Fishing Charters
Due to Damages Caused by Hurricane Ian, Fishing Charters will be Unavailable until Late 2024 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 […]
Stand Up Paddleboard Tour
Rentals Available! *First Come, First Serve. NO Reservations* 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 will […]
Touch Tank Exploration
Due to Damages Caused by Hurricane Ian, the Touch Tanks will be Unavailable until 2024 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. […]
Free Deck Talks
Tentatively Suspended 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 10% of […]
Sunset Rookery Paddle
Will Resume November of 2024 (subject to change) “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 […]
Evening Nature Cruise
Due to Damages Caused by Hurricane Ian, Evening Cruises will be Unavailable until Late 2025 Join us as the sun goes down on a cruise to the rookery islands. Be there as hundreds of birds swoop in to roost for the night and witness evenings that Sanibel is famous for. The diversity of birds is […]
Breakfast Nature Cruise
Due to Damages Caused by Hurricane Ian, the Breakfast Cruise will be Unavailable until Late 2025 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 […]
