Guided Nature Tours
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 […]
Nature & Sealife Cruise
Due to Damages Caused by Hurricane Ian, the Nature & Sealife Cruise will be Unavailable until Late 2025 We Currently Offer Kayak Trail Tours and Tram Tours as Alternative Options 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 […]
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 […]
Low Tide Kayak Tour
Low Tide Kayak Tours will resume by Mid-Oct 2025 (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 […]
Stand Up Paddleboard Tour
SUP Tours Currently Unavailable 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 […]
Touch Tank Exploration
Due to Damages Caused by Hurricane Ian, the Touch Tanks will be Unavailable until Late 2025 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 […]
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 Mid-February 2025 “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 […]
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 […]
