They sell a range of options to any boat that moors up alongside, and have secured a five-star TripAdvisor rating

Yacht Pizza Pi, based in St Thomas, has been open for business since 2014, selling up to 90 pizzas a day

Couple Tara and Sasha had a dream to sail the Virgin Islands while making a living selling tasty pizza


One couple decided to quit the rat race to live the ultimate dream - to open a pizza boat in the stunning Caribbean ocean.

What's more, the quirky eatery has gained an army of fans who have rated it as the top restaurant in the area.

If that wasn't good enough, pizza lovers Tara and Sasha Bouis, originally from Indiana and Manhattan respectively, even do deliveries.

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Pizza the action: The couple, who are expecting a baby in December, sell pizzas to any sailors who pull up alongside

Pizza Pi, run by former teacher Tara, and her husband Sasha, have been selling pizza in the St Thomas area since 2014

Water superb idea: The couple stand proudly on their colourful boat while it's moored

The married couple had a dream to combine their love for sailing with delicious pizza after they were paired together to work on a yacht

Their tasty offerings are served in the eye-catching location of St Thomas, where boats can moor up alongside the floating pizzeria for a meal.

'We’d never heard of a food boat before we built one, and every day we are blown away by the fact that people kept showing up to eat our pizza,' said Tara, 32, who used to be a scuba diving teacher.

The ingenious boat, named Pizza Pi, has been selling pizzas in the area since 2014, but the idea was born years before.

The ocean-loving couple started dating when they were assigned the same yacht to work on.

Both Tara and now 38-year-old husband, Sasha, who had previously been a programmer working in Wall Street, felt the pull of ocean and had signed up to yachting industry work.

They were crew mates ever since setting foot on the same vessel 10 years ago, but dreamed of setting up their own venture.

Earning a crust: The company has been voted the number one restaurant on TripAdvisor for St Thomas

Sasha used to work in Wall Street, but when the shine of the big city wore off he gravitated toward sailing

Pizza Pi provide pizza to any boater in the US Virgin Islands who wants to stop at Christmas Cove to grab a slice

They have had a number of delighted customers including the odd dog (left). The couple completely refurbished the boat themselves (right)

DO YOU WANT TO JOIN THEM IN THEIR PIZZA DREAM? Tara and Sasha are hiring for: Business Manager/ Deck Hand Deck Hand/ Food Prep Deck Hand / Provisioner See their Facebook for more details Advertisement

The idea of combining a love of sailing with pizza came from the adventurers returning from a spell at sea, exhausted and desperate for food.

They were moored at St Thomas watching a spectacular sunset, and thought that the only way the scenario could have been improved was with a delicious slice of pizza.

And it wasn't just a pipe dream - Sasha had experience working as a captain and Tara as the chef. All they needed was a vessel to bring the fantasy to life.

'Food trucks were starting to catch on the mainland US and we thought it could work on the water just as well as it does on land,' Tara said.

'Our search for the perfect hull still came up empty after three years of crawling through boat yards.

'One day, we went to our good friend Kevin Gray (known lover of derelict boats) to ask him to keep an eye out for our perfect boat. Little did we know, we were sitting on the bow of what would become Pizza Pi.'

The boat was the perfect size and shape for installing a commercial-grade pizza kitchen but renovating it would take two years.

Thankfully Sasha was an engineer by trade - and YouTube was on hand to help with anything they didn't know.

In 2014 Pizza Pi became a reality, officially providing pizza to any boater in the US Virgin Islands who wanted to stop for a tasty meal.

All hands on deck: Tara helps out in the kitchen, although they are looking to take on some new recruits for the upcoming season

DIY pizza joint: Sasha has a background in engineering, but YouTube videos were used as tutorials when they needed extra guidance

Their ocean-made pies start at $19 and include a Sweet Home Indiana with porcini sauce, mozzarella, sage sausage and pickled sweet corn.

Some days the couple sell 20 pizzas and on others a staggering 60, with all pizza prepared on board.

'Our busiest day was International Pi Day 3.14 (March 14),' Sasha said.

'We had a big party in the bay and ended up selling ninety pizzas and I’m proud to say that we closed the day with four dough balls left. We did not sell out, we were able to keep up with demand all day long.

'We live on the east end of St. Thomas, close enough to the beach that we can walk to the water, jump in the dinghy and head out to Pi for work each day. Not a bad commute!

'We anchor in the same bay every day so we’re easy to find.

'Power boats raft up to us to order and eat, and we offer pizza delivery within Christmas Cove if you want to anchor or moor.'

Their pizza has made them the top-rated restaurant on TripAdvisor, with the majority of customers giving them a five-star rating.

And now they are hiring.

They are looking for a business manager, food prep staff member and a provisioner to join them when they reopen after the hurricane season in November. In December a tiny new deck hand will become part of the team, too - as the couple are expecting a baby.

'A reason locals love our concept is that it turns an already attractive destination into one with delicious food, without detracting from the secluded natural beauty of the bay,' Tara said.

They have been known to sell up to 90 pizzas a day when providing food for large Caribbean parties

All the pizzas are prepared on board the boat's adapted kitchen, with a range of toppings available for hungry passers-by

The couple vary the menu throughout the year, selling a range of pizza. Prices start from $19 and rise to $30 for the most elaborate

Their ocean-made pies include a Sweet Home Indiana with porcini sauce, mozzarella, sage sausage and pickled sweet corn, along with other seasonal creations

It took a lot of work to turn the boat into a fully operational floating pizza restaurant

The boat was the perfect size and shape for installing a commercial-grade pizza kitchen but renovating it would take two years

The couple no longer live aboard the ship, but say they have the perfect commute along the turquoise shores

Satisfied customers: The pair have a loyal fan club, which has taken to social media to sing the restaurant's praises