St Maarten · ST MAARTEN BOAT CHARTERS
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Your own boat, your own route, no one else’s schedule. These are the best private boat charters in St Maarten — what each vessel holds, whether captain and crew come with it, which islands and snorkel stops are on offer, and how the half-day and full-day rates compare once fuel and drinks are in.
Small-group Captain Bob speedboat tour in St. Maarten: turtle snorkeling, French and Dutch beaches, lunch and drinks, Maho plane views.
“5 Stars for Captain Bob! Excellent day out with Brett & Dylan. Highly recommend this small, family operated tour. Beautiful stops and lots of laughs along the way.”
Self-drive mini-speedboat snorkeling from St Maarten’s Dutch side to the French coast, with guide-led stops at Creole Rock or Happy Bay.
“When we got to the beach they did not have the snorkeling equipment. The guide said he would take us to Maho Beach to see the planes land instead. We may have driven by it but he did not stop so we saw nothing. They hit us with a $6.00 per person "Port Charge" that could only be paid in Cash (very shady). They did not have a place to lock up your belongings. (they gave us a laundry basket and put them in an unlocked box. The bathrooms are filthy and one of the faucets didn't work. My group was not pleased at all.”
Speedboat day trip from St Maarten to Anguilla with four beach stops, snorkeling gear, lunch, and an open bar. Simple pickup.
“First, Anguilla is amazing, there beaches are postcard, unbelievable beauty. I’ve been all over the world and I can say, one of the best (if not, THE best I’ve seen). With that being said, there was no need for this tour to be that rushed and done in a hurry. We had an amazing weather, no winds, no rain and everyone came on time, we even left on time, but every stop was only 40-45 minutes. The Viator itinerary says three stops for one hour stay at each place and Meads Bay (the last and the best stop) for one and a half hour. So, why did we only stayed…”
A half-day St Maarten speedboat and snorkeling cruise for cruise ship guests, with sea turtles at Tintamarre and lunch on Pinel.
“Nicholas and CJ were an amazing crew! We had the best time. We will be doing this trip again next time we are in St Martin.”
St Maarten speedboat and snorkeling: Creole Rock, Tintamarre turtles, Pinel beaches, and Maho plane views with unlimited drinks.
“We have done a number of cruises in the Caribbean and Europe and this was hands down THE best shore tour we have ever done. Super fun with a mix of speed thrills and natural beauty. Our 10 year old son had a blast at the front of the boat going over the waves. The lunch was yummy and the waters were crystal clear for swimming and snorkelling. I would recommend this for anyone that seeks adventure. Not for the faint hearted. Thanks for a brilliant day!”
Private speedboat day in St Maarten with snorkeling stops, sea turtles if you’re lucky, and onboard drinks. Choose your route with your captain.
“great time with captain Sam and had a private couple tour snorkeling. I would recommend them. It was a perfect boat for the waters we were in.”
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.”
Pirate-themed sailing from St Maarten to Creole Rock on an engine-free boat. Small group, open bar, steering, snorkeling, turtles.
“Our group of 6 Navy Moms celebrated my birthday with Captain Fabrice and a beautiful sailing excursion in May. I booked online through Viator, and then we communicated by phone to arrange the details. He arranged our transport to Read more”
Private speedboat charter from St Maarten to Anguilla with a captain-led route, free drinks and snorkeling gear, and beach time.
“Sam was very professional. Our group ranged in age from 16-56 and everyone had a great day. The boat is very clean and the locations were gorgeous. We were on a cruise and booked this as a private excursion…we were not disappointeRead more”
Cristal Speed Boat day trip from St Maarten: snorkeling at Creole Rock and Tintamarre, Pinel Island lunch, and Maho Beach plane views.
“The guys on the boat are great, and the speedboat ride is a blast — although I would caution that it’s definitely not for people who have back problems. Snorkeling in St. Martin isn’t as good as in Aruba or Bonaire, but if you go with the expectation that the water off St. Martin won’t be the clearest, you’ll have a great time.”
Wind-powered pirate sail from St Maarten with snorkel, turtle swims, pirate games, snack and open bar, and a dolphin chance.
“Fabrice is a great guide and captain. Went out of his way to make everything good. This is the real deal if you like sailing.”
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!”
Private power boat charter in St Maarten with snorkeling stops, Bluetooth music, and lunch by choice for up to 8, about 7 hours.
“Amazing trip! Nick and Frankie were so fun and made it a such a memorable trip. We had a blast. Highly recommend this trip. Well worth every penny! Just know the boat is smaller so no bathroom on board but there is plenty of opportunity to stop whenever you want!”
Rent your own Cap Camarat boat in Marigot and set your pace around Saint Martin beaches like Marigot Bay, Tintamarre, and Pinel Island.
“Great experience! Very good team and boat was in great condition. As a warning, it takes about 30-45 minutes to get from cruise dock to here. The entrance is a little hard to find but look for the orange Tropicana awning.”
Private luxury yacht from St Maarten to Anguilla for calm-water beach stops, snorkeling, photos at the Anguilla Arch, and an open bar for up to 10.
“Elliot was a great captain. He took us to a number of bays to swim and snorkel. I would do this again. charcuterie board and drinks were great!”
