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After Dark

St. Thomas doesn’t stop when the sun goes down. Night kayaks, sunset snorkels, ghost tours, and haunted history walks make after dark worth staying up for.

Historic Ghost Tour Charlotte Amalie
Haunt

Put down the typical tour itinerary and step into the eerie, haunted side of Charlotte Amalie on this two-hour nighttime walking tour. Use real ghost-hunting equipment, explore cobblestone streets and hidden courtyards, and hear chilling local legends brought to life by knowledgeable local guides. A haunted bar stop midway adds to the atmosphere.

Glow Boats LED Night Kayak
The VI Cat

Climb into an LED-lit kayak after dark and glide through the shimmering waters of Marriott’s Frenchman’s Cove under a Caribbean night sky. Your guide leads the way as tarpon, stingrays, and maybe even a sea turtle drift beneath your glowing hull. Accessible for all ages and experience levels.

Sunset & Night Snorkel
Aqua Marine Dive Center

Watch the sky turn gold and then grab your flashlight for a guided snorkel as night falls over the Caribbean. This 2.5-hour sunset and night snorkel gives you a peek at the underwater world that only comes alive after dark. Gear, flashlights, and bottled water are all provided.

Private Sunset & Night Snorkeling Charter
Aqua Marine Dive Center

Your whole crew gets exclusive use of a 42-foot jet boat for a private 2.5-hour sunset snorkel adventure. Watch the sun drop below the horizon, then dive in with flashlights for a guided night snorkel. Possible turtle, ray, octopus, and eel sightings make this a seriously memorable evening on the water.

LED Night Kayak Glow Boats
St. Thomas Water Sports

Paddle through the waters surrounding Marriott’s Frenchman’s Cove in an LED-illuminated kayak as the stars come out. Your knowledgeable guide leads you through the marine landscape where tarpon, stingrays, and even sea turtles may appear beneath your glowing kayak. Accessible for all ages and skill levels.

Night Kayak Tour
Virgin Island Eco Tours

Wind through the tunneled mangrove waterways as the sun dips below the horizon, then look up to a sky full of stars and down to waters full of life. Your guide narrates the ecosystem and wildlife all around you on this enchanting and bucket-list-worthy night kayak through the Mangrove Lagoon.

Illuminated Night Kayak at the Elysian Resort
Island Adventures – New Horizons/Breakaway/Snorkel Cat

Paddle the calm waters around Elysian Beach Resort after dark in an LED-illuminated kayak that lights up the sea beneath you. Keep an eye out for sea turtles, starfish, and marine life drifting past as your guide leads you through this magical, glowing experience under a sky full of Caribbean stars.

Ghosts of Piracy Past
The Tropical Treasure Hunt Co.

Not your average ghost tour. This after-dark adventure takes your group on a guided kayak through eerie mangroves, then on to Bluebeards Castle for a sunset artifact tour before things get truly spooky. Live actors, immersive props, and a buried treasure hunt make this one a night to remember.

Sunset & Night Scuba Dive
Aqua Marine Dive Center

Watch the sun dip below the horizon, then flip on your flashlights and dive into the dark. This sunset and night dive around St. Thomas is an entirely different underwater world after dark. Gear and flashlights are provided. Certification required, and a minimum of four divers is needed to run the trip.