Captain Bob Speed Boat, Snorkeling, Beach Tour & Lunch St Maarten
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St Maarten
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore the waters around St. Maarten on a 6-hour speedboat tour. Avoid the cruise ship crowds and visit both the Dutch and French sides of the island in a family friendly, small group setting, which includes five stops to see different aspects of the marine environment. You’ll swim and snorkel in a sea turtle habitat, sting rays and tropical fish on uninhabited islands. Sunbathing on some of the finest white sand beaches the Caribbean has to offer while feeling the rush of commercial jets landing directly over your head at the famous airport. Along the way, your captain will share entertaining and engaging commentary and you’ll sip drinks and indulge in unlimited snacks, all included in the price.
- Guarantee on-time return to catch your cruise ship
- Snacks and drinks
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Commentary on local marine ecosystem and St. Maarten history
What's Included
- We guarantee to get you back to your cruise ship on time
- Captain/local guide
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Lunch and snacks
- Soft Drinks
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- Flotation devices
- Nature Reserve Fee $10/person (payable in cash at check-in)
- Gratuities (15-20% recommended)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Dock MaartenJuancho Yrausquin Blvd, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
Departure Point: Departs from Dock Maarten Marina (Chesterfields Restaurant) for cruise ship visitors and hotel guests. It is a short (10-15 minute), safe walk from the cruise ship terminal. Directions: FOR CRUISE SHIP VISITORS: Exit the cruise ship facility through the main gate to the street. Make a left turn onto the main road and follow the sidewalk under the palm trees. A short distance along this road you will see the first commercial complex of yellow buildings on your left. This is Dock Maarten Marina. There is also a restaurant called Chesterfields in the complex. Walk through the main underpass of the complex and onto the marina dock. Ask for Captain Bob. FOR HOTEL GUESTS: Dock Maarten Marina is located in Point Blanche, near the port and the cruise ship terminal. At most intersections and roundabouts there are green or white signs with directions. Follow the signs to the "Cruise Ship Terminal". Dock Maarten Marina is on the main road just before the cruise ship terminal. There is also a restaurant called Chesterfields at the marina. There is parking available at the marina. Walk through the main underpass of the complex and onto the marina dock. Ask for Captain Bob. Return point: Returns to original point of departure (Dock Maarten Marina)
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.9:30 am
Itinerary
Discover the highlights on both the French and Dutch sides of St. Maarten on this snorkeling and speedboat tour. Relax with a guaranteed on-time return to your cruise ship and the convenience of having everything, including lunch, drinks, and snorkeling gear, included.
After your cruise ship docks, walk a short distance to Dock Maarten Marina to board your speedboat. Your first stop will be at the uninhabited Tintamarre Island. After a briefing on how to use the provided gear and floatation device, go snorkeling in the protected reserve, home to turtles and stingrays.
The next stop is Pinel Island, where you can relax with a drink, refuel with lunch, and shop for souvenirs. Enjoy another snorkeling stop at Creole Rock, before a dip in the water at Mullet Bay or Long Bay, both known for beautiful beaches. Your last stop will be at Maho Beach, to watch the plans taking off and landing overhead.
After your cruise ship docks, walk a short distance to Dock Maarten Marina to board your speedboat. Your first stop will be at the uninhabited Tintamarre Island. After a briefing on how to use the provided gear and floatation device, go snorkeling in the protected reserve, home to turtles and stingrays.
The next stop is Pinel Island, where you can relax with a drink, refuel with lunch, and shop for souvenirs. Enjoy another snorkeling stop at Creole Rock, before a dip in the water at Mullet Bay or Long Bay, both known for beautiful beaches. Your last stop will be at Maho Beach, to watch the plans taking off and landing overhead.
Simpson Bay (Pass By)
1
Tintamarre Island
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Pinel Island
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
3
Creole Rock
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Mullet Bay
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Princess Juliana International Airport
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- We accommodate ALL cruise ship visitors and hotel guests staying on island
- We accommodate parties larger than 15 passengers by special request
- Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Refunds WILL be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- In order to ensure your safety and comfort, the captain may use his/her discretion to make adjustments to the itinerary and locations visited
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Infant meals not included
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise of any health issues or handicaps at time of booking if required
- In order to accommodate all cruise ship schedules we also offer earlier and later departure times upon request
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Tiffany_C
Great way for beach and sun lovers to see St. Marteen by way of beach and snorkeling perspective. The high speed boat ride gives a touch of adrenaline. The guides were very fun and professional. They gave a lot of interesting information of the island history and were very knowledgeable.
They really delivered and all points of intinerary were done. Great for semi-private or private excursions and was not overcrowded.
