Wildlife Refuge Tram Tour
Tuesdays & Saturdays at 10am & 1pm *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 […]
Nature & Sealife Cruise
Due to Damages Caused by Hurricane Ian, the Nature & Sealife Cruise will be Unavailable until Late 2025 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. The first half hour includes Touch Tank aquariums. You will hold […]
Kayak Trail Tour
Kayak Tours Wednesdays & Saturdays @ 10am *Reservations Required* “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 […]
Low Tide Kayak Tour
Low Tide Kayak Tours will resume by Mid-Oct 2024 (Subject to change) 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 […]
Kayak & Canoe Rental
FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE (i.e. no reservations) 8am-3pm, boats must be back no later than 4:45pm **CLOSED FOR SEPTEMBER** If our guided tours are booked, you can explore Tarpon Bay on your own! Kayak down our marked Commodore Creek Trail in search of critters amongst the mangrove trees or swimming beneath your boat. Kayakers also […]
Fishing Equipment Rentals
Test your angling skills on the waters of Tarpon Bay. Rent fishing equipment including rods, reels, nets, bait buckets & anchors. Tarpon Bay Explorers also sells fishing tackle if you are coming empty handed or need additional hooks, weights, bobbers & lures. Tarpon Bay yields high fish productivity throughout the year consisting of back bay […]
Bike Rental
Bike Rentals are Back! MWFSAT 8am-3pm, Returned by 4:30pm – First Come, First Serve Ride bikes along Wildlife Drive in the heart of the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Tarpon Bay Explorers is the closest rental facility to the Wildlife Refuge with no intersections to cross. Bikers may also bike to any destination on […]
Stand Up Paddleboard Rentals
SUP Rentals Available! *First come, First Serve between 8am-3pm* Paddle with a birds-eye view aboard one of Tarpon Bay Explorers’ stand up paddleboards. Stand up paddleboarding in Tarpon Bay is unlike any other paddling experience. Boarders can see what lives amongst the sea grasses, all while soaking up the Florida sun. Paddlers may see schools […]
Pontoon Rentals
Due to Damages Caused by Hurricane Ian, the Pontoon will be Unavailable until Late 2024 Are you looking to spend a day on the water? Tarpon Bay Explorers offers pontoon rentals that are perfect for wildlife viewing, cruising around the back-bay waters or finding a favorite fishing hole to bring home dinner. A day on […]
Hobie Fishing Kayak Rentals
Hobies Available! *Reservations Recommended* **CLOSED FOR SEPTEMBER** A Hobie fishing kayak is the perfect vessel to rent for fishing: Stealthy and efficient. These kayaks are equipped with a pedal drive system providing anglers a stable, hands-free fishing experience. The Hobie kayak is used only for fishing and is a great way to save time going […]
