Illuminated Night Kayaking at the Elysian Resort
Overview
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1 hour 15 minutes
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Night Kayaking offers a whole new perspective on St. Thomas’s coastal beauty. Gliding across the water after sunset, you’ll see the illuminated shoreline and peer into the ocean’s nocturnal world through your glowing kayak. Our knowledgeable guides share fascinating facts about local sea life and island history, creating a relaxing, informative tour under the stars. It’s an enchanting way to explore the Caribbean, unlike any daytime excursion.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Experience an extraordinary evening at the Elysian Beach Resort, where you’ll discover the Caribbean Sea in a whole new light. Arrive at the Water Sports hut by 6:00pm for a brief safety orientation before launching your illuminated kayak around 6:30pm. As you glide across the glowing waters, you’ll uncover the hidden underwater world beneath you until around 7:45pm. After returning to shore, relax with refreshments back at the hut, reflecting on a magical night of paddling under the island’s starlit sky.
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Illuminated Night Kayaking at the Elysian Resort
What‘s Included
Fruit and Rum Punch are offered at the end of the activity
Illuminated Night Kayak
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
54 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Nightly Must Activity!!!
640tyang,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow, what a magical time! We went for our Honeymoon. Two feet outside our resort stay at the Elysian. Friendly people, helpful staff and the coolest night kayak experiance! We say sea urchins, tropical fish, tarpin and even a sea turtle! I recommend doing this tour with a new/no moon, but anytime is a good time. Thank you to Bernard and his lady counterpart for making it an experiance we will never forget! The complimentary rum punch drinks at the end really pushed the experiance over the edge at the end. Cheers!!!
Fun evening activity
alexisggd,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fun experience. One of my friend’s boat lights went out and the guide was able to problem solve efficiently. Additionally another guest’s phone fell in the water and our guide was able to retrieve it and refocus with the rest of the group in a timely manner. I enjoyed the stories and tips of where to look for different sea life. We saw a lot of terrapin, some sea stars, and needle fish.
Enjoyable evening on the water with tarpon, starfish, and Ray sightings.
Susan S,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chevelle was a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. She found starfish, tarpon, and an eagle ray. Loved being on the water at night.
They over book and force two people per kayak regardless of weight
Relax156114,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00It was a nightmare. They didn’t have enough kayaks with lights so they put two people in each kayak even if it was too much weight for the kayak. It was ok until the water was choppy. They brought one couple back and put them in separate kayaks but that was all they had. They told us to keep the nose of the kayak pinned into the waves so we wouldn’t get water coming in the boat. Our lights went out twice and they came and switched out the battery. When we were at the farthest passer out we had water covering the top edge of the kayak. The guides pulled our kayak and one other one that was under water.
Enjoyable evening
sccrref,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Has been wanting to try this for some time and this year, with friends who had never be to ST, we gave it a try. Very enjoyable. Only reason didnt give it 5* was because we didnt see a lot of fish, but that isnt their fault. Our adult son and d-in-law did it last year and saw lots of fish, especially tarpons. We saw a couple and a few others but it was a beautiful night, excellent and knowledgeable guide. calm ocean, and strong rum punch to end the night. It is cool to look through the see through bottom and even if dont see fish, can still see down to the sea bed. Would certainly consider doing it again
Great experience. Brian...
Kristi M,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience. Brian was a great host. We saw many tarpon. Many laughs and always great being on the water.
Awesome experience that will do again during our next visit.
485danielh485,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brian was awesome. Tour was relaxed and saw hundreds of fish. Kayaks were well maintained and the lights just magnified a great experience. Would love to do this again during our next visit
Night kayaking
Nicole D,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Matt was a fantastic guide. And the experience was so peaceful. Our group was Hoping to see more types of fish and sea critters.
Great evening activity
Calista J,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had so much fun on this tour! The kayaks are illuminated which draws the fish to your boat! You see them pass underneath!
Fun Night life
debnjeff2229,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience and family-friendly. Chevelle was our guide and she was great. We had a great time and wished it went longer but definitely an enjoyable experience. A must do!!
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