Boat Tours in St Maarten Compared: The Top 13

1.Captain Bob Speed Boat, Snorkeling, Beach Tour & Lunch St Maarten

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,336 reviews · from $139Our pick

Join Captain Bob’s small-group speedboat tour from Dock Maarten for five stops around Dutch and French St. Maarten. With guides such as Brett and Dillon, you’ll snorkel near turtles, stingrays, fish, and coral, eat lunch at Pinel Island, relax on white-sand beaches, and watch aircraft pass over Maho Beach. Lunch, drinks, gear, and a cruise-ship return guarantee are included.

“Great experience visiting multiple spots around St Maarten. Would recommend to adults and kids and would do it again if we were there.”

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2.For cruise passengers: Guided ATV Tour of Dutch & French St. Maarten

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,552 reviews

Ride an ATV across both Dutch and French St. Maarten with guides such as Anthony, Prez, Sasha, Kevon, and Boss B. Expect mostly paved main roads, a short off-road section, photo stops, the French Nature Reserve, beach time, and a final beach stop. ATVs, helmets, fuel, and guide service are included. Cruise-port shuttle service costs $10 per person round trip.

“The whole ride was so much fun with plenty stops with views and all! The last spot was perfect beach area with the best food truck, chairs with umbrellas and things to do with family or just relax. We will definitely do this again next trip! Everyone was so friendly and helpful!”

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3.The Best Catamaran Day Sail in St Maarten

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,552 reviews · from $139

Sail from Simpson Bay for about five hours aboard Random Wind, a family-friendly catamaran capped at 30 people. Anna, Jackie, and Captain Scott serve grilled chicken, Caribbean rice, salad, drinks, and snacks while you visit Mullet Bay and Little Bay. Swim, snorkel, paddleboard, or swing into the sea from the boat’s Tarzan swing.

“It was a lot of fun. The staff was fantastic. Snorkeling was great, the lunch was delicious, and the drinks were plentiful.”

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4.5 Hour Luxury Catamaran Day Sail in Sint Maarten on The Phoenix

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 904 reviews · from $139

Spend five hours aboard The Phoenix, a spacious catamaran sailing from Bobby’s Marina at 10 a.m. Captain Benji and crew members such as Camille and Rasheed may guide the day, with stops for snorkeling at Little Bay, swimming at Mullet Bay, and plane watching near Maho Beach. Lunch, snacks, drinks, snorkel gear, paddleboards, and an 18-foot floating mat are included.

“Excellent! Great captain and crew. The facilities were the best I've seen on a boat this size. Plenty of room to wander. Great drinks and food. Lots of water time!”

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5.Mini-Speed Boat 3 Hour Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 752 reviews

Drive your own Rhino mini-speed boat from Cole Bay across Simpson Bay Lagoon and along St Maarten’s coast. A guide leads the group to Creole Rock or Happy Bay for swimming and snorkeling. No boating experience is required, but you must be 18 or hold a valid license to drive. Max: 45 people.

“Driving the boats are easy and sooo much fun. The beach that we stopped at for snorkeling has some really good food and drinks so make sure you bring money with you. This was one of my favorite excursions not just in Sint Maarten but In my travels around the world”

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6.Tango Caribbean Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 445 reviews · from $85Best value

Board the Tango at Pelican Marina for a three-hour sunset sail along St. Maarten’s coast. You’ll enjoy snacks, a full open bar, a Creole buffet with ribs, chicken, plantains, rice, and dessert, followed by Caribbean music and dancing. Shoes come off at boarding, and the informal dress code keeps the evening relaxed.

“wonderful trip had so much food and fun definitely recommend o anyone looking for an adventure for a well deserved price”

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7.Private Full-Day Luxury Sailing Catamaran Charter in Sint Maarten

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 402 reviews

Sail privately around St Maarten with Captain Mike and Elmira aboard a catamaran for up to eight people. Expect a safety briefing, coffee and croissants, snorkeling at Long Bay and Little Bay, paddleboarding, beach time, a charcoal BBQ lunch, and an open bar with rum punch, mimosas, beer, and mixed drinks. Stops can change with the weather.

