The 7 Best Mangrove Kayak Tours in the Virgin Islands

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

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

Spend about 2.5 hours kayaking through St. Thomas’ protected Mangrove Lagoon, snorkeling near mangrove roots, and learning about the ecosystem from guides such as Brooke, Kaz, Pat, and Te’Quan. Expect calm channels, wildlife sightings, a candy snack, and an optional Cas Cay hike. Snorkeling depends on recent weather and water clarity.

“I highly recommend the kayak and snorkel tour! Our guide, Slim, was very knowledgeable and a lot of fun. We had a lovely time!”

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2.Magic Mangrove Paddle in Beef Island Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 288 reviews · from $105

Explore Beef Island Lagoon by kayak or stand-up paddleboard with local guide Alex or another GroundSea Adventures BVI guide. Expect calm water, mangrove nurseries, turtles, stingrays, barracuda, sea birds, and a stop on a tiny coral atoll. Equipment and a safety briefing are included.

“It was both fun and educational to get off the common path and learn about the diverse mangrove eco system.”

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

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

Spend about five hours with Virgin Islands Ecotours kayaking the Mangrove Lagoon, hiking Cas Cay to a volcanic blowhole, and snorkeling for starfish, rays, fish, and more. Guides such as Dana, Freddie, Chrissy, and Swish add natural and island knowledge, while lunch, equipment, and bottled water are included. Round-trip transport is available with the selected option.

“We traveled to Mexico last year and booked a bike tour to several cenotes. It was easily the best part of our trip so when we planned our trip to St Thomas we knew we'd want to add a guide-led tour. My partner and I work in renewable energy so getting to link up with VI Ecotours seemed like a great fit. We were not disappointed! Our guide, Soren, was super knowledgeable and friendly. Learn about killer trees, the beauty of the mangroves, and get up close and personal with Cassiopeia jellyfish! One important note, there is a gun range nearby so you might hear gunfire - avoid if you're…”

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

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

Paddle calm channels with guides such as Kyrell, Kas, Pat, or Sabrina, then snorkel near mangrove roots and coral. You may also add a short hike on Cas Cay to see hermit crabs, birds, tidal pools, and volcanic cliffs. Round-trip port transport, gear, lockers, water, and a snack are included.

“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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5.Sunset Kayak Tour in the Mangrove Lagoon, St Thomas

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

Spend 90 minutes in a sit-on-top kayak through St Thomas’ Mangrove Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary with guides such as Perez, Swish, Freddie, or Zack. Look for herons, warblers, pelicans, hummingbirds, stingrays, starfish, and hermit crabs as sunset colors spread over the calm water.

“We had a great time with our tour guide/ instructor, D! He was funny yet educational :) would definitely recommend”

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6.On Your Own: Kayak in the Mangrove Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · from $69

Start at 9:00 a.m. with a single or double kayak, paddle, life jacket, map, and snorkel gear. Explore the Inner Mangrove Lagoon, nearby cays, and Bird Island at your own pace, stopping to walk Cas Cay or swim in the shallow water. You return to the VI Ecotours base in St. Thomas.

“A great experience! It was relaxing to be out on the water by myself away from the noise that is the island. I got to see some interesting creatures and fish while snorkeling and enjoyed my hike along Cas Cay! I wish I could have stayed out lRead more”

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7.Mangrove Lagoon Kayak Rental in St Thomas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $69

Paddle a sit-on-top kayak through St Thomas Mangrove Lagoon, choosing a single or double boat and setting your own pace. Staff provide a safety briefing, life jacket, kayak, and snorkel gear. Look for fish, eagle rays, pelicans, and shallow forest tunnels, then return by 4:30 PM.

“What a great experience! The kayak was peaceful and the snorkeling along the mangrove was super cool. Beautiful scenery! Brooke was a great guide.”

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