Meet Captain Barry — the Indiana Jones of Chincoteague

Located at: 6262 Marlin St Chincoteague VA (next to Ropewalk)
A Floating Classroom that kids LOVE!!
I booked this cruise with my 4 and 6 year old boys and husband. We had the most incredible time on this tour.
Kid & Family Friendly Hands On, Feet Wet
ALL YOUR SENSES Fun

Why Captain Barry’s Backbay Cruises
“A Chincoteague MUST ”


No scripts. No canned speeches. Captain Barry reads the tides like a diary and adjusts every trip to what the marsh is doing right now. Expect surprises — the good kind. The muddy kind. The “wow, I didn’t know that lived here” kind.
- Hands-on learning
- Wildlife up close
- Family-friendly fun
- Real island history

Get a glimpse of what you can experience
Capt. Barry has been called the “Indiana Jones of Chincoteague”. Captain Barry has been operating his eco-tours for more than 30 years. Forbes Magazine describes Captain Barry as, “a whirlwind of energy and an encyclopedia of Chincoteague wildlife. He keeps the tours limited to six, so he can “crawl around on his hands and knees” with every passenger.”

Book an Eco-Tour
Quality time with family and friends – relax, have fun & enjoy nature.
Tours run for two hours. Reservations are required.
Adults: $75.00. Kids under 12: $65.00
This is not a pony watching tour.
Cash or personal checks are accepted.
No credit cards.
6 Passengers Max Per Cruise (Bathroom on Board)
Click to Text 757-336-6508 or Click to Call 757-336-6508

Kid Friendly

Family Fun

Eco-Tour

