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Best Of Billy Bones ,Snorkeling with Turtles and BBQ Lunch

4.9 (873 reviews)7 hSt. MaartenSnorkelingTight on a typical call
Cutting it close

Cutting it close: back about 4:00 pm, inside your 1 h safety margin. Only book a departure that starts by 8:10 am.

Safety margin
7 am8 am9 am10 am11 am12 pm1 pm2 pm3 pm4 pm5 pm
8:20 am – 4:00 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 7 h. Latest sensible start: 8:10 am.
  4. 3:40 pm
    Tour ends20 min back to the pier
  5. 4:00 pm
    Back at the gangway30 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

Visit Tintamarre Island ,Creole Rock and Pinel Island on the same day. Snorkel with turtles and tropical fish, enjoy a great Lunch on Grand Case in a BBQ restaurant (NO SANDWICHES) and sip rum punch on the beach and work on your tan. Snorkeling gears with flotation (instructions for beginers) free drinks, lunch and snack included. 5 star service guaranteed. A trip of a lifetime.

Max 22 per group English, French, Dutch, Spanish

What's included

  • Local guide
  • Lunch
  • Snorkeling gears
  • Open bar
  • Beverages

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick up and drop-off
  • Marine Park

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
3 Palm Plaza locates in Cole bay area on #62 Welfare road . Next to Dominos Pizza and Pineapple Pete Restaurant. We have a big board by the road and you also see a huge DOMINO PIZZA Sign. We are locate beside Domino's . FREE parking available for our guests. We do not offer pick up.
3 Palm Plaza locates in Cole bay area on #62 Welfare road . Next to Dominos Pizza and Pineapple Pete Restaurant. We have a big board by the road and you also see a huge DOMINO PIZZA Sign. We are locate beside Domino's . FREE parking available for our guests. We do not offer pick up.
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.
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infant meals not included
  • 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
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • 8 45 am check in time for Hotel Guests in Simpson bay #62 Welfare road.

Traveler reviews

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Operated by Billy Bones. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

from $145 per person
Tight on a typical callCheck dates & book
7 h
Typical St. Maarten call: 8:00 am–4:30 pm
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
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English, French, Dutch, Spanish

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