Spend six hours exploring St. Maarten’s best snorkel sites—Creole Rock, Pinel, Tintamarre—on a private boat with snorkel gear and drinks included. Morning departures give the calmest water and the best light for spotting turtles and coral gardens.
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The engine hum eases as turquoise pulls up to meet the hull and the island unfurls: bare limestone cliffs, strips of white sand, and coral gardens that shift color with the sun.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
6 hours
Fitness Level
Light activity: reasonable mobility for short boat-to-water entries and relaxed swims; good for most fitness levels.
Wildlife
History
St. Maarten/Saint Martin has a layered colonial history—Dutch and French administration has shaped language, cuisine, and coastal settlements visible from the water.
Conservation
Reef health is sensitive—use reef-safe sunscreen, avoid touching coral, and follow crew instructions to minimize anchor damage and wildlife disturbance.
Reserve your spot on the Private Snorkeling Charter to Pinel, Tintamarre islands and more today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring reef‑safe sunscreen
Sunscreen is required to protect coral; reapply after swims with a towel-dry to reduce runoff.
Know your swim comfort
You’ll exit and enter from the boat for most stops—basic swimming and comfort in open water make snorkeling safer and more enjoyable.
Protect gear and footage
Use a waterproof phone case or dedicated waterproof camera—shots under and above the surface are the highlights here.
Watch for changing winds
Captains may alter the itinerary for calm anchorages; plan flexible timing for Maho Beach plane views and reef snorkeling.
Reef‑safe sunscreen
Protects coral and prevents burns during long sun exposure on deck and in shallow water.
Waterproof camera or phone case
Captures underwater life and shoreline moments without risking your device.
Water shoes
Useful for rocky entries or short beach stops on islets like Pinel and Tintamarre.
Light wind shell or rash guard
Keeps you warm on a breezy ride and protects from sun between swims.