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Virgin Islands Ecotours

Mangrove Lagoon, Charlotte Amalie 00802, St. Thomas
(340) 779-2155
Ranked #2 of 14 tours in Charlotte Amalie
5.0 of 5 stars 84 Reviews
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Owner description: VI Ecotours offers multi-eco kayak, hike & snorkel adventures in three locations: St Thomas’ Mangrove Lagoon, Historic Hassel Island in the Virgin...... more » Owner description: VI Ecotours offers multi-eco kayak, hike & snorkel adventures in three locations: St Thomas’ Mangrove Lagoon, Historic Hassel Island in the Virgin Islands National Park in St Thomas’ Charlotte Amalie Harbor and at Caneel Bay in St. John’s Virgin Islands National Park. Half day and full day tours with lunch depart daily from each location. Paddling & snorkeling instruction provided. Easy to paddle, sit-on-top kayaks. Professional guides. Fun for beginners and families. « less
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Saint Louis, Missouri
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

We did the kayak and snorkel tour in May 2012 during a week-long family vacation on St. Thomas and we all had a fantastic time. The guides and staff could not have been more helpful, and everyone seemed to go out of his/her way to make sure the day was a memorable one. We absolutely recommend this, whether you're on... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

My wife and I went on this tour on May 15th and we had a great time. The snorkeling was decent up till we neared the mangroves and then it became great. The hike portion was also really scenic and well worth it. Additionally, the guides were very friendly and knowledgeable. More

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Norwalk, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

We've been talking about doing the ecotour since first going to St Thomas in 2006 and finally did it this year. We loved it, you learn about the ecosystems surrounding the Island, see lots of flora and fauna. We really enjoyed the entire trip. We will likely make sure there aren't 6 ships in port next time we go, but... More

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Chester, NH
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

We had a great time on this tour. Our kids ages 12, 11, 9 and 7 loved it as well! Our guide was very helpful and our kids learned a lot! It was nice when our guide just pointed out the fish to see for our younger kids so they didn't have to work too hard to find them! A... More

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Jacksonville, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

My husband and I booked the 3-hour kayak, hike, snorkel. It was great, and I wish I had done the full day tour instead. There was plenty to see. We saw a barracuda towards the end of the snorkeling, and a puffer fish. Our guide Patrick was friendly an knowledgeable. He even gave us a little quiz at the end... More

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Lumberton, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

We had a great time. It was a company paid excursion on the morning of May 2. The guides were great...very informative and helpful. The mangroves were amazing, the crab races fun and the snorkeling beautiful. I enjoyed the guides snorkeling with us rather than jumping off the back of a boat and left on our own. With the guides... More

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Boalsburg, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

My wife and several of our friends took this tour today we thought it was just a kayak tour but it was much more than that. Very knowledgable guides and when the snorkel gear came out well it was truly one of the most fascinating tour we have taken. The mangroves where amazing what with all the fish and other... More

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Boston, MA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Very knowledgeable and nice people - Travis, Eli, Sean and Mindy - were great guides. The snorkeling and hiking (just walking really) were wonderful. At the end of the walk there is a beautiful rocky area where the waves crash - great photo opportunity. Eli and Sean were taking pictures the whole way and we purchased the dvds at the... More

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North Carolina
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012
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We had such a great time on our kayak / hike / snorkel tour! We will absolutely be back the next time we're in St Thomas! More

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Denver, CO
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

What a wonderful day! We loved the sea kayaking. The cove is just amazing for this type of active ecotour. We saw lots of fish when snorkeling, and enjoyed learning a bit about the Mangroves, and Hermit Crabs. Beautiful photos from Travy, and excellent guiding from Eli. A great team made for a great day! More

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