Snorkeling St Maarten: Private Boat to Tintamarre & Pinel Island

Snorkel with turtles at Tintamarre, then anchor at Pinel Island for the day's best lunch

A private speedboat charter around St Maarten visits three islands in one day: Tintamarre Island for snorkeling with turtles, Creole Rock, and Pinel Island. The boat carries snorkeling equipment and an open bar. Lunch is at your own cost. A professional guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and three other languages. Duration is five to seven hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Tintamarre Island1h
2. Pinel Island2h

Private charter around St Maarten

• Check in time
• Visit best beaches and small islands
• Snorkel with turtles at Tintamarre Island
• Enjoy lunch on Pinel Island
• Relax at a beautiful beach on St Martin

The experience

Five to seven hours on the water means you hit the best snorkeling without the crowded tour schedule. The speedboat is built for comfort on the crossing, and the operator guarantees a smooth ride close enough to the reefs and islands to make the stops count. You choose which sites matter most to you (Tintamarre for the turtles, Creole Rock, Pinel Island), and the boat goes where you want to spend the day.

Snorkeling equipment is on board, so you drop in at Tintamarre Island to swim with turtles without arranging your own gear. The open bar runs all day, so drinks are covered while you're between stops. Lunch happens at Pinel Island, where you pick what to eat and pay separately. The operator notes it's the best meal on the island.

The guide speaks your language (English, Spanish, Italian, French or one of three others), so the commentary and the logistics stay clear throughout the day. Check-in happens at the start, and the boat moves at your pace between the beaches and small islands that make up the route.

What’s included

• Private speedboat charter.
• professional guide in your choice of language.
• snorkeling equipment.
• open bar with unlimited drinks throughout the day.
• fuel surcharge.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Hungarian and Russian

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Captain Flint Boat Charters

Is this one for you?The guide speaks five languages, so you can book in English, Spanish, Italian, French or another option and follow the commentary without translation delays. The private boat means your group sets the pace and chooses which islands to linger at, rather than following a fixed itinerary with other passengers.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Hungarian and Dutch.

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 snorkeling like at Tintamarre Island?

Tintamarre Island is where the tour includes snorkeling with turtles. The reef and shallow water make it the main underwater stop of the day.

Is lunch included in the price?

Lunch is not included. You eat at Pinel Island and pay for your meal separately, though the operator calls it the best lunch on St Maarten.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear?

Snorkeling equipment is on board, so you don't need to bring your own or arrange it separately.