Snorkeling in St Maarten: Private Boat Charter

Four snorkel stops and your choice of lunch spot, all in one boat.

A private power boat charter in St Maarten takes you to four snorkel sites (Tintamarre Island, Pinel Island, Oyster Pond and Maho & Mullet Bay) with stops at beaches around the island and your pick of restaurant for lunch. The boat carries your group alone, with a sound system to play your own music, and includes alcoholic beverages and bottled water throughout the day.

The experience

The boat leaves from St Maarten and runs a full-day route that strings together four different snorkel spots, each one a separate stop where you get in the water. Tintamarre Island and Pinel Island are the named anchor sites, with Oyster Pond and Maho & Mullet Bay filling out the itinerary. You choose which beaches appeal to you and how long to spend at each one. The boat is yours for the day, so the stops bend to what your group wants to do.

Lunch happens at a restaurant of your choice somewhere around the island. The boat takes you there and waits. Between the water time, there's a sound system on board where you can play your own music through Bluetooth. Alcoholic beverages and bottled water come with the charter, so you're not hunting for drinks between stops.

This is a private charter, meaning no other groups share the boat. The operator notes the boat is suitable for all fitness levels and that infants can come along if they sit on an adult's lap. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need to reach the departure point.

What’s included

• Alcoholic beverages and bottled water throughout the day.
• Bluetooth sound system on board so you can play your own music.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Charter Our Boat

Is this one for you?Seven hours on the water leaves room for a full morning and afternoon of snorkeling, lunch ashore and travel time between sites, but not for other activities in St Maarten the same day. Book this if snorkeling and beach time are your whole day's plan.

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Top questions

What are the main snorkel sites on this charter?

Tintamarre Island and Pinel Island are the primary snorkel stops, with additional sites at Oyster Pond and Maho & Mullet Bay. Each stop gives you time in the water at a different reef or beach.

Can I choose where to stop for lunch?

Yes. You pick the restaurant where the boat takes you for lunch, so you can eat where your group wants to go.

Is the boat private, or will there be other groups?

The boat is private to your group only. No other parties share the charter.

What's included with the charter?

Alcoholic beverages and bottled water are included throughout the day. You bring or arrange your own snorkel gear, or confirm with the operator what equipment is available on board.

How long is the full-day charter?

The charter runs for seven hours, giving you time to visit multiple snorkel sites and stop for lunch without rushing back early.