Deep Sea Fishing in St Maarten: 7.5-Hour Charter

Fish deep water and shallow reefs, then take your catch home cleaned

A 7.5-hour deep sea fishing charter departing from Cole Bay marina in St Maarten, ranging up to 30 miles offshore in search of pelagic species and reef fish. You fish with professional-grade rods, reels and tackle aboard a stable catamaran, and the crew cleans any fish you keep for personal consumption. The boat is fully equipped with safety gear and staffed by a professional local crew who speak English, Spanish and French.

The experience

The boat leaves Cole Bay marina and heads into waters where the fishing changes with distance. Just offshore you'll work the productive shoals and wrecks for smaller reef species; three miles out the water deepens and the target shifts to larger pelagics you can troll or drift for; further out, fishing grounds between 10 and 30 miles from shore hold different species depending on the season and conditions. The catamaran is built for this work: a wide open back deck, private head, comfortable seating, and the kind of stability that matters when you're standing and casting for hours.

All rods, reels and tackle are included and well maintained, though you're welcome to bring your own gear if you prefer. The crew will clean any fish you catch (within reasonable limits for personal consumption) and have it ready to take back to your hotel or resort. Unlimited local beers are included. If beer isn't your preference, additional drinks are available on request. The boat is fully SOLAS compliant with all required safety equipment.

What’s included

• All fishing rods, reels and tackle.
• fish cleaning service.
• unlimited local beers and additional drinks on request.
• professional local crew speaking English, Spanish and French.
• fully equipped catamaran with private head and comfortable seating.

Options for this experience

7 options

Charter for 2 passengers, privateUp to 2 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or French · 10:002 passengers maximum, 2 passengers

Private Charter (for up to 3 passengers)Up to 3 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or French · 10:00Duration: 7 hours. Maximum of 3 passengers.

Private Charter (for up to 4 passengers)Up to 4 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or French · 10:00Private group of up to 4 people: Pick this option if your party is 4 people or fewer.

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Private Charter (for up to 5 passengers)Up to 5 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or French · 10:00Duration: 7 hours. Maximum of 5 passengers.

Private Charter (for up to 6 passengers)Up to 6 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or French · 10:00Up to 6 passengers: This charter option accommodates a maximum of 6 passengers.

Private Charter (for up to 7 passengers)Up to 7 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or French · 10:00Duration: 7 hours: The trip starts at 8 am sharp; a later start can be arranged, but advance notice is required. Maximum of 7 passengers.

Private Charter (for up to 8 passengers)Up to 8 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or French · 10:00Maximum of 8 passengers: Use this option if your party includes 8 passengers.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Coconut Reef

Is this one for you?Private charters mean your group controls the pace, the fishing grounds and the departure time, so you can focus on the fishing instead of coordinating with strangers. The 7.5-hour window gives you time to work multiple depths and distances without rushing back to shore.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How far offshore does the charter go?

The charter ranges up to 30 miles offshore from Cole Bay, with productive fishing grounds at various distances depending on what species you're targeting and the conditions on the day.

What kind of fish can I expect to catch?

You'll fish for both smaller reef species on the shoals and wrecks closer to shore, and larger pelagic species in the deeper water further out, using either trolling or drift fishing methods.

Do I need to bring my own fishing gear?

No, all rods, reels and tackle are provided and well maintained. You're free to bring your own gear if you prefer to use equipment you're familiar with.

What happens to the fish I catch?

The crew will clean any fish you keep (within reasonable limits for personal consumption) and have it ready for you to take back to your hotel or resort. They cannot assist with packing and shipping fish off the island.

Is this a private charter or shared with other anglers?

All departures are private charters. You choose the passenger capacity at checkout, ranging from two to eight people on the boat.