Private Speed Boat Charter in St Maarten & Nature Reserve
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St Maarten
- 3 to 7 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Charter your own private speedboat for a half or full day and explore St. Maarten at your own pace. Choose the destinations you would like to visit with your captain based on your needs and the weather conditions. Spend the day swimming and snorkeling in pristine waters and soaking up the sun onboard or on secluded beaches. Enjoy complimentary drinks on board during this private tour.
- Private speedboat charter for a personalized excursion around St. Maarten
- Set the itinerary with your captain based on your interests
- Drinks and snorkeling gear are provided for convenience
- Spend the day swimming, snorkeling, and soaking up the warm Caribbean sun
What's Included
- Half day : 3.5hrs // Full day 7hrs
- Private tour with professional captain / guide
- Water, soft drinks, beers, rose wine and rum punch available onboard
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- 5$ per person Marine Park fee
- Entrance fee - Marine Park$5.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Powerboat Adventures57 Well Rd, Cole Bay, Sint Maarten
By the very end of Well Road (SXM DIVERS sign), you can park your car on the parking area, marina entrance is the door on your right. Cruise Ships Passengers You MUST contact us AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE so we can send you instructions to get to a marina at walking distance from the cruise port
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Cole Bay
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Simpson Bay (Pass By)
2
Creole Rock
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
3
Tintamarre Island
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
4
Pinel Island
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
5
La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel, St Martin
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
6
Maho Beach
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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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Featured review
Lauren_M
Our family had a WONDERFUL time! Captain Sam was kind, professional, and very responsive to all of our questions/requests. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting St. Maarten!
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Elizabeth_Y, May 2026
Sam gave us a wonderful boat ride with several beautiful stops to snorkel, swim, and enjoy scenic beaches. The kids (6 & 8) had a blast swimming, seeing tropical fish and being out on the boat! Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Elizabeth, thank you for this great feedback and hoping to see you again soon in St Maarten !
Krista_K, Apr 2026
Captain Sam was great! The boat was clean, drinks were well-stocked. Captain Sam was able to provide suggestions for our itinerary. He adjusted based on the winds and sea conditions. We went to Anguilla- pre-registered and the process was seamless. Would highly recommend!!!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you Krista for your amazing feedback ! Good thing about Anguilla is that even when seas are rougher than normal we still find amazing and calm bays.
Marka_A, Mar 2026
Awesome day with a knowledgeable Captain, we took the afternoon option and didn’t want to leave. Would book again when we return!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Marka, thanks for your great review ! Next time let's push until sunset =)
Debra_M, Feb 2026
Sam took us to some great places and included a floating café! We had great snorkeling. I had the opportunity to walk along the beautiful beaches as well.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your great feedback, Balaou is a must see when you come to St Martin !
Christopher_T, Jan 2026
Ask Sam about lunch at Pinel Island if you have the time! Amazing French restaurant and pick your live 🦞! Also, the beautiful island to see Sea Turtles and Iguanas!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thanks for your great review ! And 100% agree, Pinel Island is the best place !
Lauren_M, Dec 2025
Our family had a WONDERFUL time! Captain Sam was kind, professional, and very responsive to all of our questions/requests. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting St. Maarten!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you 😊
Kimberly_L, Nov 2025
Captain Sam was very responsive to messages regarding our booking. There were 4 of us and we had a 3.5 hour tour. We had great weather and snorkeling options. Alcohol could use upgrades for those not swimming/snorkeling as wine and rum punch was not the best. Also, if doing short excursion then suggest eating before you go or bringing snacks. Overall great experience.
Patricia_S, Oct 2025
My husband and I booked this charter last minute. It was absolutely the best day on the island. Our Captain Sam was knowledgeable, kind and super accommodating. We told him we wanted to snorkel and have a nice lunch somewhere. He took us to Creole Rock for snorkeling with tons of vibrant fish, Tintamare, where we swam with sea turtles. Then over to Pinella Island for a fabulous lunch. It was everything we hoped for and more. Dont hesitate to book this! You won't be disappointed.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you Patricia for your great review, it was a pleasure to have you and your husband on this day trip to St Martin Nature Reserve !
