The 7 Best Lunch Trips in Antigua

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

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

Spend about six hours aboard a 55-foot motor catamaran from Jolly Harbour, with two snorkel stops, beach time at Bird Island, and a grilled lobster lunch when in season. Captain Demari and crew members such as Vonte and Quante have been praised for patient snorkel help, good humor, and attentive service. Hotel pickup is included in many areas.

“Lots of fun, bordering on too much fun. Good trip overall, fine snorkeling, saw several huge sea turtles, the lobster lunch was excellent. I gave it 4 stars because one of the three crew members (not the captain, thank goodness) began drinking, flirting, and dancing with several of the young women on the trip as the day went on. The women were into it and partying hard so it wasn’t like he was being overly aggressive or making unwelcome advances; it just felt unprofessional and a little unsafe to have a crew member taking shots and grinding with the guests. The captain and junior-most crew member were professional and acted…”

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

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

Spend six hours seeing Antigua by air-conditioned van and a short boat ride to Stingray City. You can feed and touch free-roaming southern stingrays without being a swimmer. Guides such as Andrew, Phoenix, Jerome, and Greta add local stories, while lunch, snorkeling gear, water, snacks, and a UPF rash guard are included.

“We booked with ACI. Jerome was our guide. We had an amazing day. He filled our time with his love and knowledge of his beautiful island. Our meal was delicious and our stingray experience was awesome. We highly recommend this tour.”

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

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

Spend five to six hours touring Antigua in an open Jeep, with stops at Sir Viv Richards Cricket Stadium, Betty’s Hope, Devil’s Bridge, Road House Restaurant, and Long Bay Beach. Guides such as Terry, Ricky, Andrew, and Flava add local stories, flexible stops, and practical island tips. Lunch, drinks, transport, and admission fees are included.

“Great knowledgeable guide. Showed us many parts of the island, ocean side and sea side. Highly recommend.”

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4.Antiguan experience home tour with local guide with lunch

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

Spend four hours with Heavenly Tours exploring Antigua beyond the cruise pier. Guides such as Marlon, Lorenzo, and Alexis lead you to a historic family home, a pineapple farm, and Fryes Beach for lunch, steel-pan music, and poetry. Expect warm local storytelling, a scenic drive, and about four hours on the island.

“The guide was fabulous--he was knowledgeable, informative, and hysterically funny. iwish we had more beach time”

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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 from Zone 7 or Jolly Harbour to Fryes Estate and Ffryes Beach with an English-speaking guide. You can paint, make jewelry, swim, snorkel, kayak, hike around old sugar mills, enjoy lunch, and meet staff such as Andre, George, Jacqueline, or Vaughn, depending on the day.

“Loved the sip and paint Beach is stunning Everyone very friendly and helpful Would highly recommend this tour”

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6.The True Antiguan Experience with Lunch & Beverages

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

Spend four hours touring Antigua from St. John’s cruise port with a guide, visiting a historic private home, pineapple farm, Fryes Estate sugar mills, and a private beach. Lunch, drinks, music, and round-trip transport are included. Guides named Jerry and Alexis have led this experience.

“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

Set out from St. John’s at 9:00 a.m. for a catamaran sail along Antigua’s west coast. Stop at a beautiful beach for swimming and sun, then enjoy grilled lobster when in season, or shrimp, fish kebabs, chicken, or a vegetarian meal. Caribbean music and sparkling wine round out the day.

“The beautiful Ocean views and the lobster was delicious. From the stop at the beaches to going into the ocean it was a great experience would definitely suggest it.”

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