Bayside, Seaside, Fishing & Ponies
All guided tours include instruction, kayak, paddle, and PFD. Full day tours include lunch. Does NOT include guide gratuity.
Unsure what to do? Try our Eastern Shore Sampler: Paddle in a different location each day: Bayside, Seaside, Chincoteague. Choose from “Day Trips,” and arrange lodging and dining of your choice near beautiful Onancock, VA.
ONANCOCK CREEK
TWO HOUR GUIDED KAYAK TOUR
$55 (under age 15 in a tandem kayak with an adult: $30)
The 2-hour Onancock Creek Tour is generally available every day at 10 a.m. by reservation, May through October. Learn about the history of this 1680 Colonial port and the nature of the Chesapeake Bay. Great for families and beginners.
KAYAK FISHING
GUIDED 3-HOUR TOUR - $125 per angler ($50 “tag-along” - family/friend not fishing)
Fish scenic Onancock Creek with an experienced local angler for speckled trout, stingray, cutlass, drum and more. Begin with paddling instruction as needed, a fully-outfitted fishing kayak, rod, bait and guide service. Bird-watching is an added bonus. All experience levels welcome.
Want to go out on your own? Rent a fishing kayak, rod and purchase bait in our shop. Rentals start at just $20 for an hour.
You must purchase a VA fishing license in advance at GoOutdoorsVirginia.com, either print it out or have it on your mobile phone.
BARRIER ISLANDS
FULL DAY GUIDED KAYAK TOUR W/LUNCH 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
$130 (under age 15 in tandem kayak with an adult: $65)
Paddle to a pristine, deserted barrier island on the Atlantic Ocean. Includes kayak, gear, lunch and plenty of time for beachcombing and swimming. The bird-watching is sublime. Please note we visit these islands with the permission of the Nature Conservancy and require our visitors to abide by their rules. We must stay below the high tide line during nesting season.
SCHOONER BAY
HALF OR FULL DAY GUIDED KAYAK TOUR
$95 half day ~ $130 Full day (half off for children under 15 in a tandem with an adult)
Experience Chesapeake Bay beaches and colorful saltmarshes — bright green in summer and golden in fall. Prices include kayaks, gear and lunch on a beach.
CHINCOTEAGUE
FULL DAY GUIDED KAYAK TOUR W/LUNCH
$130 (under age 15 in a tandem kayak with an adult: $65)
9 am - 3 pm. See the Assateague Lighthouse and the wild ponies from the water.
Dates are limited for this trip: Please contact us prior to booking online.
GREAT MACHIPONGO RIVER
FULL DAY GUIDED KAYAK TOUR W/LUNCH
$130 (under age 15 in tandem: $65)
9 am - 3 pm. Launch at high tide at the narrow beginning of the Great Machipongo River and go with the tide to the quaint watermen’s community of Willis Wharf (route will be reversed if morning low tide). Prices include kayaks, gear and lunch.
