Skip to main content

3-Hour Private Charter w/ Open Bar & Snorkeling (Max 26 Persons)

Recommended by 96% of travelers
St Maarten
Great choice
10+ bookings last month.
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Explore St. Maarten with your own captain and crew on this 3-hour charter. Set your own schedule to visit the parts of the island that interest you the most. Drinks, food, and use of snorkel equipment provided.
  • 3-hour catamaran charter from St. Maarten
  • Flexible itinerary
  • Drinks, snacks, and lunch on board
  • Private charter for just you and your party
  • Use of snorkel equipment

What's Included

  • Use of Snorkeling equipment
    Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Inflatable vests and noodles for non-swimmers
  • Open Bar: Carib, Coors light, Happy Rhum Punch, Vodka mix, Gin & tonic, sodas, juices, water
  • Snacks served after first snorkeling stop - Mini Baguettes sandwiches Ham & cheese and Tuna
  • Electric Toilets and freshwater shower - Swimming platform
  • Power catamaran: 60% Shade & Easy ladder Swimming pool style
  • Coastal cruise - Visit the island by the sea
  • Gratuities for the crew
  • Beach chairs and drinks at any beach restaurant
  • French Nature reserve: $6 - visiting Creole Rock, Pinel Island, Tintamarre
  • Need to bring your OWN TOWEL

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Eagle tours
    Bobby's Marina, 22H Juancho Yrausquin Blvd, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten

    15 minutes walk from cruise ship pier, exit harbor turn left. Our office is located at Bobby's Marina and we are next to the gazebo at the marina.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Make your way to your chosen departure point at Bobby’s Marina in Philipsburg, 15 minutes before departure time. Make sure to bring a towel, swim suit, change of clothes, and sunscreen. Meet your captain and crew, then have a chat about planning the day and what you'd like to see. The captain can advise you on the weather conditions and suggestions for your itinerary.

Find a comfrotable spot on board as you cruise over to the French side of the lagoon to see the Marigot Marina Royale, then head over to the French Nature Reserve.
Or choose to check out the floating bar or hit Creole Rock for some snorkeling. Many options are possible to enjoy the south side of Sint Maarten with different beach and snorkeling stops.

Post-snorkeling and swimming, refuel with some mini sandwiches and a drink on board, then stop at Maho Beach on the way back to your drop-off point. This private tour for you and your party is entirely flexible and guarantees personalized attention from your captain.
1

Little Bay

Admission Ticket Free

Indigo Bay (Pass By)

Simpson Bay (Pass By)

2

Simpson Bay Lagoon

Admission Ticket Free

3

Baie Longue

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mullet Bay (Pass By)

4

Maho Beach

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cupecoy Bay (Pass By)

5

Philipsburg

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

6

Great Bay Beach

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Depending on the sea conditions on the day, our captain will advise you of the best stops.
  • It is recommended to bring: sun lotion, towels, sunglasses, and a windbreaker
  • Near public transportation
  • For safety reason, there is a weight restriction of 125 kg (275 lbs)
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Not advisable for Pregnant woman
  • Weight limit: 250 Pounds
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

Gallery picture 1 (from a traveler's review)
Gallery picture 2 (from a traveler's review)
Gallery picture 3 (from a traveler's review)
Gallery picture 4 (from a traveler's review)
Gallery picture 5 (from a traveler's review)

Featured review

Maria_D
Fantastic experience! Captain Lisandro and Charlie were great and allowed us to personalize our time, which was so helpful when traveling with small kids! Truly recommend!

Reviews

4.9
based on 27 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Magic Time Eagle Tours

Rich_M, Sep 2026
We had a beautiful boat day with Captain Josh and First Mate Charlie. The service was top notch. Also Josh got in the water with us when we went snorkeling and pointed out some sights and fish which was above and beyond.

3 hour private catamaran in St Maartan - yes private!

Lisa_A, Aug 2026
Our family had an amazing experience. From the minute we checked in with Eagle Tours our captain was waiting for us. Our captain Lisandro (I hope I spelled that correctly) and assistant Eddy were extremely helpful the entire time, especially with our daughter who has special needs making sure she was good at all times and assisting her navigating the catamaran. Drinks were plenty and the lunch sandwiches were very nice. Due to her special needs my daughter didn’t eat the lunch provided, however they had oranges they shared with her, which made her very happy. we enjoyed watching the Jet Blue plane fly over near Maho beach and swimming/snorkeling at beautiful Iles des Terres Basses. We did have a bit of a rough ride back due to the water, however they did whatever they could to mimimize the effects. Our third stop was shortened a bit due to that however no fault of the tour as overall it did run over on time a bit even with the water conditions. Overall a very nice day with our family on a private catamaran (yes just us so definitely private), as I know sometimes they are advertised as that and then others are there when you arrive.

If you’re thinking about...

drew_b, Aug 2026
If you’re thinking about booking this boat trip in St. Maarten, DO IT! We had such an incredible time that we actually extended our trip because none of us wanted it to end. The views were unreal, the vibes were perfect, and it was hands down one of the highlights of our bachelorette A huge shoutout to Eddy, the BEST co-captain ever! He went above and beyond to make sure we had the best experience, kept the energy up, and made the day so much fun. He deserves a raise and honestly should be promoted to captain! He made our trip unforgettable. Thank you for giving our bride and our whole group memories we’ll never forget. We can’t wait to come back

Private snorkel trip!

Lorrie_V, Jun 2026
We had a great time! Got to snorkel spots before the crowds and our captain Lisandro was in the water with us, showing us the good fish spots and diving for conch shells. Talked about the various beach spots and points of interest as well! Celine kept the drinks flowing and was a fun first mate! Fast fun boat ride too! All 9 of us had a good time! (5 adults, 4 teens)

Fun day on the water

CathyM_D, Jun 2026
This is advertised as a catamaran but it’s not the type of boat we had. We were all very comfortable and the captain and first mate were friendly and great. We did experience some engine trouble on our return to the port which made it take us a bit longer to get back but we had plenty of time to get back to our ship without any issue.

Highly Recommend

Maria_D, Mar 2025
Fantastic experience! Captain Lisandro and Charlie were great and allowed us to personalize our time, which was so helpful when traveling with small kids! Truly recommend!

Gemini Birthday

Jessica_A, Jun 2022
Josh and Tamara were Godsent and made my birthday the most amazing experience ever . The water was a bit rocky but overall would definitely do it again .
Member Pricing
From

$760.00

per group (up to 3)
Was $800.00(-5%)

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Book ahead!
On average, this is booked 40 days in advance.

Compare Similar Experiences

1 / 3
Current
Member Pricing
3-Hour Private Charter w/ Open Bar & Snorkeling (Max 26 Persons)


3 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$800.00
$760.00
5% savings
6 Hour Private Charter with Open Bar Lunch and Snorkeling


6 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$1,200.00
$1,140.00
5% savings
Luxury Private Full-Day Catamaran Charter in St Maarten & Saint-Martin


7 to 9 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$900.00
$855.00
5% savings
Luxury Catamaran Private Charter in St. Maarten/St. Martin


7 hours 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
From
$598.75
$568.81
5% savings