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Tarpon Bay Explorers Inc.

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Tarpon Bay Explorers Inc.

Eco-Tour & Rental Concession to J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge.
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The Mission of Tarpon Bay Explorers is to be a successful eco-tour business by providing excellent customer service and quality educational tours, rentals and merchandise all while furthering the goals of the US Fish & Wildlife Service at the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge and encouraging superior stewardship of our unique natural environment.

09/11/2026

Just a few days left to visit us before we close for two weeks! Don’t miss your chance to join a kayak or tram tour! Rentals available all weekend 8am- 4pm on a first come, first serve basis.

Saturday:

Guided Kayak Tour at 10am

Refuge Tram Tour at 10am and 1pm

Sunday:

Guided Kayak Tour at 10am

Call to reserve your spots or book from our website!

09/10/2026

Tarpon Bay Explorers will be CLOSED September 14th through the 27th.

All operations- including guided tours, kayak and boat rentals, bike rentals, the gift shop and the launch ramp will be unavailable!

We look forward to seeing you again on September 28th when all services will resume!

09/07/2026

It’s Manatee Monday! Happy Labor Day to everyone! Come and take advantage of your long weekend by coming to Tarpon Bay Explorers for a relaxing kayak rental or an educational guided tour! Check our website for available tours and to reserve your spots!

Did you know manatees have no natural predators? Their only defense is their large size- adult manatees can weigh between 1,000 to 3,000 pounds. The biggest threat to manatees is human activity, along with red tide and cold weather events. They’re gentle giants!

09/06/2026

Sustainability is a huge part of our mission at Tarpon Bay Explorers! Avoid plastic with sustainably harvested tropical hardwood. These pieces are not only beautiful but also environmentally conscious. Come browse our selection of sustainable and ethically-made items in our gift shop! Open daily 8am-6pm.

09/05/2026

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Tours Available Today:

Guided Kayak Tour at 8:30am

Refuge Tram Tour at 10am and 1pm

Sealife and Nature Cruise at 11am and 1:30pm

Sunset Rookery Paddle at 5:45pm

Evening Nature Cruise at 6:15pm

Call to reserve or book from our website! Come enjoy Labor Day Weekend on the water with us!

09/04/2026

Happy Friday! Come enjoy the scenery and the wildlife at Tarpon Bay Explorers on your long weekend! We’re open daily 8 am to 6pm for guided tours and rentals, plus our fabulous gift shop!

Check our website for available tours and make your reservations now!

09/03/2026

Got long weekend plans yet? Come hang with us! Rentals, guided tours, and more available all weekend long!

Rentals are first come first serve but you can reserve your spots on guided tours on our website or by calling 239-472-8900. We also accept advance reservations for our fishing kayaks and pontoons!

Can’t wait to see you!

09/01/2026

Come on our Sealife and Nature Cruise or the Evening Cruise today! Enjoy our comfortable pontoon while a Naturalist narrates your tour with information about the native plants and animals, history of the refuge, and helps you with species identification! Call to reserve your spots or make your reservations at tarponbayexplorers.com

Sealife and Nature Cruise at 11am and 1:30pm

Evening Nature Cruise at 6:15pm

Also available:
Guided Kayak Tours at 8:30am and 10am

Refuge Tram Tours at 10am and 1pm

08/31/2026

It’s Manatee Monday! While manatees are generally pretty slow moving and docile, they can hit speeds upwards of 20 miles per hour if spooked or trying to avoid danger. That’s pretty impressive! Our harbor remains a hotspot for manatee activity lately! Come check it out!

🐬Guided Kayak tours at 8:30am and 11:30am

🌿Refuge Tram Tours at 10am and 1pm

☀️Sunset Rookery Paddle 5:45pm

08/30/2026

The Anhinga is a diving bird found all across SW Florida. They’re sometimes called the Snake Bird due to their long skinny necks resembling a snake while they’re swimming. On the Commodore Creek Kayak Trail you may catch one with their wings stretched out as they dry off after a swim.

Guided kayak tours available today at 8:30am and 11:30 today! Make your reservations now!

Address

900 Tarpon Bay Road
Sanibel, FL
33957

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm
Saturday	8am - 6pm
Sunday	8am - 6pm

Telephone

+12394728900

Website

http://www.tarponbayexplorers.com/

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