US VIRGIN ISLANDS · KAYAKING & NIGHT GLOW PADDLES
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After dark the lagoons switch on: clear-bottom kayaks lit from underneath, tarpon rolling past the hull, mangroves going quiet around you. Here are the night paddles and daytime kayak tours compared: Frenchman’s Reef, the Westin dock on St John, Mangrove Lagoon and Cas Cay. Fares, paddle lengths, and whether swimming is part of the trip.
Night kayak glow tour from the Westin Frenchman’s Reef in St. Thomas with clear LED kayaks, glow paint, and nocturnal marine life spotting.
“Great tour guides Emily and Jay Michael. Saw plenty of wildlife and had lots of laughs. Glow in the dark pant, the life vest glow and we had glow rings.”
Glow paint, clear-bottom kayaks, and a small-group night paddle from the Westin in St. John, spotting tarpon and stingrays.
“Overall, the experience was good and we had a good time. There needs to be more lights in the water. A decent excursion and we would do again.”
Kayak Mangrove Lagoon, hike Cas Cay’s blowhole, then snorkel mangroves in St. Thomas, with gear, lockers, snacks, and expert guides.
“My son and I rode the safari bus to the location. Marcus was our tour guide, and he was great. We had a small group and a leisure time out. To top it off I won the hermit crab race. Thanks Marcus!”
Kayak and snorkel St Thomas mangrove lagoon sanctuary, spot stingrays and hermit crabs. Optional Cas Cay hike. Small-group tour.
“Our guide, Pat, did a wonderful job showing us all different kinds of marine wildlife on our kayak and snorkel tour in the Mangroves. His fun loving spirit and determination to expose us to as much wildlife as possible made this tour super fun! Thank you Pat for a great time exploring the St. Thomas Mangroves!”
LED-lit night kayak from Marriott Frenchman's Cove on St Thomas, spotting turtles, stingrays and fish in Charlotte Amalie Harbor.
“It was a very good experience, the guide was very friendly and attentive. The activity was carried out very punctually.”
Kayak, hike, and snorkel with sea turtles in St. John’s Caneel Bay UNESCO park. All gear included, about 3 hours for $119.
“The best experience! Be ready for an arm workout on the water! The tour guide kept a close eye on us during the hike and kayak, and made the trip memorable.”
Kayak mangroves in St Thomas, hike to a blowhole, then snorkel reefs with a picnic lunch and wildlife spotting, guided and gear included.
“Chrissy and Kyrell were amazing tour guides! Very fun and knowledgeable during our 5 hour trip with them. It was great to get some exercise while getting to see all the plants and wildlife that the mangroves have to offer.”
Kayak calm mangrove channels and snorkel in St Thomas’ protected lagoon, with pickup, gear, and an optional Cas Cay hike for a short port-day win.
“Excellent guides (Kyrell) with incredible knowledge of the mangroves and sea life. We were 7, ages 18 to 55, and every single one had a blast in the kayak and snorkel experience. If I have a criticism for bettering the experience it would be to”
Paddle St. Thomas Mangrove Lagoon at night for $69, with pirate stories, starry skies, and wildlife spotting plus kayaks and lifejackets.
“The staff & guides were very friendly. The tour was not very exciting & we saw very little. It was just a short paddle in the dark.”
Sunset kayak in St Thomas through the Mangrove Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary, birding and wildlife spotting with expert guides, plus golden-hour color.
“Very fun, relaxing, and informative tour! Slim was a great guide. Would not hesitate to book this tour.”
Snorkel and kayak in St Thomas with a sea-turtle guarantee, small groups, beach time, and an included lunch and photos.
“Sven, our guide, was amazing. He was very knowledgeable about the island. Snorkeling with the turtles was great, we saw many. Very fun excursion”
See St Thomas by night from an illuminated kayak, with sunset views, a small-group guide, and rum punch back at Elysian Beach Resort.
“Very cool experience! It was cool to see under the kayak especially once it got dark! Kai was an awesome guide throughout the tour!”
Self-guided kayak through St. Thomas mangrove lagoons with snorkel gear and a chance to hike. Calm water, wildlife, $69.
“This was the highlight of my birthday trip first time kayaking and snorkeling amazing staff beautiful eco environment I saw stingray anemones barracudas and an assortment of beautiful fish up close go early it will feel like you have the”
Kayak to a quiet bay for guaranteed sea turtles, snorkel with gear and lessons, then enjoy a beach lunch in St Thomas.
“Very friendly, amazing pictures! They make the whole experience about you! The kyacking was easier then we expected and we got to see so much! We saw turtles and a stingray, squid and schools of fish. We highly recommend them! You will not be disappointed! :)”
Paddle through St Thomas mangroves on a sit-on-top kayak, with snorkeling gear included and wildlife spotting in a full-day rental.
“Alonso was a fantastic guide. We had the best tour through the mangrove and learned great facts. If you are looking for kayak snorkeling combo. This is the tour to take.”
