St Maarten · ST MAARTEN SNORKELING TOURS
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The calm, clear lee side of the island is made for it — and a good guide knows which cove is holding turtles that morning. Here are the best snorkeling tours in St Maarten: which reach Creole Rock, Tintamarre or a quiet turtle bay, which go by speedboat versus sailboat, what gear and lunch come with them, and which suit nervous first-timers.
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.”
St. Maarten snorkeling with turtles on a fast powerboat: Pinel Island, Tintamarre, Creole Rock, Grand Case lunch, Mullet Bay, and Maho planes.
“Great to experience the island from sea that included snorkeling, speed boat, lunch and cultural immersion. Guides were gr8 and made sure everyone was Safe! Manguel and Noah were wonderful.”
Swim with turtles off Tintamarre on a fast St. Maarten catamaran with snorkeling gear, paddleboards, BBQ lunch, and open bar.
“Crew tried hard to have everyone enjoy the experience, but the underwater viewing did not meet the expectations and the music ended up being much too loud.”
Small-group half-day snorkeling to Tintamarre and Pinel plus St Maarten stops, with gear, sandwiches, and a real shot at sea turtles.
“Our family of five had a great time. The boat ride, the snorkeling, the beach, all so much fun and the tour was such a great way to see the islands!”
A 6-hour St Maarten catamaran day with calm-water sailing, multiple snorkeling stops, Caribbean buffet lunch, and an open bar.
“This excursion delivered in every way. From the staff to the accommodations and the visited locations.”
Anguilla day trip from St Maarten by catamaran: turtle snorkeling at Little Bay, 4 beaches, open bar, and BBQ lunch.
“This was a great trip, Anguilla was beautiful. We had a great time. Saw some great fish and turtles as well.”
Adventure SNUBA in St. Maarten takes you to Little Bay for a gear-included shallow underwater session with guided safety and marine life views.
“The company is a ripoff! During the dive they took pictures of us and then said that they would send us a PayPal request for $39 and when received they would send us the pics in a zip file. I sent the money and they never sent the pictures. I called them and texted them numerous times and they never responded. Do not use this company!!”
A small-group catamaran from Bobby’s Marina for snorkeling at Little Bay and more, plus BBQ lunch, open bar, and beach time.
“Always a fun time with Eagle Tours. Captain JP, Jasper, and Ty were all great. They are very knowledgeable, friendly and provide great service.”
Half-day snorkeling from Simpson Bay to Creole Rock on Sand Dollar: small-group reef swim, frogfish spotting, snacks, beer, and ocean views.
“The crew and boat were amazing. The snorkeling was just ok. Didn’t see much. We did have a great time.”
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!”
A short St Maarten snorkel trip to Little Bay’s Underwater Sculpture Park with gear, drinks, and eco-art reefs for about 1.5 hours.
“The Monuments Snorkel trip was fun and the crew were great. Their boat and gear are high quality and well maintained. You can see the monuments area from shore, so this is not a very long boat ride. But the equipment, drinks, and expertise make it a good value.”
Snorkel St Maarten’s Under SXM sculpture park with the people who built it. 2 hours, gear included, $49, cruise-friendly.
“As an older person, I was concerned about getting on and off the boat. However, Derek and Ashley were awesome. The snorkeling was a fun adventure and I enjoyed looking at the statues. I would absolutely do it again.”
SeaTrek St. Maarten lets non-swimmers walk underwater with a helmet: 30 min snorkeling, 30 min guided Sea Trek, boat ride and drink.
“They are such attentive & happy folks who especially take care of folks who are nervous. The equipment, clear water, staff all are superb!”
