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Assateague Adventure

Curtis Merritt Harbor, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
757 336-1537
5.0 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Join us on a beautiful nature cruise tour of the Assateague National Wildlife Refuge, Chincoteague Bay and the surrounding area. See it all from...... more » Owner description: Join us on a beautiful nature cruise tour of the Assateague National Wildlife Refuge, Chincoteague Bay and the surrounding area. See it all from Chincoteague's Premier Tour Boat the "Linda J" as we cruise the lagoons, coves & backwaters of one of the last unspoiled areas on the east coast. On our cruise it is common to see the famous Chincoteague Wild Ponies grazing in the marsh, , Dolphin cruising & playing in the channels, Sea Turtles, some of the 300 plus species of Wildfowl including Bald Eagles, This is not just another boat ride. You will have a friendly Mate to explain and point out the sites along your cruise. You can also rely on the mate to spot the wildfowl, ponies dolphin & other unusual sea creature that pops it's head up. « less
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Richmond, Virginia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

My boyfriend and I went on a trip with Captain Jay and Owner and Tour Guide Joe on Sunday May 6. We were the only passengers on the boat. Joe made every effort to assure our safety, and is a wealth of information about the history of the island. Jay was very informative about the regional wildlife. He was even... More

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Niagara Falls, Canada
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

I was very greatly impressed with our boat captain, Kevin!!! Even though it was pouring rain he made our cruise interesting and fun for everyone, my four kids included! We REALLY enjoyed our time spent aboard his boat and I would love to return and do another tour, hopefully the weather cooperates next time!!! Personally, my family and I highly... More

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Maumee, Ohio
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Jay and Joe were great! My wife and I visited on Thursday April 12th, and we were the only two on the boat. I believe a few people cancelled because of the chilly weather; however, we were completely ok with this. Joe was a great tour guide and seemed to know everthing there was to know about Chincoteague and Assateague... More

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The Plains, Virginia, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

We had a wonderful time on our tour. It was chilly, so make sure you dress accordingly if you are going in the spring. With our warm coats on, we were fine. We received a lot of interesting information along with a wonderful ride. We can't say enough good things!! More

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Millersville, Pennsylvania
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 August 2011
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I booked a 4 pm trip on our last day of vacation with Assateague Adventure. At 3:40 the captain called and cancelled the trip. My 2 teenagers were VERY upset. Not a good way to run a business!!! We did manage to find a cruise line that went out of their way to accommodate us!! More

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Stafford, Virginia
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 July 2011

We had a group ranging in age from 4 to 60 and everyone had a blast. They were the only tour that could take our group of 7 all the other boats could only take 6. Both Jay and Joe were wonderful guides. We got to see the lighthouse, duck blinds, birds, clam beads, ponies and so much more. This... More

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Cherry Hill, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2011

Captain Jay and Joe were phenomenal tour guides! Their boat was comfortable and spacious for our group of 8. Both were full of knowledge and took us to all of the great spots for pictures and got us as close as possible to the ponies as well! Nothing but wonderful words from our Illinois, New Jersey, and Virginia families. I'd... More

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pennsylvania
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2011
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My husband, I and our kids really enjoyed our time with Capt. Jay and Joe. We were thrilled they could accommodate our party of 7. We saw plenty of ponies, a bald eagle, even a male Osprey guarding a nest while the female hunted. Jay was a great captain. He spent some time showing us the boat features and even... More

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Alexandria, Virginia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2011

Jay and Joe gave an awesome boat tour. They took us to all the prime locations for wildlife spotting and the sunset and never made us feel like they were in a rush. They both seem to genuinely enjoy their work and it shows in every aspect of the tour from the cleanliness and comfort of the boat to their... More

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West River, Md
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2011

Captain Jay and Joe run a great trip. Saw lots of wild horses, birds, and the Assateague Lighthouse on a leisurely cruise on a clean and comfy pontoon boat. Joe supplied the narrative which included lots of the island's history and interesting facts about the sights. Captain Jay handled the boat and made all the passengers feel safe and secure.... More

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