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Illuminated Night Kayaking at the Elysian Resort
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Illuminated Night Kayaking at the Elysian Resort

By New Horizons & Breakaway Charters
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Ages 5-99, max of 8 per group
Duration: 1h 15m
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Live guide: English
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  • Illuminated Night Kayak
  • Fruit and Rum Punch are offered at the end of the activity
What's not included
  • Gratuity


Start:
  • Club Wyndham Elysian Beach Resort, Saint Thomas, 6800 Estate Nazareth, Nazareth, St Thomas 00802, USVI
    Please meet at the Elysian Beach.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6673P11

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travellers

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

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6673P11

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    4.5
    4.5 of 5 bubbles26 reviews
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    Chad Scoggins
    4 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2020 • Couples
    While the idea of night kayaking seems to be pretty rad, we had an unfortunate turn of events happen that made our experience less than desirable. About half way out to the first area one of the couples began to take on water pretty heavily and because of the way that the kayaks are designed they don’t have a self-emptying feature, so whatever water gets in stays in. Because of the poor design of the boat the first couple was underwater pretty quickly, causing one of our guides to swim them back.

    Normally this error could be the mistake of not angling the kayak correctly against the waves, but the day out was exceedingly choppy and we are still unsure why the go-ahead was given to go out. The waves got worse as we paddled deeper into the water and again we lost another couple due to their kayak taking on way too much water, and they had to paddle back halfway through the tour (none returned by the way, I imagine they were sent elsewhere unfulfilled due to the lack of extra watercraft).

    My wife and I kept afloat with a couple of college girls in the other kayak for the most part until it was time to turn around. At that point the wind had picked up dramatically and my wife and I started to take on water. So we had to head back early, not getting to enjoy the sea creatures under the boat (All anyone saw out there was seaweed and sea urchins and the fin of a dolphin in an enclosure for Coral World, plus the lights were not as strong as they could have been).

    We came back early (about 30 minutes before the tour was supposed to end) and they had rum, which I appreciated somewhat. They also said I would be contacted for a refund but that has yet to happen 3-days after the event (someone from margaritaville was supposed to call, not the guides).

    On the plus side, and why I gave it a 3 instead of a 2, the two guides were really cool people. I really enjoyed getting to talk to them and listen to them talk about their story. They were really upfront with us about the whole situation and were very apologetic and accommodating for whatever we needed. I always enjoy interactions with real people. Also, the first half was really fun for us and a good lesson in teamwork.

    Hope this review is helpful!
    Written 12 July 2020
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    Cori S
    1 contribution
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2022 • Couples
    We showed up at 6 (like the tickets said), and were told we had to wait until 7, because it wasn’t dark yet. No big deal, but it could’ve been planned better. Our group was 3 adults, so we had 2 tandems. One person rode with the guide. The guide didn’t really seem to know where to take us, so we ended up milling around the boats in the harbor the whole time, staring at the sandy bottom. We didn’t see anything, other than a school of silver fish that swam under us. Otherwise it was just sand. It was pretty choppy and wavy, so it was lucky everyone in our group was very experienced at kayaking - it might have been a bit unsafe for an inexperienced group. The guide himself didn’t seem to be all that experienced at kayaking. We couldn’t hear him at all from the other boat, but the person who rode with him said at one point he asked her to steer, even though she was in the front of the boat. He didn’t share any fun facts or any information at all…it ended up just being a paddle out into the night and back. Two stars just for it being a nice warm windy night, but it was a pretty awkward birthday gift to give my dad.
    Written 19 April 2022
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    Joseph M
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2021 • Couples
    Kayaking with an Island twist. The night sky is beautiful, and the ocean beneath you is a sight to see. Coral, sea urchins, several types of fish, and if your lucky an octopus! Our tour guide Edwardo was wonderful. He didn't simply guide us, he informed us on what to look for below and above us(planets, star signs, etc). He had several interesting historical info on the islands to share as well.

    Overall, a great experience, money and time very well spent :)
    Written 13 November 2021
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    Yulia B
    Skokie, IL1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2021 • Couples
    Our experience is as really good. Bill was an excellent guide, really laid back and funny. We went around the Elysian hotel area, saw some fish and other sea creatures. The highlight of the trip was when he took us further away from the resort, into a pitch dark water, and se kayaked under a sky full of stars. Breathtaking and unique experience .
    Written 28 December 2021
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    Onnilie I
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2023 • Friends
    This tour was an amazing experience. I highly recommend it! Kai was our guide, and he was knowledgeable on the sea life as well as where to take us to try and see it. We saw many tarpon hunting, a turtle, and other small fish.
    Written 20 January 2023
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    colleen
    Brentwood, TN10 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2024 • Family
    This was the worst activity that our family did all week. Our guides were 2 young girls, not sure of their name as they did not offer them. I thought they were also guests as well as when we walked up, they were taking pics by the sign. But no, they were taking us out.
    They got the kayaks out and then went to get drinks for themselves at the bar as we put on our life jackets.
    There were no instructions.
    This was not a guided tour at all. They only told us they saw a crab and pointed out nothing. There was no history. Just paddled out and sat in the bay in the middle of all the moated sailboats.
    The two of them paddled and drifted far away from our kayaks and they were taking selfies with each other! They were on FaceTime calls! I couldn’t believe it really. When we paddled in they only said “we work for tips so…”
    They were on FaceTime and taking selfies and drinking their drinks from the bar! It was awful for my family! Would not recommend.
    Written 27 June 2024
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    rodneyandalicia
    Memphis, TN279 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Shirvel was an absolutely fantastic guide. Our group had members who were kayaking for the first time, and her instructions were clear and concise. This was a great way to spend time with family and friends. We went out from Elysian Resort, and we were able to see St. John and St. Croix from where we were. The lights attracted Turpin and a few other small fish.
    Written 15 March 2024
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    Caitlin
    Buffalo, NY2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was my first time kayaking on the ocean and at sunset. We didn’t get to see any marine life but it was still such a great experience. Ed and Matt were great guides. They were both very knowledgeable and friendly. I’d definitely do this again if I come back to the island. The rum punch at the end of the tour was a bonus as well.
    Written 15 January 2022
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    Melea H
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    1st time kayaking at night. Whether or not you have kayaked before, the guides are pleasant and accommodating. They give you a tutorial beforehand and also make sure you're paddling correctly, while in the ocean, to stay with the group. Between the sunset, the island history, the moonlight and the rum punch I was very pleased!
    Written 15 January 2022
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    bmwod
    West Palm Beach, FL19 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2020
    Very relaxing and enjoyable evening kayaking experience. The illuminated kayaks were great. Recommended for a great family adventure.
    Written 11 July 2020
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