On the Water
Sanibel & Captiva Islands
⛵ On the Water
Kayaks, backbay boats, and day trips out to the smaller islands — the tours we book again every time we’re on-island.
On the Water
The tours and outfitters we book again every time we’re on-island — kayaks, backbay boats, and day trips out to the smaller islands around Sanibel and Captiva.
Tarpon Bay Explorers
Guided kayak trips through the mangrove trail inside Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge, plus a narrated tram ride through the refuge that tells you far more than driving it yourself.
(239) 472-8900
Captiva Cruises
All-day trips to Cabbage Key (a casual lunch spot with a short island hike) and beyond, aboard well-appointed boats with restrooms, snacks, and cocktails, plus a good narrative on local history and nature. Sunset and dolphin-watching cruises run shorter trips.
(239) 472-5300
Adventures in Paradise
Morning backbay fishing is fun and family-friendly; the afternoon sea life encounter is led by a marine biologist. The sunset trip departs by tram from the Sundial front entrance.
(239) 472-8443