About this activity

A gentle paddle safari by kayak or SUP (stand-up paddleboard) that weaves through an untouched mangrove lagoon on Beef Island, Tortola, British Virgin Islands. If you're looking for a short excursion in the BVI, this small-group local-guided tour is perfect. There's an abundance of wild nature in these mangrove forests, also known as 'the nurseries of the sea', which are home to juvenile marine life of all kinds including turtles, stingrays, baby sharks and barracuda. This is a wonderful way to enjoy the pristine BVI ecosystem, see raw nature up close and learn all about the sea, the land and the culture around you.

See the boat

What is included

Children must be accompanied by an adultOther

EquipmentOther

Face masks required for guides in public areasSafety face masks required for guides in public ar

Face masks required for travellers in public areasSafety face masks required for travelers in public

Food and drinksOther

Gear/equipment sanitised between useSafety gear equipment sanitized between use

GratuitiesFees

Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staffSafety hand sanitizer available to travelers and s

Local guideOther

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuriesNo back problems

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriatelyOther

Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise shipOther

Suitable for all physical fitness levelsPhysical easy

Transportation to/from attractionsOther

Transportation vehicles regularly sanitisedSafety transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Standard

Weather cancellation available

May cancel if minimum travelers are not met

Refund rules

100% refundable until 1 day before departure

0% refundable from 0 to 1 day before departure

Reviews

5/5

A must do in Tortola

Perfect experience to learn about the BVI and kayak through the mangroves. Alex was great and the ride with Freeman gave us a historical perspective of the islands.

Reviewed by andygA8103RE - 2022-12-25

5/5

Spectacular tour

My husband and I had a fantastic morning kayaking through the mangroves. It was really calm and the water was crystal clear. We saw lots of fish and jellyfish as well as brief views of eagle ray and turtles. Alex was a very knowledgeable guide and is clearly passionate about mangrove biology and conservation. We would 100% return and do the tour again to see what else we find!

Reviewed by Lizi_P - 2022-12-12

5/5

Learn about Tortola from an expert local and enjoy nature while you’re doing it.

Cruisers, this excursion isn’t on the approved list but it’s a fantastic outing for able-bodied adults and kids. We went against the ship’s “stick with us” and it was completely worth it. You will get back with plenty of time to shop or he offers to drop you off at a nearby beach. Alex is passionate about the ecosystem so the tour is both seriously informative and mindful of our impact. We planted mangrove seeds, learned about hurricane impact, saw a pup lemon shark, many birds, beautiful jellyfish that look like Queen Anne’s lace - all from kayaks. Alex can talk at length about BVI, surfing, journalism AND the mangroves. Take sunscreen, a protected camera, water and your beach clothes. Highly recommend getting off that typical tour bus and going for it. Thank you, Alex, for making our visit memorable.

Reviewed by doctorbubba - 2022-12-07

5/5

Highly recommended Hike and Paddle

This was by far the highlight of my trip. The mangrove paddle is amazing but even more so is the hike! The trail is created by Alex himself and provides a little bit of everything. It is a hard hike so do not enter thinking it will be easy. But worth it! Alex is a great guy, easy to talk to and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend

Reviewed by maurafabris - 2022-12-01

5/5

Alex is amazing, this excursion is outstanding!!

My family and I recently stopped on the Island of Tortola while cruising with Norwegian Cruise Lines. Our daughter is a marine biology at the University of Washington so we thought this particular excursion would be perfect for us. First off, I want to point out that Alex was an outstanding host, tour guide, naturalist, historian, educator, humble human being. Alex met us at the cruise terminal and after a short drive we arrived at a beach where our kayaks were waiting for us. My 18 and 15 year old daughters, my wife and I followed Alex into the mangroves where he educated us on the fragility of this amazing ecosystem but he also detailed it’s incredible perseverance. Alex explained how Hurricane Irma delivered incredible damage to the island and coastline however we learned the strength of Mother Nature and how life finds a way after the most extreme conditions. Alex (a lifelong resident of Tortola) was part tour guide, historian, naturalist, educator, and overall wonderful human being. He is sought out by University professors because of his opinions, experience, perception, knowledge, and observations of this amazing ecosystem. His insight has proven to be invaluable to their research. During this trip we handled jellyfish, learned about different types of algae, discussed different types of mangroves, replanted mangroves, and discussed the true power and strength of nature’s will to survive. We definitely plan on returning to Tortola and look forward to joining Alex again, even if it’s for a cup of coffee at Beans. Excellent activity and would recommend to all.

Reviewed by The Estes F - 2022-11-29

Magic Mangrove Paddle in Beef Island Lagoon

About this activity

See the boat

What is included

Cancellation policy

Refund rules

Reviews

A must do in Tortola

Spectacular tour

Learn about Tortola from an expert local and enjoy nature while you’re doing it.

Highly recommended Hike and Paddle

Alex is amazing, this excursion is outstanding!!

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