We are the licensed concession to the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge. We provide fun, low-impact, educational & recreational opportunities to the public under contract with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. 12% of what you spend at Tarpon Bay Explorers benefits U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service!. Walk on water with an experienced naturalist on a stand up paddleboard (SUP) through Tarpon.
We rented paddle boards and a 2 person kayak for a couple hours one day. We had a great time out on the bay and saw a couple dolphins swimming. Some of our party were pretty uncomfortable going out on the water, so we decided to go out on Tarpon Bay instead of the Gulf. The water is very calm and the staff were very helpful as some of us had never paddle boarded before.
Went on the evening cruise. Our guide Marcy was extremely knowledgeable and friendly! Saw mostly birds while on the cruise, but the touch pool session at the beginning was cool. The boat was very nice and we went pretty far. Decided to rent a pontoon boat for a half-day and take the family fishing.
We rented paddle boards and a 2 person kayak for a couple hours one day. We had a great time out on the bay and saw a couple dolphins swimming. Some of our party were pretty uncomfortable going out on the water, so we decided to go out on Tarpon Bay instead of the Gulf. The water is very calm and the staff were very helpful as some of us had never paddle boarded before.
Went on the evening cruise. Our guide Marcy was extremely knowledgeable and friendly! Saw mostly birds while on the cruise, but the touch pool session at the beginning was cool. The boat was very nice and we went pretty far. Decided to rent a pontoon boat for a half-day and take the family fishing.
Services
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 and learn about wildlife living at the bottom of the estuary - including sea stars, horseshoe crabs, oysters, .
This tour is for the early risers.
Experience one of the most beautiful settings on Sanibel, while munching down on a continental-style breakfast.
While drinking coffee, tea and juice and eating pastries, observe birds at the rookery islands including herons, egrets, pelicans, ibis, osprey and.
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 and learn about wildlife living at the bottom of the estuary - including sea stars, horseshoe crabs, oysters, .
This tour is for the early risers.
Experience one of the most beautiful settings on Sanibel, while munching down on a continental-style breakfast.
While drinking coffee, tea and juice and eating pastries, observe birds at the rookery islands including herons, egrets, pelicans, ibis, osprey and.
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 and learn about wildlife living at the bottom of the estuary - including sea stars, horseshoe crabs, oysters, live shells and much more!
Then spend an hour boating around Tarpon Bay.
Possible sightings include manatees, dolphins, birds and fish!
The naturalists will help you spot wildlife, and are able to answer any questions from wildlife biology and ecology to even the history of Sanibel and the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge.
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 and learn about wildlife living at the bottom of the estuary - including sea stars, horseshoe crabs, oysters, live shells and much more!
Then spend an hour boating around Tarpon Bay.
Possible sightings include manatees, dolphins, birds and fish!
The naturalists will help you spot wildlife, and are able to answer any questions from wildlife biology and ecology to even the history of Sanibel and the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge.
This tour is for the early risers.
Experience one of the most beautiful settings on Sanibel, while munching down on a continental-style breakfast.
Enjoy a naturalist-led, covered pontoon boat cruise around Tarpon Bay.
While drinking coffee, tea and juice and eating pastries, observe birds at the rookery islands including herons, egrets, pelicans, ibis, osprey and more.
While boating around the 950 acres of back bay estuary, search for the tremendous diversity of wildlife from mammals such as dolphins and manatees to fish such as mullet, stingray or sharks.
Experience one of the most beautiful settings on Sanibel, while munching down on a continental-style breakfast.
Enjoy a naturalist-led, covered pontoon boat cruise around Tarpon Bay.
While drinking coffee, tea and juice and eating pastries, observe birds at the rookery islands including herons, egrets, pelicans, ibis, osprey and more.
While boating around the 950 acres of back bay estuary, search for the tremendous diversity of wildlife from mammals such as dolphins and manatees to fish such as mullet, stingray or sharks.
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 provides a unique and up-close perspective to the mangrove habitat.
Paddlers will learn about the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge's rich mangrove ecosystem and the wildlife living within it.
You'll be surrounded by red mangroves, wading birds and unsurpassed peace and quiet.
Visitors will kayak with an experienced naturalist through the mangrove forest along Tarpon Bay's Commodore Creek Trail.
The trail provides a unique and up-close perspective to the mangrove habitat.
Paddlers will learn about the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge's rich mangrove ecosystem and the wildlife living within it.
You'll be surrounded by red mangroves, wading birds and unsurpassed peace and quiet.
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, where extreme low tides expose mud and grass flats that create great feeding opportunities for a variety of bird species including herons, egrets, ibis and osprey.
Low tides also make it easier to find manatees and dolphins.
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, where extreme low tides expose mud and grass flats that create great feeding opportunities for a variety of bird species including herons, egrets, ibis and osprey.
Low tides also make it easier to find manatees and dolphins.
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