Guided Nature Tours
*See Schedule for Up-to-date Days and Times*
Things to Know:
- Kayak Tours use Double Kayaks unless your group has an odd number of people (e.g., 5 people would go in 2 Doubles and 1 Single Kayak).
- Bring water! We do NOT sell single use plastic bottles. If you bring your own bottle, we have a filtered water station for refills. Reusable water bottles are sold in our gift shop.
- Binoculars! If you have them, bring them. They will come in handy to spot wildlife 🙂
- Paddlers must stay within Tarpon Bay and may not leave campus and return later to kayak for free.
- *If our tours are booked, you can always Rent a Kayak to paddle on your own.
- Bring cash for a tip if you thought the Naturalist did a good job. It is always greatly appreciated 🙂
- The months of February thru March are very busy! Please allow extra time to get to your destination, ESPECIALLY if you are coming from OFF ISLAND!
Nature & Sealife Cruise
Book Now!! The Nature and Sealife Cruise is Back! Enjoy a naturalist led, covered pontoon boat cruise around Tarpon Bay. Learn about Tarpon Bay’s rich Mangrove Estuary ecosystem and get an up-close look at wildlife. While spending roughly an hour boating around Tarpon Bay an experienced naturalist will help you spot wildlife and provide great […]
Breakfast Nature Cruise
Breakfast Cruise is Currently Unavailable. This tour is for the early riser. Experience one of the most beautiful settings on Sanibel. While a naturalist elaborates on Tarpon Bay’s pristine ecosystem, you can sip on hot coffee and chow down on freshly made Bailey’s General Store donuts and pastries. The full ‘breakfast’ menu include: donuts, pastries, […]
Evening Nature Cruise
Book Now!! Our Evening Nature Cruise is back! Join us as the sun goes down on a cruise to the rookery islands. Watch as dozens and dozens of birds swoop in to roost for the night and witness evenings that Sanibel is famous for. The diversity of birds is quite the spectacle to observe. Depending […]
Kayak Trail Tour
*Reservations Highly Recommended* “Tarpon Bay is one of the top ten places in the nation to paddle” ~Canoe & Kayak Magazine The Kayak Trail Tour is a wonderful introduction to Tarpon Bay and the coastal environment. Visitors will kayak with an experienced naturalist through the mangrove forest along Tarpon Bay’s Commodore Creek Trail. The trail […]
Sunset Rookery Paddle
Reservations Required! “Tarpon Bay is one of the top ten places in the nation to paddle” ~Canoe & Kayak Magazine This is truly a birders’ delight. Join us as the sun goes down and dozens of birds swoop onto Tarpon Bay’s Rookery Islands to roost for the night. This paddle is a truly unique experience. […]
Low Tide Kayak Tour
Have you ever been told how shallow Tarpon Bay is? Have you ever heard that low tides are great for birding? Lay the rumors to rest on Tarpon Bay Explorers’ Low Tide Kayak Tour! Explore the bay when most wouldn’t with an experienced naturalist. This 90-minute tour will take you through Tarpon Bay’s tidal flats, […]
Stand Up Paddleboard Tour
SUP Tours are Currently Unavailable. Rentals Available from 8am-3pm! Walk on water with an experienced naturalist on a stand up paddleboard (SUP) through Tarpon Bay. This tour is for all skill levels and launches directly from our location. The first portion of the trip begins with a lesson from your certified guide and naturalist. Beginners […]
Wildlife Refuge Tram Tour
*Reservations Recommended, See Calendar for Exact Dates* “Being on Wildlife Drive without a guide is like watching the Discovery Channel with the volume turned down.” – Tour guest Our experienced naturalists can help you spot wildlife most visitors would never see. Hop on our tram that travels along Wildlife Drive through the J.N. “Ding’ Darling […]
