Self-Guided Kayak Tour: Explore the Mangrove Lagoon Marine Reserve in St. Thomas

Embark on a self-guided kayak tour and explore the stunning Mangrove Lagoon Marine Reserve in St. Thomas. Discover the beauty of the lagoon, encounter wildlife, and paddle to secluded islands and cays at your own pace.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mariendahl Road - Upon arrival, the staff will provide an orientation and safety briefing. Afterward, you can set off in a kayak to leisurely explore the mangrove lagoon. Please ensure all rentals are returned by 4:30 PM. The arrival time is flexible, so you can come at your convenience.

Please note: Transportation to the meeting point is not provided.

What's Included
  • Kayak equipment usage
  • Life jackets provided
What's Not Included
  • bring your own beverages and snacks.
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

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…

Location
Mariendahl Road
Meet at Virgin Islands Ecotours mangrove lagoon location on St Thomas,USVI There is free parking on premises. If you take a taxi to this marina location, you can ask the task to bring you to Virgin Islands Ecotours where the kayak tours depart.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Wanderer42551098666
Feb 12, 2026
5 stars - Nash was great guide! Beautiful scenery and wildlife.
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Sabrina_v
Dec 30, 2025
We did a self-guided tour... - We did a self-guided tour and honestly was one of our best experiences on St. Thomas. We showed up around 11am (but you could go as early as 8am). There is a little parking lot, changing rooms, and little lockers. The manager for the day set up our kayaks, gave us life jackets, and a map with instructions on where to go. She went over pretty detailed instructions, and mentioned that if we have any questions, we can ask any of the tour guide that we’re out there. We had our own snorkeling stuff, but they would give you some if you don’t. We kayaked to Cas Cay (took about 30mins), then pulled our kayaks up on the beach. There is a hike you can take which apparently has beautiful views. We went about a quarter mile of the way, but didn’t bring the proper shoes to continue (would recommend bringing sneakers with you if you’d like to hike). The island is infested with hermit crabs which is pretty cool, but you have to watch your step. We spent a few hours snorkeling around the island, and saw some really cool fish. We spent about 3/4 hours out there, but could’ve spent longer. I’d recommend bringing a lot of water bottles (they have if you forgot) and some snacks if you want to stay out there for a while. Also would recommend a hat and a drawstring bag.
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Claudiabh3339sa
Dec 21, 2025
Tour - Alonso was a fantastic guide. We had the best tour through the mangrove and learned great facts. If you are looking for kayak snorkeling combo. This is the tour to take.
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X591kktrevorb
Dec 16, 2025
Great spot - Alonzo and Nash were awesome they showed us a lot of cool things and were very knowledgeable and they told us their stories of living here and traveling to nearby islands
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Jessicabo3657pl
Nov 26, 2025
Great Family Activity - 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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Philkc3448qy
Oct 4, 2025
The best part was the mangroves and the blue hole rock volcano - Alonzo was fantastic took great care of us and showed us very many cool sites and taught us history, would highly recommend this tour.
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Stephanieby8205xn
Sep 20, 2025
Amazing tour guide, he was super funny, explained everything well - We kayaked through the mangroves, saw a ton of different wildlife and fish while swimming and snorkeling. The tour guide was amazing!!
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L5306wqnatashas
Jul 14, 2025
Amazing trip. - 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!
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Shailendras659
May 12, 2025
Amazing Experience! - Marcus was amazing! This is should be on everyone’s to do list! The quality of service, safety, and fun was exceptional!
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41debib
Feb 26, 2025
Island adventure - 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 😊☀️
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From $69
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).