U.S. Virgin Islands Snorkeling Tour: Catamaran & Swim-Up Bar

Snorkel a reef, then float at the only swim-up bar in the Virgin Islands

Snorkeling in the U.S. Virgin Islands combines a morning reef dive aboard the luxury catamaran Jost Boat with an afternoon at Lime Out, the only floating taco bar in the islands. You spend roughly seven hours on the water: snorkel gear, two tacos per person, and an open bar are all included, along with time to float and drink at the swim-up bar. A live English-speaking guide leads the snorkel stop and the day runs from the Ritz-Carlton.

The Experience

The catamaran leaves from the Ritz-Carlton and heads out to one of the coral reefs scattered across the U.S. Virgin Islands. You spend the morning in the water with snorkel gear provided, then the boat continues on to Lime Out — the floating taco bar — where the afternoon is yours to float, eat and drink. Two tacos per guest come with the ticket, and the open bar runs the whole time you're on board after the snorkel stop.

The swim-up bar is the thing most people come for: you float in the water with a drink in hand, no schedule, no next stop. The catamaran is a power boat built for comfort, and the crew handles the logistics so you don't have to think about what comes next. Snorkel equipment is provided and suitable for all fitness levels, so you show up and go in the water.

The day runs about seven hours total. If you're staying at the Ritz-Carlton, you walk to the dock; if you're elsewhere, public transportation options are nearby, and on-site parking at the hotel is available for $30 if you drive. The guide speaks English and stays with the group through the snorkel stop, then you're free to move around the boat and the bar for the rest of the afternoon.

What’s included

• Snorkel gear.
• two tacos per guest at Lime Out.
• full open bar on board after snorkeling.
• all fees and taxes.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Cruz Bay Watersports

Is this one for you?If you're staying at or near the Ritz-Carlton, the boat leaves from the dock and you don't need a car or a ride — you walk on. If you're staying elsewhere in the U.S. Virgin Islands, public transportation gets you to the hotel, and the catamaran handles the rest of the day from there.

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Top questions

What's the snorkeling like in the U.S. Virgin Islands?

The U.S. Virgin Islands sit in a coral reef system, and the Jost Boat stops at one of the established snorkel sites where the reef is close to the surface and visible from the boat. The guide leads the group in and stays with you, and snorkel gear is provided — you don't need to bring your own or have experience.

Is the swim-up bar really in the water?

Lime Out is a floating bar anchored in the water, and you float right up to it with a drink. It's the only one like it in the Virgin Islands, and the bar is open the whole afternoon — you order what you want and float as long as you're on the boat.

How much food and drink do I get?

Two tacos per person are included with the ticket, and the open bar runs all afternoon after the snorkel stop — beer, wine, spirits and non-alcoholic drinks are all covered. You can order more food from the boat if you want it, but that's separate.

Do I need snorkeling experience?

No — the activity is suitable for all fitness levels, and the guide leads the snorkel stop. Snorkel gear is provided, so you just show up and go in the water with the group.

Where does the boat leave from and how do I get there?

The catamaran leaves from the Ritz-Carlton dock. If you're staying at the hotel, you walk to the dock; if you're elsewhere, public transportation options are available nearby. On-site parking at the Ritz-Carlton is available for $30 if you drive.