Visit Tangier Island by taking the Tangier Passenger Ferry, the Tangier Onancock Cruises, departing Onancock Wharf from Memorial Day Weekend (Saturday) to October 15 of each year. Departs at 10 AM and returns to Onancock at 3:30 PM. Tickets can be purchased directly at the boat at Onancock Wharf. Reservations not required unless there is a large group. The cruise boat departs promptly at 10 AM so do not be late. NO Monday Service to the island from Onancock. From the Eastern Shore of Virginia, you will have to go to Crisfield, Md for transportation to Tangier Island on Mondays.
Tangier Island is 12 miles into
the Chesapeake Bay from Onancock Virginia
Departs Onancock
Tuesday through Sunday
Memorial Day
Weekend thru October 15
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Onancock Business & Civic Association
PO Box 111 Onancock. Virginia 23417 757 789-3600 |