St Maarten Catamaran Snorkeling: 6 Hours Sailing & Beach
Sail calm waters, snorkel twice, and anchor at a beach while the crew cooks lunch
A 6-hour catamaran sail along St Maarten's leeward coast with two or more snorkeling stops, beach time and a barbecue lunch buffet. The boat leaves from Bobby's Marina with snorkeling instruction and gear provided, an open bar all day, and a crew that handles the sailing so you handle the swimming and eating. Weather may shift which beaches and snorkel sites you visit.
What’s included
- Snorkeling gear and instruction for all swimmers.
- barbecue buffet lunch with chicken, ribs, island rice, potato salad, Caesar salad, gouda cheese and French baguettes, plus sandwich options.
- open bar all day with top-shelf liquor, beer, rum punch, sodas, juices and water.
- shade and comfortable seating on deck.
- fresh water shower and electric toilets onboard.
- dinghy service to the beach (weather dependent).
Times
- Monday to Saturday 10:00
Before you book
Operated by Eagle Tours N.V.
Prices and times updated 3 days ago
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The experience
The catamaran leaves Bobby's Marina and heads out along the calmer South side of the island, stopping first at Little Bay, only 15 minutes away, where the crew fits you with snorkel gear and walks first-timers through how to use it. You get your first swim in tropical water, then the boat sets sail with the breeze while you move to the next anchorage. Here you can snorkel again, float on a noodle toward the beach, or take the dinghy to shore if weather allows. The crew prepares lunch while you're in the water or relaxing on the trampoline at the bow: a wide netted platform built for sunbathing.
Stops rotate through Little Bay, Simpson Bay, Mullet Bay, Long Beach and Happy Bay depending on conditions and wind. Between snorkeling and beach time, the open bar runs all day with top-shelf liquor, beer, rum punch, and soft drinks. Lunch is a barbecue buffet: chicken, ribs, island rice, potato salad, Caesar salad, gouda cheese and French baguettes, plus sandwich options (turkey ham and tuna, or vegetarian). The boat has shade at the stern with comfortable seating, electric toilets, and fresh water showers: practical details that matter on a full day at sea.
Infants and small children can come aboard. The crew works with all fitness levels. If you're sailing off a cruise ship, you'll need to provide your ship name, docking time and re-boarding time at booking so the timing works. Vegetarian and dietary needs can be arranged if you mention them when you reserve.
Is this one for you?Six hours is long enough to sail two snorkel sites and anchor for a beach swim while lunch cooks, but short enough to leave your afternoon free: ideal if you're docked in port or based nearby and want a full water day without eating the whole schedule.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 3 years): 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 snorkeling experience do I need to join this catamaran?
No experience is required. The crew provides snorkeling instruction and gear at Little Bay before your first swim, and they assist first-timers in the water.
How many times do we stop to snorkel on this sail?
You get two or more snorkeling stops, depending on weather and sea conditions. The crew chooses from Little Bay, Simpson Bay, Mullet Bay, Long Beach and Happy Bay to find the calmest spots.
What's included in the lunch and drinks?
Lunch is a barbecue buffet with chicken, ribs, island rice, potato salad, Caesar salad, gouda cheese and French baguettes, plus sandwich options. The open bar runs all day with top-shelf liquor, beer, rum punch, sodas, juices and water.
Where do we board, and is there transportation to the dock?
Easy boarding is from Bobby's Marina. Public transportation options are available nearby, though no transfer from your hotel or port is included in the price.
What if I'm sailing off a cruise ship? How does the timing work?
Cruise passengers must provide the ship name, docking time and re-boarding time at booking so the catamaran schedule aligns with your ship's departure. The crew plans the return to get you back in time.
St Maarten Catamaran Snorkeling: 6 Hours Sailing & Beach
6h · EN
from US$ 132.08 per person
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