Sail around the island of St. John with this small-group tour. You'll sail along the North Shore until you reach a good snorkeling spot, where you'll make your first stop. Then you'll continue to the floating taco bar, Lime Out for lunch, followed by a second stop for snorkeling before you head back to your departure point.

Group sizes limited to 12 people for an intimate experience
Snorkeling equipment will be provided to all passengers
Alcoholic beverages are included in the ticket price
Choose from St. Thomas or St. John departures

What's Included

Alcoholic Beverages
Restroom on board
Use of Snorkeling equipment
Captain and First Mate

Crew Gratuity
Lunch

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting points

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Start time

08:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Cinnamon Bay (Pass By)

Hansen Bay Beach

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Salt Pond Bay

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Lime Out VI

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

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Q:What should I bring with me on the Circle the Island of St. John tour?

A:We recommend bringing sunscreen, swimwear, sunglasses, insect repellant, a towel, and cash/credit card for any additional purchases.

Mar 2021

Q:Can I leave my personal belongings on the boat while we are snorkeling during the Circle the Island of St. John tour?

A:Yes - some of the crew stays on board, so your personal items will be safe while you enjoy the beach!

Mar 2021

Q:Are there restrooms on the boat during the Circle the Island of St. John tour?

A:Yes, there are restrooms and private changing areas on the boat.

Mar 2021

Q:What happens in the case of bad weather on the day of my Circle the Island of St. John tour?

A:The itinerary can be subject to change based on weather and sea conditions. In cases of severe weather, the tour may be canceled and you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Mar 2021

Q:Can I bring my own food/drink on the Circle the Island of St. John tour?

A:Yes. We provide bottled water, soda, snacks and alcoholic beverages, but if you have a preferred snack/drink you may bring it with you.

Mar 2021

Q:Can I bring children on the Circle the Island of St. John tour?

A:Absolutely! This is a great option for children.

Mar 2021

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Featured review

Kelly_E

Awesome experience. Jared and Maev were awesome. Beautiful views and plenty of time spent at each spot ! Would definitely recommend this tour to friends and family and would 100% do it again!

Reviews

5.0

554 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers.

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Loved the tacos!

Jami_P, Aug 2023

Fun crew and fun meeting new people. Loved the tacos! Sammy and Sierra were both wonderful. Perfect amount of time to sightsee, snorkel and enjoy the food and drinks! Highly recommended.

Great day!

Diane_V, Jul 2023

Actually just floating while others snorkeled. Very nice tour and enjoyed it. Great weather, crew and rum punch.

Great honeymoon activity!

Steph_E, Jul 2023

Lacey and Sammy were so fun! They brought us to great snorkel spots and lunch at Lime Out was delicious and super unique. It was a chill, beautiful day! Highly recommend!

I was able to see two sea...

Michael_K, Jun 2023

I was able to see two sea turtles. The Lime Out barge has some serious gourmet taco power! His pets and squares alike would enjoy that joint.

Good day on the water!

Tammy_N, Jun 2023

Floating taco bar best part of trip. Sammy & Sierra took good care of everyone on the boat at all times.

Highly Recommend!

Rachel_L, Jun 2023

Such a fun trip! Our captain and bartender went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. Highly recommend!

AMAZING CREW AND TRIP!!!...

Angela_H, Jun 2023

AMAZING CREW AND TRIP!!! Lacey and Brandon made Stormy Pirate the BEST!! Lime out is an experience of a Lifetime!!!

Best snorkeling and sightseeing trip ever

Dianne_L, Jun 2023

I had an absolute blast today on this trip! The boat ride was so fun and it was great to see all of the island and some fabulous houses. The snorkeling was out of this world fantastic! The first stop there were a lot of great big rocks that were really cool to swim around and there were a lot of fish. The second stop had an amazing array of fish and reefs and all kinds of stuff. Best snorkeling I’ve ever done. I got “tacoed” (see pics lol). We stopped at Limeout for tacos for lunch and they were very tasty. Everyone on the boat seemed to have a fabulous time. To top all this off, the crew, Lacey and Brandon, were so awesome. They kept everyone happy with drinks, played a great selection of music and were so helpful in every way. I loved this trip! I want to go again!

A feast time!

Mark_P, Jun 2023

We made great time and got in three snorkel outings instead of two! We saw lots of marine life. The hosts were very nice as well.

The Best !

