The 9 Best Mangrove Paddles in Antigua

1.TRIPLE ACTIVITY TOUR, Bike Kayak Hike, ANTIGUA

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 211 reviews · from $130Our pick

Bike through St. John’s, kayak a mangrove lagoon, swim at a local beach, and walk to Fort James on Antigua’s active small-group tour.

“Our guide Giles was possibly the friendliest, most knowledgeable guide we have ever had. He made the experience incredibly enjoyable. Unfortunately, due to low water, we were unable to do the kayak portion of the tour, but Giles was up front about the issue (definitely not his fault) and extended our bike, walk and beach stay to offset it. The bikes were comfortable cruisers that were well maintained, and the total ride ended up being about 8 miles of flat terrain. We are avid cyclists, so the distance and terrain was an easy cruise for us. Anyone with even moderate fitness could do this tour. It was fun to ride…”

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2.SoCoHo Eco Half Day – Mangrove Kayak & Reef Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $135

Kayak Antigua’s mangroves, boat to Cades Reef for snorkeling, enjoy rum punch and snacks, with pickup and a four-hour island escape.

“The kayaks are very fun, but make sure you do not bring anything in your kayak that you do not want to get wet. Wear lots of sunscreen and have a hat that will not blow away.”

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3.Crystal Kayak & Snorkel Eco Tour (with transfer)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $89Best value

See Antigua’s marine life from a clear kayak, then snorkel a reef on this friendly three-hour eco tour with transfers.

“We tried most of the popular excursions and this was our favorite one. These guys are super friendly and put a lot of effort into making you feel safe regardless of experience and fitness level. The glass kayaks are incredible; you get to see and interact with the wildlife a lot with a great view of the water beneath you. The guides put a lot of effort into giving you chances to hold and touch stuff like starfish and jellyfish.”

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4.Crystal Clear Kayak Drone Photography Antigua

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 60 reviews · from $153

Review of Antigua’s clear kayak drone photo shoot, covering guides, safety, photo quality, price, timing, transport, and booking advice.

“The photographer was nice. It was a vibe,, however; the edited photos did not look professional and out of 31 edited (only 2 were able to be used). For $153 the editing should be professional!”

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5.Snorkeling, Kayaking and Paddle Board Activity in Antigua

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $110

Paddle, kayak, and snorkel from Galleon Beach to Nelson’s Dockyard, with turtles, shipwrecks, reef life, transport, and local views.

“We had a great time kayaking, snorkeling and we enjoyed a local lunch with our guide Cheyvone. He was so organized and ran such a great adventure. He was fun, friendly and made the day great!”

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6.Antigua Zipline & Kayaking Combo From St. John’s

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $222

Review of Antigua’s 6-hour zipline, mangrove kayak, snorkeling, lunch, and Great Bird Island tour, with honest tips on price and planning.

“Amazing day and great way to pack in multiple activities! My family loved the zip lining, lunch was great, and then finished up with kayaking and snorkeling in the beautiful water!! Rum to finish the trip off was the perfect ending. We did this with our 2 kids (10 and 12) and they loved it all too! Highly recommend.”

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7.Under the Sea snorkeling(Stingray/Kayak/ Power Snorkel available)

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 8 reviews · from $150

Snorkel Antigua’s Cades Bay Reef for tropical fish, turtles, stingrays, lobster, and conch, with private transport and rum punch.

“Awful!! Got only 2H of a beach, we had been tried to reschedule to a different time, etc just BAD!!!”

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8.St. John’s, Antigua Kayak, Snorkeling, & Beach Bird Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 7 reviews · 4 hours · from $147

Kayak Antigua’s North Sound, snorkel by Great Bird Island, and relax on a quiet beach with transport, gear, and rum punch included.

“Great tour around Antigua. Very comfortable van and great tour guides. The beach was beautiful and not crowded.”

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9.Clear Kayak Tour in Mangrove Antigua

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $90

Paddle a clear kayak through Antigua’s mangroves, spot marine life below, and learn about the island’s ecosystem with a local guide.

“My family and I loved this tour of the Antiguan mangroves in glass bottom kayaks. We learnt so much about the flora and fauna of the mangrove ecosystem-systems from Brittany and her team. The glass bottom kayaks also allowed us a glimpse into the underwater life around the mangroves.”

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