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The 15 Best Kayak & Paddleboard Trips in the US Virgin Islands

15 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 average  ·  from $59

The lit night paddles out of Frenchman’s Reef and the Westin carry more reviews than anything else on these islands, and the daytime mangrove routes are the calm-water alternative. All 15 are priced, timed and clear about how much paddling is involved.

Night Kayak Tour St. Thomas - Westin Frenchman's Reef - Paddling into the dark cove
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Night Kayak Tour St. Thomas – Westin Frenchman’s Reef

Night Kayak Tour St. John - Westin Resort - Glow paint, photos, and the launch
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Night Kayak Tour St. John – Westin Resort

Cas Cay - Kayak Hike and Snorkel Adventure - Paddling through St. Thomas’ red mangroves
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Cas Cay – Kayak Hike and Snorkel Adventure

3.Cas Cay – Kayak Hike and Snorkel Adventure

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

Review of St. Thomas’ Cas Cay kayak, hike, and snorkel tour, with practical advice on value, trail shoes, wildlife, guides, and snorkeling conditions.

“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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St Thomas Mangrove Lagoon Kayak and Snorkel Tour in the US Virgin Islands - Paddling toward Patricia Cay and Long Point
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St Thomas Mangrove Lagoon Kayak and Snorkel Tour in the US Virgin Islands

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

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

Review of St Thomas Mangrove Lagoon kayak and snorkel tour, with wildlife, guide tips, pricing, snorkeling conditions, and booking advice.

“Kas was a fun and knowledgeable guide! We saw a jelly fish and hermit crabs (very cool). Pretty surroundings. Water quality was poor due to recent rain so snorkeling was a no go and there was several boats and people on the deserted island we stopped at.”

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Glow Boats LED Night Kayak, Marriott Frenchman's Cove Dock, USVI - The Short Safety Briefing and First Paddle Strokes
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Glow Boats LED Night Kayak, Marriott Frenchman’s Cove Dock, USVI

Kayak & Snorkel with Sea Turtles, National Park, St. John - Starting at Honeymoon Beach with a safety briefing
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Kayak & Snorkel with Sea Turtles, National Park, St. John

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

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

Kayak, hike, and snorkel with sea turtles in St. John’s Caneel Bay National Park, with expert guides, gear, wildlife, and free cancellation.

“Kenny was an amazing guide! We appreciated his knowledge of the area and it's history, and the marine life. He was so energetic and made the trip so fun. He was also great at balancing individual needs and expectations of the time. We would highly recommend this trip.”

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Best of Mangrove Lagoon Kayak, Hike and Snorkel Adventure with Picnic Lunch - Starting at Virgin Islands Ecotours
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Best of Mangrove Lagoon Kayak, Hike and Snorkel Adventure with Picnic Lunch

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

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

Kayak St. Thomas mangroves, hike to a volcanic blowhole, snorkel for marine life, and enjoy lunch on this five-hour eco adventure.

“We did the 5 hour tour with Dana and it was an amazing experience!! If you have any interest at all in learning about local wild life (the world’s most toxic tree, upside down jelly fish, thousands of hermit crabs, sea urchins, sharks, barracuda, seRead more”

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St Thomas Shore Excursion: Mangrove Lagoon Kayak and Snorkel Tour - Launching into the protected mangrove channels
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St Thomas Shore Excursion: Mangrove Lagoon Kayak and Snorkel Tour

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

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

Kayak St. Thomas’ calm mangrove channels, snorkel by coral-fringed roots, and spot rays, fish, and birds on this guided half-day tour.

“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 Read more”

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St Thomas Night Kayak Tour - Learning to handle a two-person kayak
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St Thomas Night Kayak Tour

9.St Thomas Night Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews · from $69

Paddle St. Thomas Mangrove Lagoon after dark, hear pirate tales, spot tarpon and stingrays, and enjoy a 90-minute guided kayak trip.

“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.”

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Sunset Kayak Tour in the Mangrove Lagoon, St Thomas - Starting at the Virgin Islands Ecotours Marina
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Sunset Kayak Tour in the Mangrove Lagoon, St Thomas

10.Sunset Kayak Tour in the Mangrove Lagoon, St Thomas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $59Best value

Paddle St Thomas’ Mangrove Lagoon at sunset, spot birds and stingrays, and learn about the reserve on this relaxed 90-minute kayak tour.

“We thoroughly enjoyed a 90-minute kayak tour all around the mangrove lagoon at sunset. We had our guide, Freddie, all to ourselves and we learned so much from him! He was attentive from start to finish, from making sure we had enough water to calling us a taxi when we were done. Everyone working there was so pleasant and fun!”

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St Thomas Sea Turtle Snorkel Kayak Adventure Tour - A scenic transfer and walk to the beach
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St Thomas Sea Turtle Snorkel Kayak Adventure Tour

11.St Thomas Sea Turtle Snorkel Kayak Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $139

Snorkel with sea turtles, kayak calm St. Thomas waters, enjoy lunch, and explore a quiet beach on this small-group island adventure.

“Sven was extremely knowledgeable and made sure we got the most out of our experience. The sights were beautiful and the marine life that we were able to encounter was a once in a lifetime opportunity.”

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Illuminated Night Kayaking at the Elysian Resort - Arriving at the Elysian Beach Resort
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Illuminated Night Kayaking at the Elysian Resort

On Your Own: Kayak in the Mangrove Lagoon - Bird Island and the open-water feel
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On Your Own: Kayak in the Mangrove Lagoon

13.On Your Own: Kayak in the Mangrove Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · from $69

Paddle St. Thomas’ mangrove lagoons independently, snorkel among shallow-water wildlife, and hike Cas Cay on a flexible seven-hour outing.

“There's no option for a half day so I paid 2x as much rather than if I would have walked in.. You don't need to book online for this, it'll be same price or cheaper if you just walk in. The experience is definitely for more experienced kayak riders but we made it by the grace of God and very little instruction.”

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St Thomas Kayak and Sea Turtle Snorkel Excursion - Paddling into St. Thomas waters
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St Thomas Kayak and Sea Turtle Snorkel Excursion

14.St Thomas Kayak and Sea Turtle Snorkel Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $139

Kayak St. Thomas waters, snorkel with sea turtles, and enjoy a beach lunch on this small-group, beginner-friendly half-day tour.

“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! :)”

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Guided Kayak Tour of Salt River Bay Ecology and History - The foot-pedaled kayak changes the pace
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Guided Kayak Tour of Salt River Bay Ecology and History

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