Stand Up Paddling Mangrove Lagoon Tour

Summary

Find your way to the marina at the St. Thomas Mangrove Lagoon, where you'll meet your stand up paddle instructor. Get a short lesson on this easy sport, or tips on improving your form if you've done SUP before.  Hop on the board, paddle in hand, and follow your guide out of the marina and into the Mangrove Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary and Marine Reserve. Pass secluded, deserted cays that not many visitors get to see. The way the mangroves grow create tunnels and waterways that make for leisurely, interesting paddling. As you glide over the calm waters, look below you for marine life such as tarpon, upside-down jellyfish, and stingrays. Many species use the protection of the mangrove roots as nurseries for their young. SUP is a simple, accessible sport that anyone can learn, but rest assured that your instructor will be with you the whole way in case you have any issues. At the end of your outing, return to the marina.

Tour info

Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

This Stand Up Paddling (SUP) & Snorkeling Adventure is unparalleled as you weave your way through the mangrove tunnels in the lagoon. Discover why stand up paddling has quickly become one of the most fun water activities to do on the island—it’s like walking on water. With the Mangrove Lagoon as your backdrop, look up and you can see nesting birds overhead or look down and see the marine life swimming below you. You will paddle to a protected clear and calm lagoon where you will snorkel in shallow waters. Perfect for beginners and experts alike, this is one tour you won’t want to miss.

What’s included?

  • Professional guide

  • Use of Stand Up Paddle and paddle

  • Life jackets

  • Bottled water

  • Gratuities

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 1h 30m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

Face masks required for check-in. Not required for kayaking or snorkeling. Additional sanitation procedures in place. Adhering to social distancing guidelines.

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Virgin Islands Ecotours

About operator:

Virgin Islands Ecotours is the leading adventure eco tour company in the US Virgin Islands with three unique locations: •Cas Cay in St Thomas' Mangrove Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary & Marine Reserve •Historic Hassel Island - military forts and famous shipyard in St. Thomas' main harbor •Honeymoon Beach location at Caneel Bay, in the Virgin Islands National Park on St John Our 2, 3 & 5 hour award-winning tours combine kayaking, hiking, and snorkeling into a unforgettably fun and educating experience emphasizing our leave no trace style ecotourism. Independent travelers can rent kayaks and explore on your own at our St. Thomas location, or pick up kayaks, SUP boards and snorkel gear and rent them by the week! We also offer private tours for families, wedding parties, large and corporate groups. The famous $49 pp HONEYMOON BEACH DAY PASS at our Honeymoon Beach, Caneel Bay, St John location offers full day use of stand up paddleboards, kayaks, floats, beach chair, hammocks, snorkel gear and a locker at one of the VI National Park's prettiest beaches! Most of our tours are small, so reserve early to avoid disappointment. 24 hour cancelation policy.

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