Kayak Tours in US Virgin Islands, 8 Ways

1.Night Kayak Tour St. Thomas – Westin Frenchman’s Reef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,813 reviews · from $69Our pick

Meet at the Westin Frenchman’s Reef dock for a one-hour glow kayak outing. You’ll add glow paint, learn basic paddling, then search the cove for tarpon, stingrays, turtles, and other night marine life from a clear kayak. Guides such as Curtis, Derek, Megan, and Eugene have led tours, with groups limited to six.

“It was a cute little activity for the family. Different if you enjoy regularly kayaking and wanna spice it up. Brad & Curtis were great.”

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2.Night Kayak Tour St. John – Westin Resort

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,011 reviews · from $69

Launch from the Westin Resort for a 50-minute night paddle in a two-person, clear-bottom kayak. You’ll add glow paint, watch for tarpon, stingrays, baitfish, and bats, and follow guides such as Bernard, Spencer, Fawn, or Sam around the cove. The route is easygoing, but wind can make paddling harder.

“We had a great time! Our guide took us right through a school of jumping fish. We even had some jump in our kayak. We threw them back. How cool!!!”

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3.Cas Cay – Kayak Hike and Snorkel Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 870 reviews · from $99

Paddle through St. Thomas' red mangrove islands, hike Cas Cay to tidal pools and a blowhole, then snorkel in a calm mangrove nursery. Guides such as Marcus, Swish, Dana, and Chase add local ecology, humor, and hands-on help. Equipment, snacks, lockers, and water are included.

“We arrived 30 minutes late due to a taxi issue but they provided us with a guide and continued our excursion. How very gracious of them. “Swish” our guide was excellent and very informative. We have a new understanding and regard for thRead more”

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4.St Thomas Mangrove Lagoon Kayak and Snorkel Tour in the US Virgin Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 658 reviews · from $89

Paddle through St. Thomas’ Mangrove Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary with a guide such as Brooke, Kaz, Pat, or Slim, then snorkel around mangrove roots and nearby waters. Expect wildlife, conservation stories, a moderate workout, and changing water clarity. A Cas Cay hike may be included or offered as an extension.

“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!”

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5.Glow Boats LED Night Kayak, Marriott Frenchman’s Cove Dock, USVI

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 456 reviews · from $75

Meet your guide at Marriott Frenchman’s Cove Dock for a brief safety lesson, then paddle a clear-bottom LED kayak across the harbor at night. Guides such as Paul, Sean, Zoe, and Louis point out turtles, stingrays, tarpon, fish, and island landmarks. The 75-minute tour suits beginners, families, and anyone who wants a calm evening on the water.

“Zoey was a great guide and she made it a very easy process. Zoey had a ton of island and reef life information and she was very friendly. My husband and I did this excursion with our 11 yr old granddaughter and she had a blast!”

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6.Kayak & Snorkel with Sea Turtles, National Park, St. John

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · from $119

Spend about three hours hiking Turtle Point, kayaking Caneel Bay, and snorkeling over seagrass beds where sea turtles and stingrays feed. Guides including Kenny, Matt, Ernie, and Teegen lead small groups of up to 14, point out plants and wildlife, and tailor the pace. A longer option includes lunch.

“This was such a great way to start our vacation! Our guide Canadian Brian was friendly and knowledgeable about all parts of this multi-part trip. I felt comfortable paddling across to different islands with him leading and he showed us some spectacular snorkeling spots. I couldn’t recommend this more.”

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7.Best of Mangrove Lagoon Kayak, Hike and Snorkel Adventure with Picnic Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 261 reviews · from $159

Spend five hours with Virgin Islands Ecotours kayaking through St. Thomas’s Mangrove Lagoon, hiking across Cas Cay to a volcanic blowhole, and snorkeling for starfish, rays, fish, and more. Guides such as Dana, Freddie, Chrissy, and Swish offer nature insight and help first-time paddlers. Lunch, water, and gear are included.

“Sherrie was an amazing tour guide. We did the 5 hour lunch tour. It was perfect. There were 4 people on our tour. Very Serene peaceful and definitely the highlight of our trip. They were very personable and friendly! Would do this tour time and time again!”

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8.St Thomas Shore Excursion: Mangrove Lagoon Kayak and Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · from $119

Paddle through St Thomas’ protected Mangrove Lagoon with guides such as Kyrell, Kas, Pat, or Sabrina, then snorkel near mangrove roots and coral. The 2.5-hour tour includes transport, equipment, lockers, water, and a snack. Some departures add a short hike to Cas Cay, with beaches, tidal pools, hermit crabs, and seabirds.

“Our tour guide (Slim) was amazing. He’s a marine biologist and herbalist, so he gave us cool facts from animals to plants. FYI : told the best joke! We kayak through the mangroves then snorkeled by the reef. Pice was fair and service outstanding.”

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