Golden Hour Sunset Kayak Tour in Cruz Bay, St. John
Wind down your day with a relaxed paddle in the evening light
Duration
1.5 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 20 people
Includes
Guide, kayak gear, dry bag
Highlights
Explore St. John’s western shoreline on a guided evening kayak tour designed for a relaxed pace. Take in the coast from the water as daylight fades, with opportunities to photograph the island’s evening colors.
- Try kayaking without any previous experience
- Paddle with lightweight paddles and a personal flotation device provided
Itinerary
- Arrival & Check-In Arrive at the Cruz Bay kayak launch (just steps from the ferry dock) and check in with your guide. 2. Orientation & Safety Briefing Meet your CPR-certified guide and receive a short safety demo and paddle instruction. You’ll be provided with a large dry bag for your valuables. 3. Board Your Tandem Kayak Get settled in your kayak and launch into the calm waters along St. John’s western shoreline. 4. Guided Golden Hour Paddle Glide past Gallows Point with views of Frank Bay and St. Thomas. Enjoy golden hour skies, glowing reflections, and storytelling from your guide about the island’s history, marine life, and coastal ecology. 5. Explore Scenic Coves Paddle through peaceful coves and watch for sea turtles, pelicans, and other evening wildlife. 6. Return to Cruz Bay Arrive back at the beach as twilight settles over the water. 7. Optional: Post-Tour Happy Hour Ask your guide about local drink specials nearby to continue your evening!
What's Included
- Tandem kayak
- Large dry bag for essentials
Important details
- Children under 18 require a parent or legal guardian at check-in
- Combined weight limit: 500 lbs per tandem kayak
- Requires comfort around water, following basic paddling instructions, paddling at a relaxed pace, and entering and exiting a kayak from the shoreline
- Beach launching and low kayak seating make this tour unsuitable for wheelchair access and not recommended for limited mobility
- Not suitable during the second or third trimester of pregnancy
- Not recommended for recent or chronic back, shoulder, knee, or wrist injuries, or conditions that limit paddling or sitting upright for 90 minutes
- Sign a liability waiver before joining the tour
- Leave luggage, large bags, coolers, glass bottles, and alcoholic drinks behind. Keep electronics in a waterproof case or the provided dry bag
- Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time
Cancellation Policy
Cancel anytime, no questions asked. If the tour doesn't live up to expectations, you'll receive a refund.
Product ID: 4H75MR
FAQs
No. Children must share a tandem kayak with an adult on the sunset kayak tour.
Optional guide gratuity, post-tour drinks, and the optional photo package are not included in the listed price. If you choose to tip, bring cash; the suggested gratuity is 15–20%.
Wear swimwear or quick-dry clothing and water shoes or sandals. Bring reef-safe sunscreen and a small towel or change of clothes for after your paddle.
Meeting details
Cruz Bay Beach, just to the right of the passenger ferry dock, St. John
