The Original Underwater Sculpture Park Snorkel Tour
Back at the ship by about 11:00 am, 5 h 30 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 4 h 30 min to spare.
Safety margin
- 8:00 amShip docks in St. Maarten20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
- 8:20 amLeave the pierAbout 20 min to the start point
- 8:40 amEarliest tour startTour runs 2 h. Latest sensible start: 1:10 pm.
- 10:40 amTour ends20 min back to the pier
- 11:00 amBack at the gangway5 h 30 min before all aboard
- 4:30 pmAll aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours
Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.
About this tour
Discover St Maarten’s one-of-a-kind underwater sculpture park, Under SXM, with the people who know it best — the creators, builders, and owners of the park itself. This 2-hour adventure begins with a short scenic 10 minute boat ride from Great Bay to Little Bay, where over 300 sculptures transform the seafloor into a breathtaking gallery teeming with marine life.
Your expert guide will join you in the water, sharing insider stories about the design, build, and installation of the park, while also pointing out fascinating sea life along the way. Snorkel gear and safety floats are provided, and optional digital underwater photos can be purchased onboard to capture your memories.
With three tours daily at 9am, 11.30am & 2pm and a meeting point just a 10-15 minute walk from the cruise ship terminal, this experience is designed to be easy, memorable, and stress-free. We guarantee you’ll always be back to your cruise ship or your sun lounger on time.
Max 18 per group English, French
What's included
- Cruise-Friendly Location – Only a 15 minute walk from the cruise ship terminal to our meeting point
- Easy Meeting Point – Find us at the two blue sculptures in Bobby’s Marina, Philipsburg
- 300 Underwater Sculptures & Marine Life Encounters with our expert guide
- Quick & Scenic Boat Ride – Just 10 minutes to reach our world-famous underwater sculpture park
- 2 hour snorkel tour – Relax and enjoy; we’ll have you back on time, stress-free
- Created and run by the park’s original designers, builders, and owner
- Digital Underwater Photos – purchase onboard: professional digital shots of you and your family
- All Gear & Safety Floats Provided – Snorkelling equipment and floating devices included for safety
Not included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Meals
- Bottled water
- We do not provide road transportation to get to the boat pick up location in Philipsburg
Itinerary
- 1Under SXMOur snorkel spot location - 300 artificial reef sculptures celebrating the history and culture of St Maarten. These sculptures are at a depth of 15 feet below you, allowing our guests to float simply above and watch the marine life below.
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
Please arrive 10 minutes before your tour at Bobby’s Marina, Philipsburg. Meet at the two blue sculptures by The Greenhouse restaurant, where our team will greet you. Note: we do NOT offer pick-up from the Under SXM location at Little Bay.
Please arrive 10 minutes before your tour at Bobby’s Marina, Philipsburg. Meet at the two blue sculptures by The Greenhouse restaurant, where our team will greet you. Note: we do NOT offer pick-up from the Under SXM location at Little Bay.
From the cruise pier
About 20 min by taxi
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point
Good to know
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- not recommended for non-swimmers
Traveler reviews
Operated by Under SXM. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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