenery in a quiet, peaceful setting. Since 2001, visitors have enjoyed our thrilling adventure. It's the way to fully appreciate the beauty of Assateague.

Get ready to search for wild horses, birds, dolphins and other wildlife. Enjoy a relaxing sunset cruise with the ponies and dolphins. Explore Assateague Island's unspoiled beauty, solitude and natural attractions aboard Assateague Explorer's "Misty" or by kayaking. Come and visit this awesome family travel destination in Virginia.

Assateague Explorer is dedicated to the preservation of Assateague Island National Seashore and to providing educational and recreational access to these treasures.