Spend 5–7 hours exploring St Maarten and St Martin by private speedboat: snorkel with turtles, visit Tintamarre and Creole Rock, and enjoy a beachside lunch and open bar. This flexible charter prioritizes small-group comfort and access to the island’s best shallow reefs and secluded shores.
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The bow slices a mirror-blue channel as the island falls away: sugar-white sand, low scrub, and the sudden bright traffic of pelicans. On a private speedboat charter around St Maarten and St Martin you move fast enough to taste salt and slow enough to find hidden coves — Pinel Island, Creole Rock, Tintamarre — each stop offering a different face of the island’s shore.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
5–7 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should be comfortable getting on and off a small boat and swimming short distances.
Wildlife
History
The island’s maritime routes reflect Dutch and French colonial trade; Philipsburg grew as a trading port in the 18th century and still retains its linear waterfront layout.
Conservation
Reef health is sensitive to sunscreen and anchor damage — choose reef-safe products and request your captain anchor in designated mooring spots when available.
Reserve your spot on the Private Charter Around St Maarten-St.Martin today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
Protect coral and skin — choose lotion labeled ‘reef-safe’ and reapply after swimming.
Morning snorkeling is calmer
Plan snorkel stops early for clearer water and less boat traffic.
Secure loose items
Wind and spray can send hats and phones overboard; use dry bags or zip pockets.
Hydrate and pace alcohol
Open bar available—drink water between alcoholic beverages to avoid dehydration on the water.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and the coral ecosystems you’ll snorkel around.
summer
Mask/snorkel (personal)
A well-fitting mask improves visibility and comfort while snorkeling.
Water shoes
Protect feet on rocky shorelines and coral when entering or exiting the water.
summer
Light waterproof jacket
Wind can feel cool on open water—use for early morning or breezy conditions.
winter