St. Thomas Mangrove Lagoon Kayak, Hike, and Snorkel Excursion

Description

• English-speaking shore excursion guides!
  
• Guided kayaking shore excursion!
  
• All instructions and equipment - kayak, paddle, life vest!
  
• Supervision and assistance throughout the excursion!
  
• Picnic lunch from a local market!
  
• Free mesh bag and lockers!
  
• Snorkel set including Varied-sized fins, sanitized snorkel, silicone mask, and vest!
  
• Guided snorkel!
  
• Complimentary cold bottled water and picnic snack lunch!
  
• Nature hike of Cas Cay Island with the guide!

Come and snorkel in pristine waters and explore the exotic island of Cas Cay which boasts mangroves, volcanic cliffs, and a blowhole. You'll get to enjoy a picnic on a deserted beach and visit the southernmost tip of St. Thomas. This adventure is available in two versions. You can choose the 5-hour journey that includes a box lunch and more time to admire and explore the island of Cas Cay or the short version, a fun 3-hour excursion that allows you to explore the mangrove and its nature.

This great day begins with a brief and scenic, 20-minute taxi drive from the cruise ship pier to the Mangrove Lagoon Marina. That's where your experienced guide will meet with you. They will show you how to use the paddle and then you will be shown the kayaks. There is the option to single, double, or even triple depending on your combined weight. Riding single depends on the size of the group; there is the possibility you will ride with another guest on the same kayak.

Keep an eye out for pelican nests and other tropical birds, or look into the water and spot one of the graceful eagle rays that call this mangrove home. Your St. Thomas Shore Excursion guide will fill you in on the complexities of the mangrove ecosystem and point out areas of interest for the 20 minutes it takes to get to Cas Cay Island.

Once on the island, you will see riveting topography including volcanic cliffs, enormous boulders, rubble beaches, and more. Your guide will show you to the famous Red Point Blowhole where you can take some great pics. Soon you can enjoy a picnic lunch with your guide on a rubble beach with fantastic views. Your box lunch will be a sandwich, fruit, chips, candy (for energy), and bottled water (the box lunch is only available in the 5-hour Excursion option if you choose the 3-hour Excursion option, you would arrive at the blowhole to take some pictures and continue to hike to the mangrove nursery to snorkel).

Then it is time to do some snorkeling! Your guide will happily assist those who are new to the sport. They will pass out all of the snorkeling gear (mask, fins, snorkel, and vest) and help you into the water from the coral-fringed mangrove nursery. You will have a unique opportunity to snorkel in the mangrove nursery where you will see wildlife different from typical snorkeling adventures. As you snorkel through seagrass, keep an eye out for turtles, eagle rays, and much more!

Once your snorkeling is finished you will head back to your kayaks and begin the lazy paddle back to the Mangrove Lagoon Marina. You'll also be served a snack and water for your refreshment and energy. Once at the dock, you can simply take a taxi back to your St. Thomas cruise ship pier.

What is included?

• Guided kayaking shore excursion.
  
• All instructions and equipment - kayak, paddle, and life vest.
  
• Supervised and assisted throughout the excursion.
  
• English-speaking shore excursion guides.
  
• Picnic lunch from a local market.
  
• Free mesh bags and lockers.
• Snorkel set including varied-sized fins, sanitized snorkel, silicone mask, and vest.
• Nature hike of Cas Cay Island with the guide.
  

Other features (not included in the price):

• Souvenir Store.
  
• Photo CD.
  

Excursion Notes

• There is a $10.00 USD pickup charge for hotel guests only - please contact us.
  
• We suggest you wear your swimsuit and water shoes or sports sandals.
  
• Bring along sunglasses, a towel, cash for tips, etc.
• You may wish to change your clothes before leaving the location to your St. Thomas cruise ship port (changing rooms are available).
  

Where we meet

For this St. Thomas Mangrove Lagoon Kayak, Hike, and Snorkel Excursion you will meet your local shore excursion guide just a 20-minute taxi ride away from your cruise ship terminal in St. Thomas. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• The minimum age to kayak solo is 14 years old. Guests under 14 years old must kayak tandem with an adult.
• Due to the level of activity involved in this excursion, good physical health is required to paddle the kayak, hike, and snorkel.
  
• This excursion is not suitable for guests with limited mobility, pregnant women, or back-neck injuries that would prevent them from safely participating.
  
• The maximum weight limit per kayak is 600 lbs (272 kg).
  

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• You want to cancel at any time, for any reason, before or after your arrival. Simply contact us via email reservations@shoreexcursioneer.com within 14 days of your missed excursion date for a deposit refund.
• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location.
• Your ship misses/skips the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator to run the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the tour operator or guest may send doctor's note).
  
• Cancellations that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund. Guests must notify us within 14 days after their excursion date via email for requesting a refund of booking payment made to Shore Excursioneer.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.