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.

Travel in Style

Quality time with family and friends, relaxation & enjoyment of nature.

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Why Captain Barry’s Backbay Cruises

“A Chincoteague MUST ”

Hamming it up with a live crab - part of the captain barry experience
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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
Tripadvisor Awards - Captain Barry's Backbay Cruises - 2025 Traveler's Choice

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.”

  • Hold a Crab without getting pinched!
  • Pull Crab Pots and identify and see today’s catch
  • Learn about how oysters grow and get a taste of the world famous Chincoteague salt oysters
  • Navigate to Shell Island to collect and identify shells
  • Hunt for jellyfish
  • Identify the many birds
Get ready for your best adventure ever!
Captain Barry explains marine life

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Many ways to stay
Beautiful Scenery
Excellent Facilities
Friendly Staff

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