Category St Barts, Saba & Islet Trips

St Maarten · ST BARTS, SABA & ISLET TRIPS

The 7 Best St Barts, Saba & Islet Trips from St Maarten

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The little islands around St Maarten each have their own character — celebrity harbours, near-vertical green cliffs, uninhabited sand. These are the best St Barts, Saba and islet trips from St Maarten: Pinel and Tintamarre for easy beach days, St Barts and Saba for the bigger crossings, with ferry versus private options, timings, and what to pack.

Pinel Island Adventure: Tandem Kayak Experience

Pinel Island Adventure: Tandem Kayak Experience - Paddling toward Little Key: calm water moments and clear-sight swimming

1.Pinel Island Adventure: Tandem Kayak Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 500 reviews · from $95Our pick

Rent a tandem kayak from St Maarten and explore Little Key and Pinel Island your way, with clear directions, beach time, and snorkeling.

“Muy buena actividad que no requiere mucha condición, se puede ir a isla Pinel y a otra pequeña que se encuentra justo al lado. Les recomiendo llevar agua y si desean algo de comer. Pueden recorrer isla Pinel, tiene paisajes impresionantes.”

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

Speed Boat & Snorkeling Tour Pinel & Tintamarre Islands for CRUISE SHIP GUESTS - Where You Start: Bobby’s Marina, 9:30 am, and Cruise-Ship Time

Saba Day Trip from St Maarten

Saba Day Trip from St Maarten - Fort Bay: where your Saba day actually begins

3.Saba Day Trip from St Maarten

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 74 reviews · from $160

Take a day trip to Saba by ferry from St Maarten for a rainforest hike, island taxi loop, and included lunch in Windwardside.

“Our group stayed at Simpson Bay resort so it was easy to locate the meeting point to hop unto The Edge to make our way to Saba. 5 of us boarded at 9am for a rather rough ride to Saba. About an hour and 20 minutes later with shaky feet and butterflies in our tummy was made it on land to Saba for a quick stop at immigration to get our passports stamped. We were immediately intrigued by the volcanic looking rock and ran over to take pictures by the welcome to Saba wall mural. We had arrange for a local driver Ms. Gloria to be our Island guide for…”

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St Maarten Motorboat Cruise: Long Bay, Creole Rock and Tintamarre Island

St Maarten Motorboat Cruise: Long Bay, Creole Rock and Tintamarre Island - Pinel Island and Long Bay: Beach Breaks Built Into the Route

4.St Maarten Motorboat Cruise: Long Bay, Creole Rock and Tintamarre Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $125

St Maarten motorboat cruise from Simpson Bay with Creole Rock snorkeling, Tintamarre sea-turtle swim, Pinel and Long Bay breaks, drinks.

“What a fantastic boat ride. We saw stink rays, flying fish, sea turtles, gorgeous beaches, and a stunning view of St. Martin from the sea. The boat driver and assistant were lovely and made the experience pleasurable. The food in Grand Case at one of the Lolos was exquisite! I highly recommend this tour. Everything about it was wonderful.”

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All-Inclusive Local Guided Pinel Island Tour

All-Inclusive Local Guided Pinel Island Tour - Morning pickup and the private boat that saves real time

5.All-Inclusive Local Guided Pinel Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $159

All-inclusive Pinel Island tour from St Maarten with hotel pickup, private boat, guided hike, snorkeling, lunch option, and digital photos.

“This was a wonderful experience. We were in town on a cruise stop. We were picked up right by the port sign. Communication with the operator was excellent. We had a great day away from the hustle and bustle. Would 100% book this again.”

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Yacht YES DARLING – Private Boat St Martin, St Barth & Anguilla

Yacht YES DARLING - Private Boat St Martin, St Barth & Anguilla - St Maarten and Sint Maarten anchorages: where the day starts bright

6.Yacht YES DARLING – Private Boat St Martin, St Barth & Anguilla

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $6,448

Private 20m yacht YES DARLING for St Maarten, St Barth, and Anguilla. Open-deck style, crew service, drinks, and cove time.

“We had a mother/daughter trip with a group of almost 20, and the Yes Darling Crew made our experience so wonderful! We had great drink service, and we enjoyed all of the destinations during our boat trip., We are all thankful for the gorgeous, fun-filled boat trip!”

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Private Charter from St Martin to St Barth

Private Charter from St Martin to St Barth - Price and value: $2,000 per group, not per person

7.Private Charter from St Martin to St Barth

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $2,000

Private speedboat charter from St Martin to St Barth with a captain-led route, snorkeling gear, and an open bar for up to 8.

“We had a planned trip to St Barth's. It was windy the day of our trip and Elliott indicated the hour long ride would be bumpy and wet. He suggested that we consider Anguilla instead, which was only 20 minutes away. Our group immediatRead more”

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