St Thomas: Island Hop & Food Boats with Snorkel & Beach Club
Three Islands, Two Food Boats & a Reef in One Morning
You spend eight hours on the water visiting three islands, swimming at two snorkel sites, eating at two floating restaurants, and landing at a beach club: all without arranging transport, gear rental, or food separately. Pizza and an open bar are included. The boat adjusts to weather and group size, so no two days are identical.
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Island hop and food boat tour
- Circle St. John island by boat
- Pass North shore beaches and landmarks
- Swim to Lime Out taco boat
- Snorkel reef and shipwreck at Christmas Cove
- Enjoy pizza from Pizza Pi
- Snorkel or visit Lovango Beach Club
- Dine at The Sand Pit Restaurant
- Shop boutiques at Lovango Beach Club
What’s included
Your day includes snorkel equipment, a light snack of cheese pizza from Pizza Pi, soda and bottled water, and an open boat bar serving beer, rum punch, and soft drinks throughout the eight hours. You'll also have access to a restroom on board and the option to eat at two floating food restaurants and visit Lovango Beach Club.
Times
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday 09:00
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Operated by Stormy Pirates Boat Charters
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The experience
The boat pulls away from the dock and you're already moving. Water turning from turquoise to deep blue as the crew points out the North Shore beaches sliding past: Hawksnest, Trunk Bay, Cinnamon Bay. Eight hours sounds like a lot until you realize it has to fit three islands, two snorkel stops, two different floating restaurants, and a beach club, which means there's no time to sit still. The itinerary shifts with the weather, so what you see depends on the day, but the structure stays the same: you're island hopping across the US Virgin Islands with a group of maybe a dozen other people, eating from boats that shouldn't work but absolutely do.
First stop is Lime Out, the floating taco boat anchored in the shallows. You swim over (snorkel gear is already on board, so you've got it with you), and order straight from the galley window. After that comes Christmas Cove at Great St. James Island, where the reef and a shipwreck sit close enough together that you can see both in one dive. Pizza Pi is the second food boat, and yes, a slice is included in the price. The rest of the day you're working through the open bar: beer, rum punch, soda, water, whatever. The crew knows the islands like they know the boat: they'll tell you about the historical ruins as you pass them, point out celebrity homes tucked into the hillsides, share the folklore that makes the place feel less like a postcard and more like somewhere people actually live.
The last stop is Lovango Beach Club, where you can either snorkel the reef off the back of the boat or wade ashore and eat at The Sand Pit Restaurant, browse the boutiques along the boardwalk. By then you've been on the water long enough that the land feels strange. The boat itself changes size depending on how many people book: under 14 guests, it's a 42-foot power boat. 14 or more, a 55-foot catamaran, so the ride adjusts to the group. Restrooms are on board. It's a shared trip, which means you're meeting people, not just seeing sights.
Is this one for you?This works best if you want to see multiple islands and eat at places tourists usually miss without renting a boat or coordinating stops yourself: the shared boat and fixed itinerary handle all of that, and the weather-based changes mean the crew is steering around conditions instead of pushing through them.
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Top questions
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.
What's included in the price?
Snorkel equipment, a slice of pizza from Pizza Pi, soda, bottled water, and an open bar serving beer, rum punch, and soft drinks all day.
How long is the tour?
Eight hours total, including travel between islands and time at each stop.
Do I need to know how to snorkel?
No. Snorkel gear is provided and you can skip the water stops if you prefer: at Lovango, you can stay on the beach instead.
What if the weather is bad?
The itinerary changes based on weather conditions. The crew will adjust which islands and stops you visit to keep everyone safe.
How many people will be on the boat?
It's a shared trip with other guests. The boat size depends on bookings: 42 feet for 14 or fewer people, 55 feet for larger groups.
Is there a bathroom on board?
Yes, there's a restroom on the boat.
Can I bring my own snorkel gear?
Snorkel equipment is included, but you can bring your own if you prefer.
What time does the tour start?
Check your confirmation for the exact departure time. Tours operate daily weather permitting.
St Thomas: Island Hop & Food Boats with Snorkel & Beach Club
8h · EN
from US$ 280 per person
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