St Thomas Shore Excursion: Mangrove Lagoon Kayak and Snorkel Tour

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St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

St Thomas Shore Excursion: Mangrove Lagoon Kayak and Snorkel Tour

Kayak through the mangrove lagoon of St. Thomas

From $63.20

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Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance. Learn more

Safety measures

2 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)

Hotel pickup offered

Mobile ticket

Offered in: English

Good for avoiding crowds

Overview

Kayak and snorkel in St Thomas' Mangrove Lagoon on a shore excursion from St Thomas' cruise port. The region's serpentine channels of clear, calm water are perfect for swimming, boating and spotting local wildlife like stingrays and brown pelicans. Learn about the region's natural resources from your local adventure guide, and opt to extend your tour with a hike on Cas Cay, a deserted island.

Kayak and snorkel shore excursion in St. Thomas
Guided adventure in the protected Mangrove Lagoon
Covered by Viator's worry-free policy: guaranteed on time return to your ship
Morning and afternoon departures available

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From $63.20

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What's Included

Hotel/port pickup and drop off

Kayak and snorkel tour

All gear and equipment

Use of lockers

Water and a candy snack

Professional guide

Gratuities

Departure & Return

Departure Point

6526 Estate Nadir, St. Thomas Mangrove Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary & Marine Reserve, St. Thomas, VI 00802, USVI

Return Details

Returns to original departure point

What To Expect

Make your way to the southern coast of St Thomas, home to the protected Mangrove Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary and Marine Preserve. Meet your local adventure guide to embark on one of St Thomas' most rewarding snorkeling and kayaking tours in the preserve's rich ecosystem.

Travel through the protected area to Patricia Cay and Long Point, where you'll board your kayak to glide through the may small islands in the mangrove lagoon. While paddling, look out for spotted rays and stingrays as they glide beneath your boat.

Put on your provided snorkel gear and explore the underwater world. Follow your guide's lead and feel free to ask any questions or directions, especially if it's your first time snorkeling. Peer through your mask at the coral-fringed mangrove roots and listen as your guide points out the vibrant surrounding marine life. Hop back in your kayak for the short paddle back to the marina.

If you select the hiking option, visit Cas Cay, an unspoiled deserted island. Home many endangered or threatened bird species like white-cheeked pintail ducks, brown pelicans, roseate terns and herons, this island is part of the Virgin Islands Park System. Visit the island's coral and shell beaches, volcanic cliffs, blow hole and tidal pools.

Worry-free shore excursion:

We will ensure that your activity ends with ample time for you to get back to the cruise port before your ship departs. In the unlikely event that your ship has already departed, we will arrange transportation to your next port-of-call. Please see Viator's terms and conditions for full details.

Itinerary

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Virgin Islands Ecotours

Worry-free Shore Excursion: This shore excursion includes a taxi ride to our marina at the Mangrove Lagoon. We will ensure your excursion ends with ample time for you to return to St. Thomas for your ship’s departure. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. See our terms and conditions for full details.

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Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Mask required at check in, not required for paddling or snorkeling
Adhering to social distancing guidelines
Additional sanitation measures taken on site for COVID-19
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
OPERATED BY Virgin Islands Ecotours

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Learn more about cancellations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during St Thomas Shore Excursion: Mangrove Lagoon Kayak and Snorkel Tour?

A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas

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What is the policy on sanitization during St Thomas Shore Excursion: Mangrove Lagoon Kayak and Snorkel Tour?

A:The policies on sanitization are:

Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during St Thomas Shore Excursion: Mangrove Lagoon Kayak and Snorkel Tour?

A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff

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"Was very nice kayaks and snorkeling gear were provided our guide was very personable and informative!" See review

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Good family excursion

Leonard_T

, Nov 2021

Excursion was as advertised / our family group all enjoyed it. Fun to kayak & snorkel & we enjoyed the short hike

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Jennifer_S

, Jul 2021

I paid 30.00 and no one texted me the pictures. 254-229-8206. My name is Jennifer Svacina. I was in yesterday at 2:00 tour

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Response from Host , Jul 2021

Hello, Yes we did text you the link which was sent to your cell phone twice right after your tour. Please call the office at 340.779.2155 and give your email address if your phone isn’t working properly. Thanks for coming n the tour with us!

