Spend a private day aboard Be Happy, a luxury catamaran that sails Sint Maarten’s best bays for snorkeling, paddleboarding and beach stops. Expect an eight-hour cruise with crew-led activities, drinks, and equipment for a relaxed, full-day ocean outing.
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You step aboard a low-slung catamaran as the trade winds push the hull away from the harbor; the sun warms the deck and the island falls into a ribbon of reef and white sand. The crew on Be Happy moves with practiced ease, lowering the anchor in bays where the water goes clear as glass and the coral gardens dare you to dive in.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should be able to get in/out of water and climb a ladder to reboard
Wildlife
History
Sint Maarten is divided between Dutch and French control since the 17th century; that split shaped coastal development, language and culinary traditions.
Conservation
The island’s reefs are sensitive—use reef-safe sunscreen, avoid touching coral, and follow local guidelines for anchoring and protected areas.
Reserve your spot on the Be Happy - Private Catamaran Cruise Sint Maarten Full Day Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
Sunscreen that’s mineral-based protects your skin and the coral—apply before boarding and reapply after swimming.
Motion-sickness plan
If you’re prone to seasickness, take medication before boarding and sit mid-ship where movement is minimized.
Secure valuables
Use a dry bag for phones, wallets and cameras—wet decks and waves are common on transfers to shallow snorkeling spots.
Hydrate and pace alcohol
Tropical sun and sea salt increase dehydration—drink water between alcoholic beverages and pace consumption.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and reefs during prolonged sun exposure on deck and in shallow water.
summer
Swim shoes or reef booties
Protects feet on rocky shore entries and on boat ladders.
summer
Light windbreaker
Keeps you comfortable during open-water stretches when the trade winds pick up.
spring
Dry bag for valuables
Keeps phones and wallets dry while swimming or when waves splash on deck.