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Tarpon Bay Explorers
- Consumer Services
- Sanibel, FL
About this business
Tarpon Bay Explorers is the one and only licensed concessionaire to the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island, FL. Tarpon Bay Explorers offers recreational tours and rentals via kayak, boat, standup paddleboard, tram and more. Everything and anything you do with the Explorers contributes 15% back into National Wildlife Refuges across the United States. Visiting Tarpon Bay is the thing to do while vacationing in Southwest Florida! Visit our website or call our gift shop at 239-472-8900 for more inform... read more
Location details
900 Tarpon Bay Rd, Sanibel, FL, 33957, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
Very nice, easy-going team of employees to make sure you are comfortable and enjoy your time on the water. We had a group of 5 adults who all kayaked on our own (singles and tandems). They offer guided tours, but we chose to kayak on our own. Shallow and calm waters made even our most beginner kayakers still enjoy the experience. I highly recommend this place to individuals, couples, and families.
My family of 5 did the kayak tour today, 6/25/25. We had a 6yo, 10yo, and 11yo participate. My husband took the 6yo in his kayak, the two older kiddos took a kayak together, and I took a single. Our tour guide, Austyn, was outstanding! She was super knowledgeable and very accommodating with all the kiddo questions and comments. The water was at high tide so it was pretty fast moving and easily paddled going in. Coming out, we had to put in the work to paddle back. But, even my noodle armed older two were able to handle it. I... read more
Excellent guided tour - my son and I both really enjoyed our kayaking experience in the Ding Darling Preserve.
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Tarpon Bay Explorers has a 4.8 star rating with 707 reviews.
When is Tarpon Bay Explorers open?
Tarpon Bay Explorers is closed now. It will open at 8:00 a.m.
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