RED HOOK BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Tacos, Pizza and Coral: A Day Circling St. John from Red Hook
An eight-hour island‑hopping boat tour from Red Hook featuring two food‑boat stops, snorkeling at protected reefs, and an optional afternoon at Lovango Beach Club.
Tacos, Pizza and Coral: A Day Circling St. John from Red Hook.
Embark on an eight‑hour circuit of the Virgin Islands that pairs reef snorkeling with a culinary crawl: swim in to Lime Out for tacos, enjoy pizza from Pizza Pi, snorkel at pristine reefs only reachable by boat, and optionally spend the afternoon at Lovango Beach Club. The Circle St. John & Food Boat Tour delivers a full‑day waterborne view of the North Shore, coral sanctuaries and offshore islets.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Two food boats: Lime Out (tacos) and Pizza Pi
The route includes a lunch stop at Lime Out in Coral Bay (taco boat) and a serving of cheese or pepperoni from Pizza Pi; Lime Out requires guests to swim in and its lunch is not included in the trip price, while Pizza Pi is included.
Two pristine reef snorkel stops
Snorkel at two reefs that are only accessible by boat, including the marine sanctuary at Christmas Cove, and choose to snorkel Lovango Cay or head ashore to Lovango Beach Club for afternoon drinks or shopping.
A full‑day circuit: North Shore, Little St. James and Lovango
The day cruises the North Shore of St. John, passes Little St. James for a water tour, and rounds out with stops in Coral Bay and Lovango — a compact picture of the islands’ coastal character.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
This is a full‑day, small‑group island hop focused on water time and food: you’ll spend the day moving by boat between snorkeling sites and two famed food boats, with the option to break ashore at Lovango Beach Club for a relaxed afternoon drink or shopping.
THE FOOD
Two food boats: Lime Out (tacos) and Pizza Pi
The route includes a lunch stop at Lime Out in Coral Bay (taco boat) and a serving of cheese or pepperoni from Pizza Pi; Lime Out requires guests to swim in and its lunch is not included in the trip price, while Pizza Pi is included.
THE SNORKELING
Two pristine reef snorkel stops
Snorkel at two reefs that are only accessible by boat, including the marine sanctuary at Christmas Cove, and choose to snorkel Lovango Cay or head ashore to Lovango Beach Club for afternoon drinks or shopping.
THE ROUTE
A full‑day circuit: North Shore, Little St. James and Lovango
The day cruises the North Shore of St. John, passes Little St. James for a water tour, and rounds out with stops in Coral Bay and Lovango — a compact picture of the islands’ coastal character.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this trip — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring a bathing suit and towel (you must swim into Lime Out), reef‑safe sunscreen only (no spray or aerosol), and a method of payment for lunches and drinks.
Bring cash or a credit card for lunch and drinks; crew gratuity is expected (approximately 20% of the trip price — about $36+ per person).
Only reef‑safe sunscreen is permitted; avoid sprays or aerosols to comply with the operator’s policy.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour is approximately eight hours in duration.
Where do we meet and when do we depart?
The tour departs Red Hook, St. Thomas with a Cruz Bay, St. John pick‑up; departure and drop‑off times are scheduled as part of the itinerary.
Is snorkeling mandatory?
No — you can choose to snorkel or not snorkel during the day.
Do I have to swim into Lime Out?
Yes; guests have to swim into Lime Out. If you prefer not to swim, tacos can be delivered to the boat instead.
Is lunch included?
Pizza from Pizza Pi is included in the tour price; lunch at Lime Out (the taco boat) is not included and requires separate payment unless tacos are sent to the boat.
When is Lovango Beach Club available?
Lovango Beach Club is open seasonally from mid‑December until mid‑July; if the club is closed, that stop will be a snorkel stop instead.
What types of boats operate this trip?
The trip is operated on either a Classic Power Boat or a large power catamaran.