The 5 Best Kayak Trips in the US Virgin Islands

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

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

At Westin Frenchman’s Reef, you’ll add glow paint, learn basic paddling, then head into the cove in a clear kayak lit from below. Guides such as Curtis, Derek, Megan, and Eugene point out tarpon, stingrays, fish, and the occasional turtle. The small-group tour lasts about an hour and includes photos, gear, and several evening departure times.

“Curtis and Derek did an azing job, very fun. I would definitely go again and recommend. To others to book”

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2.Night Kayak Tour St. John – Westin Resort

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

Meet at the Westin St. John for a 50-minute night kayak outing with about 15 minutes of glow paint, photos, and check-in on land. You paddle in two-person clear-bottom kayaks while guides such as Bernard, Sam, Spencer, Fawn, and Destin look for tarpon, stingrays, baitfish, and other marine life.

“We had a great time kayaking with Bernard! The fish put on a great show. It was a gorgeous night and an easy paddle in the bay! Would do it again”

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3.Cas Cay – Kayak Hike and Snorkel Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 870 reviews · from $99

Paddle through St. Thomas' red mangrove islands, hike Cas Cay's sandy trail to volcanic cliffs and a blowhole, then snorkel in a calm mangrove nursery. Guides such as Marcus, Swish, Dana, and Chase lead the way with safety tips, island facts, snacks, and gear. Expect an active family outing, with water shoes strongly advised.

“Our guide was funny, knowledgeable and engaging. We were asked how we wanted the trip to go so it was not as structured-timeline did not seem to be an issue. Everyone in our party had a great time.”

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

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

Spend about 2.5 hours kayaking through St. Thomas' protected Mangrove Lagoon, snorkeling near coral-fringed roots, and learning about the area's wildlife. Guides such as Brooke, Kaz, Pat, Slim, and Te'Quan are praised for making the ecology easy to understand. You may also visit Cas Cay, but the paddle can feel like a workout.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and super friendly. Definitely one of the best experiences we had. He explained everything we did and why.”

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

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

Paddle an illuminated kayak from Marriott Frenchman’s Cove Dock in St. Thomas for about 75 minutes. Your guide, often including Paul, Sean, Zoe, or Louis, shows you where to look for turtles, stingrays, tarpon, and fish while sharing island and reef stories. A short safety briefing makes this suitable for beginners.

“Sean was an awesome guide. Very knowledgeable about the sea life and the island. We had a great experience! Highly recommend”

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