Catamaran Cruises in St Maarten, 7 Ways

1.The Best Catamaran Day Sail in St Maarten

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

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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2.5 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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3.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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4.Tropical Catamaran Snorkeling & Sailing

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

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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5.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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6.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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7.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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