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Speed Boat & Snorkeling Tour Pinel & Tintamarre Islands for CRUISE SHIP GUESTS

4.8 (165 reviews)6 hSt. MaartenAdventureSightseeingFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 3:00 pm, 1 h 30 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 30 min to spare.

Safety margin
7 am8 am9 am10 am11 am12 pm1 pm2 pm3 pm4 pm5 pm
8:20 am – 3:00 pm
Ship in portGetting ashore (20 min)Safety margin (1 h)All aboard 4:30 pm
  1. 8:00 am
    Ship docks in St. Maarten20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
  2. 8:20 am
    Leave the pierAbout 20 min to the start point
  3. 8:40 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 6 h. Latest sensible start: 9:10 am.
  4. 2:40 pm
    Tour ends20 min back to the pier
  5. 3:00 pm
    Back at the gangway1 h 30 min before all aboard
  6. 4:30 pm
    All 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

Take to the water on a comprehensive speedboat tour of St Maarten, with several snorkeling stops included in your 6-hour excursion. Snorkel at Creole Rock, swim among sea turtles around the uninhabited island of Tintamarre and enjoy a beachside lunch amid the shallow turquoise waters of Pinel Island. Your captain will share knowledge of the numerous bays surrounding St Maarten while you relax and enjoy soda and beer from the onboard open bar. Receive personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 20 guests on board.The newest boats and best service on the island

Max 20 per group German, English, French, Spanish

What's included

  • Lunch
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Unlimited beer, soda and water on board
  • Floating devices on board

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Marine Park Fee/ Docking Fee

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Tintamarre Island
    Tintamarre Feel like a “king or queen for the day” on beautiful tintamarre. after all, at one time this now deserted island had its own king, navy and airline. after arriving at baie blanche you can swim, snorkel, sunbathe or shuffle your sandy toes over to the island’s second beach just a short but rocky hop away. part of the marine park, tintamarre is home for many spectacular species of fish . If we're lucky you'll also encounter Sea Turtles and even stingrays.
    45 min
  2. 2
    Grand Case
    Creole Rock The best Snorkeling on the Island.
    45 min
  3. 3
    Pinel Island
    Pinel Island in orient bay, pinel’s warm shallow waters and soft sand beaches make this island a perfect spot for families or anyone who wants a low key day to unwind. dine at yellow beach restaurant, offering bbq and other delicious fare, or karibuni restaurant, with gourmet food specializing in lobster. want some exercise after eating all that good food, bring your hiking shoes and head over to the other side of the island and its two other more deserted beaches.
    45 min
  4. 4
    Grand Case
    Grand Case BBQ lunch on the beach if you wish..
    1 h
  5. 5
    Stop 5
    Of course get the great pictures of the planes landing - Maho beach
    10 min

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
From the Cruise Ship you will go out from the "Cruise village" to the main road and you will walk direction Philipsburg. You pass Chesterfield marina on your left side. The next Marina after is Bobbys Marina come to the water front by the big Gazebo. Maximum 12 minutes easy walk.
From the Cruise Ship you will go out from the "Cruise village" to the main road and you will walk direction Philipsburg. You pass Chesterfield marina on your left side. The next Marina after is Bobbys Marina come to the water front by the big Gazebo. Maximum 12 minutes easy walk.
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.
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • It is recommended that you bring a towel and swimsuit
  • Note: maximum number of guests per tour is 20

Traveler reviews

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Operated by Captain Flint Boat Charters. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

from $149 per person
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6 h
Typical St. Maarten call: 8:00 am–4:30 pm
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmation
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German, English, French, Spanish

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