St. Maarten: Full-Day Catamaran Snorkel & Lunch Cruise
Two Snorkel Stops, One Catamaran, All Day to Float
You 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.
Step-by-step itinerary
Full day sailing and snorkeling tour
- Board Too Rhum Punch at Dock Maarten
- Sail to Tintamarre Island
- Snorkel at Tintamarre Island
- Sail toward Grand Case
- Enjoy French mini baguette sandwiches
- Snorkel at Creole Rock
- Have aperitif on board
- Lunch buffet at Happy Bay or Grand Case beach
- Swim and relax on noodles
- Sail past Marigot Bay
- Relax sailing along the coast
- Stop at Long Bay for floating bar and swim
- Pass Mullet Bay and watch planes land
- Pass Simpson Bay and view mega yachts
- Return toward home port
- Toast with champagne at St. Maarten Cruise Port
- Tintamarre Island Entry included 1h
- Happy Bay Beach Entry included 1h
- Marigot Market passing by
- Baie Rouge Beach passing by
- Divi Little Bay Beach Resort passing by
- St. Maarten Cruise Port passing by
What’s included
Your day includes snorkel equipment and instruction, an open bar with the signature rum punch plus beer and soft drinks, morning snacks of French baguette sandwiches made onboard, a buffet-style lunch with barbecue chicken and ribs, island rice, potato salad, Caesar salad and Gouda cheese, a crew member assisting you on the reef, floating devices, and a champagne toast when you return to Dock Maarten.
Times
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday 09:00
Before you book
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The experience
The boat's supposed to leave at eight, but the crew is still loading coolers when you arrive at Dock Maarten, and honestly, that's fine. Too Rhum Punch and Quality Time, the two catamarans that run this tour, don't rush. You've got time to settle in, grab a coffee, watch the other passengers board. The maximum group size is 28, which means you're not packed shoulder-to-shoulder with a hundred other people. The crew does a quick safety rundown, hands you snorkel gear, and then you're casting off toward the French Nature Reserve on the other side of the island.
Tintamarre Island comes first: a deserted strip with pink sand that actually lives up to the description. The water is clear enough that you spot turtles without trying, and the reef drops off fast. A crew member stays in the water with you, pointing out where the stingrays hang and which coral to avoid. After maybe an hour in the water, you're back on deck with a French baguette sandwich and your first rum punch. The drink tastes like someone let the island make it, not too sweet, not too strong, just enough to make the sail toward Creole Rock feel like the day is actually yours. The second snorkel stop has more fish variety, smaller coral heads, and fewer turtles, but it's still solid. By the time you're back on the boat, you're ready to eat.
Lunch arrives around one o'clock: barbecue chicken and ribs, island rice, potato salad, a Caesar salad, and Gouda cheese, all served buffet-style while you're anchored in a quiet bay near Happy Bay Beach. The open bar means you can switch from rum punch to beer or a cold drink without thinking about it. Some people jump off the trampoline between courses. Others just lie on the deck with a towel and watch the coast slide by. The afternoon is genuinely low-key. You're sailing back toward Philipsburg, passing Marigot Bay, Baie Rouge, and if you're lucky, you might see a plane landing at Maho Bay as you pass. The crew points out mega yachts anchored in Simpson Bay. By the time you're back at the dock, the captain hands you a glass of champagne and you toast the day with whoever you've been sitting near for the last eight hours.
The whole thing takes a full day: departure and return at Dock Maarten, snorkeling instruction and all equipment included, plus morning snacks and that buffet lunch. Weather can shift the stops around, so the crew might choose a different route if conditions change, but the two main snorkel sites in the French Nature Reserve are the draw, and they're built into the plan. Bring sunscreen and a hat. The boat provides towels and floating devices if you need them.
Is this one for you?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.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.
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 included in the price?
Snorkel equipment and instruction, open bar all day, morning snacks (French baguette sandwiches), buffet lunch onboard, and a crew member assisting you on the reef.
How many people go on this tour?
Maximum 28 passengers per departure, split between two catamarans.
What if the weather is bad?
The crew gives a weather update before departure and can choose an alternate route or different snorkel stops for your comfort and safety.
Do I need snorkeling experience?
No. Instruction and equipment are provided, and a crew member stays in the water with you.
Where does the boat leave from?
Dock Maarten in Philipsburg, St. Maarten.
How long is the full day?
The itinerary runs from morning departure to late afternoon return, covering the full island circuit with two snorkel stops and lunch.
What's the weight restriction?
For safety reasons, there is a 125 kg (275 lbs) weight limit.
St. Maarten: Full-Day Catamaran Snorkel & Lunch Cruise
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