Would use them again and recommend highly to anyone.
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Randy_J, Jul 2026
This was one of the best things we have ever done while traveling. Captain Brett and First Mate Dylan were great! The boat was full but wasn’t uncomfortable. We got a great tour of both sides of St Maarten with Brett offering good information at all stops. We swam with sting rays and sea turtles. We also saw an ‘interesting’ beach spot that was more in the adult side but that was fine too. We also got to see a jet land right over us at Maho Beach.
Lunch and drinks were included and better than I expected. Brett and Dylan were easy to talk to and some of the gusted even played a joke on Brett about us being late back to our ship!
This is a wonderful and fun experience. The price is well worth what you get. I highly recommend to anyone that wants a thorough tour of St Maarten!
Thomas_R, Jul 2026
Great experience. The waters were a little rough on the Atlantic side during our tour. The operator made a pivot in stops that still made for a fantastic day. Snorkeled with sea turtles, saw a jet landing at Maho. Lunch in the boat. It was a great.
Alexis_P, Jul 2026
The tour was very informative but more important IT WAS FUN. Appropriate for families, couples, friends trip. Fun for all
Matthew_H, Jul 2026
We had an absolutely incredible snorkeling charter today with six couples, and it was one of the highlights of our trip. From start to finish, everything was handled perfectly. We were picked up right on time, brought back right on schedule, and the entire day was smooth, fun, and unforgettable.
The charter took us to multiple beautiful beaches, where we had plenty of time to snorkel, swim, and enjoy the water. One of the best moments was getting to swim with turtles, which was truly amazing. We also saw several different fish species while snorkeling, and the water and scenery were gorgeous everywhere we stopped.
Lunch was excellent, and there was always plenty to drink, including cold beer and rum drinks whenever we wanted them. The service throughout the day was tremendous. Everyone was friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, and made sure we were comfortable and having a great time.
In addition to the snorkeling, we got a fantastic tour of the island. We traveled around nearly the whole island and learned so much about its history, culture, and the differences between the Dutch side and the French side. Our guide shared lots of interesting facts and made the tour both fun and informative. We even got to watch the jets land by the runway, which was such a cool experience.
Overall, this was an outstanding charter and a perfect day on the water. Great snorkeling, beautiful beaches, turtles, fish, great food, cold drinks, excellent service, and a knowledgeable guide who really made the day special. I would highly recommend this charter to anyone looking for a fun, memorable, and well-run island experience.
Ej_D, Jun 2026
Brett and Dylan were great. I hope to have another tour with them!
The turtles and fishes were literally next to my face, I had some cool go pro videos!!
Brett if you are reading this, this is the couple from Houston texas, you are awesome and yes we will be child free for the rest of our lives.
Yordanos_K, Jun 2026
We had such a great time on captain Bobs boat. The tour was amazing and the crew was very accommodating. 5 star experience.
Tim_B, Jun 2026
This was an excellent excursion. I can't remember the names of the guys (I should, they were very friendly), but they went out of their way to provide the best experience possible. The waters were choppy but they said they would give it a try and set expectations and we were able to make all of our stops. There weren't a ton of fish but we did get to see two turtles which they helped us spot and we were able to get some footage of. I may try and add some of that later once I'm able to edit it a little. They were fun and safety first but allowed each person to make decisions on their own such as not using flippers or a life jacket which I absolutely hate as a strong swimmer. Lunch was sandwiches and chips which were good and basically it was an open bar the whole ride but we were so busy with the tour we only had a couple drinks if that.
Tom_C, Jun 2026
Best snorkeling experience with sea turtles, nice beaches and great crew. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone going to St. Maarten.
John_R, Jun 2026
This was by far the best boat excursion we have ever taken. The captains knowledge was terrific. Great trip. Will do it again
Jason_W, Jun 2026
They took us to really nice places for snorkeling and beaches. They read the guests well and knew what music to play and when to open it up with the boat. We had a blast Captain Bob and Dillion were friendly and fun.
Michelle_A, Jun 2026
Captain Brent and Dillon are very friendly, courteous and knowledgeable. I booked this on my own as we were crossing with Royal. This was hands above anything the ship offered. Captain Brent was very knowledgeable and took us to all the right places. We saw a plane land and take off from the comfort of the boat. We swam with sea turtles and saw many different types of fish. Awesome experience!!
Melissa_L, Jun 2026
Multiple stops to snorkel or play in the water. Captain is very knowledgeable about island history. Fun, laid back time in a small group experience. Thanks, “Captain Bob!”
Brita_L, Jun 2026
Amazing tour! We loved that variety on all the stops. Saw turtles and lots of fish and loved the last swim in the bluest water I've ever seen. I would recommend to everyone who loves the water.
