How to Get to Lime Out Taco Boat in St. John (USVI): Best Ways to Visit This Iconic Floating Bar
Discover how to get to Lime Out, St. John’s floating taco bar. From boat charters to water taxis, here’s the best way to enjoy tacos & cocktails in paradise.
Tacos & Turquoise Waters: Why Everyone Wants to Visit Lime Out
If you’ve ever scrolled Instagram and seen bright green lily pads bobbing on crystal-clear water, you were probably looking at Lime Out — the only floating taco bar in the US Virgin Islands. Anchored in Coral Bay on St. John’s laid-back east side, it’s the ultimate “must-do” for anyone visiting the USVI.
Because it floats offshore, getting there is half the fun. Here’s how to plan your visit.
Best Ways to Get to Lime Out on St. John
Private Boat charter
Small Group Tours
Large Group Catamaran
Water Taxi from Coral Bay
How to Get to Lime Out: Your Best Options
1. Try a Shared Group Tour
If private isn’t your style, shared excursions run daily from St. Thomas and St. John. These usually stop at Lime Out, plus a few snorkel sites, and are great for meeting fellow travelers.
from Frenchman’s Reef on St. Thomas – Large Group Catamaran
Sail from Frenchman’s Reef on St. Thomas for a laid-back day of snorkeling and tacos at Lime Out, with easy access right from the resort.
Large Group Catamaran from the Ritz-Carlton on St. Thomas
Set sail directly from the Ritz-Carlton on St. Thomas for a half-day cruise to snorkel and enjoy tacos at Lime Out.
From The Westin on St. John – Large Group Catamaran
Large Group Catamaran from The Westin on St. John
Depart right from the Westin on St. John for a half-day catamaran sail with snorkeling, an open bar, and a taco stop at Lime Out.
Small Group Charter with Stormy Pirates from Red Hook or Cruz Bay
Small Group Charter with Stormy Pirates from Red Hook or Cruz Bay
Cruise around the entire island of St. John from St. Thomas, with stops for snorkeling, swimming, and lunch at a floating taco bar.
2. Water Taxi from Coral Bay
Staying on St. John? Local water taxis, such as Flyaway Charters and Salt Deck, can transport you directly from the Coral Bay dock to Lime Out for lunch. Super easy if you’re on the east end of St. John, or if charter boats are outside of the budget.
- Flyaway Charters operates a small vessel solely dedicated to bringing guests to Lime Out from Coral Bay.
- Similarly, Salty Daze Charters offers the Salt + Lime Express, departing from Coral Bay at regular intervals.
3. Book a Private Boat Charter (Best Experience by Far)
We’ll admit it — we’re biased here. But we genuinely think the best way to experience Lime Out is by private boat.
Instead of dealing with ferry schedules, crowded shuttles, or trying to piece the day together yourself, you can pull right up to the taco boat, grab lunch, float in the turquoise water, and move at your own pace.
The best part? Lime Out becomes just one stop during a full day exploring St. John.
Most private charters combine Lime Out with:
- snorkeling spots around St. John
- hidden beaches
- floating bars
- sea turtle encounters
- quieter coves away from the crowds
A boat day turns Lime Out from a quick lunch stop into a full Virgin Islands experience.
⚓ Bonus Time Charters & Lime Out
Yes — Lime Out is one of our most popular stops, and we offer both half-day and full-day USVI charters from St. Thomas or St. John.
That said, we usually recommend the full-day option if your schedule allows.
Why?
Because once you’re out there, nobody wants to rush back. A full day gives you time to:
- relax at Lime Out
- snorkel multiple spots
- explore beaches around St. John
- and actually settle into island time a little bit
If you’re already making a day on the water part of your vacation, you might as well do it right.
Pro Tips for Visiting Lime Out
- Bring a credit card: It’s floating, so no cash machines around!
- Know the best time to go: days and time of year may vary, but large group charters tend to arrive at 11 AM and stay for just over an hour. Between noon and 2 PM, you’ll see a wave of private boat charters. It seems the later in the day, the less busy it is!
- Wear your suit & sunscreen: There’s not much shade while sitting on the water at Lime Out. Wear a bathing suit to swim from your boat to the floating bar, and apply plenty of sunscreen to protect yourself from sunburn.
🏝️ FAQ: Visiting Lime Out, St. john
🌮 Final Thoughts on Visiting Lime Out
No matter how you get there, Lime Out is one of those spots that lives up to the hype. Floating tacos, turquoise water, cold drinks, and snorkeling in Coral Bay — it’s hard to have a bad day here.
That said… we’ll admit our bias. We think Lime Out is best experienced as part of a bigger day exploring St. John by boat.
Instead of simply grabbing tacos and leaving, you can combine Lime Out with:
- snorkeling stops
- hidden beaches
- floating bars
- sea turtle encounters
- sunset cruising back toward St. Thomas or Cruz Bay
Lime Out is amazing. But Lime Out plus a full day on the water? That’s the kind of vacation day people remember forever.
🚤 Interested in Visiting Lime Out by Private Charter?
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