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title: Illuminated Night Kayaking at the Elysian Resort
lang: en
type: tour
city: St Thomas
country: Caribbean
price: 59
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.53
reviews: 59
duration_minutes: 75
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 3 of 4 (Night Kayak & Bioluminescence)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-06
data_updated: 2026-10-07
canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-thomas/tours/illuminated-night-kayaking-at-the-elysian-resort/
---

# Illuminated Night Kayaking at the Elysian Resort

**Guidekin's take:** Paddle after sunset in an illuminated kayak, looking into the water while hearing about local sea life and island history. The kayak is included, with fruit and rum punch offered at the end; gratuity is extra. 4.53 from 59 reviews at €59 per person for 1h 15m.

In our comparison: #3 of 4 in Night Kayak & Bioluminescence, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Night Kayaking offers a whole new perspective on St. Thomas’s coastal beauty. Gliding across the water after sunset, you’ll see the illuminated shoreline and peer into the ocean’s nocturnal world through your glowing kayak. Our knowledgeable guides share fascinating facts about local sea life and island history, creating a relaxing, informative tour under the stars. It’s an enchanting way to explore the Caribbean, unlike any daytime excursion.

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €59 per person
- Duration: 1h 15m
- Rating: 4.53/5 from 59 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Island Adventures (New Horizons & Breakaway Charters)
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 18:00, 18:30, 20:15
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-06

## Reviews

4.53 from 59 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
88% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 52 of 59.

- 5 stars: 48 (81%)
- 4 stars: 4 (7%)
- 3 stars: 1 (2%)
- 2 stars: 2 (3%)
- 1 star: 4 (7%)

## What's included

- Fruit and Rum Punch are offered at the end of the activity
- Illuminated Night Kayak

## Not included

- Gratuity

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 18:00, 18:30, 20:15
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-06
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

Please meet at the Elysian Beach.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Night Kayak & Bioluminescence

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #3 of 4** | €59 | 1h 15m | 4.53 (59) | shared |
| [Night Kayak Tour St. Thomas - Westin Frenchman's Reef](/caribbean/st-thomas/tours/night-kayak-tour-st-thomas-westin-frenchman-s-reef/?format=md) | €72 | 1h | 4.93 (3088) | shared |
| [St Thomas Night Kayak Tour](/caribbean/st-thomas/tours/st-thomas-night-kayak-tour/?format=md) | €63 | 1h 30m | 4.84 (183) | shared |
| [Night Kayak Tour St. John - Westin Resort](/caribbean/st-thomas/tours/night-kayak-tour-st-john-westin-resort/?format=md) | €72 | 50 min | 4.66 (1111) | shared |

Ranked #3 of 4 in Night Kayak & Bioluminescence by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €59 to €72, median €68; typical length 1h 8m. 0 of 4 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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