Explore the Indian River Lagoon!

Duration

2 Hours

About

Travel the Indian River Lagoon at sunset in the comfort of our 40-passenger Discovery pontoon boat and explore the variety of species that call the lagoon home. Your tour guide on the 2-hour journey will be one of our friendly certified Florida naturalists. As the sun sets and splashes vibrant colors across the sky, sit back and enjoy your view of the beautiful full moon as it rises over the horizon.

Dolphins, sea turtles, and a wide variety of bird life are often seen during these tours year-round. Sunset brings a variety of birds flying in to the rookery islands for night roosting, and it's quite a sight to see! During the warmer months you may see manatees, and in spring and summer our rookery islands are alive with bird nesting activity. Many beautiful migratory bird species winter here or stop for a bit on their long journeys.

You may book your tour online or by calling our Welcome Center. We do require payment in full at the time of booking for this tour. We recommend coming into the Marine Discovery Center during our stay in New Smyrna Beach, FL to view our exhibit area which showcases the beautiful habitats found in the Indian River Lagoon and Florida coastal waterways. We also have an amazing gift shop!

The Dolphin Discovery Boat does have a restroom on board and is handicap accessible. Passengers are welcome to bring a snack and non-alcoholic beverages on board. Passengers do not get off the boat on this tour.

More Info

On the day of your boat tour, you should arrive at the boat at least 20 minutes before departure. You can receive your parking pass from the Marine Discovery Center Welcome desk. The Welcome Center closes at 5pm on weekdays and 2:30pm on the weekends. You can also receive your pass from the Captain and First Mate on the boat. Place the parking pass on your dashboard. The city will ticket vehicles without a pass. The boat is handicap accessible. The boat does have a small, enclosed head (bathroom). The boat tour is 2 hours, you will not be departing the boat.

Note: Boat will be cancelled and customers notified an hour before trip if the minimum of 10 is not met.

What to Bring

Water, soft drinks (non-alcoholic beverages) and small coolers are allowed. This is a covered boat with open sides. Dress for the weather. A windbreaker or light sweatshirt are always a good option.