St Thomas Mangrove Lagoon Kayak and Snorkel Tour in the US Virgin Islands
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Take a kayak and snorkel adventure through St. Thomas’ Mangrove Lagoon, an unspoiled region of mangrove forests, winding channels and first-rate snorkeling territory. You'll pass beautiful islands while snorkeling through crystal-clear waters, home to an abundance of wildlife including sting rays and the endangered brown pelican. St. Thomas' Mangrove Lagoon offers an eco-adventure you're not going to want to miss!
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
-Drive or take a TAXI to Virgin Islands Ecotours. -Departs from Mangrove Lagoon Marina on St. Thomas -Kayak through St. Thomas’ Mangrove Lagoon, an unspoiled region of mangrove forests -Snorkel in clear waters, home to an abundance of wildlife including sting rays and colorful parrot fish Please note: Transportation to the meeting point is not included.
What‘s Included
Changing rooms, restroom facilities and retail store
Professional guide
All snorkel gear and kayaking equipment
Free parking
Water and a candy snack
Kayak and snorkel tour
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop off
TAXI TRANSFER FROM SHIP: EASY!—nearby taxi stand. Havensite 12 min, Crown Bay 20 min-round trip:
Towel - available for purchase
Lockers of all sizes -LOCK - available for rent
Souvenir rash guard, wet/dry swim shirts w/ or w/out hood- available for purchase
Water shoes, Crocs and water shoes, most sizes, available for purchase
Stay Dry Waterproof Phone Bags - available for purchase
Sun HAT with strap, straw hat and baseball cap -available for purchase
Sunglasses - assorted styles - available for purchase
Sunscreen - Reef Safe - sprays and lotions - available for purchase
Options
10:00am Kayak and Snorkel Tour
Morning kayak and snorkel tour on the Mangrove Lagoon. Departs at 10:00am.
2:00pm Kayak and Snorkel Tour
Afternoon kayak and snorkel tour on the Mangrove Lagoon. Departs at 2:00pm.
Reviews
690 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Mangrove Kayak & Snorkel Tour (Family of 4!)
JillK625,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful experience on our excursion. The pricepoint and duration of the tour was just right for us. We lucked out with a “private” tour with just our family booked and our awesome guide, Keithlyn, allowing for us to be the pace setters— and not feeling rushed. Keithlyn was very knowledgeable and helpful, as we navigated our kiddos’ first-ever snorkeling experience (ages 7 & 10). There was lots of fish and other sea life to see. It was a very chill trip; an easy paddle, too, even going against the current out to Cas Cay. We are experienced kayakers, but this was a breeze and simple to navigate. We purchased the digital photo package and can’t wait to see all of the images Keithlyn captured for us, including underwater! We found it really helpful to have cold waters provided to us during the tour— our guide had a cooler on the back of his boat. The candy bar provided was a nice little treat, but we also packed a light snack that we stuck in our little bags (chips, goldfish). I recommend full-brimmed hats, long-sleeved UV-shirts, and lots of sunscreen for your journey. The Aqua Cases we had for our phones were a great addition too. We kept our towels in the car, but we did get a locker for a small fee, for wallets and car keys, since we did not want to run the risk of them getting wet, etc.. Lastly, the little on-site shop was also convenient, to pick up a couple of things, including a small souvenir. We would definitely recommend this trip to others.
Great tour!
scottbG7100FO,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great morning out with our guide Keithlyn. He was awesome, very knowledgeable. Beautiful views kayaking, and then cool snorkeling. Saw a baby shark, barracuda and lots of fish. Highly recommend!
Great family friendly kayak tour!
Cosmopolitan547863,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a great experience! It was our son’s (3.5 yo) first kayak ride and he loved it. He sat in the middle and cheered us on. When we got to the snorkeling point one of us took turns staying back with him in the little Bay Area where we parked the kayaks. We saw sting rays, fish, jellyfish, coral, and more! Our guide was excellent as well- Keithlyn rocks.
Different and fun
W3377PGdawnb,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience, Andrew was knowledgeable about the mangroves, learned some od the pitate laws. We went on a windy day so we worked for it but it was worth it! 100 percent recommend!
Great experience for the whole family
gcornell51987,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kayak and snorkel tour was amazing! Swish our guide was fantastic - very knowledgeable and great with the kids. Kayak was beautiful and saw lots of creatures on the snorkel.
Ok but not worth the cost with transport
Shanna H,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00A fun little excursion to kayak and for those who like to snorkel (which our kids did), though it’s very expensive for what you get and there is no note on the extremely overpriced cost of transportation to and from this excursion from cruise port. No matter where you travel on this island, taxis charge min $15/person each way. It cost us $120 USD for a family of 2 adults, 2 kids to get to this activity on top of the $425 USD excursion. Converted to CDN it cost us $750 for just 3 hours. For that reason I’d rate this 1 star. However the activity itself and the staff were good, just too expensive for us. Gave 3 stars overall, generously.
Awesome experience!
Pennie P,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The mangroves are beautiful!! The guides were awesome and informative!! And contrary to what my sister in law thought ~ there are no snakes!! Just really cool jellyfish and starfish … and we even caught a glimpse of a very shy little octopus heading back into his home when we were snorkeling!! Last but not least, make sure you ask them about the crabs!!
small intimate tour with interaction for participants
Iowatraveler2018,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I did the 10am, 2 hour tour with another individual plus our guide so we were a small group. Keith was our guide and he did a great job, he was enthusiastic about his job and seemed very knowledgeable. We kayaked the mangroves and learned their importance on the ecosystem for the Calypso jellyfish and other water creatures. Then we snorkeled for about an hour seeing sting ray, barracuda, other fish as well as tons of hermit crabs. The rest of staff was friendly and willing to assist us locate a taxi, as once the tour was done, we did not have cell phone service and had to wait about 30 mins. We did not see any sea turtles on this tour however, we experienced a short downpour so I think that maybe had something to do with it. This was economical compared to other activities and I learned a lot. Would recommend this activity for all ages if you can tolerate Kayaking and snorkeling.
First time kayakers
Denetrick P,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour guides who are very knowledgeable. It was an easy set up process, easy to get to and we’re very helpful. It was our first time kayaking and it was a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
Friendly guide. The...
Shannon L,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Friendly and funny guide. The mangroves were ok. You’re kayaking near St. Thomas’ largest dump and rock quarry. That is your view the entire trip. Snorkeling was decent, not great. The highlight was seeing thousands of hermit crabs on the island piled to together eating.
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