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title: Sunset Kayak Tour in the Mangrove Lagoon, St Thomas
lang: en
type: tour
city: St Thomas
country: Caribbean
price: 54
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.9
reviews: 142
duration_minutes: 90
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Guided sunset paddling
rank_in_category: 5 of 13 (Parasailing, Jet Ski & Kayaks)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-06
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-thomas/tours/sunset-kayak-tour-in-the-mangrove-lagoon-st-thomas/
---

# Sunset Kayak Tour in the Mangrove Lagoon, St Thomas

**Guidekin's take:** Paddle a two-person kayak through mangrove passages to Bird Island at sunset, then around Bovoni Cay as birds head to their roosts. A guide, kayak, paddle, life jacket and water are included; hotel transfers are excluded. 4.9 from 142 reviews at €54 per person for 1h 30m.

In our comparison: #5 of 13 in Parasailing, Jet Ski & Kayaks, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Golden Hour Kayaking

Introduction and brief orientation at Virgin Islands Ecotours’ Marina
Board a two-person kayak and paddle with your guide through the mangrove passageways to Bird Island.
Experience the stunning sunset and the birds flying to their evening roosts.
Explore the island from the unique vantage point of the kayak before you continue around Bovoni Cay and return to the marina.
Gratuity for your guides.

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €54 per person
- Duration: 1h 30m
- Rating: 4.9/5 from 142 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Virgin Islands Ecotours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-06

## Reviews

4.9 from 142 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 139 of 142.

- 5 stars: 132 (93%)
- 4 stars: 7 (5%)
- 3 stars: 2 (1%)
- 2 stars: 1 (1%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Life jacket
- Use of kayak and paddle

## Not included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off

## Itinerary

1. **Virgin Islands Ecotours** (pass by, no stop) - The Sunset Kayak Tour begins and ends at The Virgin Islands Ecotours Marina in the Mangrove Lagoon. Bikinis Bar & Grill serves sandwiches, food and snacks and can have alcoholic tropical drinks waiting for you upon your return to the marina after your kayak tour is finished.
2. **The beautiful golden hour around sunset in the Mangrove Lagoon is an enchanti...** (1h 30m) - The beautiful golden hour around sunset in the Mangrove Lagoon is an enchanting time to explore the shallow maze of the Mangrove Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary and Marine Preserve while paddling in your easy to paddle sit-on-top kayaks.

## Schedule

- Runs: Tue, Thu
- Departures: 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00
- 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

Virgin Islands Ecotours - Mangrove Lagoon
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
- Additional sanitation measures taken on site for COVID 19

## Compared with other Parasailing, Jet Ski & Kayaks

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #5 of 13** | €54 | 1h 30m | 4.9 (142) | 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 #5 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.

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