St.Maarten Nature, Hike & Snorkeling

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St Maarten

4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Soda/Pop

Guest will get 1 complimentary drink at the end of the tour. This can be water, soda, fruit punch or rum punch.
Use of Snorkeling equipment

Use of Snorkelling equipment

Private transportation

Pick up is not included.

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

For cruisers only : ask for Bobbi of Blue Bubbles at the Cruise Terminal’s Tourist Info Center or for our roundtrip shuttle service at the Cruise Terminal’s EDC Parking. For on-island vacationers : check-in is directly at #109, Cannegieter Street Philipsburg. Additional fees may apply ROUNDTRIP SHUTTLE SERVICE TO OUR JEEP HEADQUARTERS

Meeting point

54 C.A. Cannegieter St, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
For cruisers only : ask for Bobbi of Blue Bubbles at the Cruise Terminal’s Tourist Info Center. For on-island vacationers : check-in is directly at #108, C.A. Cannegieter Street, Philipsburg (in the immediate vicinity of POLLOS HERMANOS RESTAURANT, Philipsburg branch)

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

What To Expect

Fort Amsterdam

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 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

Kang_C

A hike that around 45 minutes to see the fort and view of the port. Snorkeling is fun but make sure lots of sunblock. Terry is a great guide. He can remind us to do sunblocks for sure.

Reviews

4.7

based on 30 reviews

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John_R, Feb 2026

Make sure you take a screenshot of your tour otherwise you’ll have to turn your phone service on. Our tour was canceled and I didn’t receive notification. We took a round the island tour instead and our driver/guide was fantastic. Only problem is that you only had a few minutes at certain stops to get out. Plus our cruise ship was late arriving and we were under a time crunch.

Good hike and water experience

Kang_C, Dec 2025

A hike that around 45 minutes to see the fort and view of the port. Snorkeling is fun but make sure lots of sunblock. Terry is a great guide. He can remind us to do sunblocks for sure.

A bit disorganized as we...

Dave_M, Dec 2025

A bit disorganized as we booked transfers from the port and ended up having to take an pay for a taxi. The one other person on our tour took a provided shuttle from the port that we were not told about. I am still waiting to hear back from Viator about a refund for the taxi. The snorkeling however made up for it as we saw a wrecked submarine, helicopter, cannon and more!

Enjoyable experience for reasonable price.

Wendy_P, Nov 2025

We had a great experience overall. This tour may be difficult for children, as there are loose rocks and some challenging areas on the way to the ocean for snorkeling. The only guaranteed bathroom is at the meeting place; although there are restrooms in the hiking area, they may not be open since they are mainly for hotel guests. The snorkeling itself was very good, with several different types of fish to observe, plus a unique underwater statue area to see. The beach is really nice and feels private. There is food available at end of the beach, but it is not included in the tour price. Make sure to bring water and any other beverages you prefer. The tour is reasonably priced. I recommend bringing a net or carry bag for your snorkeling gear, as you will need to carry it yourself. The price is definitely one of the highlights of this experience. Other tours may offer more amenities—such as included water, more staff to help with carrying gear, easier access areas, and available bathrooms—but those options often cost two to three times more. The staff on this tour are friendly and attentive. They look out for you, stay with the group, and make sure everyone is safe. They check in regularly to ensure you’re doing well. Our guide, Terry, is a local to the island and very knowledgeable about the area.

Relaxing day on Little Bay!

JohnnaScott, Jul 2025

Relaxing day. Knowledgeable guide. You're in good hands. Terry was our guide for this tour. The hike to the snorkeling spot was easy to moderate. Maybe 30 minutes at the most. If you're not a strong swimmer, ask for a swim vest as you will snorkel in open water. Lots to see underwater. If you have a waterproof camera bring it! It is low season now it was just the two of us and Terry, the guide, for this tour. The guide is only with you up until the snorkeling is completed. After he drops you off to the beach, you choose your spot on the beach, and the rest of the is yours. Rum and Reggae was wonderful! The food was delicious! The water was warm and clear. You can pattleboard, walk on the beach, or rent jet skis, We swam, ate, lounged and then *Fire* brought us back to our hotel. Bring: Towels, swim wear, bottle of water, sun screen, tennis shoes for hike. Bring water shoes if you dont like snorkeling with fins. My ONLY suggestion is for tour company to communicate the day before the pick up and drop off times and process. There was a bit of confusion but it was worked out.

Overall great experience. Would recommend for those who like to snorkel.

William_S, Jul 2025

Nice little walk up to the old fort, followed by a short walk to the rocky beach for snorkeling. Good snorkeling, lots of fish, lots of underwater stuff to see like a helicopter, submarine, etc. great relaxing time at the beach afterwards. The beach was just fantastic, good drinks, good food, smiling faces. Stay awhile! Give yourself plenty of time to get to the main shop either by taxi or their shuttle. I would arrive at least 15 minutes early to their shop so you aren’t holding up everyone else in the group. Everything is done from their main shop in town. You go there first to sign the release then they take you to the snorkel location. It’s also the same spot you go for the ATV / jet ski tour so there are lots of people waiting at the shop for their excursion to start. They are very friendly and you get your moneys worth. Thanks Bobby!