Snorkeling Saint-Martin: Private Boat Charter with Pierre

Eight hours, three islands, transparent water where sea turtles swim

A full-day private boat charter in Saint-Martin with captain Pierre, covering Tintamarre Island (the snorkeling site), Pinel Island (lunch stop), Happy Bay Beach (car-free and sea-access only), and Grand Case. You bring snorkeling gear, stand-up paddles, floating mattresses and an open bar. The itinerary adjusts to what you want to do each day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Pinel Island2h
2. Tintamarre Island2h
3. Happy Bay Beach2h

Explore Saint-Martin by private boat

• Visit Pinel Island and have lunch
• Snorkel at Tintamarre Island
• Relax at Happy Bay Beach
• Swim and enjoy bars at Grand Case

The experience

The boat leaves with snorkeling gear, stand-up paddles and floating mattresses already aboard, plus an open bar stocked with water, beer, wine, sodas and juices. Pierre, the captain, tailors the route based on what you want: the standard loop hits Tintamarre Island first, where the water is transparent enough to see sea turtles and suckerfish, then Pinel Island for lunch (Pierre reserves a table at Karibuni or Yellow Beach Restaurant), then Happy Bay Beach, a quiet cove reachable only by sea or hiking, and finally Grand Case for a swim and time at the beachfront bars. If you'd rather spend more time at one stop or skip another, he adjusts.

Tintamarre Island is the centerpiece for snorkeling. The clarity and marine life are what draw people back. Pinel Island's lunch break gives you a solid midday pause without having to pack food. Happy Bay Beach sits on the north coast, cut off from the road, so a boat is the practical way to reach it. Grand Case wraps the day with shallow swimming and easy access to bars if you want to linger.

The boat is private, so the pace and stops are yours to set. Pierre speaks English and French. Children can ride in a stroller or sit on an adult's lap. Service animals are welcome. Public transport options exist nearby if you're staying without a rental car.

What’s included

• Snorkeling gear, stand-up paddles and floating mattresses.
• open bar with water, beer, wine, sodas and juices.
• captain Pierre as your guide.
• lunch reservation at Pinel Island (you pay the restaurant directly).

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Paid on siteUS$ 170

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Love Boat Sxm

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying without a rental car or prefer not to drive: Pierre picks the route and handles the boat, so you focus on the water and the islands. The private charter means the day moves at your pace, not a fixed schedule.

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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 Tintamarre Island for snorkeling?

Tintamarre Island has transparent water where you'll see sea turtles, suckerfish and other marine life. It's the main snorkeling stop on the day.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear or is it provided?

Snorkeling gear is provided on the boat, along with stand-up paddles and floating mattresses so you can choose how to spend time in the water.

Where do we eat lunch and do I need to bring food?

Lunch happens at Pinel Island, where Pierre reserves a table at either Karibuni or Yellow Beach Restaurant. You order and pay there, so no need to pack a meal.

Can I reach Happy Bay Beach any other way, or is the boat the only option?

Happy Bay Beach is accessible only by sea or by hiking. The boat is the practical way to get there and spend time without the trek.

What if I want to skip one of the standard stops or spend more time somewhere?

Pierre customizes the route based on your preferences, so you can adjust the itinerary on the day: more time at one island, a different stop, or a different pace altogether.