Don't Worry Catamaran: Private St Maarten cruise with snorkeling

The boat picks its route by the day's conditions, not a fixed itinerary.

A full-day private catamaran cruise on Don't Worry in St Maarten where your group sails to either the calm Caribbean bays or the remote French Marine reserve islands, depending on weather. Snorkeling gear, paddleboard, floating mat and drinks come aboard. The English-speaking crew handles the route and stops while you swim, fish or float the day away.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private Catamaran Cruise Options

• Choose Caribbean side route
• Visit Long Bay, Mullet Bay
• Visit Maho Beach, Little Bay
• Or choose Atlantic side route
• Visit Pinel Island and Tintamarre
• Enjoy snorkeling and water activities
• Relax with drinks and snacks onboard

The experience

The catamaran Don't Worry runs private charters only, so your group has the boat to itself for eight hours. You pick between two routes when you book: the Caribbean side visits Long Bay, Mullet Bay, Maho Beach and Little Bay (calm, family-friendly waters where the itinerary can shift to match what you want to do), or the Atlantic side heads to Pinel Island and Tintamarre in the French Marine reserve, islands only reachable by boat that feel like the remote tropics. The Atlantic route runs only in calm weather, so the crew makes the call on the morning of your charter.

Snorkeling gear, a paddleboard, a floating mat (the crew calls it a floating bar), swimming noodles and fishing gear sit ready on deck. Drinks run to beer, wine and cocktails for guests over 18, plus sodas, juices and water. The snacks include fresh fruit, nuts and chips. You swim when you want, fish if you brought the gear, or stay aboard and watch the water change color as the boat moves between bays. The crew brings stories and local knowledge along with the service.

The boat leaves from St Maarten. Public transportation reaches the departure point. Weather can shift the route or the stops inside a single day, and that doesn't change the price or open a cancellation. Anyone who enters the water does so at their own risk. The charter suits families with kids and works for swimmers and non-swimmers alike, though it's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• paddleboard and swimming noodles.
• floating mat.
• fishing gear.
• drinks including beer, wine and cocktails (for guests 18+), sodas, juices and water.
• snacks of madeleines, oranges, mixed nuts, peanuts and chips.
• English-speaking crew.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 10

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Private Yacht Charter

Is this one for you?The boat departs from St Maarten with no car needed. Public transportation reaches the dock. Pick the Caribbean side route if your group wants calm, customizable stops, or the Atlantic side if you're chasing the remote island feel and the weather allows it.

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Top questions

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.

Can I choose which islands or bays we visit on the day?

The Caribbean side route (Long Bay, Mullet Bay, Maho Beach, Little Bay) can be fully personalized to match what your group wants to do. The Atlantic side route to Pinel Island and Tintamarre follows the French Marine reserve, and the crew decides whether conditions allow it on the morning of your charter.

What's included to eat and drink on the boat?

Drinks include beer, wine, cocktails (for guests 18 and older), sodas, juices and water. Snacks are madeleines, oranges, mixed nuts, peanuts and chips.

What water activities can we do during the eight hours?

Snorkeling gear, a paddleboard, a floating mat and swimming noodles come aboard. Fishing gear is also available. You can swim at the stops, paddle out, or stay on deck: the crew sets up whatever your group wants to try.

Is this tour suitable for families with young children?

Yes, the charter is kids and infants friendly. The Caribbean side route is the calm, family-friendly option, and non-swimmers can stay on deck while others snorkel or swim.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of our charter?

The itinerary is subject to weather conditions. The crew may change the route or the stops, but a change in itinerary does not qualify for a price discount or cancellation.