🚣 US Virgin Islands Kayaking

Where to paddle in US Virgin Islands: open-water sea kayak, river runs, and lake routes worth a half-day or more.

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Stand-Up Paddleboard Rentals - St. Thomas
From $109
Virgin Island Eco Tours

Stand-Up Paddleboard Rentals - St. Thomas

Paddle through the beautiful mangroves -renting a kayak and explore on your own Round trip Transportation can be coordinated for you.…

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Kayak Rental - Glass Bottom Kayak
From $75.68 Half Day Single Glass Bottom Kayak
Sea Thru Kayaks VI LLC.

Kayak Rental - Glass Bottom Kayak

Rate Single Person Glass Bottom Kayak $50/half day $75/full day Two Person Tandem Glass Bottom Kayak $80/half day $120/full day Duration…

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St Thomas / Night Kayak Tour at Westin Frenchmans Reef
From $69
Night Kayak

St Thomas / Night Kayak Tour at Westin Frenchmans Reef

Rates Person - $59 All Ages Duration 1 Hour About Enjoy kayaking at night with 100% Clear Kayaks! Upon check-in get your glow on,…

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Glow Boats LED Night Kayak from The Marriott's Frenchman's Cove, USVI
From $65
The VI Cat

Glow Boats LED Night Kayak from The Marriott's Frenchman's Cove, USVI

Park in the large, flat gravel parking lot after the security booth on the right. What to bring Bring a copy of your ticket either on…

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Guided Kayak Tour from Elysian
From $40
Island Adventures - Watersports

Guided Kayak Tour from Elysian

If you're looking for one of the best things to do in the Virgin Islands, you just found it! Perfect for special occasions, adventures…

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Glow Boats LED Night Kayak from The Marriott Frenchman's Cove, USVI
From $65
St. Thomas Water Sports

Glow Boats LED Night Kayak from The Marriott Frenchman's Cove, USVI

Departing from Marriott's Frenchman's Cove Dock/St. We recommend that you try to make it to the tour departure site at least 45 minutes…

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Ghosts of Piracy Past
From $175
The Tropical Treasure Hunt Co.

Ghosts of Piracy Past

Join Tropical Treasure Hunt for a spooky, immersive nighttime treasure hunt through mangroves and historic grounds as you solve clues,…

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1/2 Day (4 hours - USVI only) Private Charter -  Luxury Sailing Catamaran
From $1650
Stormy Pirates Boat Charters

1/2 Day (4 hours - USVI only) Private Charter - Luxury Sailing Catamaran

Enjoy the US Virgin Islands on a private trip! This trip departs from St. Thomas only About With the constant tradewinds and protected…

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SUP Rentals
From $75 One Day Rental
St. Thomas Adventures

SUP Rentals

$75 One Day Rentals $200 One Week Rentals Prices for Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM. 1 day or 1 week rentals Activity details Rent a…

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Types of Kayak

🌊 Sea Kayak

Coastal paddling — caves, cliffs, and protected bays. Single or tandem, guided or rental.

🏞️ River / Lake Kayak

Inland calm-water paddling. Easier conditions and a different set of landscapes than coastal sea kayak.

🤿 Kayak + Snorkel

Combined trips that paddle to remote snorkel sites. Gear stowed in dry hatches; longer half-day format.

Best Kayak Spots

Hurricane Hole

St. John (east end)

Mangrove kayak tours through one of the few remaining unbroken mangrove ecosystems in the Caribbean. Tour from Coral Bay.

Honeymoon Bay

St. John

Calm protected bay near Cruz Bay — beginners' kayak rental and snorkel combo.

Lameshur Bay

St. John (south)

Remote bay accessed by 4WD. Hawksbill turtles, schools of tarpon. Bring your own kayak or guided tour from Coral Bay.

Salt River Bay

St. Croix

National Historic Park. Bioluminescent kayak tours after dark; mangrove paddle by day.

Christmas Cove

St. Thomas (off Great St. James Island)

Floating pizza boat ("Pizza Pi VI") and a kayak-friendly anchorage. Half-day rental from Red Hook.

Mandahl Bay

St. Thomas (north)

Sheltered north-shore bay, beginner-friendly. Less crowded than Magens Bay nearby.

Kayak Tips

🌅 Go Early

Mornings offer the calmest conditions. Afternoon wind makes paddling harder.

🧴 Sun Protection

You're exposed on the water. Hat, sunscreen, and rash guard. Reapply often.

💧 Waterproof Bag

Bring a dry bag for phone, snacks, and extra clothes. Most tours provide them.

👟 Water Shoes

You'll be getting in and out on rocky shores. Reef-safe water shoes protect feet.

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