Explore Chincoteague Island on the Teaguer Tour: Wildlife, Wild Ponies, and Fresh Seafood Adventure
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness is recommended to enjoy walking in tidal areas and standing during the tour.
Overview
Join the Teaguer Tour for a 3-4 hour guided exploration of Chincoteague Island’s wild ponies, rich wildlife, and hands-on clam and oyster harvesting. Experience coastal Virginia’s unique ecosystems and taste fresh seafood straight from the water.
Teaguer Tour
3 - 4 Hours • Full island tour! • Combines Pony & Shellfishing Tours • Interactive for kids!+
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About This Adventure
Embark on a captivating 3-4 hour journey around Chincoteague Island, where you'll encounter wild ponies, diverse wildlife, and rich local history. Experience the thrill of harvesting and sampling fresh clams and oysters, all while enjoying the scenic beauty of the island. This unique adventure is perfect for adults seeking exploration and relaxation.
Duration
3 - 4 Hours
About
Encompassing all that Chincoteague and Assateague have to offer, this comprehensive island journey takes passengers all the way around Chincoteague Island and makes many stops to view herds of ponies, spot wildlife, hear some local history, and visit our clam and oyster grounds to harvest, shuck, and sample some of our clams and oysters. This trip is recommended for adults and is BYOB. (Fear not: there is a restroom break available during the course of the tour, and an emergency restroom available aboard the vessel.) This cruise combines our pony tour and our shellfish tour, but also goes all the way around the island, so you have the potential to see dolphins, eagles, ospreys, and other seasonal wildlife as well.
More info
Three passengers are required to operate boat. If three person requirement is not met, we will call you prior to departure to reschedule.
Adventure Tips
Bring binoculars for wildlife spotting
Chincoteague's marshes host diverse birds and ponies best viewed with binoculars to catch details from a distance.
Wear waterproof footwear
You’ll be near tidal flats and shallow waters, so waterproof shoes make harvesting clams and oysters comfortable.
Apply sun protection
The tour exposes you to open sun on the water; bring sunscreen and a hat to guard against UV rays.
Listen closely during shellfish harvesting
Guides provide valuable tips on sustainable harvesting and shellfish identification—pay attention for best experience.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Assateague wild ponies
- Great blue herons
History
Chincoteague Island is famous for the annual Pony Swim, a tradition dating back to the 1920s when the ponies are corralled and swim to the mainland for auction.
Conservation
The tour emphasizes sustainable shellfish harvesting and respectful wildlife viewing to protect Chincoteague’s delicate coastal ecosystem.
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Adventure Hotspots in Chincoteague
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Waterproof shoes or boots
spring specific
Binoculars
Improves wildlife viewing from a distance, especially ponies and birds.
Sunhat and sunscreen
Protects from the strong sun exposure during the open-water tour.
summer specific
Light waterproof jacket
Useful in case of coastal breezes and light rain showers.
fall specific