The highlight of summer - a sunset cruise on the beautiful Indian River Bay! And this is an awesome…read morecruise at that. The boat & the crew are GREAT! 1st you pull into a darling marina off a beautiful shady canal. The boat is clean & comfortable. There's even a little bathroom! The crew is kind & very attentive & you'll love Capt. Tom & Capt. Billy! Extremely knowledgeable about these waters. We did the sunset cruise which was so fun but next time I'll want to do more time. I highly recommend booking a cruise with Back Bay!!

Enjoyed our time at Back Bay Tours and loved the colorful paint on the Ocean View Marina. We had a…read moregreat sunset cruise, and enjoyed the anecdotes and local knowledge from Captain Billy and Captain Tom.

A delightful real life experience of the famous Chincoteague Island and ponies. Storybook boat ride…read morearound the island at 6am spoiled us with ponies right off dock. Ours tour was chock-a-block full of personal stories from our husband and wife Captain and tour guide duo extraordinaire. Our eye candy consisted of a sting ray enjoying a clam breakfast, flopping around in the shallow waters like a happy kid in the candy shop. It was topped by a crane slurping down an eel then a bald eagle. We spied a few more ponies then made our way around the other side of the island for a full grand tour. Appreciated the excellent service and comfortable boat.

The best part of our trip! The sunset tour was perfect for our ten year anniversary! The staff was…read morevery great from start to finish. Our tour guide, Aiden was awesome. He was very knowledgable about the ponies and history of the island. We got a great view of the ponies and dolphins, as well as a great tour of the island.

We saw literally hundreds of dolphins. We use this company every year. Each year the captain gets…read morea little bit crankier but hey, the guy knows his dolphins...

Went on the thunder cat on July 17th 2025. Absolutely amazing experience! Got to see so many pods…read moreof dolphins. Lainey and captain Al were absolutely wonderful and knowledgeable! Checkmark off the bucket list getting to see ocean life at its finest! Highly recommend this place! If anyone gets the opportunity to go...DO IT!

If you want to go on a tour to look for ponies and other wildlife, this is the tour group you…read moreshould book. Captain Mike was great. He not only got us so close to the ponies, he pointed out bald eagles, the different birds that were flying around. I was amazed at how he could recognize what horse was there by sight. From hundreds of meters away while in the middle of the bay. He also had some fantastic and funny stories about Chincoteague (wait for the Sugar Shack story) what is was like growing up in the area. You can tell he loves his home very much. The pontoons were brand new and stable and very comfortable. It was windy when we went out but I never felt nervous because the pontoon was so sturdy and stable. We got some great photos. And Captain Mike was awesome. I would go again.

I highly recommend picking Mike and Up the Bay tours for your pony sightseeing…read more Mike is a native to the area, and thus very knowledgeable, but also extremely enthusiastic about the ponies. Thanks to Mike's knowledge of the area, the ponies, and the waterways, we were able to boat right up to the ponies in a manner that was clearly comfortable for them and not intrusive. He was happy to chill there watching them graze and swim, never rushing our tour. But we watched as many tours stayed outside of the marshes and never came close to ponies because the captains were not comfortable navigating the shallow marshes. We would have been quite sad if we were in one of those tours!!! Lastly, the boat is shaded fully shaded and the most comfortable tour boat I have ever been in. Recommend 10/10 - worth every penny!

Still great! This is our third year with this company and we have had great luck every time. This…read moretime, the southern herd wasn't close but we saw a band that was part of the northern herd up close! Thanks again to Captain Henry and Captain Brad and the team for a great evening.

Captain Henry made the trip! Fun road trip to the East Shore and to see the ponies…read more We arranged for the Salt water Pony Tour and didn't realize how good our plan was. Our boat was a smooth quiet ride making it relaxing and entertaining. He limits the group to 6 and it was great asking questions and hearing all about the ponies and the area. I sat in the sun by choice the rest of the group chose shade. I think on a windy day or choppy water any other boat would be miserable We went close to high tide and Captain Henry maneuvered his boat back in the grassland inlets to get closer to the ponies and eagle We watched a pod of dolphins play around the boat and followed them from a far for a bit. I hope we can visit again and we'd choose Saltwater Pony Tours again

Our group of 10 girls had a great time on our 90 minute cruise! It was a little windy of a day but…read morecaptain John expertly navigated the water and found us a spot that blocked out the wind so we could hang out. Our bartender Kathy was also the sweetest and made delicious drinks! Would highly recommend!

This was quite a fun experience-- and I have to say I was happy we did a private experience on this…read moretiki cruise. You know when you have those rowdy people who you know shouldn't be drinking anymore but they are-- or those gals who are dancing like I need to be in a strip club-- well, our cruise of free of that nonsense! We were able to hook up our own music and bring our own food on board! There is a drink menu, so you can drink all you like-- they do a last call too-- cute, right?! .. it was strange at one point though.. our captain peed off the boat.. maybe he didn't realize he wasn't sneaky AT ALL. All and all, great experience-- we even saw some dolphins!

