Join Wave Island Adventures for an unforgettable wildlife boat tour in Chincoteague’s serene backwaters. Spot ponies, dolphins, and native birds as you cruise through pristine marshlands and tidal creeks. Perfect for nature lovers seeking a responsible, immersive experience.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Low physical fitness needed; suitable for all ages
Wildlife
History
The waterways were historically used for salt harvesting and fishing, shaping the local economy.
Conservation
Wave Island Adventures supports local conservation efforts by promoting responsible viewing and eco-tourism.
Wave Island Adventures
Join Wave Island Adventures for an unforgettable wildlife boat tour in Chincoteague’s serene backwaters. Spot ponies, dolphins, and native birds as you cruise through pristine marshlands and tidal creeks. Perfect for nature lovers seeking a responsible, immersive experience.
Wave Island Adventures is a Chincoteague, Virginia-based outfitter that offers guided wildlife experiences in the coastal waterways around Chincoteague and Assateague Island. The business operates a custom tour boat for scenic Wildlife Boat Tours and runs a 1-hour Wildlife Luxury Jet Ski Tour around Assateague Island. Both offerings focus on direct encounters with native wildlife — notably wild Chincoteague ponies, Atlantic dolphins, and a variety of coastal birds — while navigating the region’s backwaters and shorelines.
The Wildlife Boat Tours emphasize relaxed, comfortable travel through protected marshes and channels aboard a custom tour boat, providing ample opportunities for viewing and photography. The Wildlife Luxury Jet Ski Tours deliver a higher-energy option: guided, one-hour rides that combine coastal navigation with close-range wildlife observation and the exhilaration of open-water riding.
All trips operate from Chincoteague, Virginia, providing direct access to Assateague Island’s coastal habitats. Wave Island Adventures markets each trip as a guided experience that spotlights natural scenery, wildlife viewing, and shoreline exploration. Trip descriptions highlight the comfort and viewing advantages of a custom tour boat for boat-based outings and the immersive, fast-paced format of the luxury jet ski tour for guests seeking an active coastal adventure.
Prospective visitors planning wildlife-focused outings on the Eastern Shore can consider Wave Island Adventures for opportunities to observe ponies, dolphins, and native birds in their natural coastal settings.
Location
Chincoteague, VA
Gateway to Assateague Island
Boat Tours
Custom tour boat
Comfortable viewing and photography
Jet Ski Tour
1-hour
Guided luxury jet ski ride
Tours Offered
2 Signature Trips
Boat and jet ski wildlife tours
Reserve a Wildlife Boat Tour or a 1-hour Luxury Jet Ski Tour to see wild ponies, dolphins, and coastal birds around Assateague Island.
Bring binoculars
Enhance your wildlife viewing with a quality pair of binoculars.
Sun protection
Wear sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses to stay comfortable during sunny days.
Stay quiet and patient
Wildlife is most active when undisturbed; keep noise to a minimum.
Dress for the weather
Layer clothing to adapt to changing conditions on the water.
Binoculars
Helps you see distant wildlife clearly.
Sun hat
Provides sun protection during daytime tours.
summer
Sunscreen
Protection from UV rays is recommended.
summer
Waterproof clothing
Keeps you dry if weather turns rainy.
spring;fall;winter