The 6 Best Night Kayak Tours in the Virgin Islands

1.Night Kayak Tour St. Thomas – Westin Frenchman’s Reef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,813 reviews · from $69Our pick

At the Westin Frenchman’s Reef, you’ll add glow paint, learn basic paddling, then guide a clear kayak lit from below through the cove. Guides such as Curtis, Derek, Megan, and Eugene have led outings that feature tarpon, stingrays, turtles, and local stories. The tour lasts about an hour and takes no more than six people.

“Unforgettable time, my kids had these priceless smiles on their faces. Well worth it. Highly recommend.”

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2.Night Kayak Tour St. John – Westin Resort

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,011 reviews · from $69

At the Westin St. John, you’ll paint up for a short nighttime paddle in a two-person kayak with a clear, lit bottom. Guides such as Bernard, Sam, Spencer, Fawn, and Destin lead small groups of up to eight toward tarpon, baitfish, stingrays, and other marine life. Expect about 15 minutes on land and roughly 50 minutes on the water.

“You will definitely see Tarpon. It's fun and exciting. This was our 2nd time and it was calmer water, full moon, and less marine activity. Last year the ballyho were flying all over. Guides are great. Bernard this time.”

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3.Glow Boats LED Night Kayak, Marriott Frenchman’s Cove Dock, USVI

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 456 reviews · from $75

At Marriott Frenchman’s Cove Dock, guides such as Paul, Sean, Zoe, and Louis lead a 75-minute evening kayak trip over lit Caribbean water. After a short safety briefing, you paddle slowly in search of turtles, stingrays, tarpon, and fish, with Charlotte Amalie Harbour glowing nearby. The calm pace suits beginners.

“Extremely cool experience! We got to see a turtle and lots of different fishes! The staff were warm and welcoming.”

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4.St Thomas Night Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews · from $69

Meet Virgin Islands Ecotours at Mangrove Lagoon for a 90-minute guided paddle in a two-person sit-on-top kayak. You’ll hear tales of Blackbeard, pass Cas Cay, and use kayak lights to look for tarpon, stingrays, fish, crabs, lobster, and perhaps a nurse shark. Guides such as Devon, Slim, Jason, and Nahshon bring the stories to life.

“This was a very enjoyable way to learn about the island while being able to break a light sweat.”

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5.Illuminated Night Kayaking at the Elysian Resort

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · from $82

Meet your guide at Elysian Beach Resort by 6:00pm for a safety briefing, then paddle an illuminated kayak across warm Caribbean water as daylight fades. The small group, limited to eight, may spot fish below. Guides Kai and Jordan have received special praise. Fruit and rum punch follow the 75-minute outing.

“First-time night kayaking. We were the only couple. It was a bit scary because it was a bit choppy but in goods hands with Jordan. Thanks for the rum punch!”

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6.Glow Boats LED Night Kayak from Marriott Frenchman’s Cove

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $75

Meet at Marriott Frenchman’s Cove Dock for a 75-minute LED night kayak tour. Your guide gives a quick paddling lesson, then leads you through calm waters near the resort while lights beneath the kayak reveal possible tarpon, stingrays, and sea turtles. Shawn is known for caring about the subject and local ecology. The tour is barefoot, with storage provided.

“Really fun trip. Definitely worth your time. Shawn was an exceptional tour guide and really cared about the subject matter”

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