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Salt River Bay National Historical Park & Ecological Preserve
Virgin Kayak Co. uses state of the art Hobie Mirage kayaks. The first full body kayak! Not only are they stable, they take you farther, faster. Hobie kayaks overcome the strong caribbean tradewinds with ease. Recumbent, air cushioned, highback seats and a hand operated rudder make this the ultimate ride. Of course, if you prefer to solely use your upper body, we also offer Heritage open cockpit sea kayaks.

Mangroves Voted Best Kayak Tour in the Virgin Islands 2009 & 2010!

We offer some awesome Salt River Bay tours. Our "put in" spot is a beautiful sandy beach, located on the southern side of the Columbus Landing site. We'll kayak the entire bay as we explore mangroves, spy Osprey and endangered Least Terns and learn the incredible history of the park. We take pride in giving you a comprehensive tour and an unforgettable experience. Your guide will provide: instruction; life jackets; drybags and transportation from our shop. You will need to bring water, a hat and sunglasses. A camera and snack are optional. Wear beach attire and plenty of sunblock. Salt River Bay Tours are recommended for beginners.
                
Historical    Salt River Bay Historical and Ecological Daytime tour

This tour begins at our shop located at Cane Bay. We meet at 9:00 am in our Taino Museum. Here, you will learn about Pre Columbian life, transportation and art. We have commissioned The Carib canoe master builder Ettiene Charles to build two beautiful dugout canoes for you to see. Your guide, local historian and artist, Bryan Updyke will display his Taino ceramic reproductions as well as some original pieces.You'll learn about migratory birds, Fort Sale and the Ceremonial Ball and Dance Court. This is a great way to get a feel for the many layers of history and ecology that make up the park. We then trailer 4 miles down Rt 80 to our "put in". We take a few minutes to gear up and give some paddling instruction, and then we're off! We'll take a break halfway through at The Cape of the Arrows, where Bryan gives you a detailed look into that fateful day when Columbus arrived on these shores. This is a good time to have a snack, or take photographs. The remaining two sides of the bay are great places to see the local Green Iguana and the Yellow Warbler. By the time we arrive back at Cane Bay, it's usually around 1:00pm, depending on your group. Perfect time for lunch at one of Cane Bay's great eateries! Take the rest of the afternoon to soak up the sun on the beach, or snorkel our reef. It makes for a wonderful day.This tour is $45.00 per person. (No credit cards at this time)
Full Moon Kayaking             
              Nighttime Tours at Salt River Bay
  
                "Better than Vieques!"

Come to Salt River at dusk and watch the sun set. As the sky changes from blues to purple and pinks, you'll see Egrets come home for the night. Once it gets dark, you'll witness the magical underwater lights! These tiny single celled organisms, called Dinoflagelates, light up the water when agitated. Truly a wondrous sight! Please note that certain weeks of the month are not good for viewing the bioluminescence. Call for the moon calendar. $45.00 per person
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