Best 298 things to do in Sanibel Island, FL

Paddle Tarpon Bay at sunset as rookery birds return to roost

Meet estuary wildlife, then cruise Tarpon Bay with a naturalist

Watch roosting birds return to Tarpon Bay as the sun sets

Explore Wildlife Drive with a naturalist and look for birds, alligators, and more

Paddle Tarpon Bay's mangroves with an experienced naturalist

Take the helm of a 17-foot center console with onboard navigation

Fish and cruise with a 150hp Yamaha to local boat-only lunch stops

Spot playful dolphins and other wildlife on a relaxing 1.5-hour morning cruise.

Cruise the afternoon waters with dolphin and wildlife viewing and onboard narration

Cruise the bay and try sea-life netting with touch tanks

Cruise to outer islands, go shelling, and stop for lunch at Cabbage Key

Cruise San Carlos Bay at sunset to spot dolphins and coastal wildlife

Snorkel, shell, and explore barrier islands by private boat

Cruise around Sanibel and Fort Myers Beach and watch for dolphins

Relax on calm canals amid mangroves, waterfront homes, and passing boats

Spot dolphins and coastal birds on a 1.5-hour cruise from Captiva Island

Cruise Pine Island Sound at sunset with a USCG-certified captain

Cruise from Captiva to Cabbage Key for island views and lunch on your own

Customize a private cruise for shelling, wildlife, island history, photos, or sunrise

Shell the shores of a boat-only barrier island

Ideal for fly fishing with up to 3 people and flexible rental durations.

Ideal for fishing with up to 7 people and flexible rental durations.

Cruise and fish local waters with up to 7 people on a comfortable, powerful boat.

Cruise local waterways with friends or family on a spacious deck boat.