Tarpon Bay Explorers (TBE) has announced that it will be temporarily closed from September 7 to September 30, with plans to reopen on October 1. During this period, the Tarpon Bay recreational area, including the launch ramp, will be unavailable.
General Manager Adam Sauerland shared that, “September is generally a very slow time for us and the island in general during a normal year. Many of the hotels, condos, and resorts are still recovering, so we anticipate demand will be lower than usual and justify a temporary closure until we begin to see snowbirds return and the holidays near.”
TBE, a concessionaire for the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, offers a variety of activities such as tram tours, kayak tours and rentals, bike rentals, paddleboard rentals, hobie fishing kayak rentals, pontoon rentals, and fishing charters. The nature-themed gift shop will also be closed during this time. Regular operating hours are Tuesday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with rentals stopping at 3 p.m.
For more information or to make reservations, visit www.tarponbayexplorers.com or call 239-472-8900. Tarpon Bay Explorers is located at 900 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel.
