8 Lunch Trips in the Virgin Islands Worth Booking

1.Circle the Island of St. John | Lunch stop at Lime Out (Taco Boat)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 790 reviews · from $250Our pick

Spend about eight hours circling St. John from St. Thomas or St. John. Your crew chooses calm snorkeling spots, serves drinks and snacks, and stops at the floating Lime Out taco bar. Expect sea turtles, stingrays, a shipwreck area, pizza from Pizza Pi, and optional time at Lovango Beach Club.

“Best part of St John’s was our boat day today, we had the best time and Tara, our captain was amazing!”

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2.St. John Full-Day Lime Out Snorkel Taco Lunch & Open Bar – Westin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 289 reviews · from $179

Start at the Westin St. John at 8:15 a.m. for a seven-hour catamaran outing with breakfast, loaner snorkel gear, two reef stops, two Lime Out tacos, and an onboard open bar after snorkeling. Crew members such as Captain Erin, Chris, and Izzy may vary by date. Expect sailing, swimming, floating, and strong sun.

“Great experience. Everything was provided including towels. Ryan and Danny are a great crew. What was a little choppy but that only added to the fun. The connection to the Lime Out bar was an added bonus.”

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3.Best of Mangrove Lagoon Kayak, Hike and Snorkel Adventure with Picnic Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 261 reviews · from $159

Spend about five hours with Virgin Islands Ecotours kayaking the Mangrove Lagoon, hiking Cas Cay to a volcanic blowhole, and snorkeling for starfish, rays, fish, and more. Guides such as Dana, Freddie, Chrissy, and Swish add natural and island knowledge, while lunch, equipment, and bottled water are included. Round-trip transport is available with the selected option.

“We traveled to Mexico last year and booked a bike tour to several cenotes. It was easily the best part of our trip so when we planned our trip to St Thomas we knew we'd want to add a guide-led tour. My partner and I work in renewable energy so getting to link up with VI Ecotours seemed like a great fit. We were not disappointed! Our guide, Soren, was super knowledgeable and friendly. Learn about killer trees, the beauty of the mangroves, and get up close and personal with Cassiopeia jellyfish! One important note, there is a gun range nearby so you might hear gunfire - avoid if you're…”

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4.St. John PiZZA Pi Snorkel Sail with Beach Stop, Lunch & Open Bar – Westin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · from $149

Sail from the Westin St. John with a friendly crew such as Captain Erin, Captain Emily, or Captain Wendy. Snorkel two sites, swim near scenic beaches, and eat hot pizza from Pizza Pi, the Virgin Islands’ floating food boat. Towels, gear, salad, snacks, and an open bar after snorkeling are included.

“Great trip excursion. Crew was great and quite friendly! Had a great time and would definitely do it again!!”

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5.St. James Snorkel & Pizza Pi Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $90

Spend about three and a half hours cruising from Red Hook or Cruz Bay to snorkel sites near Little and Great St James. You’ll use provided gear, watch for tropical fish, turtles, stingrays, and urchins, then eat fresh Pizza Pi pizza delivered by dinghy. Sierra, Jake, and Ciara are among the crew members praised for their friendly help.

“Great excursion, two stops! Enjoy your moments, crew was very accommodating. Lots of marine life to see too.”

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6.St. Thomas Cultural Experience: Semi-Private, Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $80Best value

Spend four to five flexible hours around St. Thomas with local guide Max, who shapes the outing around your interests. Expect Main Street, scenic overlooks, a local lunch, and beach time with chairs, water, and snorkel gear. The small group setting suits easygoing visitors who prefer local food and quieter stops over a fixed bus tour.

“Max was a fantastic tour guide. He took us to so many beautiful places (and took tons of photos for us!), shared so much information about the island, and we had a great meal on the beach to end the day. And it lasted longer than the advertised 4 hours which we loved.”

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7.St. Thomas Lime Out Snorkel with Taco Bar Lunch & Swim-Up Bar – Ritz-Carlton

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $179

Join Cruz Bay Watersports at the Ritz-Carlton for a 7-hour-15-minute catamaran outing to two St. John snorkeling spots and Lime Out, the Virgin Islands’ floating taco bar. Expect included gear, a two-taco lunch, breakfast items, an open bar after snorkeling, bathrooms, and a maximum of 32 people.

“Such a great all day excursion and you definitely get a great bang for your buck. Highly recommend this as a great way to spend the day. Our group had a wide range of activity levels with some people being pro hikers and others wanting to Read more”

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8.Maho Bay Turtle Snorkel with Lunch and Bar at Frenchman’s Reef

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $139

Cruise from Frenchman’s Reef aboard the Jost Boat to Maho Bay and the Virgin Islands National Park. You’ll snorkel with green and hawksbill turtles, stop at a second reef or offshore cay, eat a picnic lunch, and enjoy the open bar after snorkeling. The group is limited to 26 people.

“I booked this tour for a friend group vacation. I originally booked for Tuesday, and the tour service called me the Sunday before and said there was a cancelation but we could move to Friday. That actually worked better for us, so we rebookeRead more”

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