Fishing Charters
Fishing Charters Available! Do you like to fish, but don’t know the spots? Tarpon Bay Explorers offers back-bay, saltwater fishing charters likely catches of sea trout, redfish, snook, mangrove snapper, sheepshead and much more! Our guides know Tarpon Bay like the back of their hand and fish these waters nearly every day. The captains are […]
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 […]
Touch Tank Exploration
Due to Damages Caused by Hurricane Ian, the Touch Tanks are currently unavailable. Explore what lives beneath the waters of Tarpon Bay by coming to our aquarium and Touch Tanks. Learn all about the benthic ecology of the bay by getting a hands-on experience with live shells, sea stars, oysters and much more. Plus, our […]
Free Deck Talks
Deck Talks are Currently Unavailable. Join a naturalist for a FREE lunchtime talk on the deck at Tarpon Bay, one of the most beautiful setting on Sanibel. Programs include intriguing insights into the ecology of dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, alligators, sharks and more! Did You Know? …Manatees are strict vegetarians that may eat up to […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
