Pinel Island Adventure: Tandem Kayak Experience
Recommended by 98% of travelers
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St Maarten
- 3 to 7 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
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Overview
Kayak around Little Key and Pinel Island on this full-day activity from St Martin. With this independent kayak rental, you control the pace and direction of your tour. Explore both Little Key and Pinel Island by water and on foot; beach your kayak on each island's shore to get a look around with a short hike. Depart the kayak shop with detailed directions and insider tips on where to find pristine, peaceful coves and beaches.
- Rent a kayak to explore Little Key and Pinel Island
- Explore at your own pace, with tips and directions from the kayak shop
- Disembark on both islands to explore on foot
- Enjoy the flexibility and customization of this independent activity
What's Included
- Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
- National Park fees
- Kayak, paddle, and life jacket
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Transport to or from the attraction
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Caribbean PaddlingEmbarcadère de Pinel Cul-de-Sac, 97150, St Martin
On the parking lot, go to the pier of the ferries and on your left you will find our little shack with the kayaks on the water.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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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Reviews
4.9
based on 516 reviews
Mark_P, Jan 2026
Everything was great. Easy check in. Friendly. Everything in good order. Would recommend to friends and family
Response from Host, Jan 2026
That is awesome to hear Mark! 🤙
I really appreciate you taking the extra time to recommend us to your friends and family, that means a lot to the whole team. Happy to know you found everything in good order and the process smooth.
Can't wait to have you guys back on the water with us! 🛶🏝️
Ozzy
Sarah_F, Jan 2026
The whole experience was great and exactly as expected. The owner was kind and helpful and gave us lots of tips about where to paddle. Pinel island is a gem.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you, Sarah! 🌟
We are so happy to hear that your experience was exactly as you expected and that our tips helped you discover why Pinel Island is such a gem! 💎
It was a pleasure helping you plan your paddle, and we’re glad you enjoyed the kind and helpful service.
Hope to see you back on the water again very soon! 🛶✨
Ozzy
Christine_G, Jan 2026
Day was a wonderful experience !
Clear waters , turtles and fantastic view.
Recommend booking lunch at one of the restaurants to make it a full day on Pinel Island, and bring your snorkelling gear!
You won’t be disappointed with this adventure!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hi Christine!
Thank you so much! 🌟 We are thrilled that you enjoyed the clear waters and those magical turtle encounters. 🐢 Finding that perfect balance between adventure and a relaxing lunch on Pinel Island is definitely the best way to spend the day! 🏝️🍹
Great tip about bringing the snorkeling gear and booking the restaurant ahead, it really makes the adventure complete.
We're so glad you weren't disappointed and we hope to see you back in our waters soon! 🛶✨
Ozzy
Richard_H, Mar 2025
Terrific experience! The boats were clean and the equipment was in great shape. The instructions on where to “park” the kayak on Pinel Island, where to snorkel, and where to look for turtles were clear. The operator was very friendly. My husband and I rented a dry bag for a nominal cost and are glad we did. We aren’t in the best of shape but had no trouble paddling to and from Pinel. If you’re like us and forget to look back when you leave for Pinel, just head to the right (north) of the rocky outcropping and look for the small green-topped structure in approximately the middle of the inlet.
Bill_B, Jan 2025
Great short kayak paddle. Clear water & beautiful beach. Saw at least a dozen sea turtles, probably more like 20.
Amanda_M, Jun 2024
This was a wonderful adventure for my husband and myself. We battled the wind and waves to get out to Pinel Island. The hard work was worth a priceless day on any amazing beach, great snorkeling, and delicious food! The owner was very courteous and gave us very good information to get to the island and back safely.
Eric_H, Mar 2024
Absolutely nothing. Kayak wouldn’t hold 3 people and small bags. They had no other kayaks to rent and wouldn’t reimburse us. They said someone could take the kayak and the others could pay for the ferry. Super frustrating. Never use Viator. Work directly with the company and not just a booking company. I
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hi Eric,
We're deeply sorry to hear about your disappointing experience. Our aim is always to provide exceptional service and ensure our customers have a smooth and enjoyable experience with us.
