Miami, FL Nashville, TN New Hampshire Newport, RI Orlando, FL Palm Springs, CA San Antonio, TX Savannah, GA Smoky Mtns. Cruising the Indian River, you have the opportunity to run with the dolphins, see the fantastic jetties and visit Dune Park of New Smyrna. You discover the beauty of historic homes from the waterway and have a fantastic view of the Inlet. Located in southeast Volusia County, New Smyrna Beach is a 20-minute drive down U.S. 1 from Daytona Beach and can only be reached from the mainland. Sightings of pelicans, dolphins, manatees and egrets are common along the mangrove shores of the Indian River.
Birds abound on Rookery Island and other small islets of land uninhabited by man.
Best guess is that 30different winged species live or spend time on Rookery Island, which shares the waters with other isles having strange names. Built by the Army Corps of Engineers, the Intracoastal Waterway divides the mainland and beachside, creating the Indian River, a safe passage inland for military as well as merchant ships. This engineering feat also created a new way for visitors and residents to enjoy a thrilling view of the beauty of Florida's shoreline. You can't help but enjoy. The cap'n offers several possibilities for cruising.