Barbara_H, Jun 2026
Great boat experience, scenic, awesome snorkeling! The boat crew was amazing and we enjoyed the entire trip!
Caitlin_Z, Jun 2026
Great day on the water in SXM. Skilled captain and mate. Very friendly and fun atmosphere. Wind/weather required us to switch up the itinerary a bit; the captain was very transparent about this and we were still able to make some great stops. Including snorkeling with sea turtles. Lunch is very basic and light
Janice_H, Jun 2026
Well, I love this tour, boat and this team. This is my fourth return and every time has been a good experience. We were in some pretty rough water however, the captain really navigates the waves and we were comfortable.
He takes us to some great beaches that are only accessible by boat. We enjoyed the choices of sandwiches that he brings for lunch with chips and an apple. He provides beverages and everyone seems to be pleased. He has a great knowledge of the island and I learn something new every time I return. Lots of seating. Great day!
Micaela_F, May 2026
Very good experience with knowledgeable crew. Like very much the snorkeling and the boat trip in general.
Sammi_S, May 2026
Captain Brent and co-captain Dillan were excellent hosts for our sea tour adventure. They had all of the food and drinks we needed. We got really cool history facts about the French and Dutch sides of the island.
They both also had a fun wit about them. They made us feel like we were family. I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to have a good time and know a lot about the different bays they are visiting.
ashley_g, May 2026
This was a FANTASTIC booking! We saw the airplanes, snorkeled in stunning waters and tanned on beautiful beaches. 10/10 recommend
Jack_M, May 2026
Awesome time seeing the many wonderful beaches on the island accompanied by a great crew. Excellent in every way.
May_W, May 2026
Dylan and Bret were great tour guides and very knowledgeable of each of the island stops and the history of St. Maarten. They were patient and explained all aspects of boating and snorkeling safety for any novices on the tour so this is safe for any level of experience. We saw turtles, a sting ray, sea urchin and so many beautiful colorful fish on our excursions. The waters were crystal clear blue and the weather was spectacular! Our lunch stop at Pinel Beach was perfect to eat and shop. All in all a 15/10!
Lila_D, May 2026
Love all the info about the island. Plus our captain (Pirate)Tony was very charming & entertaining. See underwater culture while swimming with the fish.
Dana_M, May 2026
Dylan and Brett are amazing. They are personable, funny and run a perfect experience. This was our second time out with them, and it’s just perfect. Two snorkel spots, lunch and drinks, anchor by the planes, pinel island, and so much more. Best way to see the island. Highlight of our trip both times. Thank you as always Brett and Dylan!!
Steve_D, May 2026
Great captain and crew made for a great trip, despite the heavy surf. We saw a lot of the island with lots of history and local information. We had a wonderful time. My only criticism for improvement is their sandwiches could have been a little bit higher quality.
Mariann_G, May 2026
Best tour ever, Brett and Dillon were amazing! Ambiance, beverages, food, and views can’t be matched! 100/10 recommend!
Stuart_M, May 2026
It was a short walk from the ship and we were out with 16 people from 9:30 to 3:00. Made it back to the ship with plenty of time to spare. Two sessions of snorkeling and some beach time or just stay on the boat and lunch was provided. Plenty of sightseeing on the boat. Two man crew were professional and experienced and the boat was comfortable and perfect for the day. Highly recommend!
Cary_S, May 2026
This is always the best tours - fantastic !!! I always repeat this tour! I love going to Tintamarre and Pinel islands!
Patty_M, May 2026
We had a fantastic time! Captain Tony is very knowledgeable and we enjoyed all the areas he took us to! The snorkeling was phenomenal. The lunch and drinks were excellent! Met some wonderful people. I highly recommend this excursion!
Cynthia_R, Apr 2026
We had a great time!! Highly recommend!! Brett and Dillan were phenomenal captain and crew! Perfect amount of time at each stop. Hubby and boys loved the Maho Beach airplane fly in - highlight of their trip so far. Nice to not be with the hordes of cruise ship passengers. Be sure to bring tons of reef safe sunscreen! And money to buy stuff at the boutique on Pinel Island.
Hannah_G, Apr 2026
We had a wonderful day on board with Brett and Dylan. The weather was beautiful, we made it to all the promised stops. Unfortunately we didn’t see any turtles or stingrays but the beaches were gorgeous and snorkeling was fun! We loved that drinks and lunch are included. Very knowledgeable guides. We did have to move marinas but Brett came and got us and pointed us to the correct spot. Overall it was a wonderful day and a great way to see a lot of the island.
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