Best of Both Worlds Sunset Cruise was great! Captains Maddie and David were great guides and…read moreknowledgeable about the environment. We were able to see many Ospreys, a pelican, a fox and best of all a pod of dolphins. Of course we got a beautiful sunset to top it all off. Remember it's cold out in the water so definitely bring a sweater and enjoy

cape water tours was awesome! they hosted family well over 40, and also allowed us to bring food…read moreand drink! the tour was fantastic, we got photos of golden hour, the sunset with the lighthouse and dolphins coming out of the water! thanks for a memorable time!

Captain Barry's has become our family tradition with all the generations in our family. We never…read morestop learning something new with Captain Barry and we could not imagine our family vacation without this experience.

We had a fun and eye opening time experiencing the bay with Captain Barry. He is full of fun,…read moreobscure facts and knows the area like the back of his hand. We took a gorgeous route to secret spots, saw plenty of wildlife, and learned all about the local ecosystem. Fun was had by all.... Highly recommend!!

A couple of years ago, I was trying to find something to do in the Ocean City area with a relative…read morewho doesn't like to do anything at a coastal resort--no beach, no kayaking, no boardwalk, no mini-golf or arcade, no fishing---I could go on and on. Then I found Pocomoke River Cruises and Captain Jerry. My relative is still talking about it with huge enthusiasm. So it was only logical that when I had to find something 4 different personalities (my 3 sisters and I) could do together and enjoy, that I would go back to Captain Jerry at Pokomoke. He makes the planning so easy, doing a great job of trying to meet our schedule. We bring some finger food and a bottle of wine and sit back while he shares his great knowledge, experiences, and insight of the area with us. Best Happy Hour I've ever had. My sisters think I am their hero! They all three agree it was the most enjoyable experience they have had in quite some time. Not because it was exciting, but because it was calming. The quiet beauty and peace of the area sets into your body and soul nearly immediately if you simply open your eyes and breathe. No houses or docks littering the river shoreline, no other boats, no voices, no other people. But there are turtles and large birds (Bald Eagles if you're lucky) and awesome trees and and fresh air and lily pads and flowers and calm water. All enjoyed in comfortable seating while floating quietly on the clean and lovely river. Pokomoke River Cruises is the best kept secret on the shore. I couldn't recommend it any more highly.

Amazing customer service! I had a change in plans I needed to cancel my ferry ride, and there was…read moreactually a human on the other side of the line who kindly and quickly process my cancellation and refunded me my full ticket price. Next time I'm in the area I plan on riding the ferry and look forward to meeting such wonderful people.

If you know me, I don't fare well with being on open water that I have no idea how deep it is…read more Guess you can say that I have a fear of water. But I try to push myself to experience things, even it is through white knuckles and a tapping foot. I booked my trip on the Cape May Lewes Ferry about two weeks out. That way I knew what time I should show up and to secure myself a spot on the boat. Having never taken this ferry before I did my due diligence and educated myself on everything I needed to know. The best way to secure you spot is to go their website ahead of time. Select whether you are a one-way journeyman or if you will be returning. They will need to know how my passengers, whether you will be towing anything, motorcycle, walk on, etc. Have your pass ready upon driving up to the gate, they will scan it and tell you which lane to go to. Once there, all you have to do is wait. No need to worry about getting out of your vehicle and walking over to the visitor center, most people will be doing that. I got out and ventured over to take some pictures and explore. During your wait, there are multiple things that you can do for entertainment. There is a playground if you have children. There is a store inside for souvenirs. There is a place to grab some food. There are trails to walk, benches to sit, and one more very interesting thing. There is a mini miniature golf course outside. Want to use it, go inside to the information desk and ask for some putters and balls, once you hand over your ID to ensure you return with items. When it nears time to start boarding the boat you will hear an announcement to return to your vehicle so that they can do a quick inspection of your vehicle. The staff will then start directing which vehicles will enter the boat first. Motorcycles first and then they go down a lane. I was lucky to be in a lane that was basically first and made my way onto the boat. I was instructed and guided to a spot on the boat. Take note that once you are on the boat to pay attention to instructions. Do not let your alarm system on. As the motion of the boat can set it off. One passenger did not pay attention and their system was going off for a good few minutes. I grabbed a few things from my vehicle and headed up to the decks and took a look around. Snapping some pictures and went to the stern to see the remainder of vehicles load onto the boat. I also stayed back here as we launched. Cover your ears if the horn is going to bother you. After we launched I made my way indoors to find a table and chair to sit at and eat my snack. The seats are comfortable, and when sitting in them you don't feel the motion too much. I was able to enjoy my food and drink before I got up to wander about. Other things to do while on here. Visit the gift shop. Grab a bite to eat or drink in the cafe area. There are also adult beverages available. Take a seat on deck to watch the waves crash and the land in the distance get nearer. Try not to stumble too much with the rocking of the boat. There were several times I almost went down because of this. The day I took the ferry the weather wasn't the best, spitting rain and windy, so that made for choppy waters. Once on the other side, with all of us back to our vehicles, we started to venture into Delaware. Of course, waiting our turn and being guided off the boat. Definitely a unique way to get around and one that cuts miles and minutes off your travel time.