Tarpon Bay Explorers is the licensed concessionaire of the J.N. 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island, Florida, offering eco-tours, guided wildlife tours, fishing charters, boat tours, kayak and canoe rentals, stand-up paddleboarding, sunset cruises, and other water recreation activities to educate visitors about the local ecosystem while providing family-friendly experiences.
Sanibel Offshore Fishing Charters operates custom-built vessels 'Miss Hayden' (30 ft deep sea/offshore boat) and 'The Iron Maiden' (23 ft inshore/bay boat), both constructed from welded aluminum to USCG rescue vessel standards with sun shades and comfortable seating. Fully licensed and insured, staffed by experienced USCG Master Captains who are local expert guides specializing in teaching groups to catch fish in the Gulf of Mexico. Services include deep sea/offshore fishing, inshore/bay fishing, combo tours (fishing, shelling, wildlife, lunch), night shark or snapper fishing, barrier island shelling/picnics, and wildlife/eco tours (dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, sea-birds). Serves Sanibel, Captiva, North Captiva, Cape Coral, Fort Myers, and Ft. Myers Beach.
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