St. John is home to the Virgin Islands National Park and the Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument. With two parks protecting beaches, coastlines and underwater areas, and additional beautiful coastal areas outside of the park, there many opportunities to explore from the water. Taking a guided kayak or SUP tour on St. John will allow you to both enjoy the pristine environment and the island’s gorgeous scenery while learning about the previous natural resources of St. John, the marine life, and the island’s history. What better way to enjoy St. John then with expert guides to lead the way?
Reef2Peak: East End Kayaking Excursion
Reef2Peak offers guided excursions on St. John and within the Virgin Islands National Park. Your guide will provide a wealth of information about the ecology & history of the areas you explore. This kayak excursion starts at Haulover Bay and takes you across the turquoise waters of Round Bay. Enjoy a guided snorkel to Pelican Rock. Return to the waters to glide over turtle grazing beds along the tranquil Long Point Peninsula. Round out the excursion with a short nature stroll to the north side of St. John, taking in views of Sir Francis Drake’s Channel and Tortola. This is a three-hour excursion, $95 per person.
Reef2Peak: East End Paddle Excursion
Reef2Peak offers guided excursions on St. John and within the Virgin Islands National Park. On this trip you will enjoy a relaxing paddle from the beach at Haulover Bay to beautiful Long Point. Take a break on the beach or go on an informative coastal walk with your guide. Return to the water and glide back to Haulover Bay or go for a guided snorkel over colorful coral reefs and turtle grazing beds. Your guide will provide a wealth of information about the ecology & history of the areas you explore. A great trip for beginning & intermediate paddlers! This is a three-hour excursion, $95 per person.
Reef2Peak: Hurricane Hole Epic Downwinder Kayaking Excursion
Reef2Peak offers guided excursions on St. John and within the Virgin Islands National Park. On this excursion you will paddle the calm crystal waters of the Caribbean along breathtaking shorelines on the island’s beautiful East End. Go with the flow and ride the current on a magical one-way excursion from the reefs of Haulover Bay to the mangroves of Princess Bay in Hurricane Hole. And you will see the abundant and myriad sea life of the mangrove ecosystem on a guided snorkel. This is a three-hour kayaking and snorkeling excursion, $120 per person.
Reef2Peak: Princess Bay Excursion by Kayak or Paddleboard
Reef2Peak offers guided excursions on St. John and within the Virgin Islands National Park. On this excursion you can explore the beauty of Hurricane Hole by kayak or discover the National Monument from a new perspective by paddleboard. For a close look at the wondrous marine life of the mangroves take a guided snorkel. Your guide will provide a wealth of information about the ecology & history of the areas you explore and will identify the sea life you encounter. This is a three-hour excursion, $100 per person.
If you want to kayak or SUP but prefer to explore St. John on your own you can rent a kayak or SUP board for an hour, a day or for a week. Visit St. John Kayak and SUP Rentals!
