Magic Mangrove Paddle Tour in Beef Island Lagoon, Tortola
by GroundSea Adventures BVI
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This 2.5-hour small-group tour offers a guided paddle through the Magic Mangrove Lagoon on Beef Island, near Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. Participants use either a kayak or a stand-up paddleboard to move slowly through the mangrove forest, which is known as a nursery for young marine animals such as turtles, stingrays, baby sharks, and barracuda. The local guide explains the surrounding sea and land environment as well as aspects of the local culture. Equipment and the guide are included in the tour price. Food, drinks, gratuities, and transportation to and from the site are not included. The tour operates in most weather conditions. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Itinerary
Paddling either a kayak with one other person or a paddlebard if you have real experience of usingt them. We'll go along the reef and into the lagoon at the downwind end, then make our way back upwind sheltered by the mangrove trees. In the lagoon we will explore different quiet corners, watch passing wildlife, and enjoy the remarkable universe that is a mangrove lagoon. If the season is right, you might also be asked to plant a mangrove seed to help our recovery following the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma in 2017.
150 min
Meeting point
MEETING POINT IS FOR CRUISE SHIP GUESTS ONLY. Other guests please send details of where you’re coming from & directions will be sent on Viator. CRUISE GUESTS: Meet at the Tourist Board booth on the left as you leave the dock. Transport to the launch site may be in our vehicle (max 6) or in a taxi.
End point
MEETING POINT IS FOR CRUISE SHIP GUESTS ONLY. Other guests please send details of where you’re coming from & directions will be sent on Viator. CRUISE GUESTS: Meet at the Tourist Board booth on the left as you leave the dock. Transport to the launch site may be in our vehicle (max 6) or in a taxi.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.