Assateague Island Cruise with Orange Crush & Lunch

Watch wild ponies from the water with a drink in hand

The Harborside Orange Crush Cruise is a two-hour boat tour of Assawoman Bay behind Assateague Island, departing from the Harborside Bar with a certified English-speaking guide. You order lunch from the Harborside Grill before departure, and a complimentary orange crush comes on the boat with your meal. The route passes the wild ponies, dolphins, and wildlife of the bay, viewed from the water instead of the shore.

Step-by-step itinerary

Cruise and enjoy food and views

• Order food at Harborside Bar
• Receive free orange crush drink
• Board OC Bay Hopper cruise
• Enjoy food and drink on cruise
• View Assateague Island and wildlife

The experience

The boat leaves from Harborside and heads straight toward Assateague Island, where the wild ponies live. You bring food you've ordered from the Harborside Grill (the restaurant that created the original orange crush), and the drink comes free when you board. Two hours on the water means time to eat, watch, and move around the boat as dolphins and ponies appear. The guide points out what's there and answers questions as the bay unfolds around you.

Assawoman Bay sits behind the island, so this route gives a different angle on the ponies than you'd get from the shore. The certified guide navigates the water and handles the narration in English, leaving you to focus on the scenery, your meal, and the wildlife. The boat accommodates all fitness levels, and every passenger needs a ticket regardless of age.

What’s included

• Two-hour boat ride on Assawoman Bay.
• certified guide in English.
• complimentary orange crush when you order food from Harborside Grill.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 May 2027

Book up to2d before

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Blue Bimini

Is this one for you?Small groups and families work well on this cruise since the boat holds everyone together and the guide narrates for the whole group. The two-hour length fits a half-day plan without eating up your whole afternoon.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the orange crush and why is it free?

The orange crush is the signature drink created by the Harborside Bar and Grill. When you order food from Harborside to take on the cruise, the orange crush comes complimentary with your meal.

Can I bring my own food, or do I have to order from Harborside?

Food is priced separately and ordered in advance through Harborside Grill. You'll be contacted before the trip to place your food order. Those who order will receive the free orange crush on the boat.

How close do you get to the wild ponies?

The boat cruises Assawoman Bay behind Assateague Island, where the ponies live and graze. The water route gives you a different vantage point than the shore, and sightings depend on where the ponies are on any given day.

Is this tour suitable for young children?

The cruise is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Every passenger, regardless of age, must have a ticket to board.