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FAU Harbor Branch Ocean Discovery Visitors Center is a boat tour agency in Fort Pierce, FL.

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Judith Martinez
Judith Martinez -Google user
9 months ago
Super cool tour! Very relaxing boat ride with lots of nature sightings: manatees, dolphins!, different birds and more. Very impressive technology with screens at every seat and an ROV underwater drone which allowed us to see under the water in high definition. Our tour guide...Read More
Tara Moreno
Tara Moreno -Google user
8 months ago
This eco pontoon tour was a real treat for my high schooler and me! Our tour guide Sam was the real deal — very knowledgeable but also explained all the science really well and patiently answered our questions. The underwater drone was so cute! And...Read More
WeekdayNo waitYes
Diane Chasick
Diane Chasick -Google user
a year ago
What a fabulous tour and educational journey out on the Indian River Lagoon! Sam is so knowledgeable and fun to learn from. Hands on demos and lots of great wildlife views!
WeekdayUp to 10 minYes
Shawn Graham
Shawn Graham -Google user
3 years ago
A great little detour to add in with other stops in the area, the Ocean Discovery Center is an enlightening display of the University's efforts in the area. Free to the public (donations suggested), the Center provides an introduction to the prevalent species of the...Read More
Brenda Chance-Farmer
Brenda Chance-Farmer -Google user
6 years ago
Took 4 young people ages 18,17,9 & 5. Everyone had a great time and learned quite a bit about ocean life. The guide was knowledgeable and patient with all our questions. Perfect for all ages. No one was bored!!!
huntly johnson
huntly johnson -Google user
2 years ago
A great place to visit. Saw and learned about sea life and the research that is going on. Saw a Manatee and a Dolphins swimming in the bay.
WeekdayNo waitNo$21–30
Lynne Jannotti
Lynne Jannotti -Google user
5 years ago
Very informative! Wonderful work being done here to protect our ecosystem. Don't miss this!
Mary Ann Kedron
Mary Ann Kedron -Google user
2 years ago
Excellent tour. Very informative and just the right length. Staff is friendly and knows a lot about the facility. Accommodations are great. Hope to be back soon for lecture series.
WeekdayNo waitYes$16–20
Skye Mohrhaus
Skye Mohrhaus -Google user
6 years ago
We had the most wonderful time learning with our entire family ranging from all ages. Super fun tour guide named andrew! Adorable gift shop very reasonable prices and admission is FREE!!!! Can't beat it. Our family will definitely come back again to see what new...Read More
Maybelle Niniel
Maybelle Niniel -Google user
3 months ago
It's very informative and the staff is very nice and friendly. They have tram and boat tours too. DONATION : $5
WeekdayNo waitNo
Chris Paul
Chris Paul -Google user
6 months ago
Had a great time today on the boat tour. Sam was a great tour guide! Highly recommend doing this if you’re in Fort Pierce, Vero Beach or surrounding towns. Definitely worth it!
WeekendNo waitYes
Tanya Mercer-DATY
Tanya Mercer-DATY -Google user
2 years ago
Great group tour in electric golf cart! We were able to visit campus, see submersible machines close up as well as Florida wildlife (manatee, dolphins, alligator, etc.)
WeekendNo waitYes$21–30
Ingrid Z (Z.ePhotography)
Ingrid Z (Z.ePhotography) -Google user
7 years ago
Fun and informative. Learn about local animal rescues, marine life, aquaculture and the Indian River Lagoon. Just the right amount of time, free to the public but please donate or purchase a souvenir.
Brandon McHenry
Brandon McHenry -Google user
8 years ago
As someone who has always been interested in the marine environment, I was amazed to hear about all of the different research being conducted here at Harbor Branch. The Visitors Center is focused entirely on explaining the all of the work that the scientists are...Read More
Lisa Deleon
Lisa Deleon -Google user
2 months ago
We have gone by Harbor Branch many times by boat and never once visited until today. The Boat Tour was amazing and our Tour Guide, Sam, was phenomenal. The best compliment is when my teen son said to me, “you can tell she really loves...Read More
G J
G J -Google user
2 months ago
If you happen to be in the Fort Pierce area including Port St Lucie and have an interest in marine. or birdlife, check out this activity. It is sponsored by Florida Atlantic University and this little gem is tucked away at thier reseach facility in...Read More
Weekend10–30 minYes
Lydia Cox
Lydia Cox -Google user
3 months ago
Sam was an amazing tour guide! Very informative and fun. Super cool seeing up close wildlife and the use of scientific technologies in the marine field!
WeekendNo waitYes
Patrick Cunningham
Patrick Cunningham -Google user
a year ago
Experienced this awesome 90 minute tour with our family, 2 visiting from NY. We’ve lived in Florida for many years and still learned a ton of information. Captain David and our volunteer Dave were both very professional and accommodating. Our tour...Read More
WeekendNo waitYes
Katie Lydon
Katie Lydon -Google user
7 months ago
Fantastic pontoon tour of lagoon at FAU led by informative graduate Sam. Highly recommend it! We saw dolphin, baby manatee and sea birds and learned interesting facts about the lagoon. Also learned about left and right hand conch shells origin of “spoil” islands....Read More
WeekendNo waitYes
Cathy Cutter
Cathy Cutter -Google user
a year ago
Perfect day for an FAU Harbor Branch boat tour. David (captain) did a great job explaining safety protocol and navigating through the channel and out to the lagoon. Sam was an excellent guide who gave us a wealth of information about the various species...Read More
Public holidayNo waitYes$31+

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