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Mangrove Lagoon

00802, St. Thomas
The Red Point Blow Hole
A cool underwater photo.
An upside down jellyfish?
Look at the color of that water!
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Ranked #1 of 7 attractions in East End
4.0 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Forests, Bodies of Water
Activities: Kayaking, Viewing wildlife
Owner description: The southern coast of St.Thomas is endowed with the attractive and protected Mangrove Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary & Marine Preserve of exceptional...... more » Owner description: The southern coast of St.Thomas is endowed with the attractive and protected Mangrove Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary & Marine Preserve of exceptional natural resources and is filled with scenic contrasts: manglar islands, rocky cliffs, shallow clear waters with sea grass beds, salt ponds and panoramic ridge lines. These natural areas provide a rich nursery habitat for offshore coral reef fish and invertebrates, and homes to nesting egrets, pelicans, herons and terns. « less
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Anchorage
1 review
“Incredible Experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

This was the best trip ever!! Our tour guides Eliah, Chuck and two others, 1 was the photographer made the trip soooo awesome! The intro to the day was informative. I felt very comfortable. The Kayaking was my favorite part. The water was shallow enough and we could see sting rays swimming by. The are was so peaceful. The water... More

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Middleton
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great Kayaking”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

We did a kayaking "eco tour" through the mangrove lagoon. Kids loved it. Great snorkeling. More

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Elizabethtown
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Princess Cruise Excursion”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012
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My husband and I went to Mangrove Lagoon as an excursion with Princess Cruises. It was an excellent choice! Everyone was very nice and knowledgeable. They had everything ready to go when we got there (kayaks, snorkels, water, etc.) This trip is especially good if you're a newcomer to kayaking or snorkeling. You do both in a calm cove near... More

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Charleston
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Excelent guides-weak snorkeling”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012
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Did this excursion on a cruise last Thursday(april 5)..Guides were very nice and knowledgeable bu the snorkeling was horrible...very few fish in 3 feet of water More

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Wonderful day! Fabulous guide!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012
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My sister and I, two 60+ women, had a great day! Our guide Patrick was fun, knowledgeable, enthusiastic & accommodated a variety of ability levels. We had a wonderful day on the water, learned a lot about the mangroves, natural history of the area, and saw some great sea animals! What fun! More

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Charleston, South Carolina
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Excellent trip, knowledgeable group of guys.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

We took a kayak tour with Virgin Island Eco Tours through the Mangrove Lagoon and on to Cas Cay. We had an excellent time, and the guides taught us a whole lot. We also got to snorkel around Cas Cay & I don't like wearing a life vest when I snorkel, but it allowed us to get into very shallow... More

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Toronto, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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“Awesome excursion and knowledgeable guides”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

We had a great time on this excursion. A quick 20 minute kayak trip took us to the lagoon where we started off with a hermit crab race, then a hike and some time to snorkel. The guides - Eli & Travis in particular - were very knowledgeable about the area; it's vegetation, geology and wildlife. When you are snorkeling... More

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Los Angeles
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Easy adventure”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

jason was a great guide and very patient with the children. It seems like a big adventure but easily managed as long as the wind is not against you. Interesting and lovely time snorkeling near the mangroves. More

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Incline Village, Nevada
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“3 Ladies in the Mangroves”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012
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My friends and I took the tour from the Princess ship to Kayak, Hike & Snorkel in the Mangrove area on St. Thomas. It was a lovely adventure for us while our husbands were off golfing. We are all around 55 years, this trip was not at all strenous. I only had a little trouble getting back out of the... More

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Kingston, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Wonderful morning!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

We kayaked, snorkeled and hiked for a marvelous morning with a brilliant and kind young biologist for a guide. Everyone, from age 6-96, would enjoy this outing. We learned so much and saw crazy colourful fish and creatures. More

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