--- title: "On Your Own: Kayak in the Mangrove Lagoon" lang: en type: tour city: St Thomas country: Caribbean price: 63 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.76 reviews: 54 duration_minutes: 420 free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Paddling at your own pace rank_in_category: 10 of 13 (Parasailing, Jet Ski & Kayaks) schedule_checked: 2026-10-06 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-thomas/tours/on-your-own-kayak-in-the-mangrove-lagoon/ --- # On Your Own: Kayak in the Mangrove Lagoon **Guidekin's take:** Explore the Mangrove Lagoon's shallow waterways and tunnels at your own pace on a self-guided paddle. Kayak equipment and life jackets are included; bring your own snacks and drinks, and children must be at least five and accompanied by an adult. 4.76 from 54 reviews at €63 per person for 7h. In our comparison: #10 of 13 in Parasailing, Jet Ski & Kayaks, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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 want an independent experience can discover on their own the beauty and serenity of the lagoon and narrow waterways between mangrove trees. Encounter wildlife, paddle to secluded cays and islands, and even to a rare geological blow-hole. Whether you are an experience kayaker, a guest who has already enjoyed one of our tours and are familiar with the lagoon, or you just want the flexibility and freedom to explore on your own, now you can. Single and double kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and snorkel gear are provided for those who want to tour around the lagoon on their own. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please note: Transportation to the… - 4 start times: between 08:30 and 13:00 - Food not included: bring your own beverages and snacks. - Age rule: Minimum age is 5 years **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €63 per person - Duration: 7h - Rating: 4.76/5 from 54 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Virgin Islands Ecotours - Group: Shared tour - Start times: 08:30, 09:00, 12:30, 13:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-06 ## Reviews 4.76 from 54 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 53 of 54. - 5 stars: 44 (81%) - 4 stars: 9 (17%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (2%) ## What's included - Use of kayak equipment - Life jackets included ## Not included - bring your own beverages and snacks. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30, 09:00, 12:30, 13:00 - 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 note: Transportation to the meeting point is not included. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Minimum age is 5 years - Additional sanitation measures taken on site for COVID-19 ## Compared with other Parasailing, Jet Ski & Kayaks | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #10 of 13** | €63 | 7h | 4.76 (54) | shared | | [Best of Mangrove Lagoon Kayak, Hike and Snorkel Adventure with Picnic Lunch](/caribbean/st-thomas/tours/best-of-mangrove-lagoon-kayak-hike-and-snorkel-adventure-with-picnic-lunch/?format=md) | €144 | 5h | 4.93 (347) | shared | | [St Thomas Sea Turtle Snorkel Kayak Adventure Tour](/caribbean/st-thomas/tours/st-thomas-sea-turtle-snorkel-kayak-adventure-tour/?format=md) | €126 | 4h | 5.0 (63) | shared | | [Kayak & Snorkel with Sea Turtles, National Park, St. John](/caribbean/st-thomas/tours/kayak-snorkel-with-sea-turtles-national-park-st-john/?format=md) | €108 | 3h | 4.9 (397) | shared | Ranked #10 of 13 in Parasailing, Jet Ski & Kayaks by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €54 to €154, median €108; typical length 3h. 0 of 13 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-thomas/water-sports-st-thomas/?format=md ## More in St Thomas - All St Thomas tours: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-thomas/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-thomas/tours/on-your-own-kayak-in-the-mangrove-lagoon/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-thomas/?format=md