Private Tour
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore the Wildlife Sanctuary and Marine Reserve Mangrove Lagoon in St. Thomas on your own and at your own pace with our Self-Guided Kayak Tour. The Mangrove Lagoon is a lush forest that grows in salt water with shallow winding waterways and tunnels. There are many beautiful areas to explore between The Inner Mangrove Lagoon and Bird Island. Guests who want an independent experience can discover on their own the beauty and serenity of the lagoon and narrow waterways between mangrove trees. Encounter wildlife, paddle to secluded cays and islands, and even to a rare geological blow-hole. Whether you are an experience kayaker, a guest who has already enjoyed one of our tours and are familiar with the lagoon, or you just want the flexibility and freedom to explore on your own, now you can.
Single and double kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and snorkel gear are provided for those who want to tour around the lagoon on their own.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age is 5 years
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Use of kayak equipment
Life jackets included
bring your own beverages and snacks.
Our staff will orient you and give a safety briefing upon arrival. Then you will depart in a kayak to explore the mangrove lagoon at your leisure. All rentals must be returned by 4:30PM. The arrival time is flexible allowing you to arrive at anytime that is convenient for you.
Available All Day Kayak Tour/Rental - per person Single and double kayaks available
29 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
jessicabO3657PL,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
What a great experience! The kayak was peaceful and the snorkeling along the mangrove was super cool. Beautiful scenery! Brooke was a great guide.




philkC3448QY,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Alonzo was fantastic took great care of us and showed us very many cool sites and taught us history, would highly recommend this tour.
stephaniebY8205XN,
Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We kayaked through the mangroves, saw a ton of different wildlife and fish while swimming and snorkeling. The tour guide was amazing!!
L5306WQnatashas,
Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Views were amazing. Out tour guide Marcus was helpful, kind and my kids loved him. He not only showed us beautiful views and he gave info in the local wildlife. We had an amazing time snorkeling!
shailendras659,
May 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Marcus was amazing! This is should be on everyone’s to do list! The quality of service, safety, and fun was exceptional!
41debib,
Feb 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Cas was a great guide! Very fun and informative. Great way to spend an afternoon. Snorkel and kayak tour. Trip out with my best girlfriends 😊☀️
Car0311,
Jan 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We would booked very last minute same day as the cruise came in. I text them and Sybille contacted me straight away and spoke to me on the phone and went through everything and also directions where to meet the pick up point. Sybille was extremely helpful Our driver was Melvin he was so friendly and we kept asking him all about the island and he was happy to tell us. When we got to the kayaking Melvin also helped us with a map and a kayak as well which was good and gave us some useful info as we wasn’t sure what we needed to do for the kayaking and afterwards was there for us at the end to take us back to the ship. Such an interesting person and very helpful. Both are a credit to the company. Thank you to both very much for making our day go smoothly and enjoyable. Caroline

tracytN5624GJ,
Apr 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
We enjoyed night kayaking. It ended up just being 3 of us. They picked us up from hotel and took us back. Even gave us bug spray. Our guide was Albert and he was great! Much fun.


485jtm,
Jan 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Awesome kyaking exursion through the mangroves off St. Thomas Island. Our guides were Jay and Lilly, two awesome young ladies with a penchant for adventure. They pointed out a lot of interesting facts about the different species of mangroves, and other ecological and historical facts about the island. Kayaking was great... snorkleing was fun but nothing extraordinary, but that is nothing against the company nor the guides. Recommend this excursion to anyone.
jeyssonpgonzalez,
Jan 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Rented snorkeling gear for a week and on the last day, rented two kayaks. Great and friendly staff, worth it every penny.
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