Included:

• • One to two experienced local guides plus a trip leader, depending on group size
  • 8-day guided women’s kayaking, snorkeling, and hiking adventure on St. John (6 days of activities)
  • Accommodation for 7 nights at a private luxury villa compound on the south shore of St. John (double occupancy, guaranteed your own bed), with swimming pools, hot tub, and tennis court
  • All meals from dinner on Day 1 through dinner on Day 7 (some in restaurants and some prepared at the villa by your guides)
  • All kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and snorkeling equipment, plus kayaking instruction
  • A half-day sailing charter, including wood-fired pizza delivered at sea
  • All transportation on St. John, including pickup and drop-off at the Cruz Bay ferry dock at the start and end of the trip

Add-ons:

• • Single occupancy room — can be arranged at an additional cost, leave us a note at checkout if interested

Not included:

• • Transportation to and from St. John
  • Juice, soda, and alcoholic beverages
  • Any meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Anything not mentioned in the ‘Included’ section above
  • Insurance — recommended, available at checkout
  • Guide gratuities — optional

In order to join this St. John kayaking and snorkeling tour, good fitness is required, and you should be comfortable in the water. No previous kayaking experience is necessary, as the first day on the water includes instruction on safety and basic paddling strokes. Days are spent kayaking, snorkeling, and swimming, and the longest hike of the trip is an optional 3.2 km (2 mi) round trip to Rams Head Point.

This is an active vacation, not a typical beach holiday. In the weeks before the trip, aim to walk at a brisk pace for 35 to 45 minutes, three to four times a week. Adding push-ups or planks two to three times a week will help with paddling, and practicing swimming with fins is great prep for snorkeling. Some hikes cross rugged terrain with inclines and declines, so good balance helps too. You can always take a day off to relax at the villa.

Kayaking, SUP, and snorkeling equipment is all provided, so you can pack light and focus on sun, water, and warm-weather comfort.

Water gear:

• • Two swimsuits, so one can dry while you wear the other
  • Rash guard or long-sleeve sun shirt for snorkeling days
  • Water shoes or sport sandals with a secure strap
  • Quick-dry towel
  • Dry bag for the kayak days (optional but recommended)

Clothing & footwear:

• • Lightweight hiking shoes or trail runners with good grip
  • Shorts and quick-dry pants
  • T-shirts and lightweight long-sleeve tops
  • Light rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Casual outfit for dinners out and the villa
  • Sunhat with a brim

Other:

• • Day pack (25-40L)
  • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L)
  • Sunglasses with a retainer strap
  • Reef-safe sunscreen, lip balm with SPF, hand sanitizer, and bug spray
  • Headlamp or small flashlight
  • Personal toiletries and any medications
  • Camera or waterproof phone case (optional but recommended)

Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

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Group sizes and pricing:

• • This St. John kayaking and snorkeling tour is led by one to two local guides plus a lead guide, depending on the size of the group.
  • The maximum group size is set at 9 participants.
  • All participants are guaranteed their own bed, and a limited number of single occupancy rooms may be available.
  • Solo travelers are welcome—they can either share a room with another same-gender solo traveler at no extra cost, or guarantee a private room by paying a single occupancy fee.
  • St. John kayaking and snorkeling tours can be arranged for larger groups — contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements:

• • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the St. John kayaking and snorkeling tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
  • If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Every participant is guaranteed her own bed. This price for this St. John kayaking and snorkeling tour is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout.

Solo travelers are welcome—they can either share a room with another same-gender solo traveler at no extra cost, or guarantee a private room by paying a single occupancy fee.

The starting point of your St. John kayaking and snorkeling tour is St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. To get there, most people fly into Cyril E. King Airport (STT) on St. Thomas, arriving by 3 pm on Day 1. From the airport you’ll take a taxi van to one of three marinas that run ferries to St. John; each marina has its own departure schedule, and details are provided in the pre-departure document.

From the Cruz Bay Ferry Dock, your guides arrange shuttles to the villa, with times set once everyone’s arrival details are known. You will meet your guides at the lodging by 6 pm for orientation and the welcome dinner.

Getting home works the same way in reverse. The first ferry leaves at 7 am, and since the St. Thomas airport recommends arriving three hours early, don’t plan to fly out before 12 pm on the final day.

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