The 9 Best Lunch Cruises & Tours in Antigua

1.Snorkel – Lobster Lunch Cruise to Bird Island and Paradise Reef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 438 reviews · from $185Our pick

Cruise from Jolly Harbour aboard a 55-foot motor catamaran with Captain Demari and crew. Snorkel at two sites, visit Bird Island and Maiden Island, then enjoy a beachside lobster lunch, open bar, and about two hours to swim and relax. Lobster is seasonal, with chicken or fish offered in May and June.

“the snorkeling was over a dead reef, very disappointing. the lunch was excellent the boat was nice and very clean the crew was very attentive”

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2.6-Hours Tour East Coast of Antigua: Stingray City, Lunch & Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · from $194

See Antigua by air-conditioned van and a short boat ride to Stingray City, where you can touch and feed free-roaming southern stingrays. Guide options include Andrew, Phoenix, Jerome, Greta, and Raymond. The day also includes Devil’s Bridge, Long Bay, local lunch, and Betty’s Hope.

“Phoenix was an outstanding driver with excellent local knowledge. They ran the tour with just 2 of us which was very kind and comfortable. Stingrays were incredible: a must do.”

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3.SoCoHo Jeep Safari – Historical Sites – Lunch – Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $120

Ride an open Jeep across Antigua with guides such as Terry, Ricky, Andrew, and Flava. Visit the Sir Viv Richards cricket stadium, Betty’s Hope, and Devil’s Bridge, then enjoy lunch at Road House Restaurant and swim at Long Bay Beach. Pickup, drinks, and return transport are included.

“My husband and I had a wonderful time learning about the culture and history. Our tour guide, Terri, was amazing!”

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4.Antiguan experience home tour with local guide with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 26 reviews · 4 hours · from $65Best value

Travel with a local guide such as Marlon, Lorenzo, or Alexis from Heritage Quay to a historic family home, a pineapple farm, and Fryes Beach. You’ll see old artifacts, taste Antigua Black Pineapple, drink herbal tea, and finish with lunch, steel-pan music, poetry, and swimming.

“Erg leuke gids, huis was erg leuk om te zien, ongelooflijk daarna het strand was ook gezellig. Heerlijke lunch goed entertainment mooi strand! Leuke mensen!! Aanrader”

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5.All-in-one day at Ffryes Beach with Swimming and Lunch Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 22 reviews · 1 day · from $65

Travel through Antiguan villages to Fryes Estate and Ffryes Beach for swimming, snorkeling, lunch, and optional kayaking. You can also paint, make jewelry, hike by old sugar mills, or book a massage. Guides such as Andre, Jan, Jacqueline, and George help shape the day.

“Had a great time at a beautiful beach. It was rustic, but the staff were wonderful. Lunch was good and our group of 7 had fun. A special thanks to our driver Jan, she was excellent!”

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6.The True Antiguan Experience with Lunch & Beverages

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 14 reviews · from $135

Explore Antigua from St. John’s with a guide such as Jerry or Alexis, visiting a historic private home, pineapple farm, and Fryes Estate sugar mills before lunch, music, and beach time. The small group is capped at 15, but meeting instructions need careful attention.

“Sehr interessante und geschmackvolle Tour. Von Ananas über königlichen Käse bis hin zu einem leckeren antiguanischen Mittagessen und viel Geschichte war alles dabei.”

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7.Antigua Seafood Lunch Cruise From St. John’s

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews · from $172

Spend about six hours aboard a catamaran from St. John’s, cruising Antigua’s west coast with beach stops, swimming time, Caribbean music, and a grilled seafood lunch. Lobster is seasonal, with shrimp or fish kebabs served from May 1 through June 30.

“Great experience and very difficult to fault. The food was extremely good and, to our surprise, the lobster was barbecued on the back of the catamaran. Great commentary from the Captain, and idyllic beach stop. Would highly recommend.”

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8.Sip & Paint with lunch on exciting Ffryes Tiki beach Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $65

Travel from St. John’s to Ffryes Beach for a painting class with local artists, a welcome drink, buffet lunch, music, poetry, and swimming time. Guides Alexis and Marlon help lead the day, while Jackie adds singing and steel-drum entertainment. You take your finished painting home.

“Excellent activity. Thoroughly enjoyed every minute. Very professional from the pick up to the drop off back to ship. Arrived at Ffeyes beach, just like the bounty advert, georgous. Met by lovely family and although I cannot even draw, I was very satisfied with the painting I left with. Loobey and nice were very patient showing us what to do and colours to do. After a lovely swim and sunbathe, they served us a lovely lunch with rum punch and Jackie entertained is singing while her nephew played the steel drums. Everybody joined in. This was one of the highlights of my holiday. Thank you. 😊”

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9.ANTIGUA FROM TOP TO BOTTOM: Stingray City, Beach, lunch & more…

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $199

Travel in a small, air-conditioned van from St. John’s to Stingray City, Long Bay Beach, Devil’s Bridge, a Caribbean lunch, and Betty’s Hope. Guides such as Phoenix, Andrew, Giuliana, and Greta provide friendly help, photos, and local context.

“Views were amazing. Andrew was very helpful And looked after two kids. He took several pictures and videos that look great. Create memories for a lifetime. Highly recommend”

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