Historic Hassel Island - Kayak, Hike & Snorkel 3 Hour
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Historic Hassel Island - Kayak, Hike & Snorkel 3 Hour
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Historic Hassel Island - Kayak, Hike & Snorkel 3 Hour

3 h
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Get ready to kayak, hike and snorkel your way around historic Hassel Island in the Virgin Islands National Park. Discover the island's beauty and history firsthand as you kayak from Frenchtown to Hassel Island, paddle past colonial ruins, take a leisurely hike to Fort Willoughby, and go snorkeling at a secluded beach. This family-friendly active tour combines history and an eco-adventure of a lifetime! Departing from the Frenchtown marina, board your two-person, easy-to-paddle kayak for a 20-minute paddle along the coast of Hassel Island. As you paddle, you'll enjoy breathtaking views of the bustling Charlotte Amalie shopping and historic districts surrounding the harbor. Coming ashore at the Garrison House, you'll hike along a 10-minute rocky trail to Fort Willoughby, a former Danish and British Fort built during the Napoleonic wars and one of the most intact British Naval Forts in the Caribbean. After a snack and photo opportunities, kayak into Careening Cove where ships traveling from Europe were hauled and repaired. From here, it's only a brief paddle to the 19th-century Creque Marine Railway. Your next stop is a secluded and picturesque beach which offers a choice of snorkeling with colorful marine life, enjoying a cool dip, or relaxing in the shade. A 5-minute paddle will bring you back to Frenchtown. After your tour, if you have time, we recommend that you venture across the street and visit the neighborhood supported Historical Frenchtown Museum where you will be able to see many cultural items collected and presented by our residents of French ancestry who have been here for 500 years.
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Tourism
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Sport
65%
Adrenaline
65%
Aquatic
40%
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