We understand your frustration regarding the kayak not accommodating your group and belongings adequately. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. We strive to maintain a sufficient inventory of equipment to meet our customers' needs, and we're sorry that we were unable to provide an alternative solution in this instance because we were sold out this day.
Regarding the booking process, we regret any confusion or frustration caused by booking through a third-party platform. While we do partner with booking companies like Viator to reach a broader audience, we always recommend booking directly with us for a more personalized experience and direct communication.
Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we will use it to improve our services and prevent similar issues from occurring in the future. We would appreciate the opportunity to make things right and restore your trust in us. Please don't hesitate to reach out to discuss further.
Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention, and we apologize once again for the inconvenience you experienced.
Best regards,
Ozzy
Nicole_T, Mar 2024
This was definitely worth it!! Highly recommend. I went with my husband, and we had a great time kayaking to Pinel. It was short and an easy trip, even for those with little experience. We were told where to go to see turtles and stingrays, and we were easily able to see both. Would do again. Go early, Pinel gets crowded quickly. Reserve your beach chairs for $25 and enjoy walking to the top of Pinel for photos.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hi Nicole,
Thank you for your enthusiastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you found your kayaking trip to Pinel Island to be definitely worth it. It's fantastic that you and your husband had a great time and found the trip short and easy, even for those with little experience.
Spotting turtles and stingrays sounds like an amazing experience, and we're glad that our guidance helped you easily find them.
Thank you for the valuable tip about going early to avoid crowds and reserving beach chairs. Walking to the top of Pinel for photos sounds like a fantastic idea!
We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful adventure in the future! Until then, happy kayaking and exploring!
All the best,
Ozzy
Cindy F, Mar 2016
When we arrived at the booth there were two parties in front of us. One was having trouble with chair rentals. There was only one employee and she was pretty laid back. My the time we got our kayaks we lost about 30 minutes of precious time we had prearranged for a taxi to come back
Cindy F, Mar 2016
ONce we got going we had a great experience .One person at the booth and she was very laid back. Two parties in front of us. One had problems wanted their money back. It probably took 30 minutes before she got to us. Pinel island was beautiful. For the money it was definitely worth it
John C O, Feb 2016
Fabulous!
Great people to deal with!
Island is beautiful!
Nice trip with out difficulty
Loes_v, Nov 2025
MUST DO!!! Super nice tour and beautiful surroundings, we visited little key and pinel island with just the two of us in the canoe. It was wonderfully quiet and were sometimes the only ones on the water. we have seen a lot of turtles and even a ray. We'll go again in a few days!
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Response from Host, Nov 2025
Dank u wel, Loes! 🌴
We zijn zo blij dat jullie van Little Key en Pinel Island hebben genoten. Het is precies dit wat we willen – die rustige, magische momenten op het water met de schildpadden en roggen. En het feit dat jullie al plannen om terug te komen, dat maakt onze dag!
Petit disclaimer: if there are any French or English nuances we're missing in this Dutch reply, please forgive us – we're doing our best to communicate in your language! 😊
We kunnen niet wachten op jullie volgende aventure avec nous!
À bientôt,
Ozzy and your Caribbean Adventure Team 🛶
Luis_B, Feb 2024
Muy buena actividad que no requiere mucha condición, se puede ir a isla Pinel y a otra pequeña que se encuentra justo al lado. Les recomiendo llevar agua y si desean algo de comer. Pueden recorrer isla Pinel, tiene paisajes impresionantes.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hi Luis_B,
¡Gracias por tu maravillosa reseña! Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutaste de nuestra actividad y que encontraste que no requiere mucha condición física. Es genial que hayas tenido la oportunidad de explorar tanto la isla Pinel como la pequeña isla vecina.
Tus consejos son muy útiles: llevar agua y algo de comer es fundamental para disfrutar al máximo de la experiencia. Y no podríamos estar más de acuerdo en que los paisajes de la isla Pinel son impresionantes.
¡Gracias por elegirnos para tu aventura y esperamos darte la bienvenida de nuevo para más exploraciones en el futuro! ¡Hasta pronto y que disfrutes de más paisajes impresionantes!
Saludos cordiales,
Ozzy
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