NEW SMYRNA BEACH BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Boat, Oysters, and Estuary Science: A Two‑Hour Passage to IROC Oyster Farm
A focused boat tour from New Smyrna Beach that pairs an on‑site presentation about oyster growing and harvesting with tastings of hours‑old IROC and wild oysters—this guide explains what to expect and how to plan.
Boat, Oysters, and Estuary Science: A Two‑Hour Passage to IROC Oyster Farm.
Board a Turtle Mound River Tours vessel in New Smyrna Beach for a short, instructional cruise to the IROC Oyster Farm. At the farm a representative from IROC Oyster Company explains oyster growing, harvesting and the benefits of oyster-farm development within the estuary; guests then taste hours‑old oysters—served raw on the half shell or chargrilled with garlic butter and parmesan—and enjoy a brief tour of the lagoon before returning to the dock.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hours‑Old Oysters: Raw and Chargrilled
The tour includes sampling of 'hours old' oysters from IROC: choose raw on the half shell or chargrilled with garlic butter and parmesan. Tastings are served with non‑alcoholic beverages.
A Farm Presentation on Growth and Harvest
A representative from IROC Oyster Company gives a presentation aboard at the farm covering how oysters are grown and harvested and the benefits of oyster farm development in the estuary.
Short Lagoon Cruise Framing the Visit
After the farm visit and tasting, the tour includes a brief circuit of the lagoon before returning to the departure dock.
What the day feels like
What the Two‑Hour Tour Feels Like
The outing is a concise, boat‑based program: meet at the dock, travel to the IROC Oyster Farm for an on‑site presentation about oyster culture and estuary benefits, sample freshly harvested oysters—raw or chargrilled with complementary non‑alcoholic drinks—and finish with a short tour of the lagoon before returning to port.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this outing—and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour is two hours long.
The departure address is 865 Redfish Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL; arrive well before the scheduled departure.
Tastings of hours‑old IROC and wild oysters—served raw or chargrilled—and non‑alcoholic beverages are part of the program.
Boats leave promptly; refunds will not be issued for missed time windows.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the IROC Oyster Tour?
The tour lasts two hours.
Where do I meet for departure?
Meet at 865 Redfish Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL.
What happens on the tour?
The boat travels to the IROC Oyster Farm for a presentation on oyster growing and harvesting, guests sample hours‑old oysters (raw or chargrilled), and the tour concludes with a brief lagoon circuit before returning to the dock.
Are tastings included?
Yes—tastings of 'hours old' oysters are included, served raw on the half shell or chargrilled with garlic butter and parmesan, along with non‑alcoholic beverages.
What if I’m late to the departure?
You must arrive before the scheduled departure; the boat leaves promptly and refunds will not be issued for missed time windows.