Chincoteague Dolphin Watching Boat Tour: Captain John's 50 Years

Captain John's 50 years navigating these waters to find dolphins where they live.

A dolphin watching boat tour from Chincoteague that takes you to remote locations along the Chincoteague and Assateague coastlines to find dolphins in their natural habitat. The tour runs about 80 minutes with a live guide in English or Polish. Bottled water is included. Assateague Tours is the only operator in Chincoteague that focuses exclusively on dolphin tours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Dolphin watching boat tour

• Board the boat with Captain John
• Tour Chincoteague coastline
• Tour Assateague coastline
• Search for dolphins in natural habitat

The experience

Eighty minutes on the water searching the Chincoteague and Assateague coastlines for dolphins in their natural habitat. Captain John, who has spent 50 years touring these waterways, knows where to find them: the remote locations where they actually live, not the spots crowded with other boats. The tour is small enough that you're not herded through a standard route. Instead, the captain reads the water and adjusts to where the dolphins are that day.

You get bottled water for the trip, and the guide speaks English or Polish depending on your group. Infants can ride in a stroller or pram, and service animals are welcome. The boat departs from a location with public transportation nearby, so you don't need a rental car to reach it. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during the tour.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• live guide in English or Polish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 11:00, 14:00 and 16:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Senior (66 and older) · Youth (16 to 17 years) · Child (2 to 15 years) · Infant (under 2)

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish and Polish

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

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Assateague Tours

Is this one for you?Small groups with Captain John mean you're not competing with other boats for the dolphins' attention, and the 80-minute length fits easily into a morning or afternoon without dominating your day in Chincoteague.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Polish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (16 to 17 years); Child (2 to 15 years); Infant (under 2).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

How long is the dolphin watching tour from Chincoteague?

The tour runs about 80 minutes on the water searching the Chincoteague and Assateague coastlines.

What makes Assateague Tours different from other boat tours in Chincoteague?

Assateague Tours is the only tour company in Chincoteague that focuses exclusively on dolphin tours, taking you to remote locations instead of standard sightseeing routes.

Who is Captain John and what is his experience?

Captain John has 50 years of experience touring the Chincoteague and Assateague waterways, which shapes where and how the tour searches for dolphins.

What is included with the dolphin watching tour?

Bottled water is included. The tour also provides a live guide in English or Polish.