Brittany_A, Jun 2023

This was amazing experience. Best boat drive ever. They made us feel very comfortable. The music selection needs to open

Snorkeling and limeout experience

misti_e, May 2023

Great day circling the island! First time snorkeling for our family and it was a great way to experience it. Lime out tacos were amazing. The tour staff made us feel so comfortable. Thank you Sammie and Lacie

Disgusting and Uncomfortable

Chanice_J, May 2023

Do Not, I repeat do not waste your money. Okay for starters we arrived everyone was waiting for them to come and let us in when we were walking up they closed the gate as if we didn't belong there lady asked our names and realized we had tickets. We were on our way to the snorkel site and they stopped to show us homes in the hills we had Suzanne and Lacy, as the captain was driving her crew member asked my friend if she knew who Kenny Chesney, my friend said no so a song of his comes on and my friend knows the song just not the artist so my friend asked who's house are we looking at and she proceeded to say its Kenny Chesney the one you don't know about. We didn't feel like we belonged there, the conversation with us was different then the way they spoke with others on the boat. What really put the icing on the cake was that we paid $200 a piece for this 7 hour excursion they gave us thermal cups with their logo on it so I was thinking oh thats nice of them to throw in a suvenior cup, at the end of the excursion the next thing that came out their mouth baffold me, they informed us that they needed the cups back, or we could purchase the cups... So let me get this straight you guys are having people drink out of these cups that god knows how many other people before us have drunk out of, that is disgusting and vile I don't care how well you clean those cups, get plastic or styrofoam cups. Go at your own risk not worth it, this was 7 hours of my trip that we can't get back.

Response from Host, May 2023

We are very sorry that you did not have a good time. As I have stated before, our trips are not for everyone, but the majority of people have an amazing time as you can see from our other 2300+, 5 star reviews. As a socially responsible company, we will NOT add unnecessary single use plastic to our island's already over filled landfill to satisfy environmentally irresponsible, guests such as yourself. Our insulated stainless steel cups are sanitized at the end of each trip, just like multi-use glassware used in restaurants. The cups we use reduce plastic waste and reduce the amount of ice needed; therefore, being environmentally friendly to not only our islands, but also to the planet that we share. Yes, there are still some socially irresponsible and entitled people, in this world who prefer to us single use plastic or styrofoam cups and those types of people are probably not a good fit for any of our tours. Once again, we are sorry that you did not have a good experience with our company and we hope you enjoy the remainder of your vacation in the USVI.

Great day on Stormy Pirate

Janice_R, May 2023

We had a fabulous day on the water with Susana and Lacy! What a great crew - they were knowledgeable about the area, attentive to passenger needs and just super fun to spend the day with. The lunch stop for tacos at Limeout was fantastic! The snorkeling was terrific! Book in advance b/c they do sell out. We will definitely return to Stormy Pirates for our next trip.

Stormy Pirates is a MUST!

Harrison_V, May 2023

This was easily one of the highlights of our trip to St. Thomas! The entire day was an absolute blast. Big shout-out to our Captains and guides Sammie and Tara who were the best hosts and always made sure we had our cups filled and the music going. It rained on our trip several times but that only meant the tunes went up and our party got crazier! The swim spots allowed us to see so many fish including an absolute beautiful barracuda! The stop at Lime Out was amazing and we left so full! Already planning our next trip back and we plan to do MULTIPLE tours with Stormy Pirates! Thanks for such great memories!

Great time

Cary_J, May 2023

Had a great time, Sammy and Lacey were fantastic!!! Kept the cocktails full, lunch at limeout was delicious.

Loved it

Isabel_F, Apr 2023

This was a highlight of our trip to St. John. Suzanna and her partner were great and made the experience very enjoyable. The highlight was seeing so many sea turtles and of course the tacos at Limeout. Thank you again!

Highly recommend!

Shawn_W, Apr 2023

Kenny and Suzanna were great hosts. We saw several turtles and an eagle ray while snorkeling. They shared historical information as we circled the island and kept the trip entertaining!

Best Time Everrrrr

Anna_R, Apr 2023

Me and my husband had such an amazing time Sierra and captain Sammie did an awesome job keeping us well informed and entertained during our entire trip Sierra is so knowledgeable with so much patience I was a lil nervous and she got right in the water with me so I felt comfortable and made my first time snorkeling very memorable…. Oh and let’s not forget about the most delicious tacos we had at Lime Out that I can still taste till this day lol we’ll definitely be doing this tour again and hopefully I’m lucky enough to get the same crew members

Highly recommend!

James_B, Apr 2023

My family & I loved this 7hr tour! Great crew! The tacos at Lime Out were awesome and the snorkeling was even better. Thanks for the great experience.

Fun in the Sun!

Thomas_S, Mar 2023

Wonderful day out on the water with Dwayne and Sierra! Nice snorkeling and Lime Out Tacos! St. John's Island is beautiful.!

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