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Fun excursion

Janet_A

, Jul 2021

Excellent tour guide who was very knowledgeable about the area and wild life. The snorkeling was good we saw some beautiful fish too

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Anthony F

, Jan 2020

Guide Eli was very good and the equipment was fine. We kayaked for about a 1/2 mile to a small island to do a walk on hard shells, note wear hard sole sandals/water shoes. Snorkeling was good along the mangroves. Not a bad tour.

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Response from Host , Jan 2020

Thank you for taking the time to give us a review! You must be in super shape because it’s a mile of paddling each way and you thought it was a half a mile ;) We look forward to welcoming you back some time!

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Best part of our cruise!

Jill_F

, Dec 2019

Loved the laid back atmosphere of this group. The kayaking was fun - we had a beautiful, sunny day and the water was perfect. The snorkeling was fun and easy, too. The best part was the nature hike. JB is a natural storyteller. He had interesting stories to tell and let us be hands on with sea urchins and the small purple clawed crab. Absolutely loved the stories! Cold water and chocolate snack were much appreciated as well. Thank you for a great tour!

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1 traveler found this review helpful

Highly recommend Mangrove Lagoon Kayak & Snorkel tour & guide Sabrina

Kathleen_S

, Dec 2018

I really lucked out on this excursion. I arrived at the pick-up location early and was concerned when I was told by a cab dispatcher that they might not show for one person. I was later joined by a couple, and we were taken to the starting location. We had only 3 of us plus Sabrina for the tour, so it was absolutely amazing. She is extremely knowledgeable and more than happy to share her knowledge. Because of the small group, we had more time to snorkel. We were given the choice of single or double kayaks, so as a solo, there were no concerns. This was the best excursion of my trip!

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Clarence_W

, Jul 2018

Was very nice kayaks and snorkeling gear were provided our guide was very personable and informative! The only negative was that it wasn’t a very nice snorkeling spot! Overall it was worth doing!

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We really enjoyed this tour with...

Louise_O

, Apr 2018

We really enjoyed this tour with Skylar and the team. Very knowledgeable guides who took us through the mangroves to the island of hermit crabs, there was so many! We walked to where the sea met the rocks, again this was a fantastic photo opportunity. We saw many fish whilst snorkelling including stingray, barracuda, conch and lobster. If you visit St Thomas, definitely take a trip out to these guys. High recommended

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We had a fantastic time with the...

Sue

, Jan 2018

We had a fantastic time with the combination of kayaking, snorkeling and also a small hike to Red Point. Our guide Ronnie was amazing. He was very knowledgeable about marine life, biology and the mangroves. We really enjoyed the small group of 8 versus 30 plus on the cruise ship. The small group was like a private tour. We were able to get to Red Point and take tons of photos of the waves crashing on the red rocks and making these wonderful huge splashes before the big cruise ship tour got there. The marine life was amazing to see in the roots of the mangroves and also at the sunken boat with a lot of fish resting there. The frozen chocolates was a special treat from Ronnie that we needed for a great source of energy for the kayak going back. Overall, I would recommend this trip if you prefer the smaller group and like a sense of adventure of kayaking to an island, hiking and seeing nature, snorkeling and kayaking back.

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Getting a taxi took us 20 minutes...

Tracy_H

, Mar 2017

Getting a taxi took us 20 minutes and 25 minutes to get there, so allow enough time if leaving from a cruise ship. Michael and Richard were great guides! Very informative and willing to answer any questions. I wish there would have been some place to test the mask out because mine had a smallannoying leak. The hike was well worth it, we saw a lot of sea life in the tide pools.

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