St. Maarten Private Boat Charter: Pinel Island & Snorkeling

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Duration7h

GroupPrivate

LanguagesEN · RU +4

Mobile ticketAccepted

A Boat Gets You to Places St. Maarten's Roads Don't Reach

You get picked up by a private boat, snorkel at a reef, visit Pinel Island to see iguanas, and stop at three more spots only reachable by water—Tintamare, Creole Rock, and La Samanna. Drinks are unlimited throughout. The charter handles navigation and timing, so you show up and the day unfolds without you arranging transport, entry, or logistics between stops.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day private boat charter

Depart for snorkeling spots
Snorkel at first location
Visit Iguanas on Pinel Island
Explore Tintamare Island
Stop at Creole Rock
Visit La Samanna area

The Experience

The thing about St. Maarten is that the best parts sit on the water. You can drive the coastal roads and see the island from the shore, or you can book a private boat charter and actually get there—to Pinel Island where iguanas sunbathe on the sand, to Tintamare, Creole Rock, and La Samanna, spots that don't have a parking lot or a road sign. The Billy Bones charter is built around that simple fact: some places only make sense from a boat.

A full day runs five stops, starting with snorkeling at one of the reefs, then moving to Pinel Island to see the iguanas up close before hitting the other spots around the island. The boat is private—just your group, a professional guide, and an open bar that keeps running the whole time. Half days are available too if you're short on time, though honestly, once you're out there, the hours disappear. The guide handles the route and knows which spots have the clearest water and the calmest conditions on any given day.

Cruise ship passengers can book this, but you'll need to give the ship name, docking time, and re-boarding time at checkout so the captain can time the return. There's also a reserve fee collected at check-in—it's a St. Martin government requirement, not something the charter controls, so factor that into the budget. Infants sit on a lap, small children can come along, and the boat works for any fitness level. Just note: pregnant travelers aren't recommended for this one.

What’s included

Your charter includes private boat access, a professional guide, all five stops (Pinel Island, Tintamare, Creole Rock, La Samanna, and a snorkeling reef), snorkeling time, and an open bar with unlimited drinks throughout the day. You arrange your own transport to the departure point, though public transportation is available nearby.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Billy Bones

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the parts of St. Maarten that don't have road access and prefer not to navigate a rental boat yourself—the private charter and guide remove the logistics, leaving you to snorkel, spot iguanas, and drink without planning the route or timing between stops.