St. John kayak, snorkel & hike to Honeymoon Beach: 5 hours
Five hours: paddle, reef, deserted beach, lunch, trail back
A 5-hour kayaking and snorkeling activity in St. John combines paddling across Caneel Bay, snorkeling around the uninhabited Henley Cay within Virgin Islands National Park, a guided hike on the Lind Point Trail into Honeymoon Beach, and a picnic lunch. The tour includes all equipment, instruction, and meets at Mongoose Junction in Cruz Bay. Water at Henley Cay can be choppy at times.
Options for this experience
2 optionsWhat’s included
- Kayak and snorkeling equipment.
- life jacket.
- paddling instruction.
- safety briefing.
- guided hike on the Lind Point Trail.
- picnic lunch.
- small chocolate bar.
- bottled water.
- access to locker rooms and restrooms.
- live English-speaking guide.
Times
- Every day except Tuesday 09:00
- Tuesday 09:00 09:30
Before you book
Operated by Virgin Islands Ecotours
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The experience
Five hours starts at Mongoose Junction in Cruz Bay, where you meet your guide and get fitted with a life jacket and snorkeling gear. A few blocks down to Cruz Bay Beach, you get paddling instruction, then kayak to Scott Beach to snorkel with sea turtles. From there you paddle across Caneel Bay to a deserted beach accessible only by boat, then continue to Honeymoon Beach where you eat lunch and snorkel around Solomon Beach before paddling back to Cruz Bay.
The reef around Henley Cay holds brain, pillar, sheet and star coral, plus the endangered elkhorn and staghorn varieties: all within Virgin Islands National Park. Water there can get choppy, so the guide will assess conditions and adjust the route if needed. You'll have a small chocolate bar and bottled water throughout the day, and locker rooms and restrooms are available at the outfitters store.
The hike into Honeymoon Beach follows the Lind Point Trail and is guided, so you're not navigating on your own. Bring a swimsuit and footwear that can get wet. The operator notes this tour isn't suitable for children.
Is this one for you?Start at Mongoose Junction in Cruz Bay without needing a car: your taxi drops you there, and the guide handles the rest. This setup works whether you're staying elsewhere on the island or just don't want to navigate parking and logistics on an activity day.
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Top questions
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What's the water like at Henley Cay when I'm snorkeling there?
Water at Henley Cay can be choppy at times, so your guide will monitor conditions and adjust the route if necessary to keep the day safe and enjoyable.
Do I need to know how to kayak before I book this?
No. You get paddling instruction at Cruz Bay Beach before heading out, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
What happens if I don't have a car to get to the meeting point?
You can have your taxi drop you at Mongoose Junction in Cruz Bay, where you'll meet your guide at the Virgin Islands Ecotours Outfitters Store.
What corals will I see when I snorkel?
The reef around Henley Cay includes brain, pillar, sheet and star coral, as well as the endangered elkhorn and staghorn varieties, all within Virgin Islands National Park.
Is lunch included in this tour?
Yes. A picnic lunch is included at Honeymoon Beach, along with a small chocolate bar and bottled water throughout the day.
St. John kayak, snorkel & hike to Honeymoon Beach: 5 hours
5h · EN
from US$ 169 per person
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