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St Maarten: Speed Boat Snorkeling Tour & Beach Lunch★ 4.93 (4,482) · 6h
Best value
St Maarten: Underwater Sculpture Park Snorkel Tour with Creators★ 4.75 (164) · 2h
Top rated
St Maarten: Catamaran Day Sail with Lunch & Tarzan Swing★ 4.97 (1,847) · 5h
The 12 best-value of 23 options, side by side
✓ 2026-09-28Real price per person across the 23 options: US$ 49–US$ 900 (median US$ 145). With an extra fee to pay on site: 10 of 23. With 100+ reviews: 18 of 23.
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Private experiences (5)
St. Maarten: ATV Tour Dutch & French Sides with GuideYou’ll ride an ATV through Dutch & French St. Maarten with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Feed iguanas, try the “Jesus walk” in a quiet nature reserve, feel sea breeze on coastal roads, and bounce through a bit of off-road fun before heading back—still grinning under your helmet.
90-Minute Jet Ski Ride St. Maarten: Speed or Cruise at Your PaceA 90-minute jet ski activity on St. Maarten where you ride your own machine along the coast, choosing your own pace—from peaceful cruising to wave-jumping speed. A guide in English, Spanish or French stays with you throughout, keeping you safe and helping with photos or questions. Life jackets, dry bags and other accessories are included; pickup is available.Is it for me?The guide speaks English, Spanish or French, so language won't get in the way of understanding the route or asking for help. Choose this if you want to control your own speed and decide whether the ride is about adrenaline or peaceful exploration—the guide is there for safety and assistance, not to set the pace.
St. Maarten Private Boat Charter: Pinel Island & SnorkelingYou get picked up by a private boat, snorkel at a reef, visit Pinel Island to see iguanas, and stop at three more spots only reachable by water—Tintamare, Creole Rock, and La Samanna. Drinks are unlimited throughout. The charter handles navigation and timing, so you show up and the day unfolds without you arranging transport, entry, or logistics between stops.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the parts of St. Maarten that don't have road access and prefer not to navigate a rental boat yourself—the private charter and guide remove the logistics, leaving you to snorkel, spot iguanas, and drink without planning the route or timing between stops.
St Maarten & Saint-Martin: Private Catamaran Charter with Gourmet LunchYou’ll start your private catamaran charter in St Maarten with fresh pastries and coffee as you sail toward Tintamarre Island for snorkeling among turtles and stingrays. Enjoy a gourmet lunch onboard, relax with an open bar, and try paddle boarding or just soak up the views—all with a local crew who make it feel easygoing from start to finish.
ATV riding in St Maarten: Maho Beach & coastal tourA 3.5-hour ATV or UTV tour in St Maarten where you operate the vehicle yourself, riding from Philipsburg through Simpson Bay and Cole Bay to Marigot on the French side, then to Maho Beach to watch planes land low over the runway. The tour includes a professional guide in English or Spanish, a tutorial on operating the ATV or UTV, helmet and fuel, and ends with beach chair and umbrella access at Great Bay Beach.Is it for me?Book this if you want to drive yourself across both sides of the island and have a specific reason to be back at the ship by mid-afternoon—the fixed 3.5-hour window and the cruise-port timing mean you're not negotiating your return or watching the clock. If you've never ridden an ATV, the tutorial and guide-led pace mean you're not figuring it out alone on unfamiliar roads.
2 to 5 hours (5)
St Maarten catamaran sail with snorkeling at Little BayA five-hour catamaran sail from St Maarten that stops at Little Bay for a guided snorkel tour with all equipment, then sails past Maho Beach to watch planes land, and finishes with swimming, kayaking and paddleboarding in Simpson or Mullet Bay. Lunch, drinks and snacks are served throughout; the boat holds small groups and suits families with children from age one.Is it for me?Spend your afternoon snorkeling at Little Bay's sunken helicopter and calm waters, then sail past Maho Beach to watch planes land—a full day combining structured underwater exploration with coastal scenery most catamaran tours skip.
St Maarten: 3-Island Snorkeling & Turtle Tour with PowerboatYou board a fast powerboat and visit three islands — Tintamarre, Pinel, and either Creole Rock or Greenkey — in four hours. Snorkeling gear is included, and you spend time in the water with guides who actually know where the turtles and fish are. Lunch and drinks come with it. Small groups mean no waiting and no feeling like a number on a manifest.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel three different reefs and see turtles without spending the whole day on a big boat — the small group and fast powerboat are what make three islands fit into four hours.
St. Maarten: SNUBA Adventure at Little Bay by BoatYou’ll start right by Bobby’s Marina in St. Maarten before heading out by boat for a guided SNUBA session in Little Bay—with all equipment ready for you. Expect friendly help from your guide (and probably some jokes), plus time underwater exploring without needing any diving certification. It’s relaxed but memorable—the kind of thing you’ll remember when you catch yourself daydreaming later.
St Maarten Speed Boat Charter: Snorkel & Islands TourA private speed boat charter in St Maarten lets you customize a half-day or full-day route with a professional captain and included snorkel equipment. Choose between uninhabited islands (Pinel and Tintamarre), the St Martin nature reserve at Creole Rock, Simpson Bay's billionaire yachts, the hidden beach at Baie Longue, or Maho Beach to watch large planes land at close range. Water, soft drinks, beer, rosé wine and rum punch are onboard; snorkeling with sea turtles and tropical fish is possible at multiple stops.Is it for me?Book the half-day charter if you're a cruise ship passenger with limited time or want a shorter outing; the full-day option works for anyone who wants to hit multiple snorkeling spots and spend time at the islands without rushing back to port.
