Pinel Island Tour: Snorkeling Hiking All-Inclusive St Maarten
One boat, one guide, one full day: snorkel a marine reserve and hike to views without planning any of it.
An all-inclusive guided tour of Pinel Island from St Maarten combines snorkeling in a protected marine reserve, hiking scenic trails, and a Caribbean lunch, with hotel pickup, private boat transfer, beach chairs, and professional digital photos included. The tour runs six hours and is led by a local guide in English. You choose whether to add lunch or keep it to snorkeling and swimming; either way, the boat is reserved, the guide is waiting, and the logistics are settled before you leave your hotel.
The Experience
The day starts with pickup from your hotel and a private boat straight to Pinel Island—no lines, no waiting for a group to assemble. Once you arrive, your reserved beach chairs and umbrella are already set up. You swim in the clear water, then move into the guided snorkel trail through a protected marine reserve where sea turtles, colorful fish and other marine life move through the water around you. Snorkel equipment is included and fitted before you enter the water.
After snorkeling, your guide leads you along a designated hiking path with panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea. The trail is set and the guide knows where to stop. If you booked the lunch option, a Caribbean meal waits at a beachfront restaurant or at your chairs; if you chose snorkeling and swimming only, fresh fruit and refreshments are provided. Either way, the food is part of the day—nothing to order or negotiate.
Wildlife encounters happen as you move through the island: iguanas and tortoises that you can feed and observe. A professional photographer captures the day and delivers high-quality digital photos, so the moments are recorded without you holding a camera. The boat returns you to your hotel at the end of the six hours, and the whole sequence—transport, guide, meals, photos—is already paid for.
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- private boat transfer to and from Pinel Island.
- guided snorkeling in the marine reserve with snorkel equipment included.
- guided hiking trail with panoramic views.
- beach chairs and umbrella.
- fresh fruit and refreshments.
- professional high-quality digital photo package.
- Caribbean lunch (if selected at checkout).
- bottled water.
Operated by Discover SXM
Is this one for you?Book the option with lunch if you want a full day without thinking about meals; choose snorkeling and swimming only if you prefer to travel lighter and eat separately. Either way, the guide, the boat and the timing are locked in—you're not coordinating with other groups or waiting for a departure window.
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Top questions
What's the snorkeling like in the marine reserve at Pinel Island?
The snorkeling happens in a protected marine reserve where sea turtles, colorful fish and other vibrant marine life are common. Your guide leads the snorkel trail and snorkel equipment is included and fitted before you enter the water.
Do I need to arrange my own lunch, or is it included?
Lunch is included if you select the "Pinel Tour and Caribbean Lunch" option at checkout; if you choose "Snorkeling, Swimming, and Hiking" only, fresh fruit and refreshments are provided instead. Either way, food is part of the day.
How does the boat transfer work—do I wait in a line with other groups?
The boat is private and your transfer is reserved in advance, so you skip the lines. Hotel pickup is included, and you head straight to Pinel Island with your guide and group.
What happens with the photos taken during the tour?
A professional photographer captures the day and delivers high-quality digital photos to you, so you have the memories without managing a camera yourself.
Is this tour accessible for people with mobility concerns?
Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, transportation options are wheelchair accessible, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available.
Pinel Island Tour: Snorkeling Hiking All-Inclusive St Maarten
6h · EN · at your hotel
from US$ 159 per person
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