The 4 Best Sint Maarten Snorkeling Tours

1.Captain Bob Speed Boat, Snorkeling, Beach Tour & Lunch St Maarten

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,336 reviews · from $139Our pick

Spend six hours with Captain Bob’s crew touring both sides of St. Maarten by speedboat. Brett and Dylan may guide you through Tintamarre, Pinel Island, Creole Rock, Mullet Bay, and Maho Beach, with turtle snorkeling, lunch, drinks, gear, and local commentary included. Expect a small group, plenty of swimming, and a bumpy ride on open water.

“Our captain was excellent, taking us to the best snorkel spots on the island. Great instructions, great gear, and plenty of local information. We went to 4 different locations, and we had so much time in the water, that my wife didn't even get in at the last spot because she had her fill. The boat was super fast. Lunch and drinks were good. Excellent excursion off the cruise boat.”

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2.Mini-Speed Boat 3 Hour Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 752 reviews · from $199 per boat (seats 2)

Take the wheel of a sturdy Rhino mini-speedboat and follow a guide from Cole Bay across Simpson Bay Lagoon and along St Maarten’s west coast. You may snorkel near Creole Rock or stop at Happy Bay, depending on conditions and timing. Guides such as Max, Royce, Eddy, and Raji are known for patient instruction and careful escorting.

“The boats are fun. I wish there was better explanation when booking on which tour is being selected. It’s less of a tour and more guided riding around the island with a stop at the beach. It would be nice to have more detail on what you’re seeing when riding around the island.”

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3.Billy Bones St. Maarten Getaway , Snorkeling with Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 689 reviews · from $139

Billy Bones takes you from Cole Bay to Tintamarre, Creole Rock, and Pinel Island aboard a powerboat limited to 22 people. Expect turtle snorkeling, flotation gear, a full French-side lunch in Grand Case, beach time, an open bar, and a Maho Beach plane stop. Guides such as Junior, Lucas, Sammy, and Noah keep the day moving.

“It was amazing, fun, and food was delicious. Our captain’s were very attentive and always safety conscious. Definitely a must do on you trip here on the island.”

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4.CAPTAIN ALAN’S 4hr -3 Islands-snorkeling-turtles-beach ADVENTURE

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 431 reviews · from $99Best value

Join Captain Alan’s small boat crew for a four-hour trip from the cruise terminal to Tintamarre, a St Maarten snorkeling site, and Pinel Island. The crew may include Myles, Alaina, Adam, Marcus, Alyssa, or Captain Jershon. Expect turtles when conditions cooperate, beach time, snorkeling gear, sandwiches, soft drinks, beer, and a group capped at 12.

“Amazing relaxing day on the 4 hour snorkelling trip. It was perfect and hit the three main locations without spending an entire day. Captain Alan’s two sons were fantastic hosts. Thank you for an incredible day.”

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