Booking Last-Minute? Read This First

We do our best to run every trip, but smaller groups may be rescheduled. To guarantee your time, pick a tour with fewer than 20 open seats. Groups of 4 or more can book any time with confidence.

Wildlife Sighting Policy

At Wild Pony Tours, we have frequent sightings of wild ponies 🐴, bald eagles 🦅, and dolphins.

While we do our best to guide you where wildlife is most often seen, these animals are wild and sightings can’t be guaranteed. That said, here’s what you can typically expect:

  • 🐴 Wild Ponies – ~90% chance
    year-round
  • 🦅 Bald Eagles – ~70% chance
    year-round
  • 🐬 Dolphins – ~50% chance from
     June to October

Come aboard with a spirit of adventure and love for nature — no matter what you see, the experience is always magical 🌅

Thanks for understanding, and we can’t wait to welcome you aboard!

Trip Minimum Policy

At Wild Pony Boat Tours, we do our best to run every scheduled cruise; however, to keep tours sustainable, we may require minimum participation to depart. If your tour doesn’t meet that number, we may need to move you to another time and will contact you prior to your scheduled time.

Chincoteague
Sunday
66°
Monday
60°F
63°F
Tuesday
64°F
64°F
Wednesday
65°F
64°F
Thursday
58°F
61°F
Friday
58°F
60°F
Saturday
63°F
63°F
Sunday
65°F
65°F

CLOSED FOR THE SEASON!

Thank you for an amazing year!

We’re getting the boat ready for the upcoming season at Barnacle Bill’s Wild Pony Boat Tours—and look forward to 2026!

Our 2026 tour season officially starts on May 1, 2026.

👉 Early Booking for 2026 Special Events available below! 👈

2026 Pony Swim
2026 Pony Swimback