New Smyrna Beach’s own Marine Discovery Center (MDC) won 7th Place in the USA TODAY 10Best‘s 2024 Readers’ Choice Award for Best Boat Tour!
The official announcement was made on June 5, 2024, char ting USA TODAY’s nationwide list as voted by their readers.
“As those of you who voted every day for a month know, we had some big competition – in fact, all of the nominees were selected by a panel of subject matter experts and USA TODAY 10Best editors before being voted on by the public! said MDC in their Facebook announcement, “Thanks again to everyone who voted and who continually support MDC by exploring the Indian River Lagoon on our ecotours, attending programs, sending kiddos to camp, becoming members, volunteering time, donating to our cause, and so much more. We couldn’t do it without you!”
The top 10 winners for Best Boat Tour are ranked as follows:
- Chicago’s First Lady Cruises
- Showboat Branson Belle
- London Bridge Jet Boat Tours
- Little Toot Dolphin Adventure
- Salt Marsh Safari on The Skimmer
- Sail Wild Hearts
- Marine Discovery Center
- Kenai Fjords Tours
- Cape Water Tours and Taxi
- Holo Holo Charters
These nominations were carefully curated by a panel of subject matter experts and USA TODAY 10Best editors.
Experience the award-winning cruise for yourself! Over 4,000 different plant and animal species call the Indian River Lagoon home, and New Smyrna Beach’s Marine Discovery Center offers a wealth of excursions designed to highlight this rich biodiversity. Two-hour dolphin tours are offered on a daily basis during both daylight hours and sunset, while specialty birding excursions take place throughout the winter as well. To book your Dolphin Discovery Cruise go to MarineDiscoveryCenter.org/Boat-Tours/
To get $5 off an adult ticket use code ECCJA24. The East Coast Current discount is good for bookings in July and August 2024. July and August cruise times are available at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. daily.
