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Chincoteague Cruises & Nature Tours

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 8 attractions in Chincoteague Island
Traveller Description:
Chincoteague Cruises & Nature Tours with a native son. Glide along island waterway and plunge into local history with Captain Charlie Birch, former... more » Chincoteague Cruises & Nature Tours with a native son. Glide along island waterway and plunge into local history with Captain Charlie Birch, former US Coast Guardsman & seventh-generation Chincoteague. Takes pride in personalizing your tour interest-be it getting as close as possible to pony families, dolphin watching, scoping out variety of bird species or enjoying spectacular sunset. « less
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Attraction type: Group tour/boat
Address: 4113 Main Street Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
Tel: 757-336-5731

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5 of 5 stars
Minneapolis, MN
10 Oct 2008

The wild ponies of Chincoteague and Assateague Islands were in a book and in my mind, but now they are in my heart! We were so fortunate to choose Charlie Birch's island tour: I think we were guided somehow to make this choice. When I talked to his wife Donna, she was so complete on what to do and how... more

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4 of 5 stars
BostonBurbs, MA
1 Sep 2008

This was our third trip to Chincoteague and our first look from the water. Making the reservation was easy. We always visit Chincoteague during the last week of August when crowds are much less. Although we were able to get a slot for the next day, I'd suggest making reservations during the busier times. Charlie saw us approaching the dock... more

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5 of 5 stars
Hershey, PA
27 Aug 2008

Our family loved the boat tour with Chincoteague Cruises! Booking the tour was easy and we were given a warm welcome by Captain Charlie. We found him to be very knowledgeable, helpful and engaging. We had my 5 year old son with us and Charlie was great at balancing his needs with the 5 adults on the trip. A highlight... more

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5 of 5 stars
maryland
18 Aug 2008

capt. charlie is fantastic! ms. donna was rapid in responding to email inquiries. the tour group was small - 6 total - and capt. charlie was great w/ our children. he was flexible in trying to meet the needs/desires of the group. xavier was even given a parting gift! we'd use him again in a second!!! more

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5 of 5 stars
Pittsburgh, PA
16 Aug 2008

Cruised with Captain Birch and really enjoyed the tour. We watched fisherman in action, learned a little about the history of the town, watched ponies, followed dolphin, scanned birds. He has a great little boat that handles 6 passengers with lots of personal space. Everyone had a front row seat. The boat has no obstructions to block views. He was... more

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5 of 5 stars
Virginia
11 Aug 2008

Capt. Charlie is the best in the business. Though my father was unable to take the ride, he road by our hotel and we called and Dad was able to see us from the deck both as we went out and came back in. Charlie is a good hearted man would saw that my daughter had a ball, my elderly... more

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Chincoteague Cruises & Nature Tours Address

4113 Main Street, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
Tel: 757-336-5731