Sarah_T, Apr 2025
Wow! An epic experience. My family (including my 4 year old daughter) were in St Maarten for only 8 hours but we wanted to see as much as we could without following the tourist groups. Doing this private trip is a must! Sam was an absolute pleasure, very hospitable, engaging and supportive in our requests, taking us to unforgettable beaches and snorkelling spots. Thank you Sam!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you Sarah for your great feedback, it was a pleasure to have you and your beautiful family onboard !
Jennifer_A, Apr 2025
We went on this tour with another family we were traveling with and everyone in our group put this excursion as their favorite. It was so fun to zip around the island in a speedboat and Sam our tour guide was so kind, relaxed, and fun to talk to. We loved that we weren't with all the crowds of people at our various stops. We saw lots of different fish when we snorkeled and also a few turtles. The kids loved the reserve since they mostly had the beach to themselves and enjoyed building sand castles. As we left our last stop, we had a large pod of dolphins swim close to our boat. It was such a wonderful experience for all of us but especially our children. Highly recommend!!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thanks for your great review, amazing memories created !
David_K, Jan 2025
We had an amazing time on Sam's half-day snorkeling excursion! The water was crystal clear, providing perfect visibility to see a dazzling array of colorful fish. From vibrant parrotfish to schools of shimmering silver fish, the underwater world was truly spectacular.
The boat trip itself was delightful, offering breathtaking views of the island. The half-day duration was just right - long enough to feel like a proper escape, but short enough to fit into our busy vacation schedule. Sam was an excellent guide, knowledgeable, and made sure everyone felt safe and enjoyed the experience to the fullest.
If you're in search of a memorable snorkeling adventure with stunning marine life and scenic island views, you can't go wrong with this excursion. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thank you David, I'm very happy you two enjoyed this trip !
Julie_E, Dec 2024
Awesome day on the water with Captain Sam. We did a private with our 3 college aged boys. He took us to all the great snorkel/beach spots and we had lunch on Pinnel Island. It was amazing. Book this trip- you’ll love it.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you for your great feedback, we had a great time having you onboard with your family !
John_Z, Aug 2024
Great snorkeling and views of the island. Got a nice ride on the boat. Bonus- we got to see sea turtles.
Christopher_T, Jun 2024
We wanted to do some local stops along with a really good lunch on the water and Sam is the man for it! We are cruisers but we do not take cruise excursions and find our own way and this guy showed us the places we needed to see I promise we had the best lunch on the water we've had in our in cruises we've been on! Sam is the man!
amy_a, Jun 2024
The highlight of my cruise! Sam took us to beautiful, quiet areas to snorkel and just play in the water. He provided drinks for us and really made the day nice. Would highly recommend. He was also mindful of what time we needed to be back to catch the ship. Thanks for such a memorable day. Hope to use you again!
Maggie_J, Mar 2024
My husband and I had such an amazing morning doing a private speed boat charter with Sam. Sam asked what we’d like to experience on the tour, and I said we wanted to visit an uninhabited island and would be nice to snorkel with sea turtles (you never know what you’ll see in nature). Not only did we accomplished both requests, we got to see a school of dolphins (which we were told was rare), an eel, sting rays and a sea turtle. Sam is knowledgeable and kind. And we took his recommendation to Be Kool, a French restaurant in Marigot, for dinner. The food and service were incredible. We highly recommend doing a tour with Sam and we can’t wait to visit again.
Jobie_P, Feb 2023
great time with captain Sam and had a private couple tour snorkeling.
I would recommend them.
It was a perfect boat for the waters we were in.
Crystal_m, Dec 2022
Sam was wonderful, great service, took us to see a few beautiful beaches and a snorkel area. He was very attentive always made sure to ask if we were ok or wanted any drinks. Definitely recommend booking him if you're looking for a relaxing worry free laid back chill day.
Michael_K, Dec 2022
Beautiful day, amazing beaches and a great tour guide! Sam made our trip extremely memorable by showing us the sights and making sure we all had a great time. Next time we come back, we will definitely rebook this tour.
Katherine_B, Feb 2022
We had a great day, our guide was great, but the layout of the boat brought it down to 4. Seats were not set us as nice as the other boats we were in
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