Private Boat Charter Saint Martin: Pinel Island & snorkeling

Your own boat and captain for the day, not a shared tour with a schedule

A private boat charter in Saint Martin with a captain and crew takes you to Pinel Island, Tintamarre Island, and Anse Marcel over seven to eight hours. You snorkel at Creole Rock nature reserve, pass Happy Bay Beach, and can lunch at an island restaurant. The boat holds up to twelve passengers and includes snorkeling gear, flotation equipment, water, and rum punch for adults.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Happy Bay Beach30m · entry included
2. Anse Marcelpassing by
3. Tintamarre Island2h · entry included
4. Pinel Island2h · entry included

Private boat tour around Saint Martin

• Pass in front of Happy Bay Beach
• Snorkel at Creole Rock nature reserve
• Pass through Anse Marcel bay
• Visit Ilet Tintamarre to see sea turtles
• Optional lunch at island restaurant
• Watch planes land overhead
• Pass beaches of Long Bay, Plum Bay, Red Bay
• Dive into turquoise waters

The experience

Seven to eight hours on the water means you set the pace and the stops. The captain navigates past Happy Bay Beach, through Anse Marcel bay, and out to Tintamarre Island where sea turtles gather. You snorkel at Creole Rock nature reserve with mask and snorkel provided, then drift into turquoise water at Long Bay, Plum Bay, and Red Bay. If the group wants lunch, the boat stops at Pinel Island where a restaurant sits right on the sand.

What you bring aboard stays dry in a waterproof bag. The boat carries snorkeling equipment, life vests, flotation aids, paddles, and a floating mat. Water and soda are on board. Rum punch and beer come for adults only. Music plays while you're anchored. The captain speaks English or French and steers around the smaller islands so you can watch planes descend toward the airport, their shadows crossing the water overhead.

A private charter means no set departure time and no strangers on deck. You choose when to leave, how long to stay at each stop, and whether to swim or stay aboard. The boat takes up to twelve passengers, so a family or group books one vessel instead of splitting across a tour boat. Remaining time in the itinerary includes travel between stops, not just time in the water.

What’s included

• Waterproof bag for personal belongings.
• snorkeling equipment with mask and snorkel.
• life vest and flotation aids.
• floating mat and paddles.
• water and soda.
• rum punch and beer for adults.
• music on board.
• captain and crew for the full charter.

Options for this experience

2 options

Half-day Saint Martin tourGuide in English or French · 09:00 and 13:00

Saint Martin DayGuide in English or French · 09:00Destination Saint Martin: Explore the beaches and islets of Saint Martin

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 dayDepartures at 09:00 and 13:00

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish 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.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by TROPICAL BOAT

Is this one for you?Book the full day if you want to reach all four islands and spend real time snorkeling at Creole Rock and the outer bays. The half-day charter covers the closer stops and suits travelers with less time or those combining the boat with other activities on land.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English 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.

What's the water like at Creole Rock where we snorkel?

Creole Rock nature reserve sits in clear water where snorkeling happens with mask and snorkel. The reserve is a protected area, and the captain knows the best entry points and what to watch for.

Can we really see sea turtles at Tintamarre Island?

Tintamarre Island is where the itinerary stops specifically to see sea turtles. The captain knows the spots where they gather, though sightings depend on the day and the season.

Do we have to eat lunch at Pinel Island or can we bring food?

Lunch is your choice. You can bring your own meal and eat on deck, or the boat stops at Pinel Island where a restaurant sits on the beach and you can order there.

Is there a difference between the day charter and the half-day option?

You choose between a full day (seven to eight hours) or a half-day charter when you book. Both follow the same route and stops. The half-day covers fewer of them or spends less time at each one.

What happens if someone in the group isn't a strong swimmer?

Life vests and flotation aids are on board for everyone. You don't have to snorkel. You can stay on deck or use the floating mat in the shallows near the islands.