St Maarten: Kayak Lagoon Tour & Mega Yacht SightsYou’ll paddle from Kim Sha Beach across St Maarten’s big saltwater lagoon with a local guide leading the way. Spot mega yachts up close, pause at the imaginary border between Dutch and French sides, learn quirky bits of island history, then cool off with a swim and complimentary drink before heading back salty and smiling.
Half day and longer (10)
Anguilla Cruise: Snorkeling, Sandy Island & Shoal Bay LunchYou’ll board a small-group Anguilla cruise from Simpson Bay with a local guide, stopping at Sandy Island for snorkeling with turtles and colorful fish. Enjoy fresh sandwiches and fruit for lunch on Shoal Bay’s sand, unlimited drinks from an open bar, and plenty of time to relax or swim at Meads Bay before cruising back home.
St. Maarten: Full-Day Catamaran Snorkel & Lunch CruiseYou board at Dock Maarten and spend the day on a catamaran with a maximum of 28 passengers, snorkeling at Tintamarre Island and Creole Rock in the French Nature Reserve. Lunch is barbecue-style onboard, the bar stays open all day, and snorkel gear and instruction come with the ticket. You're back at the dock by late afternoon with a champagne toast.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full-day catamaran experience with two solid snorkel stops, food and drinks handled, and no need to arrange your own boat or timing — the small group size and fixed itinerary are what make a complete island loop possible in one day.
St Maarten to Anguilla & Prickly Pear: Catamaran Snorkel, BBQ & Open BarYou’ll sail by catamaran from St Maarten to Anguilla and Prickly Pear Cays for snorkeling in clear blue water, then relax over an island-style BBQ lunch onboard with open bar drinks flowing all day. Expect laughter with your crew, Champagne at sunset, and those little moments you don’t plan for but remember anyway.
Anguilla Catamaran: Swim with Turtles, Snorkel & BBQ LunchYou’ll board a catamaran in Anguilla and spend your day swimming with turtles at Little Bay, snorkeling coral reefs at Shoal Bay and Prickly Pear Cays, then relaxing over a fresh BBQ lunch with cocktails onboard. Paddle boards, noodles, snorkel gear—all included—plus stories from locals and plenty of sun-soaked moments you’ll remember long after you’ve rinsed off the salt.
St Maarten: Luxury Catamaran Day with Turtle Snorkeling & LunchYou board a 48-foot catamaran at 8:30am with breakfast and mimosas already served, then sail to four stops around St Maarten and Saint-Martin, including Tintamarre Island where you snorkel and swim with sea turtles. A four-course lunch and open bar are served on deck, snorkeling gear and paddle boards are included, and you're back by 5:30pm — no separate bookings, no hidden costs, no time spent arranging transport or meals.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full day on the water with meals, drinks and snorkeling all handled — the catamaran's size and shade mean you're comfortable even in heat, and the crew's 15 years in the area means they know where the turtles are and how to time the stops so you're never rushed.
Anguilla: Speed Boat Tour with Sandy Island, Shoal Bay & LunchYou’ll hop aboard a speed boat in Anguilla with a local captain, swim at Sandy Island’s hidden bay, snorkel among turtles in Little Bay’s calm waters, and relax over lunch at Shoal Bay Beach. Expect fresh sandwiches and fruit plus an open bar—all while soaking up sun and sea air. It’s those little moments—the laughter, salt spray, quiet drift—that stay with you.
St Maarten Islands: Snorkeling & Speedboat Tour with LunchYou’ll jump between islands by speedboat from St Maarten, snorkel with sea turtles at Tintamarre Island, and relax over lunch on Pinel’s soft sand beaches. With a local guide leading your small group and drinks included onboard, expect laughter, new sights underwater, and those quiet moments only found out at sea.
St. Maarten: Trimaran Day Sail & Snorkeling with LunchYou board a trimaran at a dock in St. Maarten, ride out by dinghy, then spend five hours sailing the southwest coast with stops for snorkeling and lunch, or choose the two-hour sunset version for cocktails and calmer water. Everything—entry, food, drinks, snorkel gear—is included. Groups cap at 14, and the boat moves fast enough that you feel the sailing, not just the scenery.Is it for me?Book this if you want to actually sail—not float on a big boat—and prefer a small group where you're not a number. The dinghy ride to the boat is part of the experience, not a hassle; it's what keeps the boat nimble and the day genuine.
St Maarten Snorkeling Tour: Speedboat to Creole RockA 7-hour speedboat snorkeling tour of St Maarten visits Creole Rock in Grand Case Bay, Tintamarre Island and Pinel Island with a live English-speaking guide, snorkeling equipment, unlimited drinks and floating devices. The tour operates as a small group and requires a minimum of six guests; it is not available to cruise ship passengers.Is it for me?Book this tour for a morning or afternoon when you want to snorkel three different marine reserves without arranging transport or timing yourself — the speedboat, the guide and the stops are all planned, so you move through the day without building it.
Snorkeling in Sint Maarten: Catamaran with lunch and open barA 6-hour snorkeling catamaran tour in Sint Maarten departs from Philipsburg and includes two or more reef stops with snorkeling instruction and gear, plus island-style barbecue lunch and an open bar throughout the day. The boat sails the calm Dutch side coast, with stops at Simpson Bay or Maho Beach depending on weather, and returns past the famous airport where planes land overhead. Weight limit is 125 kg (275 lbs); not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal injuries.Is it for me?The crew speaks English and delivers instruction in a straightforward way, so snorkelers of any language background can follow along. If you've never snorkeled before or prefer to move at your own pace without a guide directing you underwater, this tour gives you the gear, the instruction and the reef access without the structure of a guided group.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 23 of the 23 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
St Maarten: Speed Boat Snorkeling Tour & Beach Lunch is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.93 out of 5 across 4,482 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 5 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