“We had a wonderful experience! Michael was very helpful! There was a issue with the catamaran needing work done, but Michael went the extra mile and got us set up with another catamaran. We had the best experience, delicious lunch, beautiful beaches and an authentic Painkiller!”

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8.Tropical Catamaran Snorkeling & Sailing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 353 reviews · from $132

Spend about six hours aboard a spacious catamaran from Bobby’s Marina, sailing St Maarten’s French and Dutch sides. You’ll snorkel at spots such as Little Bay, swim from calm beaches, watch planes near Maho Beach, and enjoy barbecue lunch, snacks, and an open bar. Crews may include Captain Josh, Charlie, Fritz, JP, and others.

“Captain Josh and Fritz were amazing! We have done many catamarans and this was by far the best! Service, beautiful turquoise water and overall experience! Snorkeled with plane wreck, saw beautiful fish and relaxed! Thank you so much for making this so memorable for my family! Btw all other charters were booked and our charter had least amount of people made it almost seem private!”

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9.Prickly Pear Catamaran Trip from St Maarten Including Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 341 reviews · from $135

Spend about eight hours aboard the Lambada catamaran, sailing from Simpson Bay to Anguilla’s Prickly Pear Cay. Snorkel with provided gear, relax on white sand, enjoy buffet lunch and an open bar, then stop at Mead’s Bay. Bring your passport, towel, sunscreen, and a swimsuit. Check-in closes at 8:35am.

“Crew was AMAZING! They took great care of us the entire trip and made sure everyone was comfortable. The views were beautiful on the boat, and the lunch served was delicious. Overall great experience!”

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10.St Maarten Luxury Catamaran Full-Day Group Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 237 reviews · from $245

Join captains and crew such as Benjamin, Alois, Georgia, or Paula for a full day aboard Flagship II, a 48-foot catamaran limited to 15 people. From Bobby’s Marina, you may sail toward Happy Bay, Long Bay La Samana, Tintamarre, and Maho Beach, with breakfast, a four-course lunch, open bar, snorkeling gear, fishing equipment, and paddleboards included.

“We truly enjoyed our day out in the catamaran. We had a small group, the food and hospitality were top notch, and the snorkeling was amazing!!”

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11.Billy Bones St.Maarten Getaway for Cruise Ship Guests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · from $139

Set out from Bobby’s Marina at 10:00 a.m. for a six-hour boat tour around St. Maarten. You’ll snorkel at Creole Rock, look for turtles near Tintamarre, visit Pinel Island, eat lunch in Grand Case, and watch planes at Maho Beach. A local crew, open bar, flotation gear, and cruise-safe timing are included.

“Captain Sam is the best!! He made our adventure fun and exciting. He made you feel like you were is long time friend and not just a paying customer. He has awesome knowledge of the places we went to. The local food we had for lunch was delicious. If I get the chance to come back to St Marteen we are definitely looking Captain Sam up again!!”

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12.Speed Boat & Snorkeling Tour Pinel & Tintamarre Islands for Cruise Ship Guests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · from $139

You’ll spend about six hours with a small group of up to 16, cruising from Philipsburg to Tintamarre, Creole Rock, Pinel Island, and Maho Beach. Captains such as Nico, Sammy, Frankie, and Junior combine island stories with snorkeling, lunch, floating gear, and unlimited beer, soda, and water. Bring a towel, swimsuit, and cash for the $10 marine fee.

“Ensure your tour operator knows what boat you are on as ship time and local time were different for us - our cruise gangway down was 8:30am which was 9:30 local time and same time of our departure. They confirmed they would wait. Read more”

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13.Private Full-Day Catamaran Sailing Charter in St Maarten

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews

Spend about eight hours on a private catamaran from Simpson Bay, sailing around St Maarten and St Martin with your own group. Your crew takes you to La Samanna, Creole Rock, and Tintamarre Island for snorkeling, turtle swimming, paddleboarding, fishing, and a hot BBQ lunch. Louise and Tonya have been praised for their welcoming, flexible service.

“Great experience. Louise and Tonya did an amazing job. They were very accommodating and we had a great trip.”

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