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These 14 Overwater Bars Are the Ultimate Caribbean Escape — and Some of Them Float

By: Karen Udler - November 19th, 2025

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It's the second iteration of the Lime Out concept. — It’s the second iteration of the Lime Out concept.

Lime Out, St. Thomas
Expanding the concept to another USVI island, Lime Out’s St. Thomas location brings the floating-bar idea to an entirely new audience. The setup is similar — colorful seating, relaxed all-day energy, and a setting where you’re guaranteed to arrive by sea and stay longer than you planned.

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Karen Udler

Karen Udler is the Deputy Travel Editor of Caribbean Journal. A graduate of Duke University, has been traveling across the Americas for three decades. First an expert on Latin American travel, Karen has been traveling with CJ for more than a decade. She likes to focus on wellness, luxury travel and food.

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