The best time to visit is between December and April, when the weather is warm and dry, perfect for outdoor activities. The off-season (May to November) offers fewer crowds, but be aware of the hurricane season.

The Mangrove Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most unique ecosystems in the Virgin Islands, home to abundant marine life and bird species. Virgin Islands Ecotours is the only company offering kayak tours within this protected area.

Finding Us at the Mangrove Lagoon:

The Mangrove Lagoon is located at 6526 Estate Nadir #2 St. Thomas, VI 00802—one tenth of a mile from the intersection of Routes 30 & 32 driving towards Red Hook. We’re on the right-hand side.

Driving from the Cruise Dock:

Take Route 30 East until it intersects with Route 32 (also the Bridge to Nowhere/Esso Station), turn right (southeast) and you’ll see us on the right side of the road. We’re the green trailer with a large sign that says: Kayak, Hike & Snorkel.

Driving from the West of the Island:

If you are coming from Island Beach Comber, Best Western, Carib Beach Hotel, Frenchman’s Reef, Bluebeards Resorts, Bolongo Bay, then drive along Route 30 East and turn right on Route 32. We are located one-tenth of a mile on the right-hand side.

Driving from the East of the Island:

From The Ritz Carlton, Sugar Bay, Sapphire Beach, Elysian, Cowpet Bay, The Anchorage Condos, Secret Harbor: Drive West on route 32 on the south side of St Thomas a little over a mile South West of Red Hook.

Taxi Tips:

If taking a taxi, tell the driver to take you to, “the kayak place on the East End.” Some Taxi drivers don’t know us by our company name. Virgin Islands Ecotours is at The Mangrove Lagoon where the kayak tours depart.

Approximate Taxi Fares:

Confirm fare before getting in the taxi. It can range from $8 – $12 per person each way depending on where your ship docks and how quickly the driver can fill up his taxi. Virgin Islands Ecotours has no control over taxi fare prices. All taxis are independently owned and operated, and fares are set and regulated by the government.

Driving Time from Various Locations:

The Airport, Best Western, Carib Beach Hotel, Emerald Beach Hotel ~ 40 minutes

Crown Bay Cruise Ship Dock, Windward Passage, Bluebeard’s Castle ~ 35 minutes

Havensite Cruise Ship Dock & Frenchman’s Reef Hotel, Magens Bay, Sugar Bay ~ 15-20 minutes

Bolongo Bay, Sapphire Beach, The Ritz Carlton, Secret Harbor, Cowpet, Elysian & Anchorage ~ 8-10 minutes.

Yes! Virgin Islands Ecotours is the only Virgin Islands kayak adventure excursion company that can accommodate any sized group. Our group kayak adventures will get you and your party immersed in nature and up close to wildlife. You’ll learn marine biology, ecology, and history while you’re having fun!

Group organizers earn booking compensation! Contact us for details.

Our family-friendly kayak tours (offered both day and evening) can be customized.

Your payment is 100% refundable until 24 hours before the date and time your tour is due to depart. If you cancel your booking with less than 24 hours notice or fail to show up for your tour, then the full cost of the tour will not be refunded.

On our  St. Thomas Mangrove Lagoon tours, you will kayak among the many small islands of the unique Inner Mangrove Lagoon. You may see a variety of birds such as brown pelicans, blue herons, night herons, egrets, yellow warblers and hummingbirds. While snorkeling you may see spotted eagle rays, turtles, pufferfish, octopus, lobster, stingrays, parrotfish and much more!

Yes! All guests wear life jackets, so you’re guaranteed to float. Relax, kick gently, and you’ll see lots of sea life during the snorkel portion of your tour.

Yes! We offer full snorkeling instruction. We also require that every person on the tour wear a life jacket during the kayaking and snorkeling portions of the tour.

Yes! We offer full kayaking instruction before the tour begins. It’s perfect for children, adults, and seniors! Beginners are welcomed!