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Captain Barry's Back Bay Cruises


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 13 attractions in Chincoteague Island
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Attraction type: Group tour/boat
Address: 6174 Landmark Plaza Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
Tel: 757-336-6508

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5 of 5 stars
ghays1121   1 contribution
Albany NY
Nov 28, 2009

Cpt Barry was great! If you are looking for a "no pressure" truly leisurely experience then book one of his tours. Great for all ages, the passengers on our tour ranged in age from 50+, to 30 somethings with a 1 1/2 year old baby girl. There was something for everyone on the tour and when compared to the inflated... more

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5 of 5 stars
tdotdo   1 contribution
tdotdo
Aug 18, 2009
2
people found this review helpful

This was our first visit to Chincoteague. We have been on many enjoyable boat tours on vacations to other destinations, but this was without a question the best tour experience we have ever had. This was a real adventure and not just a relaxing tour. Captain Barry really made this an exciting event. We went clamming and crabbing. In fact... more

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5 of 5 stars
CC94   15 contributions
Pennsylvania
Aug 17, 2009
2
people found this review helpful

Captain Barry offers a highly entertaining and educational experience complete with amusing theme music. We had four adults and two kids (13 and 8) on a private, somewhat wacky pontoon boat tour. He was good at engaging both kids and adults to fully experience the different ecosystems around the island using all five senses. Who doesn't like walking through the... more

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5 of 5 stars
danfurn   1 contribution
NJ
Aug 8, 2009

We took our first camping trip this summer and decided to stay for a couple of nights in Chincoteague. We saw a review on Trip Advisor and decided to book a trip with Captain Barry. Our hotel, the Refuge Inn (also a great choice!) confirmed that we had booked a good tour. We went on the afternoon tour with our... more

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5 of 5 stars
cstray   4 contributions
Norfolk, Virginia
Aug 5, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

My wife and I signed up for Captain Barry's sealife expedition, and ended up being the only two people who showed up! Captain Barry's motto is definitely "no worries" and he was still delighted to take out just the two of us for a wonderfully relaxing (and educational) two hours. While it was hot and humid on land, there was... more

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5 of 5 stars
mtp25h   3 contributions
Alexandria, VA
Aug 5, 2009

Captain Barry provided an informative and enjoyable birding tour, not only identifying the birds we saw but telling us more about their habitat and role in the ecosystem. He knew the best places to look and kept us entertained with stories about the island. Even other tour operators called his the best tour on the island. more

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5 of 5 stars
CRR79   13 contributions
Rochester, NY
Jul 25, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Like many of the other reviews on this website, Captain Barry was one of the highlights of our trip. We took the 4-6 PM boat tour and my 9 year old and my 14 going-on 15 year old (both boys) were very entertained, as were my wife and myself. This was a hands-on experience that was loads of fun. We... more

Awesome!
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5 of 5 stars
rewandkew   1 contribution
Ohio
Jul 14, 2009

We took the Sea Life Expedition tour with Capt. Barry! Capt. Barry filled our 3 boys with so much excitement and fun. He's full of information and matched our boys energy level! If you have kids, this is the cruise for you! Capt. Barry helped us to create wonderful memories for our family! Thanks Capt. Barry! more

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5 of 5 stars
ct_pt_92   2 contributions
claudiat
Jul 12, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

This was the highlight of our trip! It was our first trip to Chincoteague and not our last...AND not the last time cruising with Capt'n Barry! Our children (4 and 7) LOVED the Sea Life Expedition! Their first experience on a boat was a hit! Capt'n Barry was awesome; he held the attention of the kids and the adults. Our... more

Great Tour
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5 of 5 stars
jonlahey   1 contribution
Rockville, MD
Jul 11, 2009

My wife and I had the 4 hour tour with Captain Barry today. It was definitely a memorable day... from clamming, crabbing, bird watching, and a personal tour of the island, it was wonderful. more

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Captain Barry's Back Bay Cruises Address

6174 Landmark Plaza, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
Tel